Kawasaki Z650 Road Test

Kawasaki's super naked Z650 is super torquey and responsive. It also boasts a full colour TFT screen and integrates with Kawasaki's Rideology app. The middleweight segment is ultra competitive in the motorcycle industry right now so how does the Z650 stack up against the competition?

[@zeronomon]

I LOVE my Z650. It’s my favourite bike so far. Great style, low cost, excellent performance, high quality and durability. It has everything I need and a great seat height for me at 5’8”. Best value motorcycle in my opinion.

[@sochinese]

How is it so far?

[@HAMMER8181]

Been watching the show 20 years. If you ever need a guest rider let me know

[@MotorcycleExperience]

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[@larrybahr48]

This guy is big for the bike. He looks funny on it. I own a 2020 Z650. I am 5'8" and find the size of this bike is perfect. I had a 2011 Suzuki 1250FA and sold it after 10 years just to be able to buy this bike. I like the smaller Z650 over the larger Suzuki. I am 71 years old and wanted something smaller than the Suzuki. I LOVE this bike more than the Suzuki 1250

[@geoffs1877]

I agree this guy looks like a giant on this bike. Did not look comfortable at all

[@luiz576]

Agree. But he observed this height thing in his evaluation. I m 5 10 and feel very confortable on my Z650

[@rider6.0]

Loving my 2021 z650 👍

[@sidmallya7421]

How tall are you my friend?

[@rider6.0]

@@sidmallya7421 168cm tall which is 5 foot 6 inches

[@sidmallya7421]

@@rider6.0 I am 6'1" , I don't think this bike would be comfortable for me

[@rider6.0]

@@sidmallya7421 how about zx-14r

[@therealpinkyskull]

I am going to purchase this bike or the mt-07 2022 models this Tuesday so I have a decision to make. This bike is the leader so far, I'm 5 foot 7 and when I sat on this bike it was like going into a body glove, like it was tailor made for me also the fit and finish is that of a more expensive bike. I'm a returning rider after 6 years out of the saddle and it looks like this will be my new bike.

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

It needs a flatter seat. I felt cramped when I sat on one. I prefer 270 degree cranks. Good TFT.

[@theeaselrider4032]

They need to build a version of this bike, the same as what Kawasaki did with the Z900RS. He looks like he rides a GL1500. With the fake, sick-on wood grain dash. And a trailer hitch.

[@Twilight-cl3zc]

They have a Z650RS now 😂

[@lendirk902]

That would be niss-IN brakes, Dave, not made by Nissan........ just nitpicking. Love the show!

[@thodoris3790]

how tall is this guy?