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Kawasaki Z900 vs Honda CBR650R

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

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Kawasaki Z900Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z900

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 948 cc
  • 125 PS
  • 213 kg
Honda CBR650R

Honda CBR650R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 95 PS
  • 209 kg

Four-cylinder, with Honda E-Clutch as an option

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Z9005
  2. Honda CBR650R2
  • Most powerKawasaki Z900125 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CBR650R209 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z900240 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR650R810 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKawasaki Z900140 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Z900125 PS
Honda CBR650R95 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
Honda CBR650R63 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
Honda CBR650R455 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z900948 cc
Honda CBR650R649 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Z900240 km/h
Honda CBR650R225 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Z900213 kg
Honda CBR650R209 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z900830 mm
Honda CBR650R810 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Z900140 mm
Honda CBR650R130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z900Honda CBR650R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Petrol tank17 L15.4 L
Engine and performance
Engine size948 cc649 cc
Cylinders44
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power125 PS @ 9,500 rpm95 PS @ 12,000 rpm
Torque98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Power to weight587 PS / tonne455 PS / tonne
Top speed240 km/h225 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight213 kg (with fluids)209 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm810 mm
Ground clearance140 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
Suspension (front / back)—41 mm Showa SFF-BP 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.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Z900 or Honda CBR650R?

Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Honda CBR650R makes 95 PS @ 12,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z900 or Honda CBR650R?

Honda CBR650R weighs about 209 kg and Kawasaki Z900 about 213 kg, so Honda CBR650R is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z900 or Honda CBR650R: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z900 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda CBR650R 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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