Kawasaki Z650 ABS: review, history, specs

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Class: naked

Production: 2017+

Predecessor: Kawasaki ER-6n

Related: Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2017+)

Models
Kawasaki Z650 ABS

2017-2019

(all markets)

Kawasaki Z650 ABS

2020-2022

(all markets)

Kawasaki Z650RS

2022+

(Europe, North America, Australia)

Kawasaki Z650 ABS (2017-2019)
Kawasaki Z650 ABS (2020-2022)
Kawasaki Z650RS (2022+)
Models
Kawasaki Z650 ABS

2023+

(all markets)

Kawasaki Z650 ABS (2023+)

Kawasaki Z650: electronic equipment

  • ABS
  • Assist & Slipper clutch
  • LED headlight - 2020+
  • TFT color instrumentation - 2020+
  • Smartphone connectivity - 2021+
  • KTRC (Kawasaki TRaction Control) - 2023+
  • Full LED-lights (new generation) - 2023+


History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
2017 All Name: Kawasaki Z650 + ABS

Code: ER650GHF + ER650HHF

2018 All Name: Kawasaki Z650 + ABS

Code: ER650GJF + ER650HJF

2019 All Name: Kawasaki Z650 + ABS

Code: ER650GKF + ER650HKF

2020 All Name: Kawasaki Z650 + ABS

Code: ER650LLF + ER650KLF

2021 All Name: Kawasaki Z650 + ABS

Code: ER650KLMFNN + ER650KMFNN, ER650KMFAL

2022 All Name: Kawasaki Z650 ABS; Kawasaki Z650RS

Code: ER650KNFNN, ER650KNFAL; ER650MNFAW, ER650MNFBW

2023 All Name: Kawasaki Z650 ABS; Kawasaki Z650RS
2024 All Name: Kawasaki Z650 ABS; Kawasaki Z650RS

Specifications

Kawasaki Z650: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2055 mm / 80,9 in

2065 mm / 81,3 in - Z650RS

Overall width 775 mm / 30,5 in

765 mm / 30,1 in - Z650 (2020+)

800 mm / 31,5 in - Z650RS

Overall height 1080 mm / 42,5 in

1065 mm / 41,9 in - Z650 (2020+)

1115 mm / 43,9 in - Z650RS

Seat height 790 mm / 31,1 in

820 mm / 32,3 in - Z650RS

Wheelbase 1410 mm / 55,5 in

1405 mm / 55,3 in - Z650RS

Ground clearance 130 mm / 5,1 in

125 mm / 4,9 in - Z650RS

Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 187 kg / 412 lbs - Z650 ABS (to 2020), Z650RS

184 kg / 405,7 lbs (non-ABS)

188 kg / 414 lbs - Z650 ABS (2020+)

FRAME Type Trellis, high-tensile steel
Front suspension, travel 41 mm telescopic fork, 125 mm / 4,9 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load), 130 mm / 5,1 in
Front tire size 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tire size 160/60ZR17M/C (69W)
Front brake Double disc, 300 mm, 2-piston calipers (ER650H/K - ABS)
Rear brake Single disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper (ER650H/K - ABS)
Fuel capacity 15,0 l / 3,96 US gal

12,0 l / 3,17 US gal - Z650RS

Trail 100 mm / 3,9 in
Fuel economy / consumption 4,7 l / 100 km (50 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 2-cylinders, inline
Bore & Stroke 83,0 x 60,0 mm
Displacement 649 cm³ (39,36 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.8:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 68,0 hp (50,2 kW) / 8000 rpm
Max. torque 65,7 Nm (6,7 kgf*m) / 6500 rpm

64 Nm (6,6 kgf*m) / 6700 rpm - Z650 (2020+)

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 3,5 sec.[2]
Top speed 201 km/h (125 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Fuel Injection, 2x 36 mm (with dual throttle valve)
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated

Assist & Slipper clutch

Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 2.095
Final reduction
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


2.438

1.714

1.333

1.111

0.966

0.852

ELECTRICAL Ignition Digital (transistorized)
Alternator Three-phase AC
Battery capacity 12V-8.6Ah

Images

Kawasaki Z650: images, gallery.

Kawasaki Z650 ABS (2017-2019)
Kawasaki Z650 ABS (2017-2019)
Kawasaki Z650 ABS (2017-2019)
Kawasaki Z650 ABS (2020-2022)
Kawasaki Z650 ABS (2020-2022)
Kawasaki Z650 ABS (2020-2022)
Kawasaki Z650 ABS (2023+)
Kawasaki Z650 ABS (2023+)
Kawasaki Z650 ABS (2023+)
Kawasaki Z650RS (2022+)
Kawasaki Z650RS (2022+)
Kawasaki Z650RS (2022+)

Videos

Kawasaki Z650: video.

Kawasaki Z650 (2017)
2020 Kawasaki Z650 Video Review
2022 Kawasaki Z650RS

Manuals

Kawasaki Z650: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. motorcyclenews.com | KAWASAKI Z650 (2017 - 2019) Review | Average fuel consumption
  2. zeroto60times.com/ | 2017 Kawasaki Z650 | 0-60 mph
  3. motorcyclenews.com | KAWASAKI Z650 (2017 - 2019) Review | Top speed