Kawasaki ninja 650

The 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 650 has finally come into its own, with a light restyle and TFT display capping off needed improvements introduced back in 2017. Photos by Kevin Wing. What a difference a few years make. When we pitted the Ninja 650 against two rivals In addition to the significant weight loss, the Ninja’s 2017 training regimen included improvements to its engine, brakes and ergonomics. The liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve-per-cylinder, 649cc parallel twin was retuned for better performance in the low- to midrange, where most street riders spend the majority of their time, and it got new injectors for more precise fueling, a mechanical gear position indicator, a revised airbox, a redesigned exhaust and smaller throttle bodies. A new 2-piston Nissin front brake caliper provided noticeably better performance and feel, and optional Bosch 9.1M ABS was said to be lighter and more responsive. ( Included in the restyle are twin LED headlights that proved to be extremely bright for both daytime visibility and nighttime usefulness. Wide mirrors offer a good view of more than just the rider’s elbows. Photo by Kevin Wing. For 2020, the Ninja 650 seems to have reached a milestone in its development, with refined styling that brings it inline with its ZX-6R and ZX-10R siblings, a new 4.3-inch full-color TFT display with switchable background color and ambient light sensor, connectivity to Kawasaki’s Rideology app and the latest Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tires. Specs and features o...

Kawasaki Heavy Industries can be informally credited with developing the sport bike genre for the streets. They may not have produced the first sporty-crouchy-racey street bike but, after the release of the GPZ900R in 1984, Kawasaki ad folks shrewdly recognized what they had and eagerly trademarked the term Kawasaki Ninja. With the popularity of the GPZ, “ninja bike” quickly became the catch-all term for machines that fit the ubiquitous fairing silhouette. The 2021 Ninja 650 ABS carries on the tradition in the Kawasaki Ninja sport-bike line, perched nicely in the cat birds’ seat above the Ninja 400 ABS twin and below the Ninja 1000 ABS. The suspension is budget friendly with 41mm non-adjustable front legs and a cam-ring preload rear shock — it’s basic stuff to keep the price down but it’s adequate, provided expectations are kept appropriate. Rough pavement occasionally allowed the bike to step out when pushed hard in chattery stuff but it’s anticipated and easily controllable. Brakes are wave-edged 300mm front rotors with two-piston calipers and a single 220mm rear. Good for the price point, they only show their budget sourcing if used repeatedly in anger. ABS is a $400 upsell but always worth the extra dosh. Rubber is Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2, an upgrade over previous years and has good road feel. Overall, the bike sits a bit small for me at 6 foot but the bar and peg reach is comfy, not too low. The new upper cowl and windscreen have been redesigned to divert more air...

Last updated: June 9, 2023 Just the name ‘Ninja’ on a bike conjures up images of something that is going to be fun and exciting so when Review Summary • Starting from a price of $9,510 USD / $12,811 CAD / £7,649 making the Ninja an affordable new bike. • No rider modes but two levels of traction control which can also be turned off. • Two color options available – lime green/ebony KRT edition (Kawasaki Racing Team) and metallic matte graphenesteel gray/ebony. • 193 kg with a seat height of 790 mm making this a great bike for those of us with a shorter disposition. • For UK riders, the bike is A2 license compliant so it grows with you as your riding career grows. Kawasaki Ninja 650 The According to the stats from The Ninja 650 I had on loan was the Performance Edition which comes with: • Akrapovic Titanium sports exhaust. • Seat cowl. • Smoke windshield. • Tank pad. • Screen protector. Other accessories available are: • Large touring windshield. • Radiator trim. • Top case. • Backrest pad for the top case. • Frame slider. • Knee pads. • High seat (plus 30 mm). • Panniers (2 x 14 liters). • DC output (12v socket). • U lock and bracket. • Tank bag with window. • Screen protector (meter lens film). • Oil filler cap. The Ninja 650 has quite an upright seating position making this a The shape of the bars make attaching a phone mount difficult. Let’s take a closer look at the Ninja 650 shall we. Specifications • Weight: 193 kg • 650 cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke parallel twin engine...

POWER Engine 4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC, 8-valve, liquid cooled Displacement 649cc Bore x Stroke 83.0 x 60.0mm. Compression Ratio 10.8:1 Fuel System DFI® with dual 36mm. Keihin throttle bodies Ignition TCBI with electronic advance Transmission 6-speed Final Drive Sealed chain Electronic Rider Aids Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC), ABS PERFORMANCE Front Suspension / Wheel Travel 41mm. hydraulic telescopic fork/4.9 in. Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload/5.1 in. Front Tire 120/70x17 Rear Tire 160/60x17 Front Brakes Dual 300mm. petal-type discs and 2-piston calipers (and ABS) Rear Brakes Single 220mm. petal-type disc and single-piston caliper (and ABS) DETAILS Frame Type Trellis, high-tensile steel Rake/Trail 24.0°/3.9 in. Overall Length 80.9 in. Overall Width 29.1 in. Overall Height 45.1 in. Ground Clearance 5.1 in. Seat Height 31.1 in. Curb Weight 423.4 lb. (ABS), 421.2 lb. (non-ABS)* Fuel Capacity 4.0 gal. Wheelbase 55.5 in. Color Choices Metallic Matte Dark Gray/Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Flat Spark Black, Metallic Matte Covert Green/Metallic Spark Black/Pearl Sand Khaki, Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Ebony Warranty 12 Month Limited Warranty Kawasaki Protection Plusâ„¢ (optional) 12, 24, 36 or 48 months VIEW WARRANTY INFO DOWNLOAD SPECS *Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied). When equipped, California...

The Kawasaki Ninja 650 model is a Sport bike manufactured by Kawasaki . In this version sold from year 2020 , the dry weight is and it is equipped with a Twin, four-stroke motor. The engine produces a maximum peak output power of 52.30 HP (38.2 kW)) @ 8000 RPM and a maximum torque of 56.00 Nm (5.7 kgf-m or 41.3 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM . With this drive-train, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 is capable of reaching a maximum top speed of . On the topic of chassis characteristics, responsible for road holding, handling behavior and ride comfort, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 has a Trellis, high-tensile steel frame with front suspension being 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork and at the rear, it is equipped with Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload . Stock tire sizes are 120/70-17 on the front, and 160/60-17 on the rear. As for stopping power, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 braking system includes Double disc. Petal discs and two-piston calipers. ABS. size 300 mm (11.8 inches) at the front and Single disc. Petal disc and single piston caliper. ABS. size 220 mm (8.7 inches) at the back. Kawasaki Ninja 650General Information Brand Kawasaki Model Kawasaki Ninja 650 Start year 2020 Year 2020 Category Sport Factory Warranty (Years / miles) 12 Month Limited Kawasaki Ninja 650Dimensions, Aerodynamics and weight Frame type Trellis, high-tensile steel Seat details - Wheelbase 1,410 mm (55.5 inches) Length 2,055 mm (80.9 inches) Width 739 mm (29.1 inches) Height 1,146 mm (45.1 inches) Seat Height 790 mm...

Kawasaki is bringing back both the Ninja 650 and Z650 for 2023 with one significant update – traction control. Formerly a rider aid only for the most powerful sportbikes on the planet, the safety benefits of traction control reach far beyond trying to go quickly around a racetrack. The two-step KTRC system does not feature the exotic IMUs that flagship sportbikes use, but a more modest system. In mode 1, KTRC allows the rear tire to slip a little more and doesn’t intervene as early. It’s a sport setting designed to allow the rider maximum drive and acceleration off a corner. Mode 2 is more conservative, intervening earlier than in mode 1 and is ideal for riding in bad weather or low-grip situations. Then, for riders who insist on being in complete control of their engine’s power, KTRC can be turned off entirely. Visually and mechanically, both the Ninja and Z 650s don’t deviate much from last year’s model – not that that’s a bad thing. The Ninja-inspired looks remain, as does the tried-and-true 649cc parallel-Twin engine, petal brake discs, and meager suspension. See the press release below for full details. For 2023, the Ninja 650 is available in Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray / Ebony or Pearl Robotic White / Metallic Matte Flat Raw Graystone / Ebony, with an MSRP of $7,999. The Ninja 650 KRT Edition modeled after the Kawasaki Racing Team is available in Lime Green / Ebony, with an MSRP of $8,199, and is also available with ABS with an MSRP of $8,599. The 2023 Z650 is ...

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