2017 Kawasaki Z650

2017 Kawasaki Z650THE KAWASAKI DIFFERENCEMIDDLEWEIGHT SUPERNAKEDAggressive, supernaked Z styling comes to life in an ideal blend of sporty performance and everyday versatility. Featuring a lightweight chassis an a strong, torquey engine at its core, the new Z650 naked sportbike is a compact middleweight unlike any other. With each ride, smooth power and nimble handing make the Z650 incredibly fun and easyRIDE LIKE YOU MEAN ITExciting performance for new and experienced riders alikeSPORTY ENGINE PERFORMANCERaw power comes from a modern parallel-twin 649cc engine that packs strong torque and strong mid-range acceleration well suited for sporty ridingASSIST & SLIPPER CLUTCHA light pull at the lever (assist) and smooth shifting enables confident downshifts with minimal rear wheel chatter (slipper)AGGRESSIVE Z STYLINGA bold front face. Minimalist bodywork. technical styling. Make no mistake - this is the new Z650 naked sportbike.FIERCE, PREDATOR-LIKE POSTUREEdgy, minimalist bodywork inspired by Sugomi™, a design featuring elegant flowing bodywork and minimalist cover in order to draw attention to functional beautySEAMLESSLY–INTEGRATED FRONT COWL, WINDSCREEN AND METERTurn heads with clean, precise design. Built with symmetry and balance in mindSHARP Z PATTERN LED TAILLIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTLights up to deliver a bold statementEXPOSED TRELLIS FRAMEAdds to the technical and lightweight imageRIDER AND MACHINE BECOME ONEEverything built in and around the lightweight chassis of the new Z650 naked sportbike is designed to become an extension of the rider.HANDLINGUnique gull-arm style swingarm provides space for under-engine exhaust for low center of gravity and improved handlingHorizontal back-link rear suspension offers progressive damping for an ideal balance of sport riding performance and casual riding comfortThe overall light weight* of the Z650 comes thanks to a lightweight trellis chassis with a low center of gravity for light handling and confident low speed maneuverabilityBoth clutch and brake levers are 5-way adjustable to accommodate a variety of hand sizes for added comfortTelescopic front fork is a part of a balanced suspension package that's tuned to provide progressive damping with a high level of feedback to the rider and responsive performanceERGONOMICSFootpeg position offers a relaxed knee bend for rider comfortLow seat height and tapered seat shape for easy foot placement at stops. Seat shape is wider at the rear for added comfort and cornering leverageUpright seating provides a commanding ride position, giving the rider heads-up visibility and a confident, connected riding experienceWide handlebar contributes to easy low-speed maneuvering and leverage for higher-speed corneringErgonomics have a big influence on agile handling. The rider triangle places the rider “in” rather than “on top of” the bike for a confident, connected, handling feeling.