The 2022 Kawasaki Z650RS, with styling replicating the lines of the Kawasaki Z650 four-cylinder of the 70s. The Z650RS complements the current model Z650 and Ninja 650, rounding the trio of Kawasaki middleweight motorcycles. Power comes from the parallel-twin mill used in the Z650 and Ninja, with liquid-cooling, DOHC and eight-valves producing 68 PS at 8,000 rpm and 64 Nm of torque at 6,700 rpm. Gearbox ratios are also identical to the Z650, with six-speeds and chain final drive.
Specifications for braking and suspension have yet to be confirmed for the Z650RS but we assume things will not stray far from the dual-piston brake callipers and twin discs used on the Z650. Accordingly, suspension will be similar, with non-adjustable telescopic fork and preload-adjustable monoshock as is typically found in middleweight motorcycles of this price point.
Fuel capacity is a little lower than the Z650, with the Z650RS carrying only 12 litres of fuel in the tank, compared to the 15 litres of the Z650. Seat height is a little taller, at 820 mm for the Z650RS compared to 790 mm for the Z650 naked sports. There are three colour options on offer for the 2022 Kawasaki Z650 – Candy Emerald Green, Metallic mooniest Grey/Ebony and Metallic Spark Black.
