Striking Sugomi styling, easy control and accessible power invoke the Kawasaki Z spirit. LED lights and a TFT display deliver the newest tech. The Z650 will energize your senses and inspire your every ride.
Stimulate Your Senses
Sugomi performance ensures that riding the Z650 is a treat for the senses. A responsive, torqueful engine character and nimble, lightweight chassis offer sporty riding excitement that new and more experienced riders alike will enjoy.*Sugomi describes core performance and styling elements found in Kawasaki’s Z supernaked models. Imbued with sugomi, their performance excites; a ride on a Z supernaked is a visceral experience that stimulates the senses; engine and chassis tuning deliver a high level of control. Sugomi is also evident in their sharp styling, dynamic crouching form, and distinct silhouette.
Exciting Parallel Twin Engine
Tuning of the 649 cc parallel twin engine focused on achieving a throttle response that balanced a powerful feeling and a quick-revving character. To optimise performance for everyday riding, care was taken to maximise low-mid range torque. When opening the throttle, riders will notice an extremely smooth and powerful engine character that offers both a high level of control when making minute throttle adjustments and a gratifying rush of acceleration in the lower rpm ranges.
Assist & Slipper Clutch
An Assist & Slipper Clutch helps to put the power to the ground while providing an extremely light pull at the lever and reducing rear-wheel chatter during downshifts.
Light weight, nimble handling
Benefitting from a chassis comprised of lightweight components, the Z650 weighs in at 187 kg. Designed using Kawasaki’s new in-house analysis technology, the lightweight trellis frame and swingarm were the key to the Z650’s ultra-light handling.
Lightweight Trellis Frame
One of the key components to achieving the Z650’s light weight (noticeable as soon as the bike is lifted off its side-stand), the trellis frame weighs only 15 kg and contributes significantly to the bike’s light, nimble handling.
Balanced & Responsive
Horizontal Back-link rear suspension offers a progressive character and delivers a balance of sporty performance and ride comfort. The telescopic front fork is a part of a balanced suspension package, tuned to provide progressive damping with a high level of feedback to the rider.
Low seat height & easy manoeuvrability
The combination of a low 790 mm seat height and a slim chassis that makes it easy to reach the ground enables a wide range of riders to enjoy the Z650 with confidence. The Z650’s low weight and low seat height both contribute to manoeuvrability, whether walking beside the bike, or foot peddling in a parking lot. The easy-to-manage engine response and strong low-end torque further facilitate low-speed manoeuvring.
Relaxed, sporty ergonomics
Wide, flat handlebar and a relaxed, sporty riding position allows riders to fully capitalise on the Z650’s sporty street riding potential. Designed to both inspire rider confidence as well as put the rider in the ideal position for control, the comfortable and natural position is suitable for a wide range of riders.
Aggressive Z Supernaked Looks
From its front cowl adorned with meter cover to its compact tail cowl, the Z650’s head-turning design exudes a functional beauty. Complementing sugomi design elements (crouching stance, low-positioned head and upswept tail) that give it an instantly recognisable silhouette, its condensed appearance is emphasised by slim, close-fitting bodywork designed to give the bike a light, nimble image that reflects its sporty performance.
Fierce, Predatory Posture
With a sharp, compact cowl and muscular radiator shrouds, the Z650 boasts a strong sugomi presence. The sharp chin spoiler, meter cover, and forward-slanting lines contribute to the aggressive posture. An LED headlight adds a distinct high-tech touch.
Dynamic Design
Compact, upswept tail cowl contributes to the Z650’s dynamic, sporty image. The strong Supernaked design can be further emphasised with an accessory pillion-seat cover.
LED Taillight
The LED taillight lights up in an “Z” pattern, contributing to the sporty image and the strong Z identity.
High-Tech Electronics
TFT colour instrumentation and Bluetooth smartphone connectivity add high-tech elements to the ride and allow you to connect to the Z650, contributing to an enhanced motorcycling experience.
Useful Information at a Glance
4.3” all-digital TFT (thin-film transistor) colour instrumentation gives the cockpit a high-tech, high-grade appearance and excellent visibility. The screen’s background colour is selectable (black or white), and screen brightness adjusts automatically to suit available light.
Take Control from your Phone
Bluetooth Smartphone Connectivity (using RIDEOLOGY THE APP*) connects you with your bike like never before, allowing you to view vehicle info, riding log, phone notifications, and general settings.*RIDEOLOGY THE APP is not intended for use during vehicle operation. Only use RIDEOLOGY THE APP when the vehicle is not being operated and it is safe to do so.
Maximum Power
37.8 kW {51 PS} / 8,000 rpm
Maximum Torque
59.0 Nm {6.0 kgfm} / 6,500 rpm
Engine
Displacement
Bore x Stroke
Compression Ratio
Valve System
Fuel System
Fuel injection: o36 mm x 2 with dual throttle valves
Ignition
Starting
Cooling
Lubrication
Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
Transmission
Primary Reduction Ratio
Gear Ratio: 1st
Gear Ratio: 2nd
Gear Ratio: 3rd
Gear Ratio: 4th
Gear Ratio: 5th
Gear Ratio: 6th
Final Reduction Ratio
Clutch
Final Drive
Frame
Trellis, high-tensile steel
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Horizontal Back-link, single-shock with adjustable spring preload
Front Wheel Travel
Rear Wheel Travel
Rake
Trail
Steering Angle (L/R)
Front Tyre
Rear Tyre
Front Brake/s
Dual semi-floating o300 mm petal discs
Front Caliper/s
Rear Brake
Rear Caliper
Dimensions (LxWxH)
Wheelbase
Road Clearance
Seat Height
Curb Mass
Fuel Capacity
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