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
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Kawasaki Ninja 650R |
Model year
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2008 |
Category
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Sport |
Price as new | US$ 6499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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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
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649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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Twin, four-stroke |
Torque
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48.5 Nm (4.9 kgf-m or 35.8 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM |
Compression
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11.3:1 |
Bore x stroke
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83.0 x 60.0 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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Injection |
Fuel control
|
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
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Digital CDI |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
Rake (fork angle)
|
25.0° |
Trail
|
107 mm (4.2 inches) |
Front suspension
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41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.7 in. |
Rear suspension
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Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload / 4.9 in. |
Front tire
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120/70-17 |
Rear tire
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160/60-17 |
Front brakes
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Double disc |
Diameter
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300 mm (11.8 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc |
Diameter
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220 mm (8.7 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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178.3 kg (393.0 pounds) |
Seat height
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790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1270 mm (50.0 inches) |
Overall length
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2106 mm (82.9 inches) |
Overall width
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759 mm (29.9 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1410 mm (55.5 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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15.51 litres (4.10 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Lime Green, Sunbeam Red, Metallic Diablo Black |
Starter
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Electric |
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