2024 Kawasaki Z650 vs 2025 Yamaha MT-07

The Yamaha MT-07 records higher power, higher torque, a lower weight and larger displacement than the Kawasaki Z650.

Recorded specification differences

  • Manufacturer: Kawasaki Z650 Kawasaki, Yamaha MT-07 Yamaha
  • Model: Kawasaki Z650 Kawasaki Z650, Yamaha MT-07 Yamaha MT-07
  • Year: Kawasaki Z650 2024, Yamaha MT-07 2025
  • Category: Kawasaki Z650 Naked, Yamaha MT-07 Sport
  • Displacement: Kawasaki Z650 649, Yamaha MT-07 689
  • Power: Kawasaki Z650 67.3, Yamaha MT-07 73.4
  • Torque: Kawasaki Z650 65.7, Yamaha MT-07 67
  • Weight: Kawasaki Z650 188, Yamaha MT-07 182.8
  • Seat height: Kawasaki Z650 79, Yamaha MT-07 80.5
Kawasaki Z650 vs Yamaha MT-07 key specifications
SpecKawasaki Z650Yamaha MT-07
Year20242025
CategoryNakedSport
Displacement649689
Power67.373.4
Torque65.767
Weight188182.8

Power

The Yamaha MT-07 records 73.4 hp, 6.1 hp (9.1%) more than the Kawasaki Z650 at 67.3 hp.

Torque

The Yamaha MT-07 records 67 Nm of torque, 1.3 Nm (2%) more than the Kawasaki Z650 at 65.7 Nm.

Weight

The Yamaha MT-07 records a lower wet weight of 182.8 kg, 5.2 kg less than the Kawasaki Z650 at 188 kg.

Displacement

The Yamaha MT-07 records 689 cc, 40 cc (6.2%) more than the Kawasaki Z650 at 649 cc.

Seat height

The Yamaha MT-07 has a higher recorded seat height (80.5) than the Kawasaki Z650 (79), a difference of 1.5.

Power-to-weight

The Yamaha MT-07 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.402 hp/kg, compared with 0.358 hp/kg for the Kawasaki Z650.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more power, the Kawasaki Z650 or the Yamaha MT-07?

The Yamaha MT-07 records 73.4 hp, 6.1 hp (9.1%) more than the Kawasaki Z650 at 67.3 hp.

Which motorcycle records more torque, the Kawasaki Z650 or the Yamaha MT-07?

The Yamaha MT-07 records 67 Nm of torque, 1.3 Nm (2%) more than the Kawasaki Z650 at 65.7 Nm.

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the Kawasaki Z650 or the Yamaha MT-07?

The Yamaha MT-07 records a lower wet weight of 182.8 kg, 5.2 kg less than the Kawasaki Z650 at 188 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the Kawasaki Z650 or the Yamaha MT-07?

The Yamaha MT-07 records 689 cc, 40 cc (6.2%) more than the Kawasaki Z650 at 649 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the Kawasaki Z650 and the Yamaha MT-07 compare?

The Yamaha MT-07 has a higher recorded seat height (80.5) than the Kawasaki Z650 (79), a difference of 1.5.

Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the Kawasaki Z650 or the Yamaha MT-07?

The Yamaha MT-07 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.402 hp/kg, compared with 0.358 hp/kg for the Kawasaki Z650.

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Kawasaki logo

Kawasaki Z650

2024Naked

Displacement649 cc
Power67.3 hp
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Yamaha MT-07

2025Sport

Displacement689 cc
Power73.4 hp

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Kawasaki Z650

2024 • Naked

Yamaha MT-07

2025 • Sport

Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
649 cc
689 cc
Power
67.3 hp
73.4 hp
Torque
65.7 Nm
67 Nm
Engine Type
Other
-
Engine Details
Other | DOHC | Cylinder: 2
DOHC
Valves / Cylinder
-
4
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
11.5:1

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection
Injection
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Starter
Electric
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 6-speed
Manual 6-speed
Transmission
Chain
Chain

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension
Telescopic
Telescopic

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc x2 ABS
Disc x2 ABS
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc ABS

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
120/70-ZR17
120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre
160/60-ZR17
180/55-ZR17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
205.5 cm
206.5 cm
Height
106.4 cm
111 cm
Seat Height
79 cm
80.5 cm
Wheelbase
141 cm
139.4 cm
Ground Clearance
13 cm
15 cm
Wet Weight
188 kg
182.8 kg

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