2017 Kawasaki Z650

THE KAWASAKI DIFFERENCE

MIDDLEWEIGHT SUPERNAKED

Aggressive, supernaked Z styling comes to life in an ideal blend of sporty performance and everyday versatility. Featuring a lightweight chassis an 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 handing make the Z650 incredibly fun and easy

RIDE LIKE YOU MEAN IT

Exciting performance for new and experienced riders alike

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 sporty riding

ASSIST & SLIPPER CLUTCH

A light pull at the lever (assist) and smooth shifting enables confident downshifts with minimal rear wheel chatter (slipper)

AGGRESSIVE Z STYLING

A bold front face. Minimalist bodywork. technical styling. Make no mistake - this is the new Z650 naked sportbike.

FIERCE, PREDATOR-LIKE POSTURE

Edgy, minimalist bodywork inspired by Sugomi™, a design featuring elegant flowing bodywork and minimalist cover in order to draw attention to functional beauty

SEAMLESSLY–INTEGRATED FRONT COWL, WINDSCREEN AND METER

Turn heads with clean, precise design. Built with symmetry and balance in mind

SHARP Z PATTERN LED TAILLIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT

Lights up to deliver a bold statement

EXPOSED TRELLIS FRAME

Adds to the technical and lightweight image

RIDER AND MACHINE BECOME ONE

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

HANDLING

Unique gull-arm style swingarm provides space for under-engine exhaust for low center of gravity and improved handling

Horizontal back-link rear suspension offers progressive damping for an ideal balance of sport riding performance and casual riding comfort

The overall light weight* of the Z650 comes thanks to a lightweight trellis chassis with a low center of gravity for light handling and confident low speed maneuverability

Both clutch and brake levers are 5-way adjustable to accommodate a variety of hand sizes for added comfort

Telescopic front fork is a part of a balanced suspension package that's tuned to provide progressive damping with a high level of feedback to the rider and responsive performance

ERGONOMICS

Footpeg position offers a relaxed knee bend for rider comfort

Low seat height and tapered seat shape for easy foot placement at stops. Seat shape is wider at the rear for added comfort and cornering leverage

Upright seating provides a commanding ride position, giving the rider heads-up visibility and a confident, connected riding experience

Wide handlebar contributes to easy low-speed maneuvering and leverage for higher-speed cornering

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