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The '''Kawasaki Z650''' is a [[Naked bike|naked]] [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki Motors]]. It was introduced in 2016 and entered |
The '''Kawasaki Z650''' is a [[Naked bike|naked]] [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki Motors]]. It was introduced in 2016 as part of its [[Kawasaki Z series|Z series]] and entered production the following year, succeeding the [[Kawasaki Ninja 650R]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Z650 was presented in November 2016 at [[EICMA]] together with the [[Kawasaki Z900]] |
The Z650 was presented in November 2016 at [[EICMA]] together with the [[Kawasaki Z900]]. It is named in reference to the four-cylinder motorcycle of the [[Kawasaki Z650|same name]] also built by Kawasaki in 1976<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.motorradonline.de/naked-bike/kawasaki-z-650-im-fahrbericht-niedriges-einsteiger-motorrad/|title=Niedriges Einsteiger-Motorrad|trans-title=Low entry-level motorcycle|publisher=[[Motorrad (magazine)|Motorrad]]|first=Jens|last=Möller-Töllner|date=22 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206223546/https://www.motorradonline.de/naked-bike/kawasaki-z-650-im-fahrbericht-niedriges-einsteiger-motorrad/|archive-date=6 February 2023|url-status=live|language=de}}</ref> and was then introduced on the market in Europe at the beginning of 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.motorradonline.de/naked-bike/kawasaki-z-650-im-test-2018-wie-gut-ist-das-einsteiger-bike/|title=Wie gut ist das Einsteiger-Bike?|trans-title=How good is the entry-level bike?|publisher=[[Motorrad (magazine)|Motorrad]]|first=Johannes|last=Müller|date=18 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206224437/https://www.motorradonline.de/naked-bike/kawasaki-z-650-im-test-2018-wie-gut-ist-das-einsteiger-bike/|archive-date=6 February 2023|url-status=live|language=de}}</ref> The Z650 was created as a cheaper model than the larger Z900, from which it takes the design and some aesthetic elements. |
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A renewed version was introduced at EICMA in November 2019,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.motorradonline.de/naked-bike/kawasaki-z-650-2020/|title=Updates für das Mittelklasse-Naked-Bike|trans-title=Updates for the mid-range naked bike|publisher=[[Motorrad (magazine)|Motorrad]]|first=Slawomir|last=Niewrzol|date=5 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323081248/https://www.motorradonline.de/naked-bike/kawasaki-z-650-2020/|archive-date=23 March 2023|url-status=live|language=de}}</ref> characterized by a new saddle, instruments and lights now fully LED instead of the previous halogen headlights.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.motorradonline.de/naked-bike/kawasaki-z650-fahrbericht/|title=Der quirlige Charakter bleibt unverändert|trans-title=The lively character remains unchanged|publisher=[[Motorrad (magazine)|Motorrad]]|first=Stefan|last=Glück|date=21 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230703000306/https://www.motorradonline.de/naked-bike/kawasaki-z650-fahrbericht/|archive-date=3 July 2023|url-status=live|language=de}}</ref> In October 2020, it underwent a further engine update, to meet the Euro 5 emissions standard |
A renewed version was introduced at EICMA in November 2019,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.motorradonline.de/naked-bike/kawasaki-z-650-2020/|title=Updates für das Mittelklasse-Naked-Bike|trans-title=Updates for the mid-range naked bike|publisher=[[Motorrad (magazine)|Motorrad]]|first=Slawomir|last=Niewrzol|date=5 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323081248/https://www.motorradonline.de/naked-bike/kawasaki-z-650-2020/|archive-date=23 March 2023|url-status=live|language=de}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.zigwheels.com/news-features/news/2020-kawasaki-z650-unveiled-at-eicma-2019/35855/|title=The 2020 Kawasaki Z650 Gets A Sharper Face And Is Geek-friendly Too!|author=Praveen M|publisher=ZigWheels|date=5 November 2019}}</ref> characterized by a new saddle, instruments and lights now fully LED instead of the previous halogen headlights.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.motorradonline.de/naked-bike/kawasaki-z650-fahrbericht/|title=Der quirlige Charakter bleibt unverändert|trans-title=The lively character remains unchanged|publisher=[[Motorrad (magazine)|Motorrad]]|first=Stefan|last=Glück|date=21 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230703000306/https://www.motorradonline.de/naked-bike/kawasaki-z650-fahrbericht/|archive-date=3 July 2023|url-status=live|language=de}}</ref> In October 2020, it underwent a further engine update, to meet the Euro 5 emissions standard, which would be fulfilled two years later.<ref>{{cite web|author=Thilo Kozik/SP-X |url=https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/zweirad/motorrad-roller/fahrberichte/kawasaki-z-650 |title=Kawasaki Z650: Quirliger Allrounder |work=adac.de |date=2022-10-06 |accessdate=2023-01-06}}</ref> In 2022, the Z650 received new traction control, a new LED lighting system, a new ignition lock and new colors.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.motorradonline.de/naked-bike/kawasaki-z-650-2023-neue-farben-und-traktionskontrolle/|title=Mit serienmäßiger Traktionskontrolle|trans-title=With traction control as standard|publisher=[[Motorrad (magazine)|Motorrad]]|first=Jens|last=Kratschmar|date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111035658/https://www.motorradonline.de/naked-bike/kawasaki-z-650-2023-neue-farben-und-traktionskontrolle/|archive-date=11 January 2023|url-status=live|language=de}}</ref> |
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===Z650 RS=== |
===Z650 RS=== |
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After Kawasaki had already offered the original Z650 (with a four-cylinder in-line engine with 49 kW (66 hp) and a mass of 220 kg) in 1976, the machine, externally similar to the 1976 model, has also been available as a Z650 RS retro version since the summer of 2022.<ref name="heise-099590">{{cite web|first=Ingo|last=Gach|url=https://www.heise.de/tests/Fahrbericht-Kawasaki-Z-650-RS-Leicht-nostalgisch-7099590.html |title=Fahrbericht Kawasaki Z 650 RS: Leicht nostalgisch |work=heise.de |date=19 May 2022 |accessdate=6 January 2023|language=de}}</ref> The top speed is {{cvt|191|km/h|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.handelsblatt.com/mobilitaet/motor/motorrad-test-retro-auf-japanisch-das-kann-die-kawasaki-z650rs/28301222.html | title= Kawasaki Z650RS (2022) im Motorrad-Test: Preis, PS, Verbrauch | work=[[Handelsblatt|handelsblatt.com]] | date=4 May 2022 |accessdate=6 January 2023}}</ref> The RS also has analogue instruments.<ref name="heise-099590"/> |
After Kawasaki had already offered the original Z650 (with a four-cylinder in-line engine with 49 kW (66 hp) and a mass of 220 kg) in 1976, the machine, externally similar to the 1976 model, has also been available as a Z650 RS retro version since the summer of 2022 as a parallel twin.<ref name="heise-099590">{{cite web|first=Ingo|last=Gach|url=https://www.heise.de/tests/Fahrbericht-Kawasaki-Z-650-RS-Leicht-nostalgisch-7099590.html |title=Fahrbericht Kawasaki Z 650 RS: Leicht nostalgisch |work=heise.de |date=19 May 2022 |accessdate=6 January 2023|language=de}}</ref> The top speed is {{cvt|191|km/h|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.handelsblatt.com/mobilitaet/motor/motorrad-test-retro-auf-japanisch-das-kann-die-kawasaki-z650rs/28301222.html | title= Kawasaki Z650RS (2022) im Motorrad-Test: Preis, PS, Verbrauch | work=[[Handelsblatt|handelsblatt.com]] | date=4 May 2022 |accessdate=6 January 2023}}</ref> The RS also has analogue instruments.<ref name="heise-099590"/> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Latest revision as of 18:43, 14 November 2024
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| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
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| Production | 2017–present |
| Predecessor | Kawasaki Ninja 650R |
| Class | Naked bike |
The Kawasaki Z650 is a naked motorcycle produced by Kawasaki Motors. It was introduced in 2016 as part of its Z series and entered production the following year, succeeding the Kawasaki Ninja 650R.
History
[edit]The Z650 was presented in November 2016 at EICMA together with the Kawasaki Z900. It is named in reference to the four-cylinder motorcycle of the same name also built by Kawasaki in 1976[1] and was then introduced on the market in Europe at the beginning of 2017.[2] The Z650 was created as a cheaper model than the larger Z900, from which it takes the design and some aesthetic elements.
A renewed version was introduced at EICMA in November 2019,[3][4] characterized by a new saddle, instruments and lights now fully LED instead of the previous halogen headlights.[5] In October 2020, it underwent a further engine update, to meet the Euro 5 emissions standard, which would be fulfilled two years later.[6] In 2022, the Z650 received new traction control, a new LED lighting system, a new ignition lock and new colors.[7]
Z650 RS
[edit]After Kawasaki had already offered the original Z650 (with a four-cylinder in-line engine with 49 kW (66 hp) and a mass of 220 kg) in 1976, the machine, externally similar to the 1976 model, has also been available as a Z650 RS retro version since the summer of 2022 as a parallel twin.[8] The top speed is 191 km/h (119 mph).[9] The RS also has analogue instruments.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Möller-Töllner, Jens (22 December 2016). "Niedriges Einsteiger-Motorrad" [Low entry-level motorcycle] (in German). Motorrad. Archived from the original on 6 February 2023.
- ^ Müller, Johannes (18 August 2018). "Wie gut ist das Einsteiger-Bike?" [How good is the entry-level bike?] (in German). Motorrad. Archived from the original on 6 February 2023.
- ^ Niewrzol, Slawomir (5 November 2019). "Updates für das Mittelklasse-Naked-Bike" [Updates for the mid-range naked bike] (in German). Motorrad. Archived from the original on 23 March 2023.
- ^ Praveen M (5 November 2019). "The 2020 Kawasaki Z650 Gets A Sharper Face And Is Geek-friendly Too!". ZigWheels.
- ^ Glück, Stefan (21 January 2018). "Der quirlige Charakter bleibt unverändert" [The lively character remains unchanged] (in German). Motorrad. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023.
- ^ Thilo Kozik/SP-X (2022-10-06). "Kawasaki Z650: Quirliger Allrounder". adac.de. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
- ^ Kratschmar, Jens (9 September 2022). "Mit serienmäßiger Traktionskontrolle" [With traction control as standard] (in German). Motorrad. Archived from the original on 11 January 2023.
- ^ a b Gach, Ingo (19 May 2022). "Fahrbericht Kawasaki Z 650 RS: Leicht nostalgisch". heise.de (in German). Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ "Kawasaki Z650RS (2022) im Motorrad-Test: Preis, PS, Verbrauch". handelsblatt.com. 4 May 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2023.