Kawasaki Z650 S 2026 vs. Yamaha MT-07 2026
Kawasaki Z650 S 2026
Yamaha MT-07 2026
Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 S 2026 compared to Yamaha MT-07 2026
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Kawasaki Z650 S 2026
The Kawasaki Z650 S 2026 is exactly the further development that many have been hoping for. Without changing the proven basic concept, Kawasaki has made the right adjustments. The new ergonomics in particular make a noticeable difference and take the bike to a new level - both for taller riders and for everyday use. The bottom line is that the Z650 S is not a spectacular bike, but an extremely harmonious one - and that is exactly what makes it so successful. In this class, that's all you really need.
Yamaha MT-07 2026
The new Yamaha MT-07 is the best ever. The criticisms and wishes of MT-07 riders have been heard and implemented. The new MT-07 rides better in every respect, is more stable and makes the spread even wider: both beginners and novices will be able to cope with it, as well as more experienced riders, as it is now a more mature, more potent bike. It has closed the gap to the competition, only in terms of pure engine power it is still 10-20 Horsepower behind the competition. But that's not too bad, as the CP2 engine is still a guarantee for riding pleasure and a wide grin under the helmet. Whether or not you should choose the optional Y-AMT transmission is something you should definitely try out for yourself as part of a test ride - the surcharge for this is humane. Therefore: Big praise to the Yamaha engineers who have significantly upgraded their mega-seller without changing the character of the MT-07. However, Yamaha now has one problem: the residual values of the previous three generations will probably tumble, as the differences to the current generation are noticeably large. And as we all know, the better is the enemy of the good.
