2017 new Kawasaki Z650 action photos & color range
TECHNICAL DETAILS
ENGINE
Parallel-Twin Engine Tuned for Low-Mid Range Power & Torque
• Exciting Parallel Twin engine offers quick response, strong low-mid range performance and excellent fuel economy.
• Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve 649 cm3 Parallel Twin with fuel injection delivers smooth, responsive performance, especially in the low and medium rpm ranges. The strong low-end focus lends itself to sporty riding, but also translates to rider-friendly power characteristics that facilitate control and inspire confidence in new riders.
• Performance and feel were optimised for the mid-range (3,000-6,000 min-1). However, in the low-rpm range (below 3,000 min-1) power delivery is very smooth, and even above 6,000 min-1 power and torque curves continue on without dropping off suddenly.
• The above settings result in a performance that favours speeds most used in everyday riding. Corner pick-up is excellent: the powerful mid-range delivers a satisfying surge of acceleration and the flat, step-free torque curve and smooth engine response let riders open the throttle with confidence – at any rpm.
• The engine settings also contribute to excellent fuel efficiency. WVTA mileage is 23.4 km/L. (*Actual mileage varies depending on riding style, riding conditions and vehicle maintenance.)
• Slim air cleaner box (which facilitates the Z650's slim overall design) uses a single air intake hole and intake funnels designed for strong low-mid range performance and response.
• _36 mm throttle bodies contribute to strong low-mid range performance and response. Sub-throttles ensure smooth, sensitive throttle response.
• Fine-atomising injectors delivering 75 _m droplets complement the throttle bodies, ensuring the ideal fuel-air mixture needed for the low-mid range focused engine.
• Intake and exhaust cams with short operating angles and overlap move the torque curve toward the lower end of the rpm range.
• Intake ports contribute to strong low-mid range performance and response.
• Open-deck aluminium die-cast cylinder contributes to light weight. Plated, linerless cylinder bores enable a narrow cylinder pitch to enable a slim engine width.
• The attractively bent exhaust pipes and under-engine muffler arrangement contribute to the Z650's attractive styling.
• Header pipe design (750 mm long) contributes to strong low-mid range performance and response.
• Under-engine muffler improves mass centralisation and lowers the bike's centre of gravity.
• Muffler internal construction and catalyser layout ensure clean emissions that will pass stringent Euro 4 regulations.
• The muffler's _33 mm diameter tail pipe also contributes to strong low-mid range performance and response.
• Simple, sleek silencer design adds to the bike's overall slim looks.
• Compact Parallel Twin engine contributes to the slim chassis design.
• Triangular layout of the crankshaft and transmission shafts makes the
