2008 Kawasaki Ninja 650R

Kawasaki Ninja 650R 2008


2008 Kawasaki Ninja 650R specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Kawasaki's profilation of this bike
With its cutting edge design and astonishing versatility, it is no surprise the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja® 650R excels in real world riding. Mating sportbike performance levels and a comfortable seating position –something rare in the same sentence as sportbike –the Ninja 650R is well-suited for slicing through commuter traffic, running errands and hitting the back roads or a track on weekend days.

General information
Model name Kawasaki Ninja 650R
Model year 2008
Category Sport
Price as newUS$ 6499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.9  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
Torque 48.5 Nm (4.9 kgf-m or 35.8 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Compression 11.3:1
Bore x stroke 83.0 x 60.0 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital CDI
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Rake (fork angle) 25.0°
Trail 107 mm (4.2 inches)
Front suspension 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.7 in.
Rear suspension Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload / 4.9 in.
Front tire 120/70-17
Rear tire 160/60-17
Front brakes Double disc
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 178.3 kg (393.0 pounds)
Seat height 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1270 mm (50.0 inches)
Overall length 2106 mm (82.9 inches)
Overall width 759 mm (29.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Fuel capacity 15.51 litres (4.10 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Lime Green, Sunbeam Red, Metallic Diablo Black
Starter Electric
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