Kawasaki has globally revealed a new motorcycle, Z650RS. The bike is based on the same platform as the Ninja 650 and Z650. Just like its retro sport sibling, the Z900RS, this new motorcycle looks as bold with a retro touch. Z650RS is powered by a 649cc liquid cooled 4-stroke dual cylinder engine which produces 50.2 kW of maximum power and 64 Nm of peak torque.
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Kawasaki Z650RS is a combination of retro style with modern sporty technology. To give the motorcycle a classic feel, the bike comes with a round LED Headlight, vintage bodywork and colours, and dual-dial instrument with multi-function LCD. The retro racer has a quicker response, more favourable fuel economy and stronger performance than its sibling. To balance out the retro style looks with modern technology, Z650RS comes with an analogue speedometer and the tachometer dials can be seen in the multi-functional LCD screen.
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The motorcycle comes with a lightweight trellis frame for better handling. It comes with a 41 mm telescopic forks suspension upfront and horizontal back-link with preload adjustment suspension at the rear. Talking about its braking capabilities, Kawasaki offers a dual semi-floating 300mm disc upfront and single 220 mm disc at the rear. The retro racer comes with an assist and slipper clutch that acts as a back torque limiter and a self-servo mechanism for a lighter clutch lever pull.
The Kawasaki Z650RS is a good alternative to the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 as there is a huge difference in prices between the two motorcycles. RE Interceptor 650 in the UK is priced at GBP 6,039 which means Rs 6.11 lakhs whereas the Kawasaki Z650RS is priced at GBP 7,549 which means Rs 7.64 lakhs .
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According to Kawasaki, the Z650RS is more expensive than the RE Interceptor 650 as it has a much refined powerful engine with a retro design language, more power, modern technology, and a better connected tech. Kawasaki Z650RS will be available in three colors - Candy Emerald Green, Metallic Moondust Gray/Ebony, and Metallic Spark Blue. Taking a look at the models offered by Kawasaki in India, it already sells Ninja 650 and Z650 for the Indian riders and there is also a possibility that Kawasaki launched Z650RS also in India but the price will definitely play a crucial role.
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