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Kawasaki Z650 vs Yamaha YB125Z-DX

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 YB125Z-DX

Yamaha YB125Z-DX

Rs 454,000

last price, no longer made here

  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Z6502
  2. Yamaha YB125Z-DX2
  • Most powerKawasaki Z65068 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z65064 Nm
  • Lowest seatYamaha YB125Z-DX770 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha YB125Z-DX150 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Z65068 PS
Yamaha YB125Z-DX10.8 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z65064 Nm
Yamaha YB125Z-DX10.4 Nm

Engine size

Kawasaki Z650649 cc
Yamaha YB125Z-DX124 cc

Seat height

Kawasaki Z650790 mm
Yamaha YB125Z-DX770 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Z650130 mm
Yamaha YB125Z-DX150 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z650Yamaha YB125Z-DX
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 454,000
BrandKawasaki · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetEveryday
Fuel average—~45 km/l
Petrol tank15 L13 L
On a full tank—~585 km
Engine and performance
Engine size649 cc124 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power68 PS @ 8,000 rpm10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight362 PS / tonne—
Top speed200 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height790 mm770 mm
Ground clearance130 mm150 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,285 mm
Length × width × height—1,980 × 735 × 1,045 mm
Colours—Black, Bluish grey, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220—
ABSBoth wheels—
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-172.75-18 / 3.00-18

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 YB125Z-DX—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Z650 or Yamaha YB125Z-DX?

Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Yamaha YB125Z-DX makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Kawasaki Z650 or Yamaha YB125Z-DX: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z650 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YB125Z-DX if lowest seat, 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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