Kawasaki Ninja 650R Specifications & Features

Key Features
- 649cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine with digital fuel injection (DFI®) has excellent low- and mid-range power
- Low 31.1-inch seat height offers an easy reach to the ground
- Triple petal-shaped disc brakes deliver plentiful braking power
- Strong, high-tensile steel frame is so lightweight it rivals similar aluminum frames
- Digital instruments offer an array of easy-to-read data
- A rubber engine mount and rubber-insulated handlebars reduce vibration felt by the rider, improving comfort and reducing fatigue on longer rides
- Aggressive Ninja styling matches its supersport siblings

Quick-revving, 649cc Parallel-twin Engine

- Liquid-cooled, DOHC, eight-valve fuel-injected twin cylinder delivers smooth, responsive performance, especially in the low- to medium-rpm range

- Excellent mid-range power, exceptional roll-on response and impressive passing performance make even commuter traffic enjoyable

- Minimal vibration via a 180-degree crankshaft-driven balancer shaft, which in turn drives the water pump

- Oil jets on the connecting rod big ends spray oil on the undersides of the pistons to aid cooling

- Lightweight plug-mounted ignition coils deliver a hot spark and save space

- High-capacity radiator for increased cooling efficiency

- Coolant routing travels directly to the engine cases, then follows internal passages to the cylinder and head for minimum external plumbing and a simplified cooling system

Digital Fuel Injection

- Fuel injection settings boost the engine’s bottom-end torque while letting it rev quicker

- Sub-throttle valve equipped 38mm Keihin throttle bodies offer optimum performance and rideability

- Located behind the main throttle valves, the sub-throttles are controlled by the DFI system’s ECU for a precise throttle response, similar to a constant velocity carburetor

- Auto fast-idle system simplifies starting and helps ensure that the catalyzer reaches optimum temperature quickly

- Lightweight fuel pump mounted inside the fuel tank

Compact Engine Design

- Powerful twin-cylinder engine is the most compact in its category, which helps reduce the dimensions of the entire motorcycle and allows use of a slim, minimalist frame

- Triangular setup of the crankshaft and transmission shafts makes the engine short front-to-back

- Transmission input shaft, output shaft and change drum are contained in a “cassette”-style package that allows a compact layout and eases transmission maintenance chores

- Semi-dry sump design reduces engine height

- Plated, linerless aluminum cylinders with a narrow cylinder pitch keep the engine light and slim

Cleaner Emissions

- Efficient fuel injection and a three-way catalyzer inside the exhaust produce very low emissions, able to pass stringent Euro-III emissions regulations

- 300-cell catalyzer is compact and light

- Under-engine muffler placement aids mass centralization and yields a low center of gravity

Vibration Control

- Rubber upper-rear engine mounts keep vibration low

- Handlebar is rubber mounted to lessen vibration transmitted through the handle grips

- Rider and passenger footpegs are rubber coated to reduce vibration

Light-Handling Trellis Frame

- Slim, low, lightweight and compact design is narrow at the knees and footpegs for rider comfort and control

- The strong, high-tensile steel trellis frame not only looks lightweight – it is, rivaling that of aluminum frames

- Ideal frame stiffness balance achieved through extensive 3D analysis translates directly into superb handling

- The frame, rear suspension and swingarm designs flow together with an integrated line running from the steering head to the rear hub

- Short front-to-back dimensions of the engine allow for a long swingarm and a short wheelbase combination that contributes to the light and nimble handling

- Clean frame joint finishes show off overall quality of the bike

Rigid Swingarm

- Swingarm is tuned to complement frame rigidity

- Swingarm has a D-shaped cross section for strength and light weight

- Swingarm design further contributes to the Ninja 650R’s high-quality appearance

- Elegant one-piece rider/passenger footpeg stays complement the swingarm and stabilizer

Suspension

- 41mm fork and preload-adjustable laydown shock are tuned for light, rider-friendly handling

- Fork lower ends around the axle shaft add to the bike’s performance and enhance its high-quality image

Confidence-inspiring Ergonomics

- An ideal handlebar, seat and footpeg relationship results in a comfortable and natural riding position suiting a wide range of riders

- Frame narrowed just aft of the fuel tank enables a slim seat, making the reach to the ground even easier

- The offset single-shock rear suspension layout with the battery located beside the shock instead of beneath it allows a lower seat height as well

- Low seat height and slim overall design make it easy to plant both feet firmly on the ground when stopped

Brakes

- Dual 300mm front petal-shaped disc brakes with twin 27mm piston front brake calipers and a single 220mm rear petal-shaped disc deliver plenty of braking power

- Front brake master cylinder features a 14mm piston for smooth actuation

Sleek Supersport Bodywork

- Dual headlight design features multi-reflector bulb hoods and twin position lights – like its Ninja supersport brethren

- A lip at the top of the windscreen deflects air away from the rider, along with a duct in the center of the cowling that creates an “air curtain” to reduce wind buffeting at higher speeds

- Tall fuel tank – especially noticeable when viewed from the side – adds to the bike’s crouching appearance

- A flush-surface fuel cap and a sharp-edged motif give the tank a distinctive look

- Sharp, edged lines give the Ninja 650R an aggressive supersport look, yet the bodywork still accentuates the frame

- Distinctive Ninja supersport design elements of the front cowling and the fairings, such as the judicious combination of colored and black panels, enhance its sporty image and compact appearance

- Integrated front turn signals with clear lenses and amber bulbs

- Completing the bike’s aggressive sport appearance is a sharp tail cowling featuring a thin LED taillight

- Inner rear fender helps keep the underside of the sleek tail cowl clean

- The turn signals also function as flashing hazard lights

- A long front fender keeps water splashing to a minimum and its two-tone design matches the Ninja 650R’s light, compact theme

- Storage options include four tie-down hooks for baggage or a spare helmet to be secured to the seat and a storage space under the seat with room for a U-lock or similar device

Mirrors

- Mirror design is a similar supersport style to that on the new Ninja ZX™-6R

Wheels

- Attractive six-spoke supersport-style wheels augment the bike’s light look and reduce unsprung weight

Instruments/Controls

- MotoGP-inspired multi-function instrumentation includes a fuel gauge, digital speedometer, clock, odometer, dual trip meters and a bar-style digital tachometer

- Clock and trip meter can be viewed simultaneously

- Red backlighting for the LCD screen adds to the sporty image while the area around the instrument panel presents a clean, finished front cowl interior

- Stylized handlebar clamps and curved shapes on the brake master cylinder reservoir and clutch lever contribute to the Ninja 650R’s high-quality appearance

Specifications

Engine: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-valve, parallel twin

Displacement: 649cc

Bore x stroke: 83.0 x 60.0mm

Compression ratio: 11.3:1

Cooling: Liquid

Fuel injection: Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies

Ignition: TCBI with electronic advance

Transmission: Six-speed

Final drive: O-ring chain

Frame: Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel

Rake / trail: 25 degrees / 4.2 in.

Wheelbase: 55.5 in.

Front suspension / wheel travel: 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.7 in.

Rear suspension / wheel travel: Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload / 4.9 in.

Front tire: 120/70x17

Rear tire: 160/60x17

Front brake: Dual 300mm petal discs with two-piston calipers

Rear brake: Single 220mm petal disc with single piston caliper

Overall length: 82.7 in.

Overall width: 29.9 in.

Overall height: 47.2 in.

Seat height: 31.1 in.

Curb weight: 449.8 lbs.

Fuel capacity: 4.1 gal.

Colors: Candy Burnt Orange / Flat Super Black,

Metallic Spark Black / Flat Super Black

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