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Yamaha YBR125 vs Kawasaki Z650

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

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Yamaha YBR125

Yamaha YBR125

Rs 466,000

last price, no longer made here

  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 114 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 YBR1253
  2. Kawasaki Z6503
  • Most powerKawasaki Z65068 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z65064 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YBR125114 kg
  • Lowest seatYamaha YBR125775 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha YBR125145 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha YBR12510.8 PS
Kawasaki Z65068 PS

Torque

Yamaha YBR12510.4 Nm
Kawasaki Z65064 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YBR12595 PS/t
Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YBR125124 cc
Kawasaki Z650649 cc

Weight

Yamaha YBR125114 kg
Kawasaki Z650188 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YBR125775 mm
Kawasaki Z650790 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YBR125145 mm
Kawasaki Z650130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YBR125Kawasaki Z650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 466,000Not 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 weight95 PS / tonne362 PS / tonne
Top speed—200 km/h
Fuel systemCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight114 kg (dry)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height775 mm790 mm
Ground clearance145 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,410 mm
Length × width × height1,975 × 745 × 1,080 mm—
ColoursBlack, Bluish grey, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc / DrumDisc 300 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSNoBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 90/90-18120/70-17 / 160/60-17
Suspension (front / back)Telescopic fork / Twin shocks—

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 YBR125—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YBR125 or Kawasaki Z650?

Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Yamaha YBR125 makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YBR125 or Kawasaki Z650?

Yamaha YBR125 weighs about 114 kg and Kawasaki Z650 about 188 kg, so Yamaha YBR125 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YBR125 or Kawasaki Z650: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YBR125 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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