In the ultimate Ninja family, the 650 is one of the most versatile sports bike ever built by Kawasaki. The Ninja 650 sports a very aggressive sports design and style that stays true to hold being a very powerful and aggressive middleweight sports bike. The lightweight design and nimble handling form the Ninja 650.
Kawasaki has managed to carve out a very beautiful motorcycle that is good on the looks as well as better on performance to make this 650cc offering a compelling thing to hold on to for motorcycle enthusiast. The stylish graphics, upright riding position, ABS braking system, slipper clutch added with a very powerful 649cc parallel-twin engine and other modern technologies make the Ninja 650 a very brilliant and powerful motorcycle while on track and also on roads.
Engine
The Ninja 650 uses a very powerful 649cc Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin Parallel Twin engine that has the capacity to churn out 72.1 PS @ 8500 RPM and a very healthy torque figure of 64 N.m @ 7000 RPM. Kawasaki has given Digital Fuel Injection, Keihin 38 mm Dual Throttle bodies as its fuel system along with a TCBI with Electronic Advance as its ignition system configuration. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
The parallel twin engine of the Ninja 650 is tuned to provide formidable mid-range power and torque and enables the sports bike to have a very balanced and good power characteristics. The engine showcases rider-friendly character ideal for beginners riders and provides good performance and simple handling that leaves a sense of satisfaction for the rider.
Chassis, Suspension & Braking
The Ninja 650 uses a brand new Trellis, high-tensile steel chassis which is very lighter and slimmer with improved rigidity and this enhances the riding comfort and contributes an overall weight reduction of 42 lbs when compared with the previous model.
The suspension setup of the Ninja 650 is done with 41 mm telescopic fork at the front and a Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload at the rear. The suspension setup works in par with the chassis and enhances the overall ride quality. The braking system of the 650 is done with Dual semi-floating ø300 mm petal discs at the front and a Single ø220 mm petal disc.
Final Words
The Ninja 650 is a superb bike that provides good balance and exciting performance. It sports aggressive styling and riding dynamics that stay true to the Ninja roots. This sports bike showcase a very good upright riding posture that makes it an exceptional and comfortable everyday ride. The engine delivers smooth and exciting mid-range power. The new sporty front cowl and aggressive bodywork with sharp, angular lines, along with gull-wing swingarm and under-engine exhaust make the Ninja 650 a high-performance middleweight sports bike in its class.
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