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Kawasaki Z900 vs Kawasaki Z650

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
Kawasaki Z650Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 68 PS
  • 188 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Z9005
  2. Kawasaki Z6502
  • Most powerKawasaki Z900125 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Z650188 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z900240 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Z650790 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
Kawasaki Z65068 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
Kawasaki Z65064 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z900948 cc
Kawasaki Z650649 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Z900240 km/h
Kawasaki Z650200 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Z900213 kg
Kawasaki Z650188 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z900830 mm
Kawasaki Z650790 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Z900140 mm
Kawasaki Z650130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z900Kawasaki Z650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Petrol tank17 L15 L
Engine and performance
Engine size948 cc649 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power125 PS @ 9,500 rpm68 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Power to weight587 PS / tonne362 PS / tonne
Top speed240 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight213 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm790 mm
Ground clearance140 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,410 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17

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 Kawasaki Z650?

Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z900 or Kawasaki Z650?

Kawasaki Z650 weighs about 188 kg and Kawasaki Z900 about 213 kg, so Kawasaki Z650 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z900 or Kawasaki Z650: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z900 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Kawasaki Z650 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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