QUICKSPIN I 2022 Kawasaki Z650RS
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resulting in clear images. And the
instrumentation is easy to deci-
pher and pleasant to look at.
Overall, the Z650RS is a blast.
As we said about the Z650, the
RS is a fun-to-ride motorcycle
for new and experienced riders.
Kawasaki said it designed this
motorcycle for those who have
firsthand experience with the his-
toric Z models and want to relive
the old days and for those who
simply appreciate the retro image
and esthetic, preferring it to the
naked image or aggressive sport
bike image. We can say, with
confidence, that Kawasaki nailed
it with the Z650RS.
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2022 KAWASAKI Z650RS / 50TH ANNIVERSARY ($8999 / $9249)
ENGINE TYPE
Parallel twin, 4-stroke
VALVETRAIN
DOHC; 8-valve
DISPLACEMENT
649cc
BORE X STROKE
83 x 60mm
COOLING SYSTEM
Liquid
MAXIMUM TORQUE
49 ft-lbs @ 6500 rpm
COMPRESSION RATIO
10.8:1
FUELING
EFI w/ 36mm Keihin
throttle bodies
TRANSMISSION
6-speed w/ Positive
Neutral Finder
FINAL DRIVE
Sealed chain
FRAME
Steel trellis
FRONT SUSPENSION
41mm fork,
non-adjustable
REAR SUSPENSION
Spring-preload adjustable
horizontal shock
FRONT-WHEEL TRAVEL
4.9 in.
REAR-WHEEL TRAVEL
5.1 in.
WHEELS
Cast spoke-style
TIRES
Dunlop Sportmax
Roadsport 2
FRONT TIRE
120/70 x 17 in.
REAR TIRE
160/60 x 17 in.
FRONT BRAKES
300mm petal-type rotors
w/ 2-piston calipers
REAR BRAKE
220mm petal-style disc
w/ 1-piston caliper
ABS
Bosch 9.1M
WHEELBASE
55.3 in.
RAKE
24.0°
TRAIL
3.9 in.
SEAT HEIGHT
31.5 in.
FUEL CAPACITY
4.0 gal.
WEIGHT (CURB,
CLAIMED)
412 lbs.
COLORS
Metallic Moondust
gray/Ebony; Candy Emerald
green (50th anniversary,
Fireball)
SPECIFICATIONS
