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Kawasaki Z650 vs Yamaha MT-15 V2

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Kawasaki Z650Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 68 PS
  • 188 kg
Yamaha MT-15 V2Earlier version in photo

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 141 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Z6505
  2. Yamaha MT-15 V22
  • Most powerKawasaki Z65068 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z65064 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-15 V2141 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z650200 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Z650790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha MT-15 V2170 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Kawasaki Z65068 PS
Yamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z65064 Nm
Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z650649 cc
Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Z650200 km/h
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Z650188 kg
Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z650790 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Z650130 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2170 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z650Yamaha MT-15 V2
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average—~45 km/l
Petrol tank15 L10 L
On a full tank—~450 km
Engine and performance
Engine size649 cc155 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power68 PS @ 8,000 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight362 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h130 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)141 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm810 mm
Ground clearance130 mm170 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,335 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17100/80-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)—Upside-down fork / Monoshock

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Yamaha MT-15 V2—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Z650 or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Yamaha MT-15 V2 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z650 or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 weighs about 141 kg and Kawasaki Z650 about 188 kg, so Yamaha MT-15 V2 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z650 or Yamaha MT-15 V2: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z650 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha MT-15 V2 if lightest, most ground clearance matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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