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Kawasaki Unveils 2026 Z650 S as Updated Z900 Launches in India at Rs 9.99 Lakh

Kawasaki prioritizes comfort upgrades, TFT connectivity plus standard safety aids over mechanical change, with UK sales in January and India to follow.

Overview

  • The 2026 Z650 S debuts with a redesigned front end, full-LED lighting and a 4.3-inch TFT that links to the Rideology smartphone app.
  • Ergonomics are overhauled with a 30 mm wider handlebar, repositioned footpegs and reprofiled seats, with optional taller or lower seat choices.
  • The model retains Kawasaki’s 649–650 cc liquid-cooled parallel twin and steel trellis frame, with outputs expected to be similar to the current bike.
  • Safety and braking upgrades include dual 300 mm front discs, a 220 mm rear disc, Continental ABS, standard traction control and an optional quickshifter.
  • Separately, the refreshed Z900 is on sale in India at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom) with a 948 cc inline-four, about 124 hp and 97.4 Nm, LEDs, a TFT cluster and Rideology connectivity.