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Kawasaki Ninja 650

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    The Kawasaki Ninja 650 is a sporty motorcycle that embodies the Ninja® sportbike lineage. With a 649cc engine, this bike is built to deliver power and performance. The twin, four-stroke engine produces 52.3 HP at 8000 RPM and 56.0 Nm of torque at 4000 RPM. The bike has a 10.8:1 compression ratio and features injection DFI® with dual 36mm Keihin throttle bodies. The engine is equipped with double overhead cams/twin cam (DOHC) and TCBI with digital advance. The bike has a forced lubrication, semi-dry sump and a liquid cooling system. The transmission is a 6-speed chain drive with an assist and slipper clutch. The Kawasaki Ninja 650 has a trellis, high-tensile steel frame with a 24.0° rake angle and a 99 mm front wheel travel. The front suspension is a 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with 124 mm of travel, while the rear suspension is a horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload and 130 mm of travel. The bike has Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tires and double disc petal discs with two-piston calipers. The front brakes are 300 mm in diameter, while the rear brake is a single disc petal disc with a single piston caliper and is 220 mm in diameter. The bike has a seat height of 790 mm and a fuel capacity of 15.14 litres. The Kawasaki Ninja 650 has a metallic matte graphenesteel gray/ebony or pearl robotic white/metallic matte flat raw graystone/ebony color scheme. The bike features a twin LED headlamp and an analogue-style tachometer with a multi-function dual-window LCD screen. The bike also has Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC – 2 Modes) and an Economical Riding Indicator. The bike comes with a 12-month limited warranty. Overall, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 is a powerful and stylish motorcycle that is built to deliver performance and technology. With its sporty engine and advanced features, this bike is sure to impress riders who are looking for a high-performance machine.