Kawasaki Z650 (2017–2019)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Kawasaki Z650 (2017–2019) takes 1.8 L of oil with a filter change (1.6 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)1.8 L
Oil capacity (without filter)1.6 L
Oil capacity (dry fill)2.3 L
Coolant (radiator)1.2 LTotal system capacity
Consumables
Engine oil gradeAPI SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2, SAE 10W-40
Coolant typePermanent type antifreeze (Green), 50/50 soft water mix, freezing point -35°C
Oil filter (OEM)16097-0008From a Kawasaki oil filter fitment list — "Z650 2017-2024" covers this bike's full range.
Air filter (OEM)Kawasaki OEM (viscous paper element)
Spark plug (OEM)NGK CR9EIA-9
Front brake pads (OEM)EBC FA226HH ×2Web-confirmed for Z650 2017+.
Rear brake pads (OEM)EBC FA174HHWeb-confirmed for Z650 2017+.
Drive chainDAIDO DID520VE, 114 Links
Clutch free play2–3 mm
Drivetrain
Chain size520
Chain links114
Chain slack20–30 mm
Chain 15-link limit319 mmThis is a 20-link wear measurement (Kawasaki spec — standard 317.5-318.2 mm), not a 15-link measurement like Yamaha manuals use.
Front sprocket (OEM)15 T
Rear sprocket (OEM)46 T
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear tire size160/60ZR17 M/C (69W)
Front tire pressure225 kPa
Rear tire pressure250 kPa
Brake fluid typeDOT 4
Wear Limits
Front brake disc (min)4.5 mmStandard 4.8-5.2 mm
Rear brake disc (min)4.5 mmStandard 4.8-5.2 mm
Brake pad — front (min)1 mm
Brake pad — rear (min)1 mm
Clutch friction plate (min)2.6 mmStandard 2.92-3.08 mm