■ Easy to handle and casual road bike
In recent years, the style called "Neoretro" has been popular in the world of motorcycles.
It is a motorcycle genre that can enjoy exhilarating running with the latest technology in the 1960s and 1970s motorcycles, but Kawasaki announced the latest model "Z650RS" reminiscent of the 1970's famous car "Z650".!It was announced that it will be sold in Japan on Thursday, April 28, 2022.
Although it has a style reminiscent of the famous car "Z650" known as "Zapper" by Kawasaki enthusiasts, it is a model that is attractive with 649cc and parallel two -cylinder engine.
The Z650RS is a model that was already announced in September 2021 in Europe and other countries, but it has finally been decided to be officially released in Japan.
The major feature is that it has a tribute to the Z650 equipped with a 652cc air -cooled 4 -stroke parallel 4 -cylinder engine released in 1976.
This model, which appeared as a brother car of Kawasaki's famous car "900 Super 4 (commonly known as Z1)" and "750RS (commonly known as Z2)", was a motorcycle that was very agile and high -performance running in the same class.is.
The nickname is "Zapper".This is a legendary car that is still familiar with many enthusiasts, with the onomatopoeia "ZAP", which cuts the wind in English.
The recent Kawasaki car has also made a huge hit as a model that inherits the pedigree of "Z", but the new Z650RS has been greatly supported in Europe as his younger brother.Appeared as a model.
The major feature of the new Z650RS styling is that it uses a slim tank and a short and compact tail to create a light and friendly character.
In addition, while equipped with a shell -type meter case full of vintage, advanced equipment such as a two -eye meter unit and a round LED headlights combines both retro exterior and modern functions.
The two -cylinder engine mounted on a lightweight and compact chassis has an excellent torque characteristics in the low -speed range, maximum output 68ps, maximum torque 6.Demonstrate 4kgf-m.
By mounted on a lightweight and compact chassis, it realizes ease of handling, good feet, and light handling.
The familiar, stylish, casual, Z650RS is the best motorcycle to enjoy riding without hesitation in a wide range of scenes, from city riding to touring.
"Candier Merald Green" and "Metallic Moon Dust Gray x Ebony" are set for the body color.The price (tax included) is 1,012,000 yen.
In addition, on Kawasaki's official YouTube channel, a promotion video of the new Z650RS is also released, and you can enjoy its charm.
(Sentence: Naoki Hiratsuka)
【Related Links】
Kawasaki official YouTube channel "22my Z650RS ACTION VIDEO"
