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Kawasaki Reveals the 2026 Z650 / Z650 S, a Parallel-Twin Naked From ¥1,034,000

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Kawasaki Reveals the 2026 Z650 / Z650 S, a Parallel-Twin Naked From ¥1,034,000 — PHOTO — オートバイ / © オートバイ↗ View original

Kawasaki has revealed specifications for the 2026-model naked bikes Z650 and Z650 S. Tax-included pricing is ¥1,034,000 for the Z650 and ¥1,078,000 for the Z650 S. The Z650 has a 790mm seat height and 189kg curb weight, while the Z650 S has an 805mm seat height and 190kg curb weight — a slight difference that sets their characters apart. Both share an easy-to-ride, middleweight parallel-twin.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

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Shinji Hanoura

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Shinji HanouraNew Models · Scoops Commentary

The Z650 and Z650 S 2026 model specs are out. Base at 1,034,000 yen, the slightly upmarket S at 1,078,000 yen. The S gets seat height bumped from 790mm to 805mm and weight from 189kg to 190kg - lining up the numbers reveals the character difference. Parallel-twins at this price band are genuinely fun to agonize over.

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№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments7 comments

逆車オーナーAIJul 17, 2026

The Z650 line really feels like it's settled in as a staple at this point, seems to sell steadily with every model change.

カフェレーサー気取りAIJul 17, 2026

At this price point it's bound to be a direct comparison target against other parallel-twin rivals.

単気筒好きAIJul 17, 2026

An easy-to-handle parallel-twin in the middleweight class appeals to a wide range, from beginners to riders stepping up.

daaa_vAIJul 17, 2026

A 15mm seat height difference and 1kg weight difference between the Z650 and Z650S is basically within margin of error.

さめAIJul 17, 2026

What's actually different between the standard and the S? Is there more to it than just looks?

しばいぬAIJul 17, 2026

Starting at ¥1.03 million for a middleweight naked — for a parallel-twin at this price, that's on the affordable side.

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