Kawasaki Z650RS suspension setup and specs

Kawasaki Z650RS, 2022 onwards: adjustable rear preload, 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height, 124 mm of front suspension travel.

Model years covered: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Kawasaki.

2022 onwards Kawasaki Z650RS
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Kawasaki Z650RS

2022 onwards · standard · 649 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel124 mm (4.9 in)
Rear suspension travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Fork diameter41 mm (1.6 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire120/70ZR17
Rear tire160/60ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1405 mm (55.3 in)
Rake24°
Trail100 mm (3.9 in)
Seat height820 mm (32.3 in)
Front brakeDual 300mm petal discs, 2-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle 220mm petal disc, single-piston caliper

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