CFMoto 650 NK
CFMoto 650 NK
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₱295,000
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Kawasaki Z500
Kawasaki Z500
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₱289,800
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CFMoto 650 NK vs Kawasaki Z500 Comparison

Find below the detailed Motorcycles comparison of CFMoto 650 NK and Kawasaki Z500, based on price, specifications, & other features. We have the CFMoto 650 NK priced at ₱295,000, while Kawasaki Z500 is priced at ₱289,800 . If we compare the technical specifications, CFMoto 650 NK houses 650 engine whereas Kawasaki Z500 engine displacement stands at 451.

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Overview: 650 NK vs Z500

Key Features

Front Brake Disc Disc
Start Option Electric Electric
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Ground Clearance 150 mm 145 mm
Maximum Power 60.3 hp 51 hp
Displacement 650 cc 451 cc
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.25/5
8 reviews
4.25/5
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User Review Comparison
  • The suspension can be improved

    The CFMoto 650NK follows a simple recipe: reliable engineering with bare-bones componentry design. With 206 kgs of wet weight, 650NK is no way...

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    Dante Sep 11, 2025 for CFMoto 650 NK
  • A great value and well-rounded option

    The Kawasaki Z500 is a great value and well-rounded option on the market. However, this bike can’t be considered to be perfect as the switchgear...

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    J
    Joshua Oct 06, 2025 for Kawasaki Z500

From The Experts

Things we like

Smooth performance

Big bike appeal

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Peaky performance

Edgy design

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Things we don't like

Design could have been better

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Compromised pillion comfort

Stiff ride quality

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 650 cc 451 cc
Maximum Power 60.3 hp 51 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 17 L 14 L
Compression Ratio 11.3:1 11.3:1
Bore X Stroke 83 mm x 60 mm 70.0 mm x 56.8 mm
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Maximum Torque 56 Nm 42.6 Nm
Exhaust Pipes 2 in 1 Exhaust 2 Into 1 Exhaust
Engine Type 2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, Bosch EFI Parallel Twin,4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, Engine
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Top Speed 180 kmph --
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Fuel Consumption 20 kmpl --
RPM at Maximum Torque 7000 rpm 7500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power 9000 rpm 10000 rpm
Clutch Type -- Wet, Multi-Plate
Injection Type -- Fuel Injection
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Dimension

Category Dual Sport Sport
Seating Capacity 2 2
Length 2114 mm 1995 mm
Width 757 mm 800 mm
Seat Height 815 mm 785 mm
Ground Clearance 150 mm 145 mm
Kerb Weight 206 kg 166 kg
Wheel Base 1415 mm 1375 mm
Height 1100 mm 1055 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System ECU Digital
Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Fuel Supply System EFI Fuel Injection

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size ZR17 R17
Rear Wheel Size ZR17 R17
Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17 110/70 R17
Tyre Type Runflat, Tubeless Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre 160/60 ZR17 150/60 R17

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type Manual Manual
Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension Retractable Type Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension Cantilever Type Bottom-link

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Riding Modes Road Road Street, Road Street, Road
Side Reflectors Yes Yes
Shutter Lock No --
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Leg Guards No No
Launch Control No No
Back Rest No No
Wheel Lock Front/back No --
Slipper Clutch -- Yes
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Tachometer Yes Yes
Tripmeter Yes Yes
Navigator No --
Display Screen Yes Yes
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator -- Yes
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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual-Stepped Dual-Stepped
Side Wings Yes No
Chrome Garnish Yes --
Body Frame Type -- Trellis Trellis
Body Frame Material -- Steel Steel

Electrical

Indicator Light Yes Yes
Head Lamp LED LED Halogen Halogen
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes

Brake

Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc
Front Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control No --

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CFMoto 650 NK vs Kawasaki Z500 FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between CFMoto 650 NK vs Kawasaki Z500?

650 NK is priced at ₱295,000 and Z500 is priced at ₱289,800. Hence Z500 is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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Which Motorcycle has more power between CFMoto 650 NK vs Kawasaki Z500?

The CFMoto 650 NK has power of 60.3 hp with 56 Nm torque and Kawasaki Z500 has power of 51 hp with 42.6 Nm torque. Thus making 650 NK the more powerful as compared to Z500.

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Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between 650 NK vs Z500?

The 650 NK comes with a ground clearance of 150 mm , on the other hand the Z500 comes with a ground clearance of 145 mm , hence the CFMoto 650 NK has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities..

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Which Motorcycle has more safety features between CFMoto 650 NK vs Kawasaki Z500?

650 NK safety features: ABS, Pass Switch, Engine Check Warning and Side Reflectors

Z500 safety features: ABS, Pass Switch, Engine Check Warning, Side Reflectors and Slipper Clutch

The Kawasaki Z500 has higher number of sefety features than 650 NK, hence Kawasaki Z500 is more safer than CFMoto 650 NK.

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