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Yamaha NMAX 155 vs Kawasaki Z650

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

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Yamaha NMAX 155

Yamaha NMAX 155

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 15.1 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 131 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 NMAX 1552
  • Most powerKawasaki Z65068 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z65064 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha NMAX 155131 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z650200 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha NMAX 155765 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha NMAX 15515.1 PS
Kawasaki Z65068 PS

Torque

Yamaha NMAX 15514 Nm
Kawasaki Z65064 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha NMAX 155115 PS/t
Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha NMAX 155155 cc
Kawasaki Z650649 cc

Top speed

Yamaha NMAX 155110 km/h
Kawasaki Z650200 km/h

Weight

Yamaha NMAX 155131 kg
Kawasaki Z650188 kg

Seat height

Yamaha NMAX 155765 mm
Kawasaki Z650790 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha NMAX 155Kawasaki Z650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeScooterStreet
Fuel average~40 km/l—
Petrol tank7.1 L15 L
On a full tank~284 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc649 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm68 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque14 Nm @ 6,500 rpm64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Power to weight115 PS / tonne362 PS / tonne
Top speed110 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
GearboxAutomatic (CVT)6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight131 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height765 mm790 mm
Ground clearance—130 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,410 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 230 / Disc 230Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-13 / 130/70-13120/70-17 / 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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha NMAX 155 or Kawasaki Z650?

Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Yamaha NMAX 155 makes 15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha NMAX 155 or Kawasaki Z650?

Yamaha NMAX 155 weighs about 131 kg and Kawasaki Z650 about 188 kg, so Yamaha NMAX 155 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha NMAX 155 or Kawasaki Z650: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha NMAX 155 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. 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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