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| Specifications | ![]() Kawasaki NINJA 650Kawasaki · 2026 |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
DisplacementGreater displacement does not necessarily mean better performance. | 649cc649cc |
Maximum powerMore power. Acceleration also depends on weight and the drivetrain. | 49.96kW67.0 hp¹ @ 8,000 rpm |
Maximum torqueMore torque. Engine speed and gearing also affect pulling power. | 65.76Nm48.5 lb-ft @ 6,700 rpm |
Engine configuration | 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8-valve, liquid cooled |
Bore × stroke | 83.0 x 60.0mm |
Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
Fuel system | DFI® with dual 36mm Keihin throttle bodies |
Ignition | TCBI with Electronic Advance |
Cooling system | Liquid-cooled4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8-valve, liquid cooled |
| Dimensions and weight | |
Ready-to-ride weightLower weight with fuel and fluids, assessed separately from dry weight. | 425.6 lb* (ABS), 423.4 lb* (non-ABS) 50-State Model; 423.4 lb* (ABS), 421.2 lb* (non-ABS) 49-State Model |
Dry weightWeight without fluids, compared only with other dry weights. | 392.5 lb** (ABS), 390.3 lb** (non-ABS) 50-State Model; 390.3 lb** (ABS), 388.1 lb** (non-ABS) 49-State Model |
Seat heightA lower seat. The right height depends on your stature. | 789.94mm31.1 in |
Length | 2054.86mm80.9 in |
Width | 739.14mm29.1 in |
Height | 1145.54mm45.1 in |
Ground clearance | 129.54mm5.1 in |
Wheelbase | 1409.7mm55.5 in |
| Consumption and drivetrain | |
Fuel tank capacityA larger tank. Range also depends on fuel consumption. | 15.14L4.0 gal |
| Chassis, brakes and suspension | |
Anti-lock braking (ABS)ABS status for this variant. “—” means data is unavailable. | Depends on variantDual 300mm petal-type discs and 2-piston calipers (and ABS) · Single 220mm petal-type disc and single-piston caliper (and ABS) |
Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork/4.9 in |
Rear suspension | Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload/5.1 in |
Front tyre | 120/70 x 17 |
Rear tyre | 160/60 x 17 |
Front brake | Dual 300mm petal-type discs and 2-piston calipers (and ABS) |
Rear brake | Single 220mm petal-type disc and single-piston caliper (and ABS) |
Frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
Steering angle / trail | 24.0°/3.9 in |
| Fuel and transmission | |
Transmission | 6-speed |
Final drive | Sealed chain |
| Equipment | |
Rider aids | Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS only) |
Available colours | Lime Green, Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Carbon Gray, Metallic Matte Whitish Silver/Metallic Flat Spark Black, Metallic Yellowish Green/Metallic Spark Black |
| Data source | Specification source |
| Kawasaki NINJA 650 |
|---|
Engine |
DisplacementGreater displacement does not necessarily mean better performance. |
649cc649cc |
Maximum powerMore power. Acceleration also depends on weight and the drivetrain. |
49.96kW67.0 hp¹ @ 8,000 rpm |
Maximum torqueMore torque. Engine speed and gearing also affect pulling power. |
65.76Nm48.5 lb-ft @ 6,700 rpm |
Engine configuration |
| 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8-valve, liquid cooled |
Bore × stroke |
| 83.0 x 60.0mm |
Compression ratio |
| 10.8:1 |
Fuel system |
| DFI® with dual 36mm Keihin throttle bodies |
Ignition |
| TCBI with Electronic Advance |
Cooling system |
Liquid-cooled4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8-valve, liquid cooled |
Dimensions and weight |
Ready-to-ride weightLower weight with fuel and fluids, assessed separately from dry weight. |
| 425.6 lb* (ABS), 423.4 lb* (non-ABS) 50-State Model; 423.4 lb* (ABS), 421.2 lb* (non-ABS) 49-State Model |
Dry weightWeight without fluids, compared only with other dry weights. |
| 392.5 lb** (ABS), 390.3 lb** (non-ABS) 50-State Model; 390.3 lb** (ABS), 388.1 lb** (non-ABS) 49-State Model |
Seat heightA lower seat. The right height depends on your stature. |
789.94mm31.1 in |
Length |
2054.86mm80.9 in |
Width |
739.14mm29.1 in |
Height |
1145.54mm45.1 in |
Ground clearance |
129.54mm5.1 in |
Wheelbase |
1409.7mm55.5 in |
Consumption and drivetrain |
Fuel tank capacityA larger tank. Range also depends on fuel consumption. |
15.14L4.0 gal |
Chassis, brakes and suspension |
Anti-lock braking (ABS)ABS status for this variant. “—” means data is unavailable. |
Depends on variantDual 300mm petal-type discs and 2-piston calipers (and ABS) · Single 220mm petal-type disc and single-piston caliper (and ABS) |
Front suspension |
| 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork/4.9 in |
Rear suspension |
| Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload/5.1 in |
Front tyre |
| 120/70 x 17 |
Rear tyre |
| 160/60 x 17 |
Front brake |
| Dual 300mm petal-type discs and 2-piston calipers (and ABS) |
Rear brake |
| Single 220mm petal-type disc and single-piston caliper (and ABS) |
Frame |
| Trellis, high-tensile steel |
Steering angle / trail |
| 24.0°/3.9 in |
Fuel and transmission |
Transmission |
| 6-speed |
Final drive |
| Sealed chain |
Equipment |
Rider aids |
| Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS only) |
Available colours |
| Lime Green, Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Carbon Gray, Metallic Matte Whitish Silver/Metallic Flat Spark Black, Metallic Yellowish Green/Metallic Spark Black |
Data source |
| Specification source |
Green marks an advantage in that specification. “—” means data is unavailable.
