Kawasaki NINJA 650

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Kawasaki NINJA 650
Manufacturer
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

Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual
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.

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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.