| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike | 
  | With its new trellis style frame, twin-cylinder water-cooled engine, low seat height and distinct Ninja personality the new Ninja 650 is a stylish and practical answer to the needs of a growing European audience. Appealing to those new to two wheels or moving from either a smaller or larger capacity machine, the Ninja 650 offers both sporting performance and weekday in-town versatility. | 
    
        | General information | 
  
    | Model name | Kawasaki Ninja 650 | 
    | Year | 2017 | 
    | Category | Sport | 
    | Rating | 3.2   Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Displacement | 649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches) | 
    | Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | 
    | Power | 68.0 HP (49.6  kW)) @ 8000 RPM | 
    | Torque | 65.7 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.5 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM | 
    | Compression | 10.8:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 83.0 x 60.0 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches) | 
    | Valves per cylinder | 4 | 
    | Fuel system | Injection. DFI® with dual 38mm Keihin throttle bodies | 
    | Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | 
    | Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | 
    | Cooling system | Liquid | 
    | Gearbox | 6-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Chain  (final drive) | 
    | Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | 
    | Driveline | O-Ring Chain | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Frame type | Trellis, high-tensile steel | 
    | Trail | 100 mm (3.9 inches) | 
    | Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork | 
    | Front wheel travel | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | 
    | Rear suspension | Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload | 
    | Rear wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 
    | Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 | 
    | Rear tire | 160/60-ZR17 | 
    | Front brakes | Double disc. Petal discs and two-piston calipers. | 
    | Diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal disc and single piston caliper. | 
    | Diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 193.0 kg (425.5 pounds) | 
    | Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Overall height | 1135 mm (44.7 inches) | 
    | Overall length | 2055 mm (80.9 inches) | 
    | Overall width | 740 mm (29.1 inches) | 
    | Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1410 mm (55.5 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Black, orange | 
    | Starter | Electric | 
    | Instruments | Analogue-style tachometer and multi-function dual-window LCD screen | 
    | Light | Dual headlamp | 
    | Factory warranty | 12 months | 
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        | Further information | 
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