The Kawasaki Z650 is an approachable naked bike that carries Kawasaki’s Sugomi styling into the middleweight class, built to energise everyday riding for newer and returning riders without ever feeling like a handful. Its sharp, angular bodywork and compact 2,055mm overall length give it road presence well beyond its price point, a trait that counts for plenty on any high street or Saturday ride out, and it sits comfortably as the gateway into Kawasaki’s wider Z family for riders who have just come off their first bike and want to keep progressing.
A 649cc liquid-cooled parallel twin powers it, a DOHC eight-valve engine with an 83mm bore and 60mm stroke producing 68PS at 8,000rpm and 64Nm of torque at 6,700rpm, fed by twin 36mm throttle bodies with dual throttle valves and running a 10.8:1 compression ratio. Drive goes through a six-speed gearbox and wet multi-disc manual clutch to a sealed chain, giving accessible, easy-to-manage power that never feels intimidating, and a 15 litre tank keeps the riding going for longer between stops, aided by electric start and a semi-dry sump built for compact packaging.
A trellis, high-tensile steel frame keeps weight down at 188kg, suspended on a 41mm telescopic fork giving 125mm of travel and Horizontal Back-link rear suspension with preload adjustment and 130mm of travel. Dual 300mm semi-floating petal discs with dual-piston calipers handle front braking, backed by a single 220mm petal disc at the rear, with 120-section front and 160-section rear tyres, and with a 790mm seat height, a 1,410mm wheelbase and 130mm of ground clearance, it stays manageable for a wide range of riders and heights.
KTRC traction control adjusts to riding conditions and can be switched off entirely when riders want full control, while full LED lighting and a colour TFT display bring genuinely modern technology to an affordable naked bike. It suits commuters and newer riders who want sharp looks alongside real day-to-day usability, and it comes with Kawasaki’s four-year manufacturer warranty, backed by GT Motorcycles’ aftersales team for servicing and genuine parts throughout ownership. Head to GT Motorcycles, your Kawasaki dealer in Plymouth, for a test ride, with finance available to riders across Devon and Cornwall.
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