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Yamaha FZ-S vs Kawasaki Z650

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

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Yamaha FZ-SEarlier version in photo

Yamaha FZ-S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 149 cc
  • 12.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 136 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 Z6504
  2. Yamaha FZ-S2
  • Most powerKawasaki Z65068 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z65064 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha FZ-S136 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z650200 km/h
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha FZ-S165 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha FZ-S12.4 PS
Kawasaki Z65068 PS

Torque

Yamaha FZ-S13.3 Nm
Kawasaki Z65064 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha FZ-S91 PS/t
Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha FZ-S149 cc
Kawasaki Z650649 cc

Top speed

Yamaha FZ-S115 km/h
Kawasaki Z650200 km/h

Weight

Yamaha FZ-S136 kg
Kawasaki Z650188 kg

Seat height

Yamaha FZ-S790 mm
Kawasaki Z650790 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha FZ-S165 mm
Kawasaki Z650130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha FZ-SKawasaki Z650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l—
Petrol tank13 L15 L
On a full tank~585 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size149 cc649 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm68 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque13.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpm64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Power to weight91 PS / tonne362 PS / tonne
Top speed115 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight136 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm790 mm
Ground clearance165 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,330 mm1,410 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSFront wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/60-17120/70-17 / 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.

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  • Yamaha FZ-S—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha FZ-S or Kawasaki Z650?

Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Yamaha FZ-S makes 12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha FZ-S or Kawasaki Z650?

Yamaha FZ-S weighs about 136 kg and Kawasaki Z650 about 188 kg, so Yamaha FZ-S is easier to push and park.

Yamaha FZ-S or Kawasaki Z650: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha FZ-S if you care most about lightest, most ground clearance. Buy Kawasaki Z650 if most power, most pulling power 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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