2020 Kawasaki Z650 BS6 Launched In India At Rs 6.25 Lakh

Kawasaki India has launched the new BS6-compliant Z650 motorcycle in the Indian market. 2020 Kawasaki Z650 BS6 motorcycle is priced between Rs 6.25 lakh and Rs 6.50 lakh, ex-showroom. The new motorcycle will cost around Rs 55,000 more than the previous BS4 model.

Kawasaki Z650 BS6 Launched In India At Rs 6.25 Lakh: Specs, Features & All Other Updates Explained

The new 2020 Z650 is the second motorcycle to achieve BS-VI compliance from their Indian line-up, after the Z900. The revisions are made to Z650's exhaust and air-box to comply with the upcoming BS6 emission norms in 2020.

Kawasaki Z650 BS6 Launched In India At Rs 6.25 Lakh: Specs, Features & All Other Updates Explained

The middle-weight naked motorcycle will continue to be powered by the same liquid-cooled, parallel-twin, 649cc engine, which is now made BS-VI complaint. It produces 67.3bhp at 8,000rpm and a peak torque of 65.7Nm at 6,500rpm. The engine will continue to come mated to a six-speed gearbox.

Kawasaki Z650 BS6 Launched In India At Rs 6.25 Lakh: Specs, Features & All Other Updates Explained

The 2020 Kawasaki Z650 is revised with few design changes and inclusion of new equipment on-board. The new motorcycle features a sharper ‘Sugomi' design with redesigned headlights. It also features a new instrument console in the form of a 4.3-inch TFT screen. The new instrument cluster is also Bluetooth enabled for smartphone pairing. Rider can use Kawasaki's ‘Rideology' smartphone application for added connectivity features.

Kawasaki Z650 BS6 Launched In India At Rs 6.25 Lakh: Specs, Features & All Other Updates Explained

The BS6 Z650's tyres are now updated to a pair of Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2. Apart from the above changes, the motorcycle will carry forward all other mechanicals from the previous model of the Z650.

Kawasaki Z650 BS6 Launched In India At Rs 6.25 Lakh: Specs, Features & All Other Updates Explained

The Z650 naked motorcycle comes equipped with a 41mm telescopic suspension on the front and a monoshock unit at the rear with preload adjustability. The braking duties are handled by a 300mm petal disc at the front and 220mm unit at the rear, ABS is offered as standard.

Kawasaki Z650 BS6 Launched In India At Rs 6.25 Lakh: Specs, Features & All Other Updates Explained

The middle-weight sport bike category in India receives its first BS-VI motorcycle. Kawasaki started their BS6 update with the launch of their Z900 Supernaked motorcycle in the country. The new motorcycle is also revised with few feature additions as well — here are more details.

Kawasaki Z650 BS6 Launched In India At Rs 6.25 Lakh: Specs, Features & All Other Updates Explained

The BS-VI emission norms deadline is set to April 1, 2020. As the deadline is nearing, we are seeing all the manufacturers updated their BS4 models to the new emission compliance. However, Kawasaki seems to have gotten a head start in the premium motorcycle category.

Kawasaki Z650 BS6 Launched In India At Rs 6.25 Lakh: Specs, Features & All Other Updates Explained

Thoughts About The 2020 Z650 BS-VI Naked Motorcycle Launched In India.

Kawasaki scores well in consumer convenience for launching two BS-VI motorcycles way ahead of the deadline. Also, Japanese manufacturer used the opportunity to update their motorcycles with additional features like Bluetooth enabled smartphone connectivity and are in line with the trend. Kudos Kawasaki!

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Article Published On: Saturday, December 28, 2019, 13:16 [IST]
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