RiderTua.com – One of Kawasaki’s naked motorbikes which is included in the “Sugomi” family, namely the Kawasaki Z650 has now been launched with a number of updates for the Japanese market. In terms of overall design, it will remain the same as the previous model year, but there are interesting things about this latest model that affect the riding experience of using this motorbike.
Light Frame
That’s right… the weight of this trellis frame is claimed to be only weigh 15 kilograms, which means that the handling and handling when driving will be much more efficient and easier to control than its competitors. The completeness of the features on the Kawasaki Z650 is slightly behind its competitors, namely the Honda CB650R and Yamaha MT-07.
TFT screen instrument panel that can be connected to a smartphone via the Rideology application, front and rear LED lighting, double discs at the front complete with an ABS system and a traction control system or KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control System). The front suspension still uses the usual telescopic model.
New Engine and Colors
Talking about the engine, the Z650 is equipped with a 649cc 2 cylinder, DOHC 8-valve, radiator cooled engine which has a power output of up to 68 PS at 8.000 rpm and a maximum torque of 63 Nm at 6.700 rpm. Connected to a 6-speed manual transmission of course.
The latest 2024 model appears with a new color choice, called Candy Persimmon Red x Ebony (red-black). The frame, part of the body and the rims are colored red. In Japan itself, the Kawasaki Z650 is marketed at a price of 1,012,000 yen or around IDR 103,8 million, which includes tax.
