2020 Kawasaki Z650 BS6: What else can you buy?

Kawasaki has launched the BS6-compliant Z650 in the Indian market at an ex-showroom price tag of Rs 5,94,000. The new version is Rs 25,000 more expensive than the BS4 model. Here we list the alternatives that you can consider in the similar price range as the Kawasaki Z650 BS6.

Kawasaki Ninja 650

For an additional Rs 30,000, potential buyers can opt for the fully-faired middleweight product from the Japanese brand. The Kawasaki Ninja 650 is a middleweight sports tourer that features the same engine as the Z650. The 649cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine makes 67.3bhp of power at 8,000rpm and 64Nm of peak torque at 6,700rpm. The full-fairing design, twin-pod LED headlight and relatively aggressive ergonomics add a sporty touch to the Ninja 650. The Bluetooth-enabled instrument cluster is identical on both motorcycles.

Harley-Davidson Street Rod

The premium variant of the Harley-Davidson’s 750cc, Street series in the Indian market, the Street Rod is available at a slight premium over the Kawasaki Z650. The American cruiser is offered in three options and the Vivid Black version is priced at Rs 6,55,500. The 749cc, V-twin cylinder engine produces 60Nm of peak torque at 3,250rpm. However, unlike the Kawasaki Z650, the Street Rod misses features like the LED headlight and Bluetooth-enabled instrument cluster.

Harley-Davidson Street 750

Harley-Davidson Street 750 is a cheaper alternative to the Kawasaki Z650. The cruiser is available from Rs 5,34,000, which is Rs 60,000 cheaper than the Z650. The Street 750 shares its engine with the Street Rod, although the former comes with relatively budget-friendly hardware like conventional telescopic front forks and a lower compression ratio.

Kawasaki W800

Kawasaki’s retro-style W800 recently received a price cut of Rs 1 lakh, and the motorcycle is now available at Rs 6,99,000. The 773cc, twin-cylinder, air-cooled engine on the W800 is tuned to produce 50.9bhp at 6,500rpm and 62.9Nm at 4,800rpm. The retro design is complemented by modern features like the LED headlight and an assist & slipper clutch.