Kawasaki unveiled the midweight supernaked motorcycle 2026 Z650 S and confirmed its sale in the UK market at a price of £ 7199. If you are excited about the new addition of Kawasaki and its launch in the Indian market, you can find the full details here.
The Kawasaki Z650 S is a variant of the Z650 that focuses on enhancing comfort, refining design, and installing advanced technology. The model is the perfect blend of high performance and practicality with an eye-catching look.
The Z 650 was launched in 2025 in India and other global markets, and now we already have variants coming in next year. The model will follow the Sugomi styling and offer improved ergonomics and comfort.
Kawasaki 2026 Z650 S Launch
Kawasaki launched the 2026 Z650 S in the European market recently, and it is scheduled to arrive at the dealership in January 2026. The information about the Z650 S is available on the official website of Kawasaki UK.
After the UK launch, the brand is expected to launch the all-new model of Z650 S to the US market, followed by the Indian market. The brand has not confirmed the official launch, but we can expect the launch in the US by mid-2026 or by the end of 2026 in India.
Kawasaki 2026 Z650 S Design
Based on the information available, the Kawasaki 2026 Z650 S is designed to keep the comfort of the rider and technology in mind. Here’s what design you can find in the Kawasaki 2026 Z650 S:
- The new Z650 S will have new bodywork, redesigned muscular fuel tank, aggressive LED headlamps, reworked cowl, and revised seat design.
- The model will have a wider and forward-leaning riding position to enhance the comfort for longer riders, and a new fat-bar 30 mm handlebar for an upright stance.
- The design is built on Sugomi philosophy, where you can find angular bodywork, sharper front fascia, and aluminium styling accents.
- The model has LED lighting, such as twin LED low beams, LED indicators, and a single LED high beam, which add to the premium look.
- The new model will have a 4.3-inch TFT display that replaces the previous analogue digital instrument. The new display features the layout modes, smartphone connectivity, adaptive brightness, notifications, access to bike data, and connectivity to the Kawasaki Rideology app.
- As per the UK market, the new Z650 S will be available on Candy Line Green with metallic Carbon Gray, Ebony with metallic Carbon Gray, and Metallic matte Gray with black spark colours.
Kawasaki 2026 Z650 S Specifications
Now, let’s look into its performance and mechanical details that will attract many riders, as it promises high performance:
| Engine Type | Parallel-twin, Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke parallel twin |
| Displacement | 649 cm cubic |
| Power | 50.2 kW at 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 64 Nm at 6700 rpm |
| Brakes | Front: Dual semi-floating 300 mm discs, Dual piston caliperRear: Single 220 mm disc, Caliper: Single Piston |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection 36 mm x 2 with dual throttle valves |
| Seat Height | 805 mm |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Dimension | 2055 mm x 805 mm x 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 L |
| Dry Weight | 171 kg |
| Curb mass | 190 kg |
| Features | USB-C charging point, Slipper clutch, smartphone integration, traction control, and others |
Kawasaki 2026 Z650 S Price
Kawasaki Z650 S will be more pricer than the previous model due to its advanced technologies and design upgrades. In the UK market, the price of the Kawasaki 2026 Z650 S is available at the price of £ 7199, which can go up based on the accessories and others.
The Kawasaki Z650 price in the Indian market starts at ₹7.26 lakh; hence, the new and advanced variant of the same model can be priced a little higher, such as ₹7.5 lakh to ₹8 lakh.
The pricing for the different markets depends on the religious demographic and demand.
However, based on the UK price, we can expect the Z650 S price in the Indian market to be around ₹8.4 lakh, whereas in the US, it can begin with the price of $9480.
Kawasaki has upgraded their Zline with the Z650 S and is already launching their mid-weight supernaked motorcycle to the world. If you are into midweight sportbikes, you can explore this new model and experience the magic of Kawasaki.
