Earlier version in photoYamaha YZF-R1
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 998 cc
- 200 PS
- 201 kg
Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes
Bike comparison
Yamaha YZF-R1 vs Kawasaki Z650
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photo
Earlier version in photoKawasaki Z650
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 649 cc
- 68 PS
- 188 kg
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- Yamaha YZF-R14
- Kawasaki Z6502
- Most powerYamaha YZF-R1200 PS
- Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
- Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
- LightestKawasaki Z650188 kg
- Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
- Lowest seatKawasaki Z650790 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Yamaha YZF-R1 |  Kawasaki Z650 |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Yamaha · Japan | Kawasaki · Japan |
| Type of bike | Sports | Street |
| Petrol tank | 17 L | 15 L |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 998 cc | 649 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm | 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm | 64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm |
| Power to weight | 995 PS / tonne | 362 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 299 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | ||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight | 201 kg (with fluids) | 188 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 855 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,405 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220 | Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220 |
| ABS | Both wheels, works in corners | Both wheels |
| Tyres (front / back) | 120/70-17 / 190/55-17 | 120/70-17 / 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.
Questions people ask
Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R1 or Kawasaki Z650?
Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm; Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm.
Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R1 or Kawasaki Z650?
Kawasaki Z650 weighs about 188 kg and Yamaha YZF-R1 about 201 kg, so Kawasaki Z650 is easier to push and park.
Yamaha YZF-R1 or Kawasaki Z650: which should I buy?
Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Kawasaki Z650 if lightest, lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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Photo credits
- Yamaha YZF-R1: Jakub "Flyz1" Maciejewski, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kawasaki Z650: Gamemaster669, CC BY-SA 3.0
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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.