Kawasaki Z650 vs Cfmoto 700cl-x
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z650
Cfmoto 700cl-x
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
70 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
66 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
187 kg
189 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
68 hp @ 8,000 rpm
70 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
66 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
~175 km/h (estimated; CFMoto does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
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
Top 10 Accessories
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