Benelli TNT 600i vs Kawasaki Z650
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Benelli TNT 600i and the Kawasaki Z650 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc. and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: Benelli Philippines (Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc.), via benelli.com.
Benelli TNT 600i
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱440,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱12,413
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Z650
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱433,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱12,215
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Z650 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱433,000, which is ₱7,000 (2%) below the Benelli TNT 600i at ₱440,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Z650 is estimated at ₱12,215 a month against ₱12,413 for the TNT 600i, a difference of ₱198 a month.
- The TNT 600i makes more power (81.6 PS against 68 PS for the Z650).
- The Z650 has more torque (64 Nm against 55 Nm for the TNT 600i).
- The Z650 has the larger engine (649 cc against 600 cc for the TNT 600i).
- The Z650 has the lower seat at 790 mm, 30 mm below the TNT 600i, which matters for shorter riders.
- The TNT 600i is the heavier bike (234 kg against 188 kg for the Z650).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Benelli TNT 600iStandard, ₱440,000 | Kawasaki Z650Standard, ₱433,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, 16-valve, DOHC | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 600 cc | 649 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 81.6 PS | 68 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 11,000 rpm | 8000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 55 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 8000 | 6700 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel injection: 38 mm x 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed manual, wet multi-plate clutch | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2140 mm | 2115 mm |
| Width (differs) | 800 mm | 765 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1100 mm | 1065 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 820 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 170 mm | 130 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 234 kg | 188 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank | 15 L | 15 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | 123 mm travel | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Mono-shock-absorber, 44 mm travel | Horizontal Back-link with spring preload adjustability |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual discs, 320 mm | Dual discs |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc, 260 mm | Single disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 180/55 ZR17 | n/a |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium alloy | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Steel trellis frame | Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | n/a | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (3-mode)) |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Smartphone connectivity |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Assist and slipper clutch |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.