Kawasaki Zr7 vs Kawasaki Z650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Zr7 vs Kawasaki Z650. Kawasaki Zr7: 68 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, 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
Kawasaki Zr7
Kawasaki Z650
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
68 hp
Torque (Nm)
66 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
208 kg
187 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
68 hp @ 10,000 rpm
68 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
66 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Zr7
7.5/10
"A seriously underrated naked that punches well above its price tag."
Pros
+Near-indestructible inline-four engine
+Excellent real-world comfort
+Bargain used market pricing
Cons
−Forks tired on high mileage
−Carbs need regular attention
−Styling feels dated now
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
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