Kawasaki Z650 S vs Yamaha MT-07
Kawasaki Z650 S vs Yamaha MT-07 side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: since 2026 and since 2025.
Key differences
- More power: Yamaha MT-07 (54 vs 50 kW)
- Lighter: Yamaha MT-07 (183 vs 190 kg, kerb weight)
| Specs | Kawasaki Z650 S | Yamaha MT-07 |
|---|---|---|
| Years | since 2026 | since 2025 |
| Type | Naked | Naked |
| Licence | A2 with restrictor kit | A2 with restrictor kit |
| Engine | 649 cc, 2 cyl. | 689 cc, 2 cyl. |
| Power | 50.2 kW / 67 bhp | ✓54 kW / 72 bhp (best value) |
| Torque | 64 Nm at 6700 rpm | 68 Nm at 6500 rpm |
| Weight | 190 kg (kerb weight) | ✓183 kg (kerb weight) (best value) |
| Seat height | 805 mm | 805 mm |
| Suspension travel | front 125 mm, rear 130 mm | front 130 mm, rear 130 mm |
| Max load | 200 kg (rider, passenger, luggage) | 167 kg (rider, passenger, luggage) |
| ABS | ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual | chain, manual |
| Tank | ✓15 l (best value) | 14 l |
| Fuel use | 61 mpg (4.6 l/100 km) | ✓67 mpg (4.2 l/100 km) (best value) |
| Range on one tank | 175 miles | ✓180 miles (best value) |
| New price (UK) | £7,199 | - |
| New price (official German list, converted) | - | £7,400 |
| Used price (estimate) | - | £6,200 - £6,600 |
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Kawasaki Z650 S: Watch out
- Basic, budget suspension
- Little wind protection
Yamaha MT-07: Watch out
- Little wind protection
- Basic, budget suspension
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Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.