Kawasaki hasn't swum in the naked-650 pool for quite some time, at least here in the US. The last bike was the ER-6n in 2010! Well Kawi is back and building out it's Z family with the new Z650. Based on the totally redesigned Ninja 650, it's lighter, more stylish, and one of the bikes we've been putting a lot of time on lately.

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When you ride as many different motorcycles as we do, you have a good perspective on a given bike's strengths and weaknesses. And whether you're shopping for your next bike or just want to be in the know, it's helpful to get an experienced rider's opinion. So as a quick way to convey the highs and lows of the bikes we've been riding, we came up with this new video series. Favorites & Fails is exactly what the name suggests, a concise list of the good and bad for the bikes we're riding.

This isn't meant to be a comprehensive evaluation or road test, but rather a candid snapshot, delivered with the same sincerity and honesty we'd show to a friend that wanted our opinion on a given bike. Hopefully you find it helpful or at least informative. Don't agree with us, or have a motorcycle you want us to put through the F&F wringer? Feel free to chime in below in the comments section.

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This bike by the numbers:

Base Price: $7,399
Displacement: 649cc
Claimed Wet Weight: 410 lbs. (186 kg)
Fuel Capacity: 4.0 gal. (15 liters)
Seat Height: 30.9 in. (785 mm)
2017 Kawasaki Z650 Measured Horsepower: 57.6 @ 7900 rpm
2017 Kawasaki Z650 Measured Torque: 42.4 lb.-ft. @ 6650 rpm

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