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44/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.26 hp/kg
Engine
652 ccm
Technical Overview
1982 Kawasaki Z 650 SR D-4 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 1982 Kawasaki Z 650 SR D-4 touring motorcycle, Kawasaki pairs a 652 cc (39.8 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 61.7 HP (45 kW) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 94.6 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Z 650 SR D-4 measures 235 kg (518 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.81 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,440 mm (56.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure.
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Brakes
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