The 2024 Kawasaki Z650RS retro-styled sportbike gets traction control this year. As we have seen previously on other Kawasaki 650 twins, the Z650RS’s traction control is adjustable. Two levels of TC are available—Mode 1 for standard riding and Mode 2 for low traction conditions. If you don’t want this assistance, Kawasaki lets you shut it off completely.
Returning on the Z650RS is the versatile liquid-cooled, DOHC, twin-cylinder powerplant used in sportbike, adventure bike, and cruiser applications. It has a six-speed transmission with an assist-and-slip clutch.
Although the RS has a retro theme, it uses standard 17-inch wheels, making it easy to select the rubber of your choice when the stock Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tires wear out. Braking is handled by a pair of 300mm discs in the front and a 220mm disc at the rear, with Nissin calipers all around. Bosch 9.1M ABS is standard.
2024 Kawasaki Z650RS Specs
ENGINE
• Type: Parallel twin
• Displacement: 649cc
• Bore x stroke: 83 x 60mm
• Maximum torque: 49 ft-lbs @ 6500 rpm
• Compression ratio: 10.8:1
• Valvetrain: DOHC; 4vpc
• Fueling: EFI w/ 36mm Keihin throttle bodies
• Transmission: 6-speed w/ Positive Neutral Finder
• Final drive: Sealed chain
CHASSIS
• Frame: Steel trellis
• Front suspension; travel: Non-adjustable 41mm fork; 4.9 inches
• Rear suspension; travel: Spring-preload adjustable horizontal shock; 5.1 inches
• Wheels: Cast spoke-style
• Tires: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2
• Front tire: 120/70 x 17
• Rear tire: 160/60 x 17
• Front brakes: 300mm discs w/ 2-piston Nissin calipers
• Rear brake: 220mm discs w/ single-piston Nissin caliper
• ABS: Bosch 9.1M
DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES
• Wheelbase: 55.3 inches
• Rake: 24.0 degrees
• Trail: 3.9 inches
• Seat height: 31.5 inches
• Fuel capacity: 4.0 gallons
• Curb weight: 412 pounds
• Color: Ebony/Metallic Matte Carbon Gray
2024 Kawasaki Z650RS Price: $9599
