The Kawasaki Z650RS motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 187 kg (412.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 2022 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Z650RS 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.
About 10% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 33rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 49th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
649 cc — larger displacement than about 55% of Kawasaki models.
187 kg — heavier than about 33% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 67%.
800 mm — taller than about 49% of Kawasaki models.
15.1 L — larger than about 42% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,065
2,122
Close to average.
765
833
8% below average.
1,115
1,175
5% below average.
1,405
1,441
Close to average.
800
801
Close to average.
124
187
34% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 341 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Classic |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 649 cc (39.60 cu in) |
| Torque | 65.7 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.5 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 83.0 x 60 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI® with Keihin 36mm Keihin throttle bodies |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Assist and Slipper Clutch |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
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| Front suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal Back-link with preload adjustment |
| Front wheel travel | 124 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rake | 24.0° |
| Trail | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Petal-type rotors with two-piston calipers. ABS. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston. ABS. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Golden rims. Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tires |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 187 kg (412.3 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,065 mm (81.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 765 mm (30.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,115 mm (43.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,405 mm (55.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 124 mm (4.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.14 L (4.00 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 4.44 L/100 km (22.5 km/l or 52.98 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 103.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | TFT Instrumentation |
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| Lights | Round LED headlight |
Other specifications
| Color options | Metallic Moondust Gray/Ebony, Candy Emerald Green |
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| Factory warranty | 12 Month Limited Warranty |
| Price as new | US$ 8999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Smartphone Connectivity. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.