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Z650

Light, lively and easy to love.

Starting price

$7,899

Our rating

★★★★★★★★★★4.4
Kawasaki Z650

67 hp

Max power

200 km/h

Top speed

4.3 s

0–100 km/h

187 kg

Kerb weight

The short version

Is the Z650 for you?

Best for commuters and new riders wanting a friendly, flickable middleweight naked.

  • 649 cc parallel-twin
  • 187 kg kerb
  • Sugomi styling
Colours:Metallic Spark BlackCandy Lime Green

Pros

  • Nimble and confidence-inspiring
  • Punchy midrange twin
  • Great value pricing

Cons

  • Basic non-adjustable fork
  • Modest wind protection

Full specifications

Engine

Displacement
649 cc
Configuration
Parallel-twin, DOHC
Max power
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Max torque
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Cooling
Liquid-cooled
Gearbox
6-speed

Performance

Top speed
200 km/h
0–100 km/h
4.3 s
Economy / range
26 km/l
Kerb weight
187 kg

Chassis & Brakes

Frame
Trellis, high-tensile steel
Front suspension
41 mm telescopic fork
Rear suspension
Horizontal back-link, adjustable preload
Front brake
Dual 300 mm, semi-floating
Rear brake
Single 220 mm
Tyres
Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2

Dimensions

Seat height
790 mm
Fuel / battery
15 L
Wheelbase
1410 mm
Ground clearance
130 mm

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