The new Z650 ABS Kawasaki 2017 Naked Sports Bike is another incredible Naked Sports bike by Kawasaki Brand. This bike features the powerful engine with the aggressive bodywork. The overall design is very impressive and provides the best riding experience of all times. This bike is much more powerful than 2017 Z125 Pro and 2017 Z125 Pro KRT. Its new Z styling design with an ultimate sportive engine provides the best performance in all conditions. Following are the review of new Z650 ABS Kawasaki 2017 Naked Sports Bike along with its price and specification.
Z650 ABS Kawasaki 2017 Naked Sports Bike – Specification and Price
Bodywork
The all-new Z650 ABS Kawasaki 2017 Naked Sports Bike features an aggressive, super naked Z styling bodywork. This sports bike is best known for its performance and versatility. It comes with the lightweight chassis contributing to the overall lightweight and the strong torquey engine. It offers the smooth power and nimble handling for fun and easy ride.
Power and Performance
This sports bike features the light pull at its lever plus its smooth shifting enables the confident downshifts with the minimal rear wheel chatter. This bike comes with the latest parallel-twin 649 cc engine that delivers the strong torque and mid-range acceleration for sporty riding.
Z Styling
The all-new Z650 ABS Kawasaki 2017 Naked Sports Bike features the minimalist bodywork, which is inspired by Sugomi. This new design features an elegant flowing bodywork and the minimalist cover in order to demand the second look. The front cowl windscreen is seamlessly integrated and its new meter provides the best look as well as full information. The new turn head comes with precise and clean design, which is built with symmetry and balance in mind. The sharp Z pattern led taillight and brake light gives the bold statement. The Trellis frame adds another level to its technical and lightweight image. It features the compact multi-functional instrumentation featuring the analog tachometer and multi-function LCD screen with gear position indicator.
Handling and Ergonomics
The all-new Z650 ABS Kawasaki 2017 Naked Sports Bike comes with the horizontal back-line rear suspension that provides the progressive damping for an ideal balance for best performance and ultimate comfort. The new gull-arm style swingarm provides the space for under-engine exhaust for the low center of gravity and better handling. The overall weight of the bike is minimum due to the lightweight trellis chassis with the low center of gravity for light handling and confident low-speed maneuverability. The clutch and brake levers are easily adjustable in five different positions according to the hand size of rider for added comfort. The telescopic front fork is the part of balanced suspension package, which is tuned to provide the progressive damping with the high level of feedback for superb performance. The ergonomics of the bike plays an important role for agile handling. The rider triangle places the rider in its comfortable seat for confident riding. The footpeg position provides the relaxed knee bend for an ultimate comfort. Its low seat height and tapered seat shape enable the riders for easy foot placement. The seat shape is kept wider at the rear for more comfort during cornering. The upright seating position with the wide handlebar gives the commanding ride position for an excellent comfort riding position.
Z650 ABS Kawasaki 2017 Naked Sports Bike – Price
The all-new Z650 ABS Kawasaki 2017 Naked Sports Bike comes at an affordable price. The Non-ABS comes with $6,999 while the ABS comes with $7,399 only.
Z650 ABS Kawasaki 2017 Naked Sports Bike – Specs and Pics
Power
| Engine | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 649cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 83 mm x 60 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel System | DFI® with the Keihin 36 mm Keihin throttle bodies |
| Ignition | TCBI with an electronic advance |
| Transmission | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final Drive | Sealed chain |
Performance
| Front Suspension / Wheel Travel | Telescopic fork/4.9 inches |
| Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel | Horizontal back-link with adjustable preload, swingarm/5.1 inches |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 Dunlop |
| Rear Tire | 160/60 ZR17 Dunlop Sportmax D214 |
| Front Brakes | Dual 300mm petal-type rotors with two-piston calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220mm petal-style disc w/ABS |
Details
| Frame Type | Trellis, high tensile steel |
| Rake/Trail | 24.0°/3.9 inches |
| Overall Length | 81.3 inches |
| Overall Width | 30.5 inches |
| Overall Height | 42.5 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 inches |
| Seat Height | 30.9 inches |
| Curb Weight | ABS: 410.1 lb / NON-ABS: 405.7 lb |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.0 gallons |
| Wheelbase | 55.5 inches |
| Color Choices | Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Spark Black, Pearl Flat Stardust White/Metallic Spark Black |
| Warranty | 12 Month Limited Warranty |
| Kawasaki Protection Plus™ (optional) | 12, 24, 26 or 48 months |
Conclusion
This article is all about the review of newly launched Z650 ABS Kawasaki 2017 Naked Sports Bike. This is an incredibly powerful engine featuring an aggressive frame. Its seat and wide handlebar provide an ultimate riding experience. The footpegs are adjusted in a way to have the maximum comfort to the rider. The suspension and braking system are optimized for best performance in all conditions. In short, it is best for the long ride and daily day use.
