Kawasaki NINJA 650
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Kawasaki NINJA 650 | |
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Production | 2018 |
Class | Sport touring |
Engine | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin |
Bore / Stroke | 83.8mm x 83.8mm |
Compression ratio | 10.8:! |
Horsepower | 67.99 HP (50.7 KW) @ 8000RPM |
Torque | 47.94 ft/lbs (65.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM |
Fuel System | Fuel injection |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload |
Brakes | Front: Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs. Caliper: Dual piston Rear: Single 220 mm petal disc. Caliper: Single-piston |
Front Tire | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
Rear Tire | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) |
Wheelbase | 55.51 inches (1410 mm) |
Length | 80.91 inches (2055 mm) |
Width | 29.09 inches (739 mm) |
Seat Height | 31.1 inches (790 mm) |
Weight | 193.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki NINJA 650 was a Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin Sport touring motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 2018. Max torque was 47.94 ft/lbs (65.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 67.99 HP (50.7 KW) @ 8000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 83.8mm bore x 83.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 649.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) front tire and a 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs. Caliper: Dual piston in the front and a Single 220 mm petal disc. Caliper: Single-piston in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload. The NINJA 650 was fitted with a 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 55.51 inches (1410 mm) long.
2018 Kawasaki NINJA 650[edit | edit source]
With its new trellis style frame, twin-cylinder water-cooled engine, low seat height and distinct Ninja personality the new Ninja 650 is a stylish and practical answer to the needs of a growing European audience.