Kawasaki has launched a new S variant for the Z650, priced at Rs 7.59 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The motorcycle follows the Sugomi design, much like its siblings, the Z900 and Z300, but otherwise remains largely unchanged from the standard variant. Deliveries have commenced today.
- Follows Sugomi design cues, much like its siblings
- Retains the 649cc engine, which makes 68.25hp and 64Nm of torque
- Gets smartphone connectivity
Kawasaki Z650 S: Details
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Mechanically similar to the standard variant
The Kawasaki Z650 S is a new variant of the Z650. It follows the new Sugomi design and features a new headlight and tail-light, similar to the unit on the Z900. The Z650 S also gets a new 4.3-inch TFT display with smartphone connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation. Apart from these changes, the motorcycle retains the 649cc parallel-twin engine, which makes 68.25hp and 64Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. It is offered in a single colour option of White/Green. Kawasaki also offers a quickshifter as an accessory.
Other cycle parts remain unchanged as well, including the RSU fork and backlink monoshock units. But the brake rotors are smaller now: the front dual discs are 272mm units instead of 300mm, while the rear disc has gone down from 220mm to 186mm. All the changes have also added 5kg to the S variant (193kg) compared to the standard variant (188kg). Priced at a premium of Rs 33,000 over the standard Z650 (Rs 7.26 lakh), the newly redesigned Z650 S features a more refined and sharper aesthetic.
All prices are ex-showroom, India.
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