Motor Sport Review

2012 Kawasaki Ninja® 650 Specifications

Motorcycle Insurance:

Identification
Model Type	Sport
BASE MSRP(US)	$7,499.00
Dealers	Kawasaki Dealers
Warranty	12


Engine:
Engine Type	Parallel Twin
Cylinders	2
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Liquid
Valves	8
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC
Bore (mm/in)	83 / 3.3
Stroke (mm/in)	60 / 2.4
Displacement (cc/ci)	649 / 39.6
Compression Ratio	10.8:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Regular
Fuel Type	Gas
Carburetion Brand	Keihin
Fuel Injector	Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)	38
Carburetor	No
Carburetion Type	Fuel Injected
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Chain
Reverse	No
Wheels & Tires:
Wheels Composition	Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless	Tubeless
Tire Brand	Dunlop®
Front Tire Width	120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio	70
Front Wheel Diameter	17
Rear Tire Width	160
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio	60
Rear Wheel Diameter	17
Front Tire (Full Spec)	Dunlop®: 120/70 R17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	Dunlop®: 160/60 R17
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)	11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)	8.7 / 220
Suspension:
Front Suspension Type	Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)	1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)	4.9 / 124.5
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load	No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping	No
Front Central Suspension Strut	No
Front Suspension Brand Name	Showa®
Steering Damper	No
Rear Suspension Type	Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)	5.1 / 129.5
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load	Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping	No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers	1
Rear Suspension Material	Aluminum
Air Adjustable	No
Steering:
Steering Control	Handlebar
Technical Specifications:
Length (ft)	6.78
Width (in/mm)	30.3 / 769.6
Height (in/mm)	46.5 / 1181.1
Wheelbase (in/mm)	55.5 / 1409.7
Length (ft/ft)	6
Length (ft/in)	9
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)	460.8 / 209
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	4.2 / 15.9
Performance	Standard
Seats:
Seat Type	One-Piece
Adjustable	No
Seat Material	Vinyl
Seat Location	Driver and Passenger
Folding	No
Seat Height (in/mm)	31.7 / 805.2
Number Of Seats	2
Detachable Passenger Seat	Standard
Grab Rail or Strap	Standard
Exterior:
Frame	Steel
Body Material	Plastic
Hand Grips	Standard
Foot Peg Location	Driver and Passenger
Adjustable	No
Chain Guard	Yes
Drive Shaft Guard	No
Fork Guards	No
Saddle Bag Guard	No
Belt Guard	No
Hand Guards	No
Brush Guard	No
Heel Guards	No
Light Guard	No
Exterior Covers	Standard
Front Fender	Standard
Rear Fender	Standard
Stand Type	Kick
Lower Fairing	Standard
Spoiler	Standard
Handlebars	Standard
Upper Fairing	Standard
Instrumentation:
Digital Instrumentation	Standard
Clock	Standard
Tachometer	Standard
Trip Odometer	Standard
Shift Light Type	Adjustable
Speedometer	Standard
Temperature Warning Type	Light
Fuel Level Warning Type	Gauge
Pricing:
Warranty (Months/Condition)	12 / Limited
Identification:
Generic Type (Primary)	Sport
Manufacturer Country	Japan
Introduction Year	2006
NADATrimID	97226
Display Name	Ninja® 650
Mounts:
Windshield Mounts	Standard
Paint & Finish:
Paint	Standard
Glass:
Rearview Mirrors	Standard
Windshield Lowers	No
Height Adjustable	No
Tinted	Yes
Height	Mid
Storage:
Underseat Storage	Standard
Lockable Storage	Standard
Lights:
Halogen Headlight (s)	Standard