Cfmoto 700cl-x vs Kawasaki Z650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Cfmoto 700cl-x vs Kawasaki Z650. Cfmoto 700cl-x: 70 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~175 km/h (estimated; CFMoto does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Z650: 68 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 187 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Cfmoto 700cl-x
Kawasaki Z650
Horsepower (hp)
70 hp
68 hp
Torque (Nm)
66 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
187 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
70 hp @ 8,750 rpm
68 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
66 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
~175 km/h (estimated; CFMoto does not officially publish top speed)
185 km/h
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Cfmoto 700cl-x
7.5/10
"Exceptional bang-for-buck if you're realistic about Chinese brand compromises."
Pros
+KTM-sourced engine is excellent
+Strong value for money
+Attractive, well-proportioned styling
Cons
−Budget switchgear and plastics
−Soft suspension for heavier riders
−Early fuel mapping issues
Kawasaki Z650
7.8/10
"A genuinely sorted middleweight that rewards riders who outgrew 400s."
Pros
+Torquey twin from low revs
+Lightweight and genuinely flickable
+Parts cheap and plentiful
Cons
−Rear shock deteriorates quickly
−Pillion comfort frankly terrible
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
Top 10 Accessories
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