Kawasaki·Roadster·649cc·A2 · 47ch

Z650RS

↘ Evolution history · 2022 → present
5
Years of production
1
Generations
649
current cc
68
Horsepower
5
Vintages

Neo-retro heir of the Z650-B1. Lightweight 649cc twin, A2-bridgeable, instant joy.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 1 · 2022 — present
SINGLE GENERATION

Launched in 2022, the Z650RS dresses the Z650 platform in neo-retro bodywork faithful to the 1977 Z650-B1. 649cc Euro 5 twin, standard slipper clutch, ABS — KTRC added from 2024.

2026
AAesthetics
Three new colours: Metallic Ocean Blue, Candy Emerald Green, Ebony Black
Minor
2025
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2024
EElectronics
KTRC traction control added — 2 selectable modes (first model year with TC on the Z650RS)
Medium
EElectronics
Updated instrument cluster — KTRC indicators integrated
Minor
2023
AAesthetics
New colour options — mechanicals unchanged
Minor
2022
MEngine
Launch — 649cc Euro 5 parallel twin, 68hp (50.2 kW) / 64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Major
CFrame
Steel trellis frame — 187 kg wet, 820 mm seat height, 1,405 mm wheelbase
Major
AAesthetics
Z650-B1 neo-retro design: tear-drop tank, dual analog dials, round LED headlight, spoke-style wheels
Major
SSafety
Dual-channel ABS standard + Assist & Slipper clutch — official Kawasaki A2 kit (35 kW / 47 hp) available at dealers
Major
AAesthetics
Z series 50th anniversary edition available — Fireball (Candy Red) colour, homage to the 1972 Z1
Minor
Buyer radar
2024

KTRC + slipper + ABS: complete spec, best used price-to-equipment ratio.

TOP BUY
2022

Accessible used buy without traction control — solid mechanicals and accomplished retro aesthetic.

GOOD PICK