Kawasaki Z650 vs ZXMOTO 500F
Kawasaki Z650 vs ZXMOTO 500F side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: since 2017 and since 2026.
Key differences
- More power: ZXMOTO 500F (54 vs 50 kW)
- Lighter: ZXMOTO 500F (175 vs 187 kg, with fluids)
- Longer range: Kawasaki Z650 (about 280 vs 250 km)
- Licence: Kawasaki Z650 - A2 with restriction kit; ZXMOTO 500F - A only
| Specs | Kawasaki Z650 | ZXMOTO 500F |
|---|---|---|
| Years | since 2017 | since 2026 |
| Type | Naked | Naked |
| Licence | A2 with restriction kit | A only |
| Engine | 649 cm³, 2 cyl. | 470 cm³, 4 cyl. |
| Power | 50 kW / 68 hp | 54 kW / 73 hp |
| Weight | 187 kg (with fluids) | 175 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 795 mm |
| ABS | ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual | chain, manual |
| Tank | 15 l | 15.5 l |
| Fuel use | 4.6 l/100 km | 5.5 l/100 km |
| Range on one tank | 280 km | 250 km |
| New price (official list, DE) | £6,400 | - |
| Used price (estimate) | £4,300 - £7,100 | £4,000 |
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Kawasaki Z650: Weak points
- Basic, budget suspension
- Little wind protection
ZXMOTO 500F: Weak points
- Small dealer network
- Some parts hard to find
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Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.