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Ninja 650

Ninja 650

MSRP in US [2025]: 8,299$
MSRP in EU [2025]: 7,945

Kawasaki

Engine typeLiquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin
Compression ratio10.8:1
Valve systemDOHC, 8 valves
Bore x stroke83.0 mm x 60.0 mm / 3.27 in x 2.36 in
Displacement649 cm³ / 39.6 in³
Fuel systemFuel injection with dual throttles: 36 mm x 2
LubricationForced lubrication, semi‑dry sump
Starting systemElectric
Ignition systemDigital
Maximum power50.2 kW {68 PS} / 8,000 rpm
Maximum torque64.0 N•m / 47.2 lb-ft {6.5 kgf•m} / 6,700 rpm
CO2 emission107 g/km
Fuel consumption4.4 l/100km / 53.5 mpg
CO2 emission 35 kW kit107 g/km
Fuel consumption 35 kW kit4.5 l/100km / 52.3 mpg
Transmission6-speed, return shift
ClutchWet, multi disc
Primary reduction ratio2.095 (88/42)
Gear ratios1st: 2.438 (39/16), 2nd: 1.714 (36/21), 3rd: 1.333 (32/24), 4th: 1.111 (30/27), 5th: 0.966 (28/29), 6th: 0.852 (23/27)
Final driveSealed chain
Final reduction ratio3.067 (46/15)
Frame typeTrellis, high-tensile steel
Trail100 mm / 3.94 in
Wheel travel front125 mm / 4.92 in
Wheel travel rear130 mm / 5.12 in
Tyre front120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Tyre rear160/60 ZR17 M/C (69W)
DimensionsL: 2,055 mm / 80.91 in, W: 740 mm / 29.13 in, H: 1,145 mm / 45.08 in
Steering angle L R32° / 32°
Wheel base1,410 mm / 55.51 in
Ground clearance130 mm / 5.12 in
Fuel capacity15.0 litres / 3.96 gal
Seat height790 mm / 31.10 in
Curb mass193 kg / 425.5 lb
Front brake typeDual semi-floating petal discs
Front brake diameterØ 300 mm / 11.81 in
Front brake caliper typeDual-piston
Rear brake typeSingle petal disc
Rear brake diameterØ 220 mm / 8.66 in
Rear brake caliper typeSingle-piston
Front suspension typeTelescopic fork
Front suspension diameterØ 41 mm / 1.61 in
Rear suspension typeHorizontal Back-link with spring preload adjustability

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