You could argue that the middleweight segment is the hottest it’s ever been. The sweet spot between 600cc to 800cc has ushered in a wide selection of motorcycles over the years, all of which designed to fulfill the needs of a wide range of riders. Kawasaki has been playing in this segment for nearly two decades now, since the launch of the Kawasaki Ninja 650, and unsurprisingly, the platform has given birth to quite a big number of motorcycles.
Fast forward to today, and the Kawasaki 650 platform not only includes the Ninja, but also the Versys, Vulcan S, Z650, and Z650RS. That being said, for the 2024 model-year, Kawasaki has refreshed the Z650 and Z650RS, most notably, with new colorways and a traction control system of the Z650RS. It’s worth noting that the Z650 already received traction control for the 2023 model-year, and now, its retro-inspired sibling is getting the safety feature for the 2024 model-year. Let’s dive right into the specifics.
