Z650 test: the Kawasaki roadster lighter than the ER
To take over from the ER-6n – and dethrone the Yamaha MT-07? -, Kawasaki launches in 2017 a new Z650 which integrates a new version of the 649 cc twin in a completely redesigned chassis. Site was able to try it a few weeks after its release. Test !
| Engine | |
| Type | Inline-twin, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 649 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 83 x 60 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.8: 1 |
| Max power | 68 hp (50.2kW) at 8,000 rpm |
| Max torque | 65.7 Nm (6.7 mkg) at 6500 rpm |
| Distribution | 2 ACT, 8 valves |
| Feed type | Electronic injection: Ø 36 mm x 2, double butterfly |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Pressurized, semi-wet sump |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Multidisc in oil bath, manually operated |
| Gearbox | 6 reports |
| Final drive | Joint chain |
| Primary report | 2.095 (88/42) |
| 1st | 2.438 (39/16) |
| 2nd | 1.714 (36/21) |
| 3rd | 1,333 (32/24) |
| 4th | 1,111 (30/27) |
| 5th | 0.966 (28/29) |
| 6th | 0.852 (23/27) |
| Final report | 3.067 (46/15) |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | High strength steel trellis |
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Front travel | 125 mm |
| Suspension Ar | Back-Link monoshock, adjustable in spring preload |
| Travel Ar | 130 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR 17M / C (58W) |
| Rear tire | 160/60 ZR 17M / C (69W) |
| Front brake | Double semi-floating 300 mm petal disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm petal disc, single piston caliper |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Length | 2,055 mm |
| Width | 775 mm |
| Height | 1,080 mm |
| Caster / Caster Angle | 24 ° / 100 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm |
| Saddle height | 790 mm |
| Steering angle | 35 ° (left and right) |
| Full weight | 187 kg |
| Tank | 15 liters |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | End of January 2017 in the |
| Colors | White "Pearl Flat Stardust" / Black "Metallic Spark" Black "Metallic Flat Spark" / Black "Metallic Spark" or Gray "Metallic Raw Titanium" / Black "Metallic Spark" |
| Price | € 6,999 |
| Guarantee | 2 years |
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