
The Kawasaki Z650RS is the newest middleweight neo-retro naked bike from the Japanese big four. As much as it looks sleek and elegant, it’s based on the ever-dependable 650 platform—the same one that brought about some of the most practical bikes in Kawasaki’s lineup. I’m talking about the Z650, Versys 650, and Ninja 650. As such, it isn’t all too surprising that the Z650RS can be outfitted to do more than just look good.