Kawasaki Z650
65 hp, 649 cc, 412 lbs2016 - 2019
Kawasaki Z900
125 hp, 948 cc, 463 lbs2017 - 2019
EngineKawasaki Z650Kawasaki Z900
Displacement649 cc948 cc
Max power65 hp (@6 500 RPM)125 hp (@9 500 RPM)
Max torque50 lb ft (@8 000 RPM)72 lb ft (@7 700 RPM)
Redline9 500 RPM10 500 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 100 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-2DOHC Inline-4
Compression10.80:111.80:1
Oil capacity1.99 quart3.79 quart
Oil type10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EIA-9NGK CR9EIA-9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves816
Bore83.0 mm73.4 mm
Stroke60.0 mm56.0 mm
Throttle bore36.0 mm
Weight to power6.34 lbs/hp3.70 lbs/hp
Power to weight394 hp/2500lbs674 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 8.6Ah12 V 8 Ah, YTX9-BS
GearboxKawasaki Z650Kawasaki Z900
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain typeRK 520
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.0951.627
Final drive3.0672.933
1. gear2.438 (44 mph)2.692 (60 mph)
2. gear1.714 (63 mph)2.059 (79 mph)
3. gear1.333 (81 mph)1.65 (98 mph)
4. gear1.111 (97 mph)1.409 (115 mph)
5. gear0.966 (112 mph)1.222 (133 mph)
6. gear0.852 (127 mph)1.034 (157 mph)
ChasisKawasaki Z650Kawasaki Z900
Frame typeTrellis, high tensile steelTubular backbone (with engine subframe), high tensile steel
Front susp.41mm Telescopic fork, 4.88 in travel41 mm inverted fork (120 mm travel)
Rear susp.MonoshockBottom-Link Uni-Trak (137 mm travel)
Dyno chart of 2017 Kawasaki Z650 and 2017 Kawasaki Z900