| Lifecycle | current |
| Changes | Model year 2027: Showa SFF-BP upside-down fork (37 mm) replaces the 41 mm conventional fork, radial-mount four-piston calipers replace axial two-piston units, stiffer rear spring rate, wider front mudguard, 4.3-inch TFT with two display modes plus navigation/voice control via Rideology app, Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) available as an accessory for the first time, revised colours. Engine unchanged, price unchanged. |
| Vehicle Type | street |
| Target Audience | A2 riders, beginners and returning riders, sporty commuters and tourers |
| Engine Type | Inline twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8 valves, 180-degree crank |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Displacement | 649 ccm |
| Bore x Stroke | 83.0 x 60.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Power | 68 hp |
| Power (kW) | 50 kW |
| Power at RPM | 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 64 Nm |
| Torque at RPM | 6,700 rpm |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection, 2 x 36 mm throttle bodies |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Emission Standard | Euro 5+ |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate, assist & slipper |
| Power-to-Weight | 0.4 hp/kg |
| Frame Type | Steel trellis frame (15 kg) |
| Front Fork | Showa SFF-BP USD fork |
| Fork Brand | Showa |
| Fork Diameter | 37 mm |
| Front Travel | 125 mm |
| Rear Shock | Monoshock (higher spring rate) |
| Rear Travel | 130 mm |
| Front Disc Count | 2 |
| Front Disc Size | 300 mm |
| Front Caliper | 4-piston radial |
| Rear Disc Size | 220 mm |
| Rear Caliper | Single-piston |
| ABS | Yes |
| Seat Height | 785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,410 mm |
| Wet Weight | 194 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 L |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 160/60 ZR17 |
| Traction Control | Yes |
| TC Levels | 2 |
| Cruise Control | No |
| Quickshifter | Optional (upshift only) |
| QS Direction | Up |
| Display | TFT |
| Display Size | 4.3 " |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth (Kawasaki Rideology app) |
| Navigation | via Rideology app |
| Price Germany | 8,470 € |
| Price per HP | 125 €/hp |
| Market Launch | 2,027 |
| Colors | Lime Green, Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray / Metallic Flat Spark Black, Metallic Flat Spark Black / Metallic Carbon Gray |
| A2 Compatible | Yes |
| A2 Power | 35 kW |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- New USD fork and radial four-piston brakes, low 785 mm seat height, A2-compatible, unchanged price, navigation/voice control via app
Weaknesses
- Engine unchanged, quickshifter only as accessory (upshift only), no IMU-based electronics

