The Z650 BS6 Has Been Launched With Fresh Looks And More Features

We reported just a couple of weeks ago that an official launch for the Kawasaki Z650 BS6 is right around the corner, and lo and behold, the day has arrived. Kawasaki has launched the updated naked streetfighter at Rs 5.94 lakh, making it Rs 25,000 more expensive than its BS4 predecessor. To save you the trouble of guess-timating the on-road price, we've got it for you right here: Rs 7.61 lakh. The lion's share of this is registration charges (Rs 1,40,000) along with another Rs 27,000 for insurance. 

So what do you get for all that extra cash? Well, obviously the 649cc parallel-twin motor now burns cleaner and adheres to the stricter emission norms (while still retaining its power output), but there’s much more to the update. Most apparently, the bike has received a styling update and now features a rather sharp-looking LED headlight, giving the Z650 a more up-to-date appearance. And despite the more stringent BS6 requirements, the Z650 has only gained 1kg over its predecessor.

Kawasaki has also gone ahead and thrown in some extra features, most notable of which is the 4.3-inch fully-digital TFT colour display. It even gets Bluetooth connectivity so you can hook up your phone and manage music playback, phone calls, and maybe even turn-by-turn navigation.

The final update is in the form of fresh rubber. While the previous Z650 rolled on Dunlop Sportmax D214 tyres, the BS6 bike now gets grippier Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 rubber. So all in all, the Rs 25,000 price hike isn’t too bad at all, considering all the extra kit on offer. Next up, expect an official launch of the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 BS6 very soon. Full details are available below:

PRESS RELEASE: India Kawasaki Motors Pvt. Ltd. (IKM) announces the price of the all new BS-6 compliant MY21 Z650. The new Z650 will be available in “Metallic Spark Black colour” and price will be available at INR 594,000/- (Ex-Showroom)
The new Z650, the only middleweight SUPERNAKED available in its segment is known as one of the most well- balanced motorcycles in the Kawasaki line-up. The Z650 blends easy handling, optimal engine and chassis performance with bold “Sugomi” styling. The powerplant and chassis of the Z650 are what make this motorcycle extremely well-balanced, fun to ride and the most suitable middleweight for Hassle free riding, day to day commute along with thirst of power that will never let you get stuck in traffic, embodying bold presence everywhere. The Z650 give riders the confidence to experience the full potential of the motorcycle.

Highlights of the new MY21 Z650 are:
1. 649cc parallel twin engine (Cleaner Emissions)
2. Z “sugomi” styling (consist of a crouching stance, low-positioned head and upswept tail.)
3. LED Headlamps
4. 4.3” TFT colour instrumentation
5. Smartphone connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP
6. Dunlop Sportsmax Roadsport 2 tyres

Kawasaki motorcycles possess both power and grace so are often recognised as being different to other bikes. This results from certain guiding principles adopted at the design stage. Rideology is Kawasaki’s rider-centric development philosophy focused on how the riding experience offered by a Kawasaki is crafted, ensuring that our machines are fun to ride and rewarding to control. This approach has been the force behind many of our legendary machines, and in our pursuit of all possibilities it will continue to guide the future creation of Kawasaki motorcycles.

The new Z650 will be available at INR 594,000/- (Ex-Showroom).
Customers can book the new Z650 at the authorized dealership of IKM or by dropping booking enquiry at Kawasaki website(https://kawasaki-india.com).