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KawasakiZ650

2020-2025 · Z650 (second generation / facelift)

Power
67.3hp
@ 8,000 rpm
Torque
65.7Nm
@ 6,500 rpm
Weight
187kg
wet
Engine
649cc
2 cyl · Parallel-twin
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Launch price (US)USD 7,349

Kawasaki Z650 (first-generation, red), photographed October 2017 — photo by RL GNZLZ from Chile (Flickr), via Wikimedia Commons
Kawasaki Z650 (first-generation, red), photographed October 2017 — photo by RL GNZLZ from Chile (Flickr), via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Kawasaki Z650 is listed for 2017-2025, in 2 versions. Category: Naked. Latest version (2020-2025 · Z650 (second generation / facelift)): 649 cc, 67.3 hp, 65.7 Nm, and 187 kg.

Engine

Engine
649cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve, Euro 5-compliant
Displacement
649 cc
Cylinders
2
Configuration
Parallel-twin
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Transmission
6-speed manual, chain final drive
Gears
6
Final drive
chain

Performance

Power
67.3 hp
Power (metric)
50.2 kW
Peak power at
8,000 rpm
Torque
65.7 Nm
Peak torque at
6,500 rpm

Chassis

Front suspension
41mm telescopic fork, 125mm travel, non-adjustable
Rear suspension
UNI-TRAK single shock, twin-sided aluminum swingarm, adjustable spring preload only, ~130mm travel
Front tire
120/70 ZR17
Rear tire
160/60 ZR17 (Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2)

Brakes

System
ABS standard; assist and slipper clutch
Front
Dual 300mm petal discs, 2-piston calipers
Rear
Single 220mm petal disc, single-piston caliper

Dimensions

Weight
187 kg
Weight basis
Claimed curb weight (ABS model)
Seat height
790 mm
Fuel capacity
15 L

Electronics

Quickshifter
Not available

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Videos

Kawasaki Z650 Comprehensive Review (Detailed Breakdown)

Yammie Noob · 2021 · Watch on YouTube