Maintaining the “Fun, Style, Easy” concept of its predecessor, the superbly balanced and extremely exciting new Ninja 650 features a 650cc Parallel Twin engine with a strong low-mid range focus and a lightweight chassis in a slim, middleweight package. Engine refinements contribute to cleaner emissions and increased mid-range torque, and new tyres offer lighter handling. Sharp new styling, highlighted by new LED headlights and TFT colour instrumentation, delivers a sportier appearance and even stronger Ninja family looks.
Smartphone Connectivity
A Bluetooth chip built into the instrument panel enables riders to connect to their motorcycle wirelessly. Using the smartphone application “RIDEOLOGY THE APP,” a number of instrument functions can be accessed, contributing to an enhanced motorcycling experience.
Improved Windshield
Prioritising a sportier appearance, the redesigned windshield is now lower and flush-fit with the upper cowl. It is set at a more upright angle to offer the rider decent wind protection.
LED Headlights
Twin LED headlights, each featuring low and high beam as well as a position lamp, offer increased brightness.
TFT Colour Instrumentation
The all new digital TFT colour instrumentation – a Kawasaki first in the 650cc class – gives the cockpit a high-tech, highgrade appearance. The new meter also offers additional features unavailable on the previous model.
Increased Passenger Comfort
Rear seat with 4 thicker urethane (approximately 5 mm thicker at the centre, 10 mm thicker at the sides) and sides that extend more widely offers increased passenger comfort.
Sharper Ninja Styling
The Ninja 650’s sharper new styling gives it a sportier appearance and even stronger Ninja family looks. Its sleek and sporty design inspires confidence in riders.
Engine Type | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin |
Displacement | 649 cm³ |
Bore x Stroke | 83 x 60 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
Valve system | DOHC, 8 valves |
Fuel system | Fuel injection: Ø 36 mm x 2 with dual throttle valves |
Starting System | Electric |
Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi‑dry sump |
Maximum power | 50.2 kW {68 PS} / 8,000 rpm |
CO2 emission | 107 g/km |
Maximum torque | 64 N•m {6.5 kgf•m} / 6,700 rpm |
Power down kit 35 kW | |
Fuel consumption 35 kW kit | 4.5 l/100 km |
Transmission | 6-speed |
Final drive | Sealed chain |
Primary Reduction Ratio | 2.095 (88/42) |
Gear Ratios 1st | 2.438 (39/16) |
Gear Ratios 2nd | 1.714 (36/21) |
Gear Ratios 3rd | 1.333 (32/24) |
Gear Ratios 4th | 1.111 (30/27) |
Gear Ratios 5th | 0.966 (28/29) |
Gear Ratios 6th | 0.852 (23/27) |
Final reduction ratio | 3.067 (46/15) |
Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Brakes, front | Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs. Caliper: Dual piston |
Brakes, rear | Single 220 mm petal disc. Caliper: Single-piston |
Suspension, front | 41 mm telescopic fork |
Suspension, rear | Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload |
Frame type | trellis, high-tensile steel |
Trail | 100 mm |
Wheel travel front | 125 mm |
Wheel travel rear | 130 mm |
Tyre, front | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
Tyre, rear | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) |
L x W x H | 2,055 x 740 x 1,145 mm |
Wheelbase | 1,410 mm |
Ground Clearance | 130 mm |
Fuel Capacity | 15 litres |
Seat Height | 790 mm |
Curb mass | 193 kg |