Riding Position Spurring the Rider On. Riders can make the street their playground with a wider, more forward-leaning riding position, produced by a handlebar located further forward than the current model’s, combined with a seat with an optimized seat height.
Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2026 Kawasaki Z650S ABS: IT’S TIME TO LEVEL UP.
Introducing the 2026 Kawasaki Z650S ABS…
Wide, aggressive-looking yet reassuringly rider-friendly, the new Z650 S demands attention with unique Sugomi styling and visceral Z performance. Sharp styling, a dynamic crouching form plus a distinct and dominant silhouette, the Z Supernaked family characteristics include elements like aluminum styling accents and a wider, more forward-leaning riding position – all delivering a dynamic riding experience plus distinctive looks. Advanced Kawasaki rider-centric technology abounds. Mated with a responsive 646 cm3 parallel-twin engine, the Z650 S enjoys a perfect balance between sporty performance and all-day comfort. Refuse compromise and Level Up. It’s time for the new Z650 S.
Transform the streets into your playground with the new Z650 S ABS supernaked motorcycle. Wide, muscular-looking yet reassuringly rider-friendly, this machine attracts universal attention thanks to its unique Sugomi™ style and Z performance characteristics. Advanced Kawasaki rider-centric technology abounds. For those who refuse to compromise, the Z650 S ABS delivers a perfect balance between sporty performance and all-day ride comfort.
2026 Kawasaki Z650S ABS Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
- PARALLEL-TWIN 649cc ENGINE
- LIGHTWEIGHT TRELLIS FRAME CONTRIBUTES TO NIMBLE HANDLING
- KAWASAKI TRACTION CONTROL (KTRC)
- TELESCOPIC FRONT FORK AND HORIZONTAL BACK-LINK REAR SUSPENSION OFFERS BALANCED SUSPENSION PACKAGE
- New muscular Sugomi™ styling strengthens the Z family image
- Updated riding position for added comfort and maneuverability
- New LED headlight, taillight, and turn signals completes all-LED lighting package
- New 4.3-in TFT Color Instrumentation
- New RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE† with available voice command and navigation
- New Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) available as an accessory
- New front cowl-mounted USB Type-C outlet available as an accessory
AVAILABLE COLOURS
Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray / Metallic Flat Spark Black
Candy Lime Green / Metallic Carbon Gray
Ebony / Metallic Carbon Gray
2026 Kawasaki Z650S ABS Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
Z STYLING
AGGRESSIVE & MINIMALIST
Make the streets your ultimate playground with the Z650 S ABS motorcycle. Featuring new wide and muscular styling, this middleweight supernaked is more aggressive, more bold, and more Sugomi™ than ever.
Fierce, Predator-like Posture
The edgy, middleweight image is inspired by Sugomi™, a design philosophy that integrates aggressive lines with minimalist bodywork to draw attention to functional beauty.
SUPERNAKED SWAGGER
Minimalist style gets a new look. A new headlight cowl, triple LED headlight design, aluminum side covers, meter cover, turn signals and mirror housing all add to the evolution of the Sugomi™ philosophy for even more supernaked swagger.
THE SHAPE OF SUGOMI™ STYLE
The updated silhouette is distinctly streetfighter and innately Sugomi™. New front and rear turn signals, side covers, granular style seat, upswept tail, LED taillight, footpeg stays and heel guards combine to make the silhouette unmistakably menacing.
USEFUL INFORMATION AT A GLANCE
A 4.3-in all-digital TFT (thin-film transistor) color instrumentation gives the cockpit a high-tech, high-grade appearance and visibility. And now the screen’s background color can automatically change between white and black based on ambient light.
New updates include 2 display types: choose between hexagonal tachometer or a bar-style tachometer along the top with simple vehicle information below it.
Display functions include: new smartphone call and mail notifications, digital speedometer, digital bar-style tachometer, gear position indicator, shift lamp, fuel gauge, odometer, dual trip meters, current, and average fuel consumption, remaining range, average speed, total time, coolant temperature, clock, battery voltage, Kawasaki service reminder, oil change reminder, and the Kawasaki Economical Riding Indicator.
“HEY KAWASAKI, SWITCH TO MODE 2.”
Technology within the instrument panel lets you connect to the motorcycle wirelessly. Using RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE†, several instrument functions can be accessed allowing you to view vehicle info, riding log, phone notifications, display settings, set riding modes, navigation, and voice commands.
POWER & PERFORMANCE
POWERFUL & SMOOTH
A strong, torquey engine and lightweight chassis contribute to the Z650 S ABS motorcycle’s sporty performance and versatility.
Sporty Engine Performance
Raw power comes from a modern parallel-twin 649cc engine that packs strong torque and strong mid-range acceleration well suited for sport riding.
Assist & Slipper
An Assist & Slipper Clutch provides a lighter feel at the lever and a back-torque limiting function that helps prevent rear-wheel hop during more aggressive downshifts.
HANDLING
RIDER AND MACHINE BECOME ONE
Everything built in and around the lightweight chassis of the Z650 S ABS motorcycle is designed to become an extension of the rider.
Responsive & Balanced
The unique gull-arm style swingarm provides space for an under-engine exhaust for a lower center of gravity and improved handling. A horizontal back-link rear suspension offers an ideal balance of sport-riding performance and casual riding comfort. The telescopic front fork is a part of a balanced suspension package, tuned to provide progressive damping with a high level of feedback to the rider.
Take Control
Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC) features 2 modes that allow the rider to adjust settings to suit the riding situation and rider preference, or riders may elect to turn it off completely. Mode 1 provides the least amount of assistance with sport riding in mind. Mode 2 offers the most assistance, allowing riders to navigate challenging road conditions with confidence.
Fully Adjustable
For added comfort, both clutch and brake levers are 5-way adjustable to accommodate a variety of hand sizes.
Lightweight & Capable
The overall light weight of the Z650 S ABS motorcycle comes thanks to a lightweight trellis frame with a low center of gravity for light handling and confident low-speed maneuvering. Form meets function with the exposed frame adding to the technical image of the middleweight nakedbike.
Extreme Grip
Dunlop Sportmax RoadSport 2 tires—made of high-performance rubber—boost handling and provide optimum grip. New dual 300mm front round disc brakes and a 220mm rear round disc work together to add sporty stopping power. A new Continental ABS unit adds a smooth feel when ABS kicks in.
ERGONOMICS
FEEL CONNECTED
New wider and roomier ergonomics add more comfort to agile handling. The rider triangle places you “in” rather than “on top of” the bike for a feeling of confident connected handling.
CONFIDENCE MEETS COMFORT
Command the ride in new levels of comfort. A new, more cushioned front seat (20mm higher than previous) adds more comfort to the signature commanding ride position. And with a wider seating area for you and your passenger, minimalism gets comfortable.
Comfortable Positioning
A thoughtful footpeg position combined with higher seat height adds to the newfound comfort without losing the Z motorcycle’s staple sportiness.
Easy Maneuverability
A new flat, aluminum fat-type handlebar is wider and positioned slightly further forward, putting you in charge of the ride—forward-leaning and elbows out.
Smartphone Connectivity
The ability for riders to connect their smartphone with the Z650 S adds fun and convenience to every ride, as riders can use RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE to access a wide range of functions, from vehicle information to riding logs and more.
Latest Technology
The new Z650 S offers advanced Kawasaki technology, including traction control, KQS as an accessory for fun, engaging gear shifting, digital TFT instrumentation to provide information at a glance, and smartphone connectivity to help keep the rider well informed, all of which contribute to making motorcycling life more enjoyable.
Riding Position Spurring the Rider On
Riders can make the street their playground with a wider, more forward-leaning riding position, produced by a handlebar located further forward than the current model’s, combined with a seat with an optimised seat height.
Exciting Parallel Twin Engine
The 649 cm3 Parallel Twin engine delivers a throttle response with a powerful feeling and a quick-revving character. To optimise performance for everyday riding, care was taken to maximise low-mid range torque. This offers both a high level of control when making minute throttle adjustments and a gratifying rush of acceleration in the lower rpm ranges.
Wide and Aggressive Styling
Retaining its compact chassis, nimble nature, and sporty riding position, the new Z650 S now features sugomi styling with bodywork that makes it appear wider and more aggressive, appealing to riders who want to be seen on an impressive-looking bike, but one that also has a rider-friendly character.
Muscular New Looks
Not only will onlookers crane their necks to stare at the Z650 S, but riders themselves will be impressed as they sit on the bike, with the wide, muscular-looking shrouds entering their field of vision. Shared Z design elements like metallic accents around the machine add to a high-quality look, while LED lights front and rear reflect the bike’s sporty performance.
Lightweight And Capable
The new model Z650 S retains its signature light weight and nimble handling despite its wider and more aggressive looks. Riders will find it straightforward to handle and more experienced riders will appreciate how flickable and manoeuvrable it is, especially in the city.
4.3” TFT Instrumentation
4.3” all-digital TFT colour instrumentation with a new display layout gives the cockpit a high-tech, high-grade appearance.
Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC)
Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC) acts to prevent rear wheel slippage, letting riders enjoy the Z650 S on the street with added reassurance.
Light Weight, Nimble Handling
Benefitting from a chassis comprised of lightweight components, the Z650 S was designed using Kawasaki’s in-house analysis technology, resulting in a lightweight trellis frame and swingarm that are key to its ultra-light handling. This contributes to an enjoyable ride quality and suits the bike well to a wide range of riders.
Highly Manoeuvrable
The Z650 S’s light weight and manageable seat height both contribute to manoeuvrability, whether walking beside the bike, or foot paddling in a parking lot. The smooth engine response and strong low-end torque further facilitate low-speed manoeuvring. This is reassuring for a wide range of riders.
Part of the Z Family
Z machines are identifiable by their sugomi style and performance, and the new Z650 S is no exception. The Z650 S shares an unmistakable silhouette with time-honored Z proportions (crouching stance, low positioned head and upswept tail) that are hallmarks of the entire Z Supernaked family. Small touches like an aluminum radiator cover and aggressive-looking modern headlights, both shared with other models in the Z family, make it clear that this is a Z model.
Horizontal Back-Link Rear Suspension
This modern suspension arrangement—also featured on Kawasaki supersport and other Supernaked models— delivers a balance of sporty performance and ride comfort, producing predictable handling for an exciting and enjoyable ride.
KQS as an Accessory
For riders looking for even more riding excitement, the Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) is available as a Kawasaki Genuine Accessory. It lets riders shift up through the gears smoothly and quickly, adding fun to every ride.
TECHNOLOGY
ABS
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ensures stable braking performance by preventing wheel lock during braking.
Horizontal Back-link Rear Suspension
Horizontal Back-link Rear Suspension arranges its shock unit horizontally, greatly contributing to efficient use of space and mass centralisation.
Assist & Slipper Clutch
Based on racing technology, the Assist & Slipper Clutch acts as both a back-torque limiter and a self-servo mechanism that enables a lighter clutch lever pull.
Dual Throttle Valves
Dual Throttle Valves offer increased power and greater ease of use care of a second set of ECU-controlled throttle valves.
Economical Riding Indicator
The Economical Riding Indicator is a mark appearing on the instrument panel to indicate favourable fuel consumption, encouraging fuel efficient riding.
KTRC (2-mode)
Two modes KTRC cover a wide range of riding conditions, offering either enhanced sport riding performance or the peace of mind to negotiate slippery surfaces with confidence.
Smartphone Connectivity
Smartphone connectivity contributes to an enhanced motorcycling experience by enabling riders to connect to their motorcycle wirelessly.
2026 Kawasaki Z650S ABS – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $7699 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $ TBA CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £7199 (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
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2026 Kawasaki Z650S ABS – Totalmotorcycle.com Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
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2026 Kawasaki Z650S ABS – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Engine
Engine type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Displacement
649 cm³
Valve system
DOHC, 8 valves
Fuel system
Fuel injection: Ø 36 mm x 2 with dual throttle valves
Starting System
Electric
Lubrication
Forced lubrication, semi‑dry sump
Performance & Transmission
Transmission
6-speed, return
Clutch
Wet multi-disc, manual
Brakes & Suspension
Brakes, front
Dual semi-floating Ø 300 mm discs. Caliper: Dual piston
Brakes, rear
Single Ø 220 mm disc. Caliper: Single-piston
Suspension, front
41 mm telescopic fork
Suspension, rear
Horizontal Back-link with preload adjustment
Frame & Dimensions
Frame type
Trellis, high-tensile steel
Dry weight
TBC kg** | **Estimated Dry weight does not include all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied).
Curb mass
TBC kg* | *Curb mass includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied).
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