CFMoto 700CL-X vs Kawasaki Z650RS: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the CFMoto 700CL-X (2025-present) and the Kawasaki Z650RS (2022-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: CFMoto 700CL-X 69 hp, Kawasaki Z650RS 67 hp.
- Torque: CFMoto 700CL-X 61 Nm, Kawasaki Z650RS 64 Nm.
- Weight: CFMoto 700CL-X 198 kg, Kawasaki Z650RS 187 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- CFMoto 700CL-X (2025-present)69 (best)
- Kawasaki Z650RS (2022-present)67
Torque Nm
- CFMoto 700CL-X (2025-present)61
- Kawasaki Z650RS (2022-present)64 (best)
Weight kg
- CFMoto 700CL-X (2025-present)198
- Kawasaki Z650RS (2022-present)187 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2025-present · Heritage Remove |  2022-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Classic/Retro | Classic/Retro |
| Years | 2025-present | 2022-present |
| Engine | two-cylinder parallel , 4 strokes, set at 180° Injection Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 693 cc 70 ch (69 hp) to 8,750 rpm 6.20 mkg (61 Nm) to 6,500 rpm | 649cc Parallel-Twin |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 693 cc | 649 cc |
| Power | 69 hp @ 8,750 rpmBest | 67 hp @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 61 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 64 Nm @ 6,700 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6 stage gearbox , manual Secondary by chain | 6-speed, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 198 kg (wet) | 187 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 800 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13 LBest | 12 L |
| Front suspension | Reverse telehydraulic fork Ø 41 mm, Wheel travel : 150 mm (5.91 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment | 41mm telescopic fork, non-adjustable, 4.9 in travel |
| Rear suspension | Mono-damper, Wheel travel : 150 mm (5.91 in) Preload and rebound adjustment | Horizontal back-link, single shock with adjustable spring preload, 5.1 in travel |
| Brake system | ABS | ABS standard |
| Front brake | 1 J.Juan disc Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper | Dual 300mm discs, 2-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | 1 J.Juan disc Ø 260 mm (10.24 in), caliper 3 pistons | Single 220mm disc |
| Front tire | 110/80-18 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 | 160/60 ZR17 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | No |
| Launch price | Not available | USD 8,999 (US) |