CFMoto 700MT vs Kawasaki Versys 650
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the CFMoto 700MT and the Kawasaki Versys 650 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 Versys 650
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱514,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱14,500
How they differ
- The CFMoto 700MT is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱388,800, which is ₱125,200 (24%) below the Kawasaki Versys 650 at ₱514,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the 700MT is estimated at ₱10,969 a month against ₱14,500 for the Versys 650, a difference of ₱3,531 a month.
- The 700MT has the larger engine (693 cc against 649 cc for the Versys 650).
- The 700MT has the lower seat at 800 mm, 45 mm below the Versys 650, which matters for shorter riders.
- The 700MT is the heavier bike (240 kg against 218 kg for the Versys 650).
- The Versys 650 carries more fuel (21 L against 20 L for the 700MT).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | CFMoto 700MTStandard, ₱388,800 | Kawasaki Versys 650Standard, ₱514,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Twin-cylinder inline, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 693 cc | 649 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 68 PS | 67 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 9500 rpm | 8500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 60 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6,000 | 7000 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Fuel injection |
| 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 | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2245 mm | 2165 mm |
| Width (differs) | 932 mm | 840 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1435 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1445 mm | 1415 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 800 mm | 845 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 170 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 240 kg | 218 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 20 L | 21 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | 43mm USD forks, fully adjustable | Inverted fork with adjustable rebound damping (right side), and spring preload adjustability (left side), 41 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Monoshock, damping & rebound adjustable | Laydown offset single-shock with remote spring preload adjustability |
| Front brake (differs) | 300mm dual discs, opposed piston calipers | Dual semi-floating petal discs, 300 mm, Dual-piston |
| Rear brake (differs) | 240mm single disc, single-piston caliper | Single petal disc, 250 mm, Single-piston |
| Front tyre (differs) | 110/80 R19 CST | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/70 R17 CST | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | n/a | Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | TCS | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Smartphone connectivity |
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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.