Kawasaki·Roadster·649cc·A2 · 47ch

Z650

↘ Evolution history · 2017 → present
10
Years of production
4
Generations
649
current cc
68
Horsepower
10
Vintages

The light and agile roadster. 68hp twin, controlled weight, guaranteed fun — evolves into Z650 S in 2026.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 4 · 2026 — present
Z650 S — EURO 5+

Complete ergonomic overhaul under Z650 S badge: +30mm handlebar, raised seat, slipper clutch, Continental ABS and USB-C port. The Z650 grows up.

2026
CFrame
30mm wider handlebar + repositioned footpegs — new ergonomics
Major
CFrame
New seat +15mm height + wider seating — pillion seat +20mm wider
Major
SSafety
New Continental ABS unit — replaces previous system
Medium
EElectronics
New 4.3" TFT — 2 tachometer modes + auto day/night brightness
Medium
AAesthetics
New 3-LED headlight + refined fairing
Medium
EElectronics
USB-C port in front cowl — onboard charging
Medium
EElectronics
KTRC reduced to 2 modes (vs 3 in Gen 3) — Mode 1 sport / Mode 2 wet + Off
Medium
EElectronics
Up-only quickshifter available as optional accessory (~€280)
Minor
Buyer radar
2026

First year — excellent specs but too recent to confirm reliability.

GOOD PICK
Gen 3 · 2023 — 2025
KTRC & Z900 RESTYLING

3-mode KTRC, LED indicators and Z900-style fairing. First traction control for the Z650 — the electronics package is now complete.

2025
AAesthetics
Carryover — last year of standard Z650 before Z650 S
Minor
2024
AAesthetics
New colours — Candy Lime Blue, Metallic Matte Graphenesteel, Ebony
Minor
2023
EElectronics
KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control) — 3 modes + switchable off
Major
EElectronics
New redesigned TFT dashboard + updated Rideology
Medium
AAesthetics
New Z900-style fairing — refined silhouette
Medium
AAesthetics
Full LED completed — LED indicators added
Medium
Buyer radar
2023

KTRC + Z900 fairing. The most complete Z650. Obvious buy.

TOP BUY
2024

Mature Gen3, depreciation ongoing. Excellent price-to-spec ratio.

GOOD PICK
Gen 2 · 2020 — 2022
EURO 5 & TFT

Major technological overhaul: Euro 5, 4.3" colour TFT, Rideology Bluetooth and new fairing. The Z650 enters the digital era.

2022
AAesthetics
50th Anniversary editions — exclusive Z and Z RS colours
Minor
2021
AAesthetics
New Metallic Flat Spark Black / Pearl Blizzard White colour
Minor
2020
MEngine
Euro 5 compliance — enlarged catalyser, revised silencer
Major
EElectronics
4.3" colour TFT screen + Rideology Bluetooth
Major
AAesthetics
New angular front cowling + radiator shrouds
Medium
AAesthetics
Full LED lighting — headlight + taillights
Medium
CFrame
Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 standard fitment
Medium
Buyer radar
2021

Proven TFT and Euro 5. Best used price-to-spec ratio.

GOOD PICK
Gen 1 · 2017 — 2019
FIRST GENERATION

Overhaul of the ER-6n with a new 649cc twin and a modern trellis chassis.

2019
AAesthetics
New Metallic Diablo Black / Candy Plasma Blue colour
Minor
2018
AAesthetics
New Candy Lime Green / Metallic Flat Spark Black colour
Minor
2017
MEngine
New 649cc twin — 68hp / 65Nm
Major
MEngine
Assist & slipper clutch standard fitment
Major
CFrame
Steel trellis frame — 187kg
Major
SSafety
Standard ABS
Major
Buyer radar
2018

Reliable mechanicals, good used price.

GOOD PICK