Kawasaki Z650 vs Yamaha Fz25
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
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
187 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
68 hp @ 8,000 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
130 km/h
Weight
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 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
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
Top 10 Accessories
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