Kawasaki Z650 2024 vs. Yamaha MT-03 2017

Kawasaki Z650 2024

Yamaha MT-03 2017

Overview - Kawasaki Z650 2024 vs Yamaha MT-03 2017

Kawasaki Z650 2024

Yamaha MT-03 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2024 compared to Yamaha MT-03 2017

Kawasaki Z650 2024

Yamaha MT-03 2017

Kawasaki Z650 2024

Yamaha MT-03 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	68 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	44.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68 HP	Engine power	42 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	29.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	11.2
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	321 ccm

Suspension Front

Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	125 mm	Travel	130 mm

Suspension Rear

Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	125 mm

Brakes Front

Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	298 mm

Brakes Rear

Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	220 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,055 mm	Length	2,090 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,380 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	780 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	187.1 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	168 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 2024

The Kawasaki Z 650 is probably the most docile motorbike in the naked bike segment. And that is to be understood in an absolutely positive way - as long as you are not particularly tall and heavy. It is slim, light, agile and accessible. All the controls, but also the engine, do not overwhelm. If you are looking for spectacular performance, you should go for the Z 900, but if you are looking for a nimble and easy-to-ride motorbike, you will be satisfied.

Very accessible handling

Very compact and easy to manoeuvre

Motorcycle appears light and compact

Gives small riders a lot of confidence

Adjustable levers

Not enough space on the bike for tall riders

bike looks a class smaller than 650cc overall

engine looks a bit tame

very defensive seating position

handlebars too narrow and cranked too much for a naked bike.

Yamaha MT-03 2017

The MT-03 remains Yamaha's most accessible and pragmatic Hyper Naked in the segment. It scores with its low seat height, the easily controllable power of the two-cylinder and at the same time offers enough comfort for commuters. What it may lack in sportiness, it makes up for in comfort, making it perfect for people looking for a well-functioning motorbike with a brutal look. However, you shouldn't be too big, and you shouldn't aspire to keep up with the other models in the MT range at the angle - because that's not what it was designed for. The 2020 model year is thus a coherent update that is sure to make its buyers happy.

Well controllable power

Low seat height

Easy to ride

Low consumption

Easy to read LC display

Aggressive look

Sharp knee angle for tall people

Soft chassis compared to other Yamaha MT models

Not the most emotional motorbike