Kawasaki Z650 S launched in India at Rs 7.59 lakh

A sportier face for the Z650

Kawasaki launched the Z650 S in India on November 3, 2026, at Rs 7.59 lakh ex-showroom, according to Autocar India. Deliveries began the same day. The new S variant sits above the standard Z650, which continues at Rs 7.26 lakh, making the S version Rs 33,000 dearer.

The Z650 S keeps the same 649cc, liquid cooled, parallel twin engine as the regular Z650, with 68hp at 8,000rpm and 64Nm at 6,700rpm, run through a 6 speed gearbox. Kerb weight goes up by 5kg, from 188kg to 193kg, and the seat height rises by 15mm, from 790mm to 805mm. Autocar India's spec comparison also lists a wider, higher set handlebar, a 20mm wider pillion seat and circular brake discs in place of the outgoing bike's petal discs.

What the S badge buys

The styling follows Kawasaki's Sugomi design language, already seen on the Z900 and Z300, with a new LED headlight and updated bodywork that make the S look closer to its bigger siblings than to the standard Z650. Inside, there is a 4.3 inch TFT display with smartphone connectivity, carried over from the Z650 but now shown in the Z900's screen layout. A bidirectional quickshifter is offered as an accessory, something the base Z650 does not get. For now, Kawasaki is selling the Z650 S in India in a single colour, a white and green combination that the brand calls Pearl Blizzard White with Candy Lime Green.

For a buyer cross shopping twins and parallel twins around Rs 7 lakh to Rs 8 lakh, the Z650 S lands between the Benelli TRK 552, priced from Rs 7.22 lakh, and the Honda NX500, priced from Rs 7.44 lakh, Autocar India reported. The Triumph Trident 660 is also mentioned as a rival at this price by BikeWale, though it sits a notch above on both price and displacement.

What it means for buyers

For someone who already likes the Z650's engine and chassis, the S variant is a styling and ergonomics upgrade rather than a performance one. Power and torque are unchanged, so the extra Rs 33,000 goes toward the updated look, the taller and roomier seat, and the option to fit a quickshifter later. Buyers who prefer the lower, more upright standard Z650 and do not need the Z900 inspired face can still buy that bike at Rs 7.26 lakh, since Kawasaki is selling both versions side by side rather than replacing one with the other.

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