Kawasaki Z650RS: specs and comparison
Kawasaki Z650RS (Retro / classic, since 2022): 649 cc engine, 50 kW / 68 hp, 188 kg (with fluids), seat height 820 mm. Licence: A2 with restriction kit.
Also written as: Kawasaki Z 650 RS
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Specs
Version since 2022
| Years | since 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Retro / classic |
| Licence | A2 with restriction kit |
| Engine | 649 cm³, 2 cyl. |
| Power | 50 kW / 68 hp |
| Weight | 188 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 820 mm |
| ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual |
| Tank | 12 l |
| Fuel use | 4.7 l/100 km |
| Range on one tank | 220 km |
| New price (official list, DE) | £7,000 |
| Used price (estimate) | £5,900 - £7,500 |
Why it's worth it
- Engine with real character
- Proven, reliable engine
- Smooth, predictable power
Weak points
- Little wind protection
- Not great for a passenger
What to check on a used one
- Crash damage: bar ends, levers, footpegs, scratched covers
- Chain and sprockets: slack, stiff links, hooked teeth
- Service history: stamps and invoices
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Questions
Is the Kawasaki Z650RS A2-legal?
Yes, with a restrictor kit to 35 kW: A2 allows restricting bikes whose full power is up to 70 kW, and this one makes 50 kW.
What is the seat height of the Kawasaki Z650RS?
820 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inseam.
How much does the Kawasaki Z650RS weigh?
188 kg (with fluids).
What is the fuel use and range of the Kawasaki Z650RS?
About 4.7 l/100 km; with the 12 l tank that is roughly 220 km before the reserve.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.