Motorcycle specifications KawasakiZ 650 Performance 2018 The expressive belly
presentation of the Z 650 Performance 2018
Gone is theER-6n, gone is the Z 650. With this little roadster, Kawasaki is offering a fine successor to the model that dominated the sales podium for over a decade. Challenged by the Yamaha MT-07, it needed a shock response. The machine does just that, aided by an all-new chassis. The engine has lost a little of its gniak, but is stronger at normal revs. In short, everything's right with the little Z.
A twin-cylinder, it sings as it scrapes, blown by a flap-flap that can be combined in a multitude of ways. With the original exhaust, you don't really get the full benefit. The Performance Edition of the Z 650 will free up the score. The pack, now a staple in the range, sets the tone for a complete Akrapovic line. Made of titanium, it saves 2.15 kilos in weight. The carbon end cap adds a touch of craftsmanship and style. The gain in power is notable: the Slovenian manufacturer claims a gain of up to 4 horsepower at 5200 rpm and an improved torque of 5.3 Nm at the same rpm.
Kawa's Performance Pack enhances the sporty side of the bike, as well as its appearance. Now that the twin can breathe, let's get down to some styling. Here's a job for the matching seat cover and the little smoked windscreen. The finishing touch is a gel tank protector.
More exalted in this Performance edition, the Z 650 is more appealing to asphalt enthusiasts and young wolves. The price has inevitably risen, taking it further away from the entry-level price. But there's nothing more to add when you leave the dealership.
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Key facts Kawasaki Z 650 Performance (2018) : What you need to know before you buy
Highlights
- Easy and fun
- More roundness
- ABS discret
- Equipment
Weak points
- Less pep
- Often rises to the top
- Foot vibration
Prices
| Basic version | |
|---|---|
 France |
8,449€
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Performance
- Max speed : approximately 200 km/h (124.30 mph)
- Average fuel consumption : 4.30 liters/100km (0.55 mpg)
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Estimated range
: 349 km (217 miles)
Calculated range until tank is empty, not verified.
Specifications Kawasaki Z 650 Performance 2018
- Chassis
- Frame : Tubular steel mesh
- Fuel capacity : 15 liters (3.96 US gallons)
- Seat height : 790 mm (31.10 in)
- Length : 2,055 mm (80.91 in)
- Width : 775 mm (30.51 in)
- Min height : 1,080 mm (42.52 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,410 mm (55.51 in)
- Weight when fully loaded : 184.50 kg (407 lb)
- Front axle
- Telehydraulic fork Ø 41 mm, Wheel travel : 125 mm (4.92 in)
- Braking 2 discs Ø 300 mm (11.81 in), 2-piston caliper
- Front tire : 120 / 70 - 17 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.25 bar
- Transmission
- 6 stage gearbox , manual
- Secondary by chain
- Rear axle
- Mono-damper, Wheel travel : 130 mm (5.12 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 220 mm (8.66 in), single-piston caliper
- Rear tire : 160 / 60 - 17 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.5 bar
- Motor
- two-cylinder online , 4 strokes
- Injection Ø 36 mm
- Cooling system : liquid
- 2 ACT
- 4 valves per cylinder
- 649 cc
- 68 ch (67.10 hp) to 8,000 rpm
- 6.70 mkg to 6,500 rpm
- Power-to-weight ratio : approximately 2.55 kg/ch
- Weight / torque ratio : approximately 25.55 kg/mkg
- Compression : 10.8 : 1
- Standard equipment
- Brake assist : ABS as standard
- Practical information
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the Z 650 Performance 2018
- What is the power of the Z 650 Performance 2018?
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The Z 650 Performance 2018 develops a power of 68 ch (67.10 hp)
- What is the torque of the Z 650 Performance 2018?
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The maximum torque of the Z 650 Performance 2018 is 6.70 mkg to 6,500 rpm.
- What is the maximum speed of the Z 650 Performance 2018?
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The Z 650 Performance 2018 is capable of reaching a top speed of approximately 200 km/h (124.30 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the Z 650 Performance 2018?
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The Z 650 Performance 2018 has a a weight when fully loaded of 184.50 kg (407 lb).
- What is the fuel consumption of the Z 650 Performance 2018?
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Average fuel consumption is estimated at 4.30 l/100km (0.55 mpg) according to the WMTC cycle.
- QWhat is the seat height of the Z 650 Performance 2018?
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To ensure good accessibility, the Z 650 Performance 2018 offers a minimum seat height of 790 mm (31.10 in).
- What is the price of the Z 650 Performance 2018?
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The price of the Z 650 Performance 2018 is 8,449€ in France
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