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KawasakiZ650RS

2022-present

Power
67hp
@ 8,000 rpm
Torque
64Nm
@ 6,700 rpm
Weight
187kg
wet
Engine
649cc
2 cyl · Parallel-twin
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Launch price (US)USD 8,999

Kawasaki Z650RS at EICMA 2025 — photo by MotorideSA
Kawasaki Z650RS at EICMA 2025 — photo by MotorideSA · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Kawasaki Z650RS is listed for 2022-present, in 1 version. Category: Classic/Retro. Latest version (2022-present): 649 cc, 67 hp, 64 Nm, and 187 kg.

Engine

Engine
649cc Parallel-Twin
Displacement
649 cc
Cylinders
2
Configuration
Parallel-twin
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Transmission
6-speed, chain final drive
Gears
6
Final drive
chain

Performance

Power
67 hp
Power (metric)
50.2 kW
Peak power at
8,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm
Peak torque at
6,700 rpm

Chassis

Front suspension
41mm telescopic fork, non-adjustable, 4.9 in travel
Rear suspension
Horizontal back-link, single shock with adjustable spring preload, 5.1 in travel
Front tire
120/70 ZR17
Rear tire
160/60 ZR17

Brakes

System
ABS standard
Front
Dual 300mm discs, 2-piston calipers
Rear
Single 220mm disc

Dimensions

Weight
187 kg
Weight basis
curb
Seat height
800 mm
Fuel capacity
12 L

Electronics

Quickshifter
No

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Videos

New 2022 Kawasaki Z650RS First Ride Review!

MOTOBOB · 2022 · Watch on YouTube