2019 Kawasaki Z 650

Kawasaki Z 650

Make Model	Kawasaki Z 650
Year	2019
Engine	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity	649 cc / 39.65 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	83 x 60 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio	10.8:1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Induction	DFI® with Keihin 36mm Keihin throttle bodies
Ignition	TCBI with electronic advance
Starting	Electric
Max Power	50.2 kW / 67.3 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque	65.7 Nm / 48.4 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Clutch	Wet multi-disc, manual
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Sealed chain
Gear Ratio	1st 2.438 (39/16) 2nd 1.714 (36/21) 3rd 1.333 (32/24) 4th 1.111 (30/27) 5th 0.966 (28/29) 6th 0.852 (23/27)
Frame	Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Front Suspension	41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel	125 mm / 4.9 in
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload
Rear Wheel Travel	130 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes	2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 220mm disc
ABS	Optional
Front Tyre	120/70 -17
Rear Tyre	160/50 -17
Rake	24°
Trail	100 mm / 3.9 in
Dimensions	Length 2055 mm / 80.9 in Width 779 mm / 30.6 in Height 1080 mm / 42.5 in
Wheelbase	1410 mm / 55.5 in
Seat Height	785 mm / 30.9 in
Ground Clearance	130 mm / 5.1 in
Wet Weight	184 kg / 406 lbs
Fuel Capacity	15 Litres / 4.0 US gal

The Kawasaki Z650 will be available in Metallic Spark Black. There will also be a Candy Lime Green with Metallic Spark Black version pus a new Metallic Matte Covert Green with Metallic Spark Black.

This will be available in the Performance setup coming with the gel tank pad, color matched seat cover and Akrapovic exhaust.

Recently introduced on the market, the Kawasaki Z650 and Ninja 650 are replacing the old ER6-N and ER6-F respectively. The biggest change comes from the new trellis steel frame which replaces the old perimeter-type one.

The engine that powers both models is the same liquid-cooled 650 cc two-cylinder unit putting out roughly 72 horsepower, only now it comes with Euro 4 emission regulation compatibility. The underbody exhaust has been retained from the old models, and so are the Tokico brakes and banana-shaped swingarm.

The Z 650 are fitted with standard ABS as well as an assisted slipper clutch to aid with slow-traffic riding and aggressive downshifts.

The Z650 is a light, nimble middleweight supernaked motorcycle for discerning riders.

Rolling out from behind a cloud, the moon shines onto the concrete sidewalk and black asphalt road. A row of motorcycles masked by the darkness sit still, waiting, parked against the curb. All appear identical, except the bike at the end of the row, lit by the street lamp. The amber light reflects off the brightly colored trellis frame. The slim chassis and minimal bodywork showcase off of the powerful engine and performance-driven suspension. It’s a purpose-built machine, with little left to the imagination. Turn on the key switch, a reverse-lit instrumentation panel comes to life. A digital tachometer reflects on the rider’s helmet. The sound of the parallel-twin roars to life, echoing down the adjacent alleyway. A pull of the clutch, a snap of the gear shifter, the rider is off into the night. With generations of tradition and years of Z engineering comes a new streetfighter designed to amplify fun and performance: introducing the raw and refined 2017 Kawasaki Z650.

The Kawasaki Z650 motorcycle is designed to engage your senses: your sights with its raw and refined look; your touch with the chassis’ feedback to the rider; and your hearing with the specially engineered tune of the exhaust and intake. The open cockpit design allows you to experience your surroundings, hear the sounds of the city or country road and feel the wind.

Aggressive, supernaked Z styling comes to life in an ideal blend of sporty performance and everyday versatility. Featuring a lightweight chassis that contributes to its overall light weight* and a strong, torquey engine at its core, the new Z650 naked sportbike is a compact middleweight unlike any other. With each ride, smooth power and nimble handling make the Z650 incredibly fun and easy.

Z650 returns to set mid-weight naked class alight. Light, nimble and eye-catching, the new Z650 enjoys stunning looks thanks to its unique Kawasaki Sugomi design influences while lusty performance and impressive torque is willingly delivered by the compact 650cc parallel twin, water-cooled engine. Kawasaki Z650, Refined Raw.

The 2017 Kawasaki Z650 Highlights:
” Trellis frame
” Linkage-rear suspension
” Minimal, slim bodywork
” Entry-level pricing

The stripped down body work, slim lines and exposed engine and suspension components resonate the bike’s raw theme, where only the necessary parts remain. It’s a purpose-built motorcycle with tight body work and a light curb weight. There’s beauty in its simplicity.

The 2017 Kawasaki Z650 is the performance bike made for everyday riding. While influences from the generations of KZ and Z models have made this Z650 what it is today, it’s still very much its own model, a new-school performance motorcycle for the all-around rider. This motorcycle suits a range of motorcyclists, whether they’re looking for a real performance motorcycle that’s comfortable and capable of lightweight handling, or a smooth, lightweight streetfighter, that’s fun and easy to ride.