The Kawasaki Z650 LTD motorcycle specifications include a 652 cc (39.79 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 236 kg (520.3 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Z650 LTD 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 57th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 13% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 70th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 8% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 48th 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.
652 cc — larger displacement than about 57% of Kawasaki models.
236 kg — heavier than about 70% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 30%.
16.5 L — larger than about 48% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.25-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.00-18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.15:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1978 |
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| Category | Classic |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| 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 |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tire | 4.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 236 kg (520.3 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.50 L (4.36 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 178.0 km/h (110.6 mph) |
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