Crash protection
The cheapest way to stop a parking-lot tip-over becoming a bodywork bill
| Frame sliders, Bar-end sliders, Axle sliders, Engine case covers |
| $60 – $320 |
| 60 min |
Shop crash protection for the Z650
Luggage
Turns a weekend bike into a commuter and a tourer without touching the engine
| Top box and rack, Panniers or saddlebags, Tail bag, Tank bag |
| $90 – $1,200 |
| 75 min |
Shop luggage for the Z650
Wind protection
Screen height and angle change motorway comfort more than any other single part
| Taller touring screen, Flyscreen, Wind deflectors, Hand guards |
| $50 – $420 |
| 30 min |
Shop wind protection for the Z650
Controls and ergonomics
Fixes reach and riding position, the usual reason a bike feels wrong on a long day
| Adjustable levers, Bar risers or clip-ons, Heated grips, Rearsets, Foot pegs |
| $40 – $500 |
| 60 min |
Shop controls and ergonomics for the Z650
Lighting and visibility
Being seen at dusk is the cheapest safety upgrade on the list
| LED auxiliary lights, LED indicators, Integrated tail light, Mirrors |
| $35 – $400 |
| 75 min |
Shop lighting and visibility for the Z650
Styling and finish
The changes riders notice first, and the easiest to reverse before a sale
| Tail tidy / fender eliminator, Seat cowl, Graphics or decals, Radiator guard |
| $30 – $350 |
| 45 min |
Shop styling and finish for the Z650
Electronics
Navigation, charging and theft protection for the daily rider
| USB or 12V outlet, Phone mount, Alarm and tracker, Dash cam, Quickshifter |
| $25 – $900 |
| 60 min |
Shop electronics for the Z650
Comfort seating
The first upgrade most riders make once trips pass two hours
| Gel or touring seat, Seat pad, Backrest, Pillion grab rails |
| $60 – $800 |
| 30 min |
Shop comfort seating for the Z650
Performance
Weight, sound and gearing changes you can feel on a standard bike
| Slip-on exhaust, Air filter, Sprocket and chain kit, Suspension springs |
| $90 – $1,600 |
| 90 min |
Shop performance for the Z650