| MODEL | KAWASAKI Z 650RS 2022 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 649 cc / 39.65 cu-in |
| Bore X Stroke | 83 x 60 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 50.2 kW / 67.3 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 6700 rpm |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Induction | DFI with 2 x 36 mm Keihin throttle bodies |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Gear Box | 6-speed, return (1st 2.438, 2nd 1.714, 3rd 1.333, 4th 1.111, 5th 0.966, 6th 0.852) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Final Drive | Sealed chain (primary reduction 2.095) |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork, 125 mm / 4.9 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal back-link with adjustable preload, 130 mm / 5.1 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2x 300 mm discs, 2-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2065 mm / 81.3 in |
| Overall Width | 800 mm / 31.4 in |
| Overall Height | 1115 mm / 43.8 in |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1405 mm / 55.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm / 4.9 in |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 187 kg / 412.3 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 litres / 3.1 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The Z650RS is the retro-styled roadster version of the Z650, sharing the 649 cc liquid-cooled twin. It uses a semi-dry sump forced lubrication system and a smaller 12-litre tank than the naked Z650. The page gives an 820 mm seat height for European models and mentions a lower 800 mm seat option.
