Honda MSX 125 2020 vs. Kawasaki Z650 2025

Honda MSX 125 2020

Honda MSX 125 2020

Kawasaki Z650 2025

Kawasaki Z650 2025

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Technical Specifications Honda MSX 125 2020 compared to Kawasaki Z650 2025

Honda MSX 125 2020
Kawasaki Z650 2025
Honda MSX 125 2020
Honda MSX 125 2020
Kawasaki Z650 2025
Kawasaki Z650 2025

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore52.4 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke57.9 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power10 HPEngine power68 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque10.9 NmTorque65.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,500 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9.3 Compression Ratio10.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement125 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeCentral tubeFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter12 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width130 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter12 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength1,760 mmLength2,055 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,200 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height765 mmSeat Height790 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight102 kgKerb Weight185 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity5.5 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA1License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda MSX 125 2020

Honda MSX 125 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z650 2025

Kawasaki Z650 2025

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda MSX 125 vs Kawasaki Z650

Price Honda MSX 125

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Kawasaki Z650

Model year
Current average market prices

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