Kawasaki
Kawasaki Z650 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
The numbers in context
Each figure read against the 148 sports bikes we have reviewed.
The figures below are the manufacturer's. To make them mean something, each is read against the 148 sports bikes we have reviewed: the class average is the number to beat, and the rank shows how far the Z650 is from the ends of the field.
The 649 cc engine is 113 cc above the class average of 536 cc, 53rd of 148. Peak power of 67.3 bhp is right on the class average of 66 bhp. Torque of 64 Nm is 11 Nm above the class average of 53 Nm, 50th of 148. High torque for the class means fewer downshifts in traffic.
Kerb weight is 191 kg, 9 kg above the class average of 182 kg, 95th of 146. Seat height is 790 mm, 23 mm below the class average of 813 mm, 126th of 144. Ground clearance is 130 mm, 39 mm below the class average of 169 mm, 112th of 123. Take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion, and slow right down for the unpainted ones.
Fuel tank is 15 litres, 0.9 litres above the class average of 14.1 litres, 34th of 145. At a realistic 27 kmpl that is roughly 398 km between fills. Wheelbase is 1410 mm, right on the class average of 1406 mm.
Full specification sheet
Electric
- Top speed
- 201 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 191 kg
- Fuel tank
- 15 L
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1410 mm
- Length
- 2115 mm
- Width
- 765 mm
- Height
- 1065 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-ZR17
Engine
- Engine
- 649 cc
- Engine type
- 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 67.3 bhp
- Torque
- 64 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 27 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- ø41 mm telescopic fork/125mm
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload/130mm
Source: Kawasaki official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Z650 weighs 191 kg with fluids, has an 790 mm seat, 130 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1410 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.
The fuel tank holds 15 litres, good for about 398 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 120/70-ZR17 front and 160/60-ZR17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Ninja 500, Ninja 650 and Daytona 660
Equipment present on at least one variant of each; check the variant table for trim-specific items.
Only the Z650 has
- Turn-by-turn navigation
Rivals have, it lacks
- Rear monoshock
- Slipper clutch
Colours
Z650 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Z650?
- It uses a 649cc engine producing 67.31 bhp and 64 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Z650 suitable for short riders?
- Yes. Seat height is 790 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
- Does the Z650 have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the Z650 have?
- 16 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
Z650 from
₹7.26 Lakh