2025 Kawasaki Z650RS launched in India, priced at Rs 7.20 lakh,

Kawasaki has launched the 2025 Z650RS middleweight sports bike in India. The new Z650RS is priced at Rs 7.20 lakh (ex-showroom) and it brings an update in the form of a new color option called Ebony. The latest colorway combines glossy black paint with gold accents to give the bike a more modern look. There are also gold wheels with a multi-spoke design. Overall, the 2025 Z650RS continues to be a modern classic. Design elements include round LED headlights, teardrop-shaped fuel tank, one-piece seat and flat tail. A dual-pod analog instrument console with integrated LCD readout remains part of the features list. For 2024, Kawasaki India has introduced a two-stage traction control system as standard on the Z650RS. The Kawasaki Traction Control System (KTCS) also has a shut-off function.

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2025 Kawasaki Z650RS: Engine, Transmission

The 2025 Kawasaki Z650RS remains mechanically unchanged. Powering the bike is a 649cc parallel-twin engine that produces 67bhp at 8,000rpm and 64Nm of peak torque at 6,700rpm. The engine is mated to a six-speed gearbox aided by an assist slipper clutch for seamless shifting.

2025 Kawasaki Z650RS: The Basics

The main frame is a tubular diamond-shaped unit borrowed from the Kawasaki Z650, but the subframe has been modified. The bike uses a conventional telescopic fork setup for suspension, while dual front and single rear discs perform braking duties. The Z650RS rides on 17-inch alloys wrapped in tubeless tires.

The seat height of this middleweight motorcycle is 800 mm, which may not be easily accessible for shorter riders. The wheelbase is 1,405 mm and the ground clearance is only 125 mm.

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From the perspective of market competition, Kawasaki Z650RS competes with Kawasaki Z650 and Triumph Trident 660.