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.
While we don’t have an arrival date for the 2024 Kawasaki Z650RS, we can tell you that it will have a $9599 price tag—a $500 bump to cover inflation and the new traction control system. We liked the Z650RS last time we tested it, and we’ll be testing it again soon.
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
