Sharper, sensible and fun to ride describes the new Kawasaki Z650 really well. Just like any other middleweight naked sports bike, the Z650 stands out in terms of balance between performance and practicality.
The Japanese brand has reintroduced it for the Indian market and this time, the updated bike comes with a new colour scheme with a price tag starting at Rs.6.24 Lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). When to the outgoing model, this one is costlier by Rs6,000. Is the price hike worth it? Well, we are here to find out.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- 2022 Kawasaki Z650 has finally made its debut in India.
- To be powered by a 649cc twin-cylinder liquid-cooled unit.
- Gets new colour shade with price starting at Rs.6.24 Lakhs.
2022 Kawasaki Z650
Design & Feature
Talking about the design language, the all-new Kawasaki Z650 comes with a sharper headlamp cowl with LED lights for an enhanced throw. The ergonomics of the bike is very well finished with a well-contoured seat to help the rider stay comfortable during long rides as well. Other basic but important highlights are the muscular fuel tank, underbelly exhaust and the new ‘Candy Lime Green Type 3’ shade helps the new Z650 to stand out in terms of look.
Feature-wise, the updated bike will continue to sport a full LED lighting setup, a digital instrument console and smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth. The fuel tank capacity of Z650 is rated at 15-litres with an overall weight of somewhere around 191kgs.
Mechanicals
Based on a high-tensile steel trellis frame, the Z650 sits on a 41mm telescopic fork up front. At the rear, it comes with a preload-adjustable monoshock setup that performs its duty flawlessly. The naked sports bike comes with disc brakes on either end with dual-channel ABS offered as standard equipment for precise braking. Also, it will continue to feature 17-inch Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tyres for supreme grip.
Engine
Powering the new Kawasaki Z650 is the same 649cc twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that we have witnessed on the outgoing model. It is now compliant with the BS6 emission norms and therefore, the overall output is rated at 68PS and 64Nm. Transmission duties for the setup are managed by a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch available as standard.
Alternatives
In India, Kawasaki Z650 compares with some good contenders such as Triumph Trident 660, CFMoto 650NK and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 among others. Want to learn more about the Trident 660? Then, take a look at the details we have covered down below.
Triumph Trident 660
The hype was real. Launched recently, the all-new Triumph Trident comes powered by a 660cc three-cylinder engine that churns out a massive 81PS of power and 64Nm of peak torque. To alter the performance, it gets twin ride modes including ‘Rain’ and ‘Road’ that works brilliantly in conjunction with the engine.
In terms of features, the middleweight roadster comes with an all-LED lighting setup, TFT instrument console, quickshifter and dual-channel ABS just to name a few.
Specifications
| Triumph Trident 660 | |
| Engine | 660cc three-cylinder |
| Power | 81PS |
| Torque | 64Nm |
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| Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) | Rs.6.95 Lakhs |