The Kawasaki KZ 650 motorcycle specifications include a 650 cc (39.66 cu in) engine and a 5-speed gearbox.
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki KZ 650 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 5% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 55th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
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650 cc — larger displacement than about 55% of Kawasaki models.
Mechanical overview
Model information
| Year released | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Category | Classic |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 650 cc (39.66 cu in) |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
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