Kawasaki KLE650 vs Yamaha Tenere 700
Kawasaki KLE650 vs Yamaha Tenere 700 side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: since 2027 and since 2025.
Key differences
- More power: Yamaha Tenere 700 (54 vs 52 kW)
- Lighter: Yamaha Tenere 700 (208 vs 212 kg, kerb weight)
- Licence: Kawasaki KLE650 - Full A only; Yamaha Tenere 700 - A2 with restrictor kit
| Specs | Kawasaki KLE650 | Yamaha Tenere 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Years | since 2027 | since 2025 |
| Type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Licence | Full A only | A2 with restrictor kit |
| Engine | 649 cc, 2 cyl. | 689 cc, 2 cyl. |
| Power | 51.6 kW / 69 bhp | ✓53.7 kW / 72 bhp (best value) |
| Torque | - | 68 Nm at 6500 rpm |
| Weight | 212 kg (kerb weight) | ✓208 kg (kerb weight) (best value) |
| Seat height | 870 mm (low seat 840 mm) | 875 mm (low seat 860 mm) |
| Suspension travel | front 210 mm, rear 196 mm | front 210 mm, rear 200 mm |
| Max load | no data | 186 kg (rider, passenger, luggage) |
| ABS | ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual | chain, manual |
| Tank | 16 l | 16 l |
| Fuel use | 60 mpg (4.7 l/100 km) | 60 mpg (4.7 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 185 miles | 185 miles |
| New price, announced (UK) | £7,499 | - |
| New price (official German list, converted) | - | £10,100 |
| Used price (estimate) | - | £8,500 - £9,100 |
Compare interactively (add a third model)
Kawasaki KLE650: Watch out
- Tall seat: 850 mm or more - see "Will your feet reach the ground?"
Yamaha Tenere 700: Watch out
- Tall seat: 850 mm or more - see "Will your feet reach the ground?"
Other comparisons
- Honda Africa Twin CRF1100L vs Yamaha Tenere 700
- Yamaha Tenere 700 vs Yamaha Tracer 7
- Honda XL750 Transalp vs Yamaha Tenere 700
- BMW F 900 GS Adventure vs Yamaha Tenere 700
- Ducati DesertX vs Yamaha Tenere 700
- Aprilia Tuareg 660 vs Yamaha Tenere 700
- Yamaha Tenere 700 vs Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid
- Suzuki V-Strom 650 vs Yamaha Tenere 700
- Benelli TRK 702X vs Yamaha Tenere 700
- Voge DS625X vs Yamaha Tenere 700
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.