Kawasaki Ninja 650R

Design

The non-intimidating twin cylinder design of the Ninja 650R appeals to a wide range of riders, giving newbies a bike they can learn the ropes in while offering enough pizzazz to thrill more advanced riders. The sportbike’s frame, swingarm, and suspension have all been designed for minimal vibration and quick handling. The footpegs are also rubber coated to reduce the amount of vibration transferred to the rider while the bike’s low seat configuration enhances the Ninja 650R’s overall ergonomic look.

Avoiding unnecessary design flourishes, the Ninja 650R’s sporty styling features sharp lines flow throughout the bike, giving it an aggressive appearance. The fairing’s integrated turn signals and a sharp tail cowl highlight the motorcycle’s compact dimensions. The windscreen and matching dual headlights offer a high-quality finish that leaves little doubt about this Ninja’s supersport genetic make-up. Similarly, the Ninja 650R’s friendly ergonomics provide a versatile cockpit that both novice and experienced riders can enjoy to their heart’s content.

Performance

The Ninja 650R is powered by a liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve 649cc parallel-twin fuel-injected twin cylinder engine that delivers smooth, responsive performance, especially in the low- to medium-rpm range. The Ninja 650R comes with an exceptional roll-on response and impressive passing performance that makes even commuter traffic enjoyable. Oil jets on the connecting rod big ends spray oil on the undersides of the pistons to aid cooling while lightweight plug-mounted ignition coils deliver a hot spark while also saving precious space. There’s also a high-capacity radiator that increases cooling efficiency and a coolant routing that travels directly to the engine cases, then follows internal passages to the cylinder and head for minimum external plumbing and a simplified cooling system.

Suspension and Brakes

A 41mm fork and preload-adjustable laydown shock are tuned on the Ninja 650 R for light, rider-friendly handling while a fork lower ends around the axle shaft, adding to the bike’s performance and enhancing its high-quality image. As for the brakes, the bike carries dual 300mm front petal-shaped disc brakes with twin 27mm piston front brake calipers and a single 220mm rear petal-shaped disc deliver plenty of braking power.