Kawasaki Naked middleweight
Z650 specs
Current and prior-year spec data for the Kawasaki Z650, including trims, colors, chassis numbers, electronics, and source links.
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Year: 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021
Model note
Kawasaki Z650
The Ninja 650's 649cc parallel-twin in Sugomi naked styling — the most accessible step into Kawasaki's mid-displacement lineup.
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2026
Kawasaki Z650
Base / ABS
$7,899 MSRP
Metallic Spark Black
Pearl Robotic White
- Engine
- 649cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-twin
- Bore Stroke
- 83.0 x 60.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.8:1
- Fuel System
- Fuel injection
- Transmission
- 6-speed with assist-and-slipper clutch
- Final Drive
- Chain
- Front Suspension
- 41 mm telescopic fork
- Rear Suspension
- Single shock, adjustable preload
- Front Brakes
- Dual 300 mm petal discs with ABS
- Rear Brakes
- 220 mm petal disc with ABS
- Tires
- 120/70ZR17 front, 160/60ZR17 rear
- Wheelbase
- 55.5 in
- Seat Height
- 31.1 in
- Curb Weight
- 412 lb
- Fuel Capacity
- 4.0 gal
Electronics
ABS
2025
Kawasaki Z650
Base / ABS
$7,749 MSRP
Metallic Spark Black
Pearl Robotic White
- Engine
- 649cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-twin
- Bore Stroke
- 83.0 x 60.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.8:1
- Fuel System
- Fuel injection
- Transmission
- 6-speed with assist-and-slipper clutch
- Final Drive
- Chain
- Front Suspension
- 41 mm telescopic fork
- Rear Suspension
- Single shock, adjustable preload
- Front Brakes
- Dual 300 mm petal discs with ABS
- Rear Brakes
- 220 mm petal disc with ABS
- Tires
- 120/70ZR17 front, 160/60ZR17 rear
- Wheelbase
- 55.5 in
- Seat Height
- 31.1 in
- Curb Weight
- 412 lb
- Fuel Capacity
- 4.0 gal
Electronics
ABS
2024
Kawasaki Z650
Base / ABS
$7,649 MSRP
Metallic Spark Black
Pearl Robotic White
- Engine
- 649cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-twin
- Bore Stroke
- 83.0 x 60.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.8:1
- Fuel System
- Fuel injection
- Transmission
- 6-speed with assist-and-slipper clutch
- Final Drive
- Chain
- Front Suspension
- 41 mm telescopic fork
- Rear Suspension
- Single shock, adjustable preload
- Front Brakes
- Dual 300 mm petal discs with ABS
- Rear Brakes
- 220 mm petal disc with ABS
- Tires
- 120/70ZR17 front, 160/60ZR17 rear
- Wheelbase
- 55.5 in
- Seat Height
- 31.1 in
- Curb Weight
- 412 lb
- Fuel Capacity
- 4.0 gal
Electronics
ABS
2023
Kawasaki Z650
Base / ABS
$7,499 MSRP
Metallic Spark Black
Pearl Robotic White
- Engine
- 649cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-twin
- Bore Stroke
- 83.0 x 60.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.8:1
- Fuel System
- Fuel injection
- Transmission
- 6-speed with assist-and-slipper clutch
- Final Drive
- Chain
- Front Suspension
- 41 mm telescopic fork
- Rear Suspension
- Single shock, adjustable preload
- Front Brakes
- Dual 300 mm petal discs with ABS
- Rear Brakes
- 220 mm petal disc with ABS
- Tires
- 120/70ZR17 front, 160/60ZR17 rear
- Wheelbase
- 55.5 in
- Seat Height
- 31.1 in
- Curb Weight
- 412 lb
- Fuel Capacity
- 4.0 gal
Electronics
ABS
2022
Kawasaki Z650
Base / ABS
MSRP
Metallic Spark Black
Pearl Robotic White
- Engine
- 649cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-twin
- Bore Stroke
- 83.0 x 60.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.8:1
- Fuel System
- Fuel injection
- Transmission
- 6-speed with assist-and-slipper clutch
- Final Drive
- Chain
- Front Suspension
- 41 mm telescopic fork
- Rear Suspension
- Single shock, adjustable preload
- Front Brakes
- Dual 300 mm petal discs with ABS
- Rear Brakes
- 220 mm petal disc with ABS
- Tires
- 120/70ZR17 front, 160/60ZR17 rear
- Wheelbase
- 55.5 in
- Seat Height
- 31.1 in
- Curb Weight
- 412 lb
- Fuel Capacity
- 4.0 gal
Electronics
ABS
2021
Kawasaki Z650
Base / ABS
MSRP
Metallic Spark Black
Pearl Robotic White
- Engine
- 649cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-twin
- Bore Stroke
- 83.0 x 60.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.8:1
- Fuel System
- Fuel injection
- Transmission
- 6-speed with assist-and-slipper clutch
- Final Drive
- Chain
- Front Suspension
- 41 mm telescopic fork
- Rear Suspension
- Single shock, adjustable preload
- Front Brakes
- Dual 300 mm petal discs with ABS
- Rear Brakes
- 220 mm petal disc with ABS
- Tires
- 120/70ZR17 front, 160/60ZR17 rear
- Wheelbase
- 55.5 in
- Seat Height
- 31.1 in
- Curb Weight
- 412 lb
- Fuel Capacity
- 4.0 gal
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