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Kawasaki Z650 vs Yamaha R3

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Z650 or Yamaha R3? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Z650 and R3. Kawasaki Z650 Price starts at Rs.6.65 Lakh (ex-showroom) for BS6 and Yamaha R3 Price starts at Rs.4.65 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Kawasaki Z650 is 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm power whereas Yamaha R3 is a 2 cylinder, 321 cc Engine can generate 41.4 bhp @ 10750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Z650 provides a mileage of 19.02 kmpl (base model), and R3 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Kawasaki Z650 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas Yamaha R3 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

Z650 vs R3

Key HighlightsKawasaki Z650Yamaha R3
PriceRs.6.65 LakhRs.4.65 Lakh
Engine Capacity649 cc321 cc
Power67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm41.4 bhp @ 10750 rpm
Mileage/Range19.02 kmplN/A km/charge
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Kawasaki Z650 BS6 bike
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Rs. 6.65 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
7.53 Lakh
Price Breakup
5.24 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.0
4.5
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 Litres
14 Litres
Engine Displacement
649 cc
321 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
300
298
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32
-
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
36
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36
-
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
4mtelescopifork/125mm
Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork)
Rear Suspension
Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload/130mm
Swingarm
Front Tyre Size
120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
110/70 R17M/C 54H

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
-
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
check
check
Gear Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 30000 km
2 Years or 30000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Trellis& high-tensile steel
Diamond

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
Digital
Electric
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
649 cc
321 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke Parallel Twin
4-stroke& 2-cylinder& Liquid-cooled& DOHC& 4-valves
No. of Cylinders
2
2
No. of valves per cylinder
4
2
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.12 kwh
0.084 kwh
Top Speed
201 kmph
-
Bore x Stroke
83 mm x 60 mm
68 mm x 44.1 mm
Configuration
10.8:1
11.2:1
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel injection: ?36 mm x 2 with dual throttle valves
Fuel Injection
Max Power
67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm
41.4 bhp @ 10750 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
check
-
Call/SMS Alerts
check
-
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
-
Low Battery Indicator
check
-
Low Oil Indicator
check
-
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
-
Service Reminder Indicator
check
-
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
check
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
-
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
-
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
-
Hazard Warning Switch
check
-
Radial Tyres
check
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
-
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Wet, Multiple Disc
Traction Control System
check
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2115 mm
2090 mm
Width
765 mm
730 mm
Height
1065 mm
1140 mm
Wheelbase
1410 mm
1380 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 Litres
14 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2 Litres
-
Body Type
Sports Bike
-
Seat Height
790 mm
780 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
191 kg
169 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Engine performance is brilliant
  • Refined redline behaviour
  • Braking is very strong & spot-on
  • Suspension setup is perfectly tuned for road
  • Overall design & build quality is superb
Cons
  • Design is already aged in global markets
  • No modern features like the TFT console
  • Lack of safety features like slipper clutch
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki Z650 and Yamaha R3

Safety

Z650 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System. R3 has Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail.

Comfort & Convenience

Kawasaki Z650 has features like Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and Yamaha R3, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

Transmission

Kawasaki Z650 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R3 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Kawasaki Z650 has a 15 Litres fuel tank with 1065 mm seat height. Yamaha R3 has 1140 mm seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Kawasaki Z650 and Yamaha R3 Owner Reviews

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    • GS
      Gangadhar Sm
      2 Year ago
      4.4
      Easy to ride in city traffic.Its 650cc engine has plenty of torque.Its has Full TFT instrument console.
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      Likes (2)
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    • DD
      Dhiraj Das
      2 Year ago
      3.6
      I think there sould be colour option given in this bike to choose fr the customer
      Likes (1)
      Reply
    • DG
      Dhndd Gejnh
      2 Year ago
      4.2
      This comes with amazing engine of 650cc and has plenty of torque as Easy to ride in city traffic
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    • VB
      Vimal Bist
      3 Year ago
      5.0
      Grea bike to have a weekend and daily commute bike.
      Likes (4)
      Reply
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