Kawasaki ’ s latest retro-sport offering , the Z650RS , has been confirmed to be heading to the New Zealand market with the first examples expected to arrive before the year is out . Kawasaki New Zealand is yet to finalise the pricing of the Z650RS , but in its announcement to the Kiwi motorcycle media , stated that they are confident of the bike landing here with a sub- $ 15,000 price tag . At this stage , Kawasaki NZ will only be offering two colour options for the Z650RS , the standard Metallic Spark Black and the Special Edition Candy Emerald Green which will be offered at a slight price premium . Both of which will only be available as Learner Approved models . While the Z650RS is available overseas in a full power model , whether KNZ brings this to New Zealand will be dependant on local interest and demand . Stylistically the Z650RS closely follows the Z900RS released in 2017 , with classic Z DNA clearly on display from the flat rear end , through the elongated 12-litre fuel tank , to the dual gauges sitting atop a classic circular LED headlight . Even the wheels have been designed with a classic look in mind . Despite looking like spoked units , the wheels are actually cast alloy ( in sporty 17-inch sizing , of course ) and are shod in Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tyres . Like the engine , seat height is also learner friendly with the rider sitting 800mm from the ground on the one-piece seat , while the bike weighs in at a manageable 186kg . The Z650RS is expected to land in New Zealand dealers in November with pricing to be confirmed by Kawasaki NZ closer to the release . On a related note , Kawasaki NZ has also confirmed that the new 2022 Z900 SE launched overseas recently will not be making its way here , however , they did not go into detail as to why at this stage .