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Kawasaki Z 650 RS 50th Anniversary - [2022]
This edition of the Kawasaki Z 650 RS 50th Anniversary is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2022. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Yamaha MXT 890 Niken GT and the 2022 Honda CBR 650 R.This particular Kawasaki Z 650 has a 649cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 2022 Z 650 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the Z 650's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2020cc.2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2018cc.
Weighing in at 187 kgs (412 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki Z 650 RS 50th Anniversary in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple or the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple, give or take 50kg.
The 2022 Kawasaki Z 650 shares the same bhp with the Suzuki SV 650 ABS - [2025]
In terms of power the 649cc 8 valve Wankel 2 cylinder engine produces 67.3 bhp (50 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 6700 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki Z 650 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2021 Honda CMX 1100 Rebel DCT has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2022 Kawasaki Z 650 RS 50th Anniversary.
The 2022 Kawasaki Z 650 RS 50th Anniversary has a Power to weight ratio of 359.8 bhp per ton and 252.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2022 Z 650 competing with the 2021 Honda CMX 1100 Rebel DCT [384.7 bhp\ton] and the 2021 Honda CMX 1100 Rebel [384.7 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki Z 650 generating around 252.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2003 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 [277.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 2003 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 [277.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 10.3 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.5 secs, this makes the Kawasaki Z 650 RS 50th Anniversary similar in acceleration to the 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 Extreme Edition (10.3 secs) and the 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition (10.3 secs). This Kawasaki Z 650 RS 50th Anniversary also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2022 Kawasaki Z 650 RS 50th Anniversary and the 1988 Honda TLM 220 R
When talking about the performance of the 2022 Kawasaki Z 650 RS 50th Anniversary on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1988 Honda TLM 220 R (0 secs) and the 1980 Honda CB 650 Custom (0 secs).
The 2022 version of the Kawasaki Z 650 RS 50th Anniversary has a maximum speed of 125mph.
Top Speed of the 2022 Z 650 equals the 2023 Yamaha MXT 890 Niken GT
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2022 Kawasaki Z 650 RS 50th Anniversary then how about a 2023 Yamaha MXT 890 Niken GT (136 mph) and the 2020 Yamaha MXT 850 Niken (136 mph).
Kawasaki ZX-14 Ninja Special Edition
Engine Capacity: 1352 cc
Top Speed: 189 mph
Quarter Mile: 9.9 secs @ 0 mph
