India Kawasaki Motors has launched the 2019 Kawasaki
Z650 in India, which is priced at INR 5.29 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Bookings
are open at Kawasaki dealerships across India. The 2019 Kawasaki Z650 is
available in a single ‘Metallic Flat Spark Black / Metallic Spark Black’ paint
scheme. The model refresh receives a new set of graphics with the ‘650’
adorning the tank shrouds.
The Kawasaki Z650 is inspired by the ‘Sugomi Design’
with sharp contours and muscular styling. Powering the 2019 Kawasaki Z650 is
the same 649 cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8 valves engine with fuel
injection. The motor produces 67 bhp of maximum power at 8,000 rpm and 65.7 Nm
of peak torque at 6,500 rpm. The motor works with a 6-speed gearbox, while a
slipper clutch is standard.
The Kawasaki Z650 features a 15 litres fuel tank,
while it tips the scales with a kerb weight of 190 Kg. Anchorage comes from
twin 300 mm petal discs up front and a 220 mm petal rotor at the back with
standard dual-channel ABS. Suspension hardware comprises of 41 mm telescopic
front forks with 125 mm wheel travel and a back-link preload adjustable
mono-shock at the rear with 130mm suspension travel.
The motorcycle runs on 17-inch lightweight alloy
wheels that wrap on 120/70ZR front and 160/60ZR rear tubeless tyres. The
Kawasaki Z650 will rival the Benelli TNT600i, Harley-Davidson Street 750,
Hyosung Aquila Pro and the upcoming Royal Enfield 650 twins.
