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KawasakiNinja 650

2020-present · 5th generation (styling/tech refresh)

Power
67hp
@ 8,000 rpm
Torque
65.8Nm
@ 6,500 rpm
Weight
192kg
wet
Engine
649cc
2 cyl · parallel-twin
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Launch price (US)USD 7,399

Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2017, Metallic Spark Black) — photo by Sebastian6186
Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2017, Metallic Spark Black) — photo by Sebastian6186 · CC BY-SA 3.0

The Kawasaki Ninja 650 is listed for 2006-present, in 5 versions. Category: Supersport. Latest version (2020-present · 5th generation (styling/tech refresh)): 649 cc, 67 hp, 65.8 Nm, and 192 kg.

Engine

Engine
649cc liquid-cooled DOHC 8-valve parallel-twin
Displacement
649 cc
Cylinders
2
Configuration
parallel-twin
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Transmission
6-speed manual, chain final drive, assist-and-slipper clutch
Gears
6
Final drive
chain

Performance

Power
67 hp
Power (metric)
50 kW
Peak power at
8,000 rpm
Torque
65.8 Nm
Peak torque at
6,500 rpm

Chassis

Front suspension
41mm telescopic fork (KYB), non-adjustable, ~124mm (4.9 in) travel
Rear suspension
Linkage-assisted single shock (KYB), adjustable spring preload only, ~130mm (5.1 in) travel
Front tire
120/70-17 (Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2)
Rear tire
160/60-17 (Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2)

Brakes

System
ABS optional (+$400); Nissin brakes
Front
Dual 300mm petal discs, 2-piston Nissin calipers
Rear
Single 220mm petal disc, Nissin caliper

Dimensions

Weight
192 kg
Weight basis
wet
Seat height
790 mm
Fuel capacity
15.1 L

Electronics

Quickshifter
No

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