Kawasaki Z650RS

There is only one Z650RS to buy, priced at ₹7,83,000 ex-showroom in Delhi. The only decisions left are colour and whether to finance it.

That makes it priced 89th lowest among the 137 sports bikes we have reviewed. Its closest price rivals are the Ninja 650 (₹8,000 more) and the Versys 650 (₹80,000 more).

On the road in Delhi the base Z650RS comes to ₹8.83 Lakh: ₹7,83,000 ex-showroom, ₹67,640 in Delhi road tax and registration (8.6%), ₹32,360 for first-year insurance. Dealers add handling and accessory packs on top; both are negotiable.

Power comes from a 649cc single producing 67.07 bhp and 62.1 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 192 kg the power-to-weight figure is 349 bhp per tonne, which ranks 46 of 135 in its class here.

The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.

Chassis hardware includes dual-channel ABS, with a disc, 2 piston caliper up front and disc, 1 piston caliper at the rear.

At 800 mm the seat is average for the class; most riders from 5'5" up will be comfortable at stops.

On safety kit the Z650RS has dual-channel abs, front disc brake and rear disc brake. Dual-channel ABS is the one item on this list worth paying for if it is variant-dependent.

It is offered in 1 colours: Metallic Ocean Blue. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.

Standard warranty is 2 years, unlimited km.

Service reach is the weak point: Kawasaki has about 60 dealer and workshop touchpoints across the country. Confirm there is one within reach before you sign.

The Z650RS launched in 2025, so long-term reliability and resale data are still thin. That is not a mark against it, just a reason to prefer the standard warranty and keep service records.