Kawasaki Z650 Base vs Honda CB650R E-Clutch (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki Z650 Basestacks up against the Honda CB650R E-Clutch. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki Z650 BaseHonda CB650R E-Clutch
Model year20252025
Price
Engine649 cc649 cc
Weight187 kg207 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TiresDunlop® Sportmax Roadsport 2: 120/70 ZR17 58W / Dunlop® Sportmax Roadsport 2: 160/60 ZR17 69WMetzeler Roadtec 01: 120/70ZR 17 (58W) / Metzeler Roadtec 01: 180/55ZR 17 (73W)

Kawasaki Z650 Base vs Honda CB650R E-Clutch — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki Z650 Base and the Honda CB650R E-Clutch usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki Z650 Base brings its published horsepower in a 187 kg package, while the Honda CB650R E-Clutch counters with its own power figure at 207 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: