Overview
- The Z650 S debuts near-complete new bodywork with a Z900-style three-lamp LED headlight and larger tank shrouds for a broader front profile.
- Ergonomic updates include a handlebar 30mm wider than the standard Z650, repositioned footpegs, a rider seat about 15mm taller, and a pillion seat that is 20mm wider with extra padding.
- Mechanical underpinnings carry over, retaining the 649cc parallel-twin engine, a conventional telescopic fork, a rear monoshock, and the familiar chassis layout.
- Rider tech features an updated 4.3-inch TFT with Rideology app connectivity and new Continental ABS; media also report standard traction control, LED lighting throughout, an optional quickshifter, and a hidden USB-C port.
- Kawasaki lists UK pricing from £7,199, outlets report UK availability beginning January 2026, and power figures have not been officially stated as some markets’ equipment lists and outputs remain to be confirmed.