Positioned between the Z300 and Z900, the 2027 Kawasaki Z650S will be at loggerheads with Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Triumph Trident 660 in India
Kawasaki India has launched the 2027 Z650S at a sticker price of Rs 7.59 lakh (ex-showroom) in the country. It replaces the 2025 Z650 in India, which was sold at a price point of Rs 7.26 lakh (ex-showroom), and hence around Rs 33,000 more expensive than the outgoing model. The 2027 Kawasaki Z650S is rolled out in a single fully-loaded standard variant with a new dual-tone Pearl Blizzard White + Candy Lime Green paint shade. The street naked motorcycle is positioned between the Z300 and Z900 in the brand’s portfolio in the Indian market.
Adorning the traditional Sugomi design langauge, it borrows several elements from the Z900. The aluminium styling accents are combined with a more forward-leaning riding position. The 2027 Z650S is wider than the preceding model despite retaining several signature Z series elements such as the crouching stance, upswept exhaust pipe and lightweight body.
The 2027 Kawasaki Z650S also boasts of an aluminium radiator cover and aggressive-looking modern LED headlights and tail lights. Sitting on a lightweight tubular diamond frame, it is offered with 41mm telescopic front forks and horizontal rear back-link swingarm. The stopping power comes from dual-disc brakes at front and single disc unit at the rear.
The 2027 Z650S rides on 17-inch alloy wheels at both the ends with 120/70 section front and 160/60 section rear tyres. The motorcycle has a kerb weight of 193 kg, which is nearly 5 kg more than the Z650 (188 kg). It comes with a fuel tank capacity of 15 litres. The street naked bike has a relatively lower ground clearance of 130 mm. The saddle height has been increased from 790 mm to 805 mm.
The 2027 Z650S gets a 4.3-inch fully-digital instrument cluster with colored TFT display and Bluetooth Smartphone connectivity. The riders can access a plethora of features through the Rideology mobile app in the form of call alerts, message notifications, navigation, and maintenance schedule. In addition, it comes with traction control system, dual-channel ABS and Assist & Slipper Clutch.
At the heart, the 2027 Kawasaki Z650S houses the 649cc parallel-twin liquid-cooled petrol engine which generates max power of 67.3 bhp at 8,000 rpm and peak torque of 64 Nm at 6,700 rpm. The engine is paired to a 6-speed gearbox. The street naked motorcycle will directly rival Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Triumph Trident 660 in the Indian market.
