Kawasaki has announced the launch of its 50th anniversary special editions of its Z650 and Z900 series. The Japanese manufacturer has been teasing the 50th-anniversary special editions for a while now, reverberating with its roots from 1972. Now the brand has launched the special editions of the Z650, Z650RS, Z900, and Z900RS for the UK market.
2022 Kawasaki Z series 50th-anniversary special editions – Highlights
Kawasaki will be using a new Firecracker Red paint scheme for all the Z series motorcycles. The Z650RS and the Z900RS share a similar retro look and get exclusive Gold-coloured wheels and a gloss black frame. In addition to this, the Z650RS and Z900RS also feature a commemorative “Z 50th” logo on the top of the fuel tank. Kawasaki reveals that a special painting process creates the candy colour found on the tank and bodywork. The brand also reveals that details of the Z650RS and Z900 RS include the special seat and an accessory rear grab bar.
On the other hand, the Z650 and Z900 feature the same Firecracker Red colour scheme but come with Red Wheels to commemorate the 50th anniversary edition. While the standard models belong to the Super Naked category, the RS versions are set in the Modern Classic segment. Both the Z650 and Z900 feature dark blue and silver highlights on the paint scheme with gold-finished Kawasaki logos. In addition to this, the bikes also feature a commemorative “Z 50th” logo on the front fender and a special textured leather seat.
2022 Kawasaki Z series 50th-anniversary special editions: Technical Specs & Features
Powering the Kawasaki Z650RS is a 650cc liquid-cooled Parallel-Twin engine, The engine produces 68 PS of power and 64 Nm of torque. The Kawasaki Z900RS comes with a 948cc liquid-cooled In-Line four-cylinder engine. The engine produces 111 PS of power and 98.5 Nm of torque. Both bikes come with a 6-speed gearbox with a wet multi-plate clutch.
The Z900 uses the same 948cc In-Line Four motor but develops 125 PS and 98.6 Nm. The Z650 uses the same engine from the Z650RS.
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