India, Dec. 30 -- Kawasaki India has launched the 2026 Z650RS in the Indian market at Rs.7.83 lakh ex-showroom. This means the prices have increased by Rs.14,000. The brand will sell the 2026 Z650RS only in one colour scheme, which is Metallic Ocean Blue. However, the good thing is that the manufacturer has retained the golden wheels for this model year as well. The only major update for the 2026 model year is that the motorcycle is now E20-compliant.

Powering the 2026 Z650RS is the same 649 cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine that puts out 68 PS of max power at 8,000 rpm and a peak torque output of 62.1 Nm at 6,700 rpm. It comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch.

Underpinning the 2026 Z650RS is a tubular diam...