Yamaha MT-07 2016 vs. Kawasaki Z650 2017

Yamaha MT-07 2016

Kawasaki Z650 2017
Visão geral - Yamaha MT-07 2016 vs Kawasaki Z650 2017
The Yamaha MT-07 2016 and the Kawasaki Z650 2017 are both naked bikes with similar technical specifications. They both have inline engines with liquid cooling and a displacement of around 650cc. The Yamaha MT-07 has a slightly more powerful engine with 75 horsepower compared to the Kawasaki Z650's 68.2 horsepower. However, the difference in power is not significant and both bikes offer a good amount of power for their class.
In terms of design, the Yamaha MT-07 has an aggressive and angular look, while the Kawasaki Z650 has a more compact and sporty design. The Yamaha MT-07 is also lighter, weighing 179 kg without ABS and 182 kg with ABS, compared to the Kawasaki Z650's weight of 185 kg without ABS and 187.1 kg with ABS.

Yamaha MT-07 2016
Both bikes have telescopic front suspension and a steel frame, providing a comfortable and stable ride. The Yamaha MT-07 has slightly wider front and rear tires, with a width of 120mm and 180mm respectively, compared to the Kawasaki Z650's 120mm front tire and 160mm rear tire. The Yamaha MT-07 also has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1400mm, while the Kawasaki Z650 has a wheelbase of 1410mm.
In terms of seating position, the Yamaha MT-07 offers a comfortable seat height of 805mm, while the Kawasaki Z650 has a slightly lower seat height of 790mm. Both bikes have a fuel tank capacity of around 14-15 liters.
When it comes to strengths, the Yamaha MT-07 is praised for its agile engine, easy handling, low weight, aggressive look, powerful brakes, comfortable seating position, loud sound, and easy-to-read display. On the other hand, the Kawasaki Z650 is praised for its smooth power delivery, sporty chassis, compact dimensions, and negative display.

Kawasaki Z650 2017
However, there are some weaknesses to consider. The Yamaha MT-07 has a slightly soft chassis, footpegs that can quickly scrape the ground, partially cheap plastic parts, and a boring telescopic front suspension. The Kawasaki Z650 is criticized for being a bit too small for taller riders.
In conclusion, both the Yamaha MT-07 2016 and the Kawasaki Z650 2017 are capable naked bikes with their own strengths and weaknesses. The Yamaha MT-07 offers a more powerful engine and a slightly lighter weight, while the Kawasaki Z650 has a sportier design and slightly lower seat height. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on personal preferences and priorities.
Especificações técnicas Yamaha MT-07 2016 em comparação com Kawasaki Z650 2017
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Yamaha MT-07 2016

A MT-07 é uma máquina incrivelmente divertida e extremamente desportiva de conduzir. Os travões são potentes, o comportamento é soberbo e o motor é atualmente, de longe, o motor mais ágil desta classe - e mesmo acima.
Kawasaki Z650 2017

A Kawasaki Z 650 é a ponta da classe média para os pequenos condutores masculinos e femininos. Com as suas dimensões compactas, provavelmente não se sentirá confortável como um gigante. No entanto, as sensações reconfortantes vêm do motor, que se delicia com uma tração muito suave. Do lado do chassis, foi escolhida uma configuração apertada típica da Kawasaki, que encontra um ótimo compromisso na utilização diária. O ecrã negativo é muito fácil de ler e faz lembrar a sua antecessora, a ER-6n - muito bonito!
Comparação de preços Preço médio de mercado Yamaha MT-07 vs Kawasaki Z650
There are a few key differences between a Yamaha MT-07 2016 and a Kawasaki Z650 2017. In terms of price, the actual average prices of both motorbikes are almost the same. A Yamaha MT-07 2016 experiences a loss of 480 EUR in one year and 880 EUR in two years of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 420 EUR and 640 EUR for a Kawasaki Z650 2017. Compared to Kawasaki Z650 2017 there are more Yamaha MT-07 2016 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 24 compared to 11. It takes less time to sell a Yamaha MT-07 with 51 days compared to 76 days for a Kawasaki Z650. Since model year 2013 1000PS.de editors have written 69 reviews for the Yamaha MT-07 and 31 reviews for the Kawasaki Z650 since model year 2017. The first review for the Yamaha MT-07 was published on 04/11/2013 and now has more than 12 600 views. This compares to more than 25 000 views for the first review on Kawasaki Z650 published on 08/11/2016.