Aggressive meets supernaked with this ideal blend of sporty performance and everyday versatility. Featuring next-level technology and a strong 649cc engine, the Z650 naked sportbike is a compact middleweight without equal.

Featuring:

Parallel-Twin 649cc Engine

Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) With 3 Modes

Lightweight Trellis Frame

Sugomi™-Inspired Z Styling

Additional Vehicle Features:

Bright LED Headlights

TFT color instrumentation

Smartphone connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP

Dunlop Sportmax RoadSport 2 tires

Power & Performance

Powerful & Smooth

A strong, torquey engine and lightweight chassis contribute to the Z650 motorcycle’s sporty performance and versatility.

Sporty Engine Performance

Raw power comes from a modern parallel-twin 649cc engine that packs strong torque and strong mid-range acceleration well suited for sport riding.

Assist & Slipper

An Assist & Slipper Clutch provides a lighter feel at the lever and a back-torque limiting function that helps prevent rear-wheel hop during more aggressive downshifts.

Z styling

Aggressive & Minimalist

Featuring Sugomi™-inspired styling, the Z650 motorcycle boasts a strong appearance with a bold front face, minimalist bodywork and a sharp design.

Fierce, Predator-like Posture

The edgy, middleweight image is inspired by Sugomi™, a design philosophy that integrates aggressive lines with minimalist bodywork to draw attention to functional beauty.

Seamless Fit

The sharp angles of the cowl, chin spoiler, and meter cover were made to give the bike an aggressive presence while wide shrouds boast a muscular appearance. An LED headlamp adds a distinct high-tech note.

Sleek & Bold

The sharp Z pattern of the Z650 motorcycle’s taillight (brake light) deliver a bold statement every time it lights up

Rigid & Lightweight

The exposed trellis frame helps deliver light handling and adds to the technical image of the Z650 motorcycle.

Useful Information at A Glance

4.3-inch all-digital TFT (thin-film transistor) color instrumentation gives the cockpit a high-tech, high-grade appearance and visibility. The screen’s background color is selectable (black or white), and screen brightness adjusts automatically to suit available light.

Display functions include: digital speedometer, digital bar-style tachometer, gear position indicator, shift lamp, fuel gauge, odometer, dual trip meters, current, and average fuel consumption, remaining range, average speed, total time, coolant temperature, clock, battery voltage, Kawasaki service reminder, oil change reminder, and the Kawasaki Economical Riding Indicator.

Take Control from Your Phone

Smartphone connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP* connects you with your bike like never before, allowing you to view vehicle info, riding log, phone notifications, and general settings.

Handling

Rider and Machine Become One

Everything built in and around the lightweight chassis of the Z650 motorcycle is designed to become an extension of the rider.

Responsive & Balanced

The unique gull-arm style swingarm provides space for an under-engine exhaust for a lower center of gravity and improved handling. A horizontal back-link rear suspension offers an ideal balance of sport-riding performance and casual riding 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.

Take Control

Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC) features 3 modes that allow the rider to adjust settings to suit the riding situation and rider preference. Mode 1 provides the least amount of assistance with sport riding in mind. Mode 2 offers the most assistance, allowing riders to navigate challenging road conditions with confidence. Riders may also elect to turn the system OFF.

Fully Adjustable

For added comfort, both clutch and brake levers are 5-way adjustable to accommodate a variety of hand sizes.

Lightweight & Capable

The overall light weight of the Z650 motorcycle comes thanks to a lightweight trellis frame with a low center of gravity for light handling and confident low-speed maneuvering.

Extreme Grip

Dunlop Sportmax RoadSport 2 tires—made of high-performance rubber—boost handling and provide optimum grip.

Ergonomics

Feel Connected

Ergonomics have a big influence on agile handling. The rider triangle places the rider “in” rather than “on top of” the bike for a feeling of confident connected handling

Ride Confidently

Low seat height and tapered seat shape create easy foot placement at stops while the upright seating provides a commanding ride position, giving the rider heads-up visibility for a confident riding experience. Superior riding comfort extends to the passenger with thicker urethane and wide sides for increased padding and support.

Comfortable Positioning

A thoughtful footpeg position offers a relaxed knee bend for rider comfort.

Easy Maneuverability

A wide handlebar contributes to easy low-speed maneuvering and better leverage for higher-speed cornering.

Specifications:

Engine Management Technology

Assist and Slipper clutch

Dual Throttle Valves

Economical Riding Indicator

KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control)

Smartphone Connectivity

Chassis Management Technology

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)

Horizontal Back-Link Rear Suspension

Power

Engine - 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled

Displacement - 649cc

Bore x Stroke - 83.0 x 60.0mm

Compression Ratio - 10.8:1

Maximum Horsepower - 67.0 hp¹ @ 8,000 rpm

Maximum Torque - 48.5 lb-ft @ 6,700 rpm

Fuel System - DFI® with Keihin 36mm throttle bodies

Ignition - TCBI with Electronic Advance

Transmission - 6-speed, return shift

Final Drive - Sealed chain

Electronic Rider Aids - Economical Riding Indicator, Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC - 3 Modes), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Performance

Front Suspension / Wheel Travel - 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork/4.7 in

Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel - Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload/5.1 in

Front Tire - 120/70-17

Rear Tire - 160/60-17

Front Brakes - Dual 300mm petal-style discs with two-piston calipers (and ABS)

Rear Brakes - Single 220mm petal-style disc (and ABS)

Details

Frame Type - Trellis, high tensile steel

Rake/Trail - 24.0°/3.9 in

Overall Length - 80.9 in

Overall Width - 30.1 in

Overall Height - 41.9 in

Ground Clearance - 5.1 in

Seat Height - 31.1 in

Dry Weight - 381.5 lb** (ABS) / 379.3 lb** (non-ABS) 50-State Model

Curb Weight - 414.5 lb* (ABS) / 412.3 lb* (non-ABS) 50-State Model

Fuel Capacity - 4.0 gal

Wheelbase - 55.5 in

Special Features - 4.3" All-digital TFT color Instrumentation, Smartphone Connectivity via Rideology the App

Color Choices - Metallic Matte Dark Gray/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Spark Black/Green