Kawasaki Z650 vs Yamaha MT-07
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Z650 and the Yamaha MT-07 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Z650
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱433,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱12,215
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha MT-07
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱499,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱14,077
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Z650 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱433,000, which is ₱66,000 (13%) below the Yamaha MT-07 at ₱499,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Z650 is estimated at ₱12,215 a month against ₱14,077 for the MT-07, a difference of ₱1,862 a month.
- The MT-07 makes more power (73.4 PS against 68 PS for the Z650).
- The MT-07 has more torque (67 Nm against 64 Nm for the Z650).
- The MT-07 has the larger engine (689 cc against 649 cc for the Z650).
- The Z650 has the lower seat at 790 mm, 15 mm below the MT-07, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Z650 is the heavier bike (188 kg against 184 kg for the MT-07).
- The Z650 carries more fuel (15 L against 14 L for the MT-07).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Z650Standard, ₱433,000 | Yamaha MT-07Standard, ₱499,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve, in-line, 2-cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 649 cc | 689 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 68 PS | 73.4 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8000 rpm | 8750 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 64 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6700 | 6500 rpm |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection: 38 mm x 2 | n/a |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | Electric starter |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2115 mm | 2065 mm |
| Width (differs) | 765 mm | 780 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1065 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 790 mm | 805 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 130 mm | 140 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 188 kg | 184 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 15 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Horizontal Back-link with spring preload adjustability | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual discs | Hydraulic dual disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel | Diamond |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS | n/a |
| Traction control (differs) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (3-mode)) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | Assist and slipper clutch | 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.