CFMoto 700MT vs Kawasaki KLR650
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the CFMoto 700MT and the Kawasaki KLR650 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: CFMOTO Philippines (Motostrada) and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: CFMOTO Philippines, via cfmotoph.com.
CFMoto 700MT
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱388,800
- Est. monthly
- ₱10,969
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki KLR650
S variant
- SRP
- ₱409,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱11,538
How they differ
- The CFMoto 700MT is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱388,800, which is ₱20,200 (5%) below the Kawasaki KLR650 at ₱409,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the 700MT is estimated at ₱10,969 a month against ₱11,538 for the KLR650, a difference of ₱569 a month.
- The 700MT makes more power (68 PS against 41 PS for the KLR650).
- The 700MT has more torque (60 Nm against 53 Nm for the KLR650).
- The 700MT has the larger engine (693 cc against 652 cc for the KLR650).
- The 700MT has the lower seat at 800 mm, 15 mm below the KLR650, which matters for shorter riders.
- The 700MT is the heavier bike (240 kg against 209 kg for the KLR650).
- The KLR650 carries more fuel (23 L against 20 L for the 700MT).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | CFMoto 700MTStandard, ₱388,800 | Kawasaki KLR650S, ₱409,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Twin-cylinder inline, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 693 cc | 652 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 68 PS | 41 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 9500 rpm | 6000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 60 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6,000 | 4500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Fuel injection: 40 mm |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro V+ | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Wet, multi-plate, slipper clutch | 5-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2245 mm | 2255 mm |
| Width (differs) | 932 mm | 970 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1435 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1445 mm | 1515 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 800 mm | 815 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 185 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 240 kg | 209 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 20 L | 23 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | 43mm USD forks, fully adjustable | Telescopic fork, 41 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Monoshock, damping & rebound adjustable | Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, adjustable rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability |
| Front brake (differs) | 300mm dual discs, opposed piston calipers | Single disc, 300 mm, Dual-piston |
| Rear brake (differs) | 240mm single disc, single-piston caliper | Single disc, 240 mm, Dual-piston |
| Front tyre (differs) | 110/80 R19 CST | 90/90-21 M/C 54S |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/70 R17 CST | 130/80-17 M/C 65S |
| Frame (differs) | n/a | Double-cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | TCS | n/a |
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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.