Honda CB650R vs Kawasaki Z e-1
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CB650R and the Kawasaki Z e-1 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CB650R
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱525,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱14,811
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Z e-1
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱597,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱16,842
How they differ
- The Honda CB650R is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱525,000, which is ₱72,000 (12%) below the Kawasaki Z e-1 at ₱597,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the CB650R is estimated at ₱14,811 a month against ₱16,842 for the Z e-1, a difference of ₱2,031 a month.
- The CB650R makes more power (94.8 PS against 12 PS for the Z e-1).
- The Z e-1 has the lower seat at 785 mm, 25 mm below the CB650R, which matters for shorter riders.
- The CB650R is the heavier bike (203 kg against 135 kg for the Z e-1).
- They differ in powertrain: the CB650R has a combustion engine, the Z e-1 a battery-electric powertrain.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CB650RStandard, ₱525,000 | Kawasaki Z e-1Standard, ₱597,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Inline 4-Cylinder | Electric motor, rated 5.0 kW |
| Displacement (differs) | 649 cc | n/a |
| Max power (differs) | 94.8 PS | 12 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 12,000 rpm | n/a |
| Max torque (differs) | 63.3 Nm | n/a |
| Torque peak (differs) | 9500 | n/a |
| Cooling (differs) | Liquid-cooled | n/a |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 20.9 km/L | n/a |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | n/a | 3.02 kWh |
| Battery type (differs) | n/a | Lithium-ion battery pack (two removable packs) |
| Electric range (differs) | n/a | 72 km |
| Range test cycle (differs) | n/a | Not stated (approximate figure from Kawasaki) |
| Motor power (differs) | n/a | 9 kW |
| Charging time (differs) | n/a | 3.7 h per battery pack (0 to 100%) |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-Speed, Manual Clutch | n/a |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2128 mm | 1980 mm |
| Width (differs) | 784 mm | 730 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1074 mm | 1035 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1449 mm | 1370 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 810 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 148 mm | 170 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 203 kg | 135 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 15.4 L | n/a |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Showa 41 mm SFF-BP upside-down fork | Telescopic fork, 41 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Mono with 10-Stage Pre-load Adjuster, Aluminum Cast Swingarm | n/a |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual 310 mm x 4.5 mm Disc with Nissin Radial-Mount Four Piston Calipers | Single disc, 290 mm, Dual-piston |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single 240 mm x 5 mm Disc with Single Piston Caliper | Single disc, 220 mm, Dual-piston |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120 / 70 - 17 MC (Tubeless) | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 180 / 55 - 17 MC (Tubeless) | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Diamond / Steel | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 2-channel ABS | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Honda RoadSync | Smartphone connectivity |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 5-inch TFT Meter Display | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | All-LED lighting | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | USB Type-C charging port; Emergency Stop Signal; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) | Power modes, Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics |
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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.