[doga]

Originally Posted by i_rock098

If my understanding is correct this, Z650, Ninja 650, Versys 650 all share the same engine right just the body work is different for all these bikes?

Correct. Platform sharing. Skoda rapid and VW Vento. Nissan Terrano and Renault Duster or more closely, Maruti Baleno and Maruti Fronx!

[cpabhijit]

Bought the 2024 Z650RS in Nov 2024. Have only logged 1500kms as of now with about 500kms of highways.

Some of my observations - in no particular order

Weight - very easy to handle when in motion. City roads, by-lanes, congestions, no problem. Weight is only apparent when one has to reverse it. Maneuvering the bike while not sitting on it is really scary and I've stopped trying to do it.

Ride is pliant, handles patches well. It is positively plush when riding 2 up. GC is a major issue for 2 up riding. Will scrape every single speed breaker. Need to be very careful. Solo, it isn't a problem.

The bike sort of leans into a turn or a curve...sort of telepathic and a pronounced lean...I don't know if there is a term for it...My 200NS never did anything like this.

Lovely pull after 5k RPM. Addictive, to say the least. Pulls effortlessly even in higher gears. I think I haven't even done 10% of what the bike can do. With the 200NS, I was used to riding it hard, the bike howling, and the parts threatening to fall apart only to see Activas overtaking me quietly because I'd be doing 40 clicks. This bike (not at all a fair comparison I know) would be doing 80 and there'd just be whisper. 90-110kph is the sweetest spot where all vibrations just melt away. Again, addictive.

Engine heats up very quickly, especially in traffic or at standstill. Going above 60kph will keep the temp gauge at the midway mark and the fan won't turn on. Fan, when on, diverts hot air down to the right foot-peg. Becomes uncomfortable - solution is to wear crew length socks.

Only Black/Ebony was available. However, at every signal, someone will chat you up about it. My wife thinks it looks the same as any other bike and is left wondering...

Some pics...

Next to the GT TSI

[shabih]

Originally Posted by cpabhijit

Bought the 2024 Z650RS in Nov 2024. Have only logged 1500kms as of now with about 500kms of highways.

Congrats on the gorgeous bike! It was on my shortlist as well when I was in the market, went with Triumph Street Twin cuz the GC on the Z650RS is scary. Now I am waiting for the Z900RS to be available in the market at a reasonable price

[cpabhijit]

Originally Posted by shabih

Congrats on the gorgeous bike! It was on my shortlist as well when I was in the market, went with Triumph Street Twin cuz the GC on the Z650RS is scary. Now I am waiting for the Z900RS to be available in the market at a reasonable price

Thank you. The GC like I wrote, is abysmal with a pillion. Those small, plastic, pre-made speed breakers...even those scrape...phew...my SA tells me that the showroom bike has taken umpteen such hits but no functional damage. Some comfort, that.

Street Twin, the 900cc one? Lovely bike, that.

[shabih]

Originally Posted by cpabhijit

Thank you. The GC like I wrote, is abysmal with a pillion. Those small, plastic, pre-made speed breakers...even those scrape...phew...my SA tells me that the showroom bike has taken umpteen such hits but no functional damage. Some comfort, that.

Street Twin, the 900cc one? Lovely bike, that.

Yeah SA told me the same thing but those downpipes are dangerously in the harms way. I hope you'd be protected.

Street twin is indeed lovely with that juicy addictive low end torque and the 270 degree rumble, loving it

[lambodara]

Congrats !
Love the bike’s looks. Enquired from Kolkata Kawasaki about a possible test ride, was asked to go home and sleep. He said the bike can be brought only after order and I won’t get any test rides in entire India! Is that true ?