Kawasaki Z650 C Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki Z650 C motorcycle specifications include a 652 cc (39.79 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 230 kg (507.1 lb).

Key specifications

1978-1979Model years
652 ccDisplacement
230 kgWet weight
16.5 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19781979

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1978 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Kawasaki Z650 C 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.

Displacement652 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 5% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 57th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight230 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 11% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 67th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity16.5 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 8% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 48th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement57th

652 cc — larger displacement than about 57% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight67th

230 kg — heavier than about 67% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 33%.

Fuel capacity48th

16.5 L — larger than about 48% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 652 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.25-19 front / 4.00-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.25-19
Rear tire size 4.00-18
Bore/stroke ratio 1.15:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Classic

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 652 cc (39.79 cu in)
Bore × stroke 62.0 x 54 mm (2.4 x 2.1 inches)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 3.25-19
Rear tire 4.00-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 230 kg (507.1 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 16.50 L (4.36 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 190.0 km/h (118.1 mph)

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