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Yamaha MT-07 vs Kawasaki Z650

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

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Yamaha MT-07

Yamaha MT-072025 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 689 cc
  • 73.4 PS
  • 183 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. Yamaha MT-076
  2. Kawasaki Z6501
  • Most powerYamaha MT-0773.4 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0767 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-07401 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-07183 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-07210 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Z650790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha MT-07140 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha MT-0773.4 PS
Kawasaki Z65068 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-0767 Nm
Kawasaki Z65064 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-07401 PS/t
Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha MT-07689 cc
Kawasaki Z650649 cc

Top speed

Yamaha MT-07210 km/h
Kawasaki Z650200 km/h

Weight

Yamaha MT-07183 kg
Kawasaki Z650188 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-07805 mm
Kawasaki Z650790 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-07140 mm
Kawasaki Z650130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-07Kawasaki Z650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Petrol tank14 L15 L
Engine and performance
Engine size689 cc649 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power73.4 PS @ 8,750 rpm68 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Power to weight401 PS / tonne362 PS / tonne
Top speed210 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight183 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm790 mm
Ground clearance140 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,400 mm1,410 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17
Suspension (front / back)41 mm 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.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha MT-07 or Kawasaki Z650?

Yamaha MT-07 makes 73.4 PS @ 8,750 rpm; Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-07 or Kawasaki Z650?

Yamaha MT-07 weighs about 183 kg and Kawasaki Z650 about 188 kg, so Yamaha MT-07 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha MT-07 or Kawasaki Z650: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha MT-07 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Kawasaki Z650 if 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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