Kawasaki Z650 S 2026 vs. Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2026

Kawasaki Z650 S 2026

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2026

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 S 2026 compared to Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2026

Kawasaki Z650 S 2026

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2026

Kawasaki Z650 S 2026

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,200 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	92.8 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	72 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	11.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	36 mm	Throttle Bore	36 mm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	125 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	Deflection
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	140 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle
Trail	Trail	100 mm	Trail	110 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	250 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,055 mm	Length	2,065 mm
Width	Width	805 mm	Width	830 mm
Height	Height	1,080 mm	Height	1,075 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	190 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	213 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2, A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, ,	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 S 2026

The Kawasaki Z650 S 2026 is exactly the further development that many have been hoping for. Without changing the proven basic concept, Kawasaki has made the right adjustments. The new ergonomics in particular make a noticeable difference and take the bike to a new level - both for taller riders and for everyday use. The bottom line is that the Z650 S is not a spectacular bike, but an extremely harmonious one - and that is exactly what makes it so successful. In this class, that's all you really need.

Very accessible, smoothly responding engine

Strong performance in the low and medium speed range

Significantly improved ergonomics, also suitable for taller riders

Very light, playful handling

Height everyday comfort and ease of use

Easily controllable clutch, ideal for city traffic

Modern features with TFT display and traction control

Attractive price-performance ratio

Engine not very emotional, hardly any increase in power at the top

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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