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Yamaha YB125Z-DX vs Kawasaki Z650

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

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Yamaha YB125Z-DX

Yamaha YB125Z-DX

Rs 454,000

last price, no longer made here

  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l
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 YB125Z-DX2
  2. Kawasaki Z6502
  • Most powerKawasaki Z65068 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z65064 Nm
  • Lowest seatYamaha YB125Z-DX770 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha YB125Z-DX150 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha YB125Z-DX10.8 PS
Kawasaki Z65068 PS

Torque

Yamaha YB125Z-DX10.4 Nm
Kawasaki Z65064 Nm

Engine size

Yamaha YB125Z-DX124 cc
Kawasaki Z650649 cc

Seat height

Yamaha YB125Z-DX770 mm
Kawasaki Z650790 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YB125Z-DX150 mm
Kawasaki Z650130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YB125Z-DXKawasaki Z650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 454,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeEverydayStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l—
Petrol tank13 L15 L
On a full tank~585 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc649 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm68 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Power to weight—362 PS / tonne
Top speed—200 km/h
Fuel systemCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight—188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height770 mm790 mm
Ground clearance150 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,410 mm
Length × width × height1,980 × 735 × 1,045 mm—
ColoursBlack, Bluish grey, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220
ABS—Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 3.00-18120/70-17 / 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 YB125Z-DX or Kawasaki Z650?

Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Yamaha YB125Z-DX makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Yamaha YB125Z-DX or Kawasaki Z650: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YB125Z-DX if you care most about lowest seat, 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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