India, Dec. 30 -- Kawasaki has launched the 2026 Z650RS in India at Rs 7.83 lakh, ex-showroom, and it sits firmly in the brand's middleweight range. The new price reflects a Rs 14,000 increase over the earlier version. From a rider's point of view, this update feels like Kawasaki sticking to its routine approach of small changes rather than big shifts. It retains the same role in the lineup, aimed at riders who want a mid-capacity motorcycle with a classic design but modern hardware underneath, without chasing trends or features that add cost without value.

The 2026 Z650RS carries forward the same design that owners already know. It comes in a Metallic Ocean Blue colour, paired with gold-coloured wheels. The graphics remain unchanged, wh...