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Kawasaki Ninja 650 2017 specs

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Kawasaki Ninja 650 2017 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
Kawasaki
Model
Ninja 650
Year
2017
Category
Sport

Performance and Speed

Torque
65.70 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.5 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions">RPM

Dimensions and Weight

Ground Clearance
130 mm / 5.1 inches
Overall Height
1,135 mm / 44.7 inches
Overall Length
2,055 mm / 80.9 inches
Overall Width
740 mm / 29.1 inches
Trail
100 mm / 3.9 inches
Kerb Weight
193.0 kg / 425.5 pounds
Wheelbase
1,410 mm / 55.5 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke
83.0 x 60.0 mm / 3.3 x 2.4 inches
Engine Capacity
649.00 cc / 39.60 cubic inches
Compression
10.8:1
Engine Type
Twin, four-stroke
Starter
Electric
Valves / Cylinder
4

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type
Chain
Gearbox
6-speed
Clutch
Wet multi-disc, manual
Drive line
O-Ring Chain
Lubrication System
Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System
Injection. DFI® with dual 38mm Keihin throttle bodies
Fuel Control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel Capacity
15.00 litres / 3.96 gallons

Suspension

Front Suspension
41mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel
124 mm / 4.9 inches
Rear Suspension
Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload
Rear Wheel Travel
130 mm / 5.1 inches

Tires and Rims

Front Tire
120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire
160/60-ZR17

Brakes

Front Brakes
Double disc. Petal discs and two-piston calipers.
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm / 11.8 inches
Rear Brakes
Single disc. Petal disc and single piston caliper.
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm / 8.7 inches

Instrumentation and Lighting

Instruments
Analogue-style tachometer and multi-function dual-window LCD screen
Lighting
Dual headlamp

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Factory Warranty
12 months
Colour Options
Black, orange

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