Earlier version in photoKawasaki Z650
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 649 cc
- 68 PS
- 188 kg
Bike comparison
Kawasaki Z650 vs Yamaha YZF-R15 V4
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photo
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 155 cc
- 18.4 PS
- ~40 km/l
- 142 kg
Variable valve timing and a slipper clutch
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- Kawasaki Z6505
- Yamaha YZF-R15 V42
- Most powerKawasaki Z65068 PS
- Most pulling powerKawasaki Z65064 Nm
- Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
- LightestYamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
- Highest top speedKawasaki Z650200 km/h
- Lowest seatKawasaki Z650790 mm
- Most ground clearanceYamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Kawasaki Z650 |  Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Kawasaki · Japan | Yamaha · Japan |
| Type of bike | Street | Sports |
| Fuel average | — | ~40 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 15 L | 11 L |
| On a full tank | — | ~440 km |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 649 cc | 155 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm | 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm | 14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm |
| Power to weight | 362 PS / tonne | 130 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 140 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | ||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight | 188 kg (with fluids) | 142 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 815 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,410 mm | 1,325 mm |
| Length × width × height | — | 1,990 × 725 × 1,135 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220 | Disc 282 / Disc 220 |
| ABS | Both wheels | Both wheels |
| Tyres (front / back) | 120/70-17 / 160/60-17 | 100/80-17 / 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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Questions people ask
Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Z650 or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?
Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.
Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z650 or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 weighs about 142 kg and Kawasaki Z650 about 188 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 is easier to push and park.
Kawasaki Z650 or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4: which should I buy?
Buy Kawasaki Z650 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 if lightest, most ground clearance matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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- Kawasaki Z650: Gamemaster669, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yamaha YZF-R15 V4: Ganesh Mohan T, CC BY-SA 4.0
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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.