Key highlights
- 2026 Kawasaki Z650 S launched in India
- Features new bodywork and Sugomi design
- Retains the 649cc parallel-twin engine
If you were looking to buy the new Z650S, Kawasaki has launched an updated version for you. The new 2026 Z650S is now available in India with Sugomi styling upgrades, including new bodywork and updated features.
The new Z650S has been launched at Rs 7.49 lakh (ex-showroom). It now features a redesigned fascia with the dual-pod LED headlamp setup, a new flyscreen, a redesigned fender, a new sculpted fuel tank, redesigned fuel tank shrouds with sharper styling, and a new colour called “Pearl Blizzard White with Candy Lime Green”.
The tail section has also undergone a redesign. It is now more aligned with the Z900’s styling, with a raised section and the Z-shaped LED taillight pattern.
Apart from the styling updates, the bike now gets a brand-new 4.3-inch TFT console with Bluetooth connectivity. This screen now offers turn-by-turn navigation and smartphone connectivity.
Powering the new Z650S is the same 649cc parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine as earlier. It makes a healthy output of 68.25 bhp and 64 Nm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox with a slip-assist clutch. Customers can also opt for a quickshifter as an accessory upgrade.
The hardware and cycle parts have been retained as well. It rides on 17-inch lightweight alloy wheels wrapped in tubeless tyres. The braking system has undergone a slight change, as the brake rotors are smaller now, featuring 272mm twin-disc brakes at the front as opposed to 300 mm on the previous version, while the rear disc brake is now 186 mm, as opposed to 220 mm on the previous iteration.
The new updates have also raised the kerb weight by 5 kg. It now measures 193 kg, as opposed to 188 kg previously. Meanwhile, the sticker price has witnessed a hike of Rs 33,000 as compared to the outgoing model.
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