The BS6 Kawasaki Z650 has been launched in
India. The BS6-compliant middleweight naked streetfighter costs INR 5.94 lakh
(ex-showroom), which makes it INR 25,000 more expensive than the BS4 version. One
of the main features of the new BS6 Z650 is the 4.3-inch fully-digital TFT
instrument cluster which supports smartphone connectivity via Kawasaki’s
Rideology mobile app. Customers can connect their smartphones via Bluetooth and
use several telephony functions and much more. The Japanese company offers the
same instrument cluster in the BS6 Kawasaki Ninja 650.
In terms of styling, the BS6 Kawasaki Z650
has a more aggressive front end thanks to the sharper Sugomi design. It reminds
us of the mighty Kawasaki Z H2. The Z650 also gets new Dunlop Sportmax
Roadsport 2 tyres, which promise to provide better grip, with the latest
update.
Kawasaki has implemented certain changes
in the intake and exhaust system of the Z650 to make it comply with the
stricter Bharat Stage 6 emission standards. The 649 cc parallel-twin
liquid-cooled engine of the BS6 Z650 produces 68 PS of maximum power at 8,000
rpm and generates 64 Nm of peak torque that kicks in at 6,700 rpm. The
powerplant is linked to a 6-speed gearbox.
The BS6 Kawasaki Z650 is available in only
a single colour option - Metallic Spark Black.
