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Kawasaki Z650 vs Yamaha NMAX 155

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 NMAX 155

Yamaha NMAX 155

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 15.1 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 131 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Z6504
  2. Yamaha NMAX 1552
  • Most powerKawasaki Z65068 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z65064 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha NMAX 155131 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z650200 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha NMAX 155765 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Z65068 PS
Yamaha NMAX 15515.1 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z65064 Nm
Yamaha NMAX 15514 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
Yamaha NMAX 155115 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z650649 cc
Yamaha NMAX 155155 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Z650200 km/h
Yamaha NMAX 155110 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Z650188 kg
Yamaha NMAX 155131 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z650790 mm
Yamaha NMAX 155765 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z650Yamaha NMAX 155
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetScooter
Fuel average—~40 km/l
Petrol tank15 L7.1 L
On a full tank—~284 km
Engine and performance
Engine size649 cc155 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power68 PS @ 8,000 rpm15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm14 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight362 PS / tonne115 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h110 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speedAutomatic (CVT)
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)131 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm765 mm
Ground clearance130 mm—
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,340 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 230 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17110/70-13 / 130/70-13

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 NMAX 155—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Z650 or Yamaha NMAX 155?

Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Yamaha NMAX 155 makes 15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z650 or Yamaha NMAX 155?

Yamaha NMAX 155 weighs about 131 kg and Kawasaki Z650 about 188 kg, so Yamaha NMAX 155 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z650 or Yamaha NMAX 155: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z650 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha NMAX 155 if lightest, lowest seat 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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