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Kawasaki Ninja 650R 20082008 Kawasaki Ninja 650R specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
2008 Kawasaki Ninja 650R. Image credits - Kawasaki.
| 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 | |
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| Model name | Kawasaki Ninja 650R |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Category | Sport |
| Price as new | US$ 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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| Further information | |
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| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
| Ask questions | Join the 08 Kawasaki Ninja 650R discussion group or the general Kawasaki discussion group. |
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