Kawasaki Z 650 (2018)

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The Kawasaki Z 650 is a 2018 model motorcycle with a four-stroke, parallel-twin cylinder engine, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, and a capacity of 649cc. It has a liquid-cooled cooling system, a compression ratio of 10.8:1, and a wet sump lubrication system. The motorcycle features DFI with Keihin 36mm throttle bodies, electric ignition with electronic advance, and a wet multi-disc clutch with manual transmission. The bike has a maximum power of 50.2 kW/67.3hp at 8,500 RPM and a maximum torque of 65.7 Nm/48.4 lb-ft at 7000 RPM. The frame is a semi-double cradle of high-tensile steel. The motorcycle has a front suspension of a 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork, a rear suspension of a horizontal back-link with adjustable preload, front brakes with two 300mm discs, rear brakes with a single 220mm disc, and a fuel capacity of 15 Liters or 4.0 US gallons. Other specifications include a wheelbase of 1410mm/55.5in, a seat height of 790mm/31.1in, a ground clearance of 130mm/5.1in, and a wet weight of 187kg/412lbs.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 650

Year: 2018


Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 649 cc / 39.65 cu /in
Bore x Stroke: 83 x 60 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: DFI (R) with Keihin 36mm Keihin throttle bodies
Ignition: TCBI with electronic advance
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 50.2 kW / 67.3 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Max Torque: 65.7 Nm / 48.4 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Sealed chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.438 (39/16) 2nd 1.714 (36/21) 3rd 1.333 (32/24) 4th 1.111 (30/27) 5th 0.966 (28/29) 6th 0.852 (23/27)

Frame: Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Front Suspension: 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel: 125 mm / 4.9 in
Rear Suspension: Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes: 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc
Front Tyre: 120/70 -17
Rear Tyre: 160/50 -17
Rake: 25 degrees
Trail: 100 mm / 3.9 in
Dimensions: Length 2055 mm / 80.9 in. Width 779 mm / 30.6 in Height 1080 mm / 42.5 in
Wheelbase: 1410 mm / 55.5 in.
Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in
Ground Clearance: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Wet Weight: 187 kg / 412 lbs lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal

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