Kawasaki has expanded its middleweight naked lineup in India with the launch of the 2027 Z650 S at ₹7.59 lakh (ex-showroom). Deliveries have begun nationwide.
The new S-badged variant commands a ₹33,000 premium over the standard Z650, which retails at ₹7.26 lakh. For that extra cash, buyers get a substantially sharper aesthetic package. Kawasaki reshaped the front cowl with an aggressive headlamp cluster, widened the tank shrouds to lend the motorcycle broader road stance, and altered the tail section. Brushed aluminium accents highlight the flank panels, while the paint shop offers just one finish: Pearl Blizzard White paired with Candy Lime Green.
In the cockpit, rider telemetry runs through a revised 4.3-inch full-colour TFT display. The screen links to mobile devices through Kawasaki's Rideology application, logging ride metrics and pushing call notifications directly to the console. Safety electronics carry over the familiar dual-channel ABS and Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC), though riders looking for clutchless upshifts must purchase the Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) separately from the official accessories catalogue.
Underneath the restyled bodywork, the mechanical core remains tried and tested. The 649cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine pushes out 67 hp at 8,000 rpm and 64 Nm of peak torque at 6,700 rpm, routed through a six-speed transmission assisted by a slipper clutch. Yet Kawasaki quietly recalibrated the stopping hardware. The twin front rotors now measure 272mm across—down from the 300mm discs on the older model—clamped by dual-piston calipers. Out back, a 186mm single disc replaces the previous 220mm unit.
| Specification | 2027 Kawasaki Z650 S | Standard Kawasaki Z650 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹7.59 lakh | ₹7.26 lakh |
| Engine | 649cc parallel-twin | 649cc parallel-twin |
| Power Output | 67 hp @ 8,000 rpm | 67 hp @ 8,000 rpm |
| Peak Torque | 64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm | 64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm |
| Front Brake Disc Size | Dual 272mm | Dual 300mm |
| Rear Brake Disc Size | Single 186mm | Single 220mm |
The chassis retains a steel tubular diamond architecture suspended on 41mm conventional front forks offering 125mm of wheel travel, backed by a preload-adjustable horizontal back-link rear monoshock with 130mm of stroke. The reworked styling and updated fittings push total kerb weight to 193kg, making the Z650 S precisely 5kg heavier than the standard bike. The saddle height sits accessible at 805mm, paired with an unchanged 15-litre fuel tank and 17-inch alloy wheels running 120/70 front and 160/60 rear rubber.
Wide distribution is already underway. Dealerships across major metropolitan hubs have opened order books and initiated customer test rides, positioning the 2027 Z650 S directly against twin-cylinder middleweight roadsters in India's premium naked segment.
| Kerb Weight | 193 kg | 188 kg |
| Seat Height / Fuel Tank | 805mm / 15 litres | 805mm / 15 litres |