Kawasaki Z650 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki Z650 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

2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Model years
649 ccDisplacement
65.7 Nm @ 6,700 rpmTorque
187 kgWet weight
790 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,410 mmWheelbase
130 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
201720192020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2017 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
20192020Double disc. Petal-type rotors with two-piston calipers
20212023Double disc. Petal-type rotors with two-piston calipers. Optional ABS.
Fuel system
20192023Injection. DFI® with Keihin 36mm Keihin throttle bodies
Rear brakes
2019Single disc. Single 220 mm petal disc. Caliper: Single-piston
2020Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston.
20212023Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston. Optional ABS.
Rear tire
20192023160/60-ZR17
Torque
2019202365.7 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.5 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
Wet weight
2019186 kg (410.1 lb)
Clutch
20212023Assist and Slipper Clutch
Front wheel travel
20202023124 mm (4.9 inches)
Fuel capacity
2020202315.14 L (4.00 US gal)
Ignition
20192023TCBI with electronic advance
Lubrication
20222023Forced lubrication, semi dry sump
Overall height
202120231,064 mm (41.9 inches)
Overall length
202020232,065 mm (81.3 inches)
Overall width
20202023765 mm (30.1 inches)
Rake
202026.4°
2021202324.0°
Rear wheel travel
20202023130 mm (5.1 inches)
Trail
20192023100 mm (3.9 inches)

How the Kawasaki Z650 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.

Displacement649 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 5% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 55th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight187 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 10% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 33rd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height790 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity17 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 56th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 649 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,410 mmSeat 790 mmClearance 130 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 160/70-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire size 160/70-17
Rear tire width 160 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 70%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Estimated theoretical fuel range 383 km
Bore/stroke ratio 1.38:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 649 cc (39.60 cu in)
Torque 65.7 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.5 ft.lbs) @ 6,700 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
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital
Starter Electric
Lubrication Forced lubrication, semi and #8209;dry sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual

Chassis and suspension

Frame Trellis, high-tensile steel
Front suspension 41 mm telescopic fork
Rear suspension Horizontal Back-link with preload adjustment
Front wheel travel 119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear wheel travel 132 mm (5.2 inches)
Rake 26.0°
Trail 82 mm (3.2 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. Floating discs.
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 160/70-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 187 kg (412.3 lb)
Seat height 790 mm (31.1 inches)
Overall length 2,055 mm (80.9 inches)
Overall width 755 mm (29.7 inches)
Overall height 1,080 mm (42.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1,410 mm (55.5 inches)
Ground clearance 130 mm (5.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 17.00 L (4.49 US gal)
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)

Other specifications

Color options Metallic Flat Raw Titanium/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Spark Black, Pearl Flat Stardust White/Metallic Spark Black

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.