Kawasaki NINJA 650 (2026): Specifications and Comparison

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SportModel year 2026Global version

Kawasaki NINJA 650

Sport · 649 cc

Manufacturer suggested retail priceFrom 7,599 USDKawasaki United States · 2026-09-192 recorded prices

Specifications

Engine configuration: 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8-valve, liquid cooled
Engine displacement: 649ccSource wording: 649cc
Bore × stroke: 83.0 x 60.0mm
Compression ratio: 10.8:1
Maximum power: 67hpSource wording: 67.0 hp¹ @ 8,000 rpm
Maximum torque: 65.76NmSource wording: 48.5 lb-ft @ 6,700 rpm
Fuel system: DFI® with dual 36mm Keihin throttle bodies
Ignition: TCBI with Electronic Advance
Cooling system: Liquid-cooledSource wording: 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8-valve, liquid cooled

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

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

Length: 2054.86mmSource wording: 80.9 in
Width: 739.14mmSource wording: 29.1 in
Height: 1145.54mmSource wording: 45.1 in
Ground clearance: 129.54mmSource wording: 5.1 in
Seat height: 789.94mmSource wording: 31.1 in
Dry weight (as stated in source): 392.5 lb** (ABS), 390.3 lb** (non-ABS) 50-State Model; 390.3 lb** (ABS), 388.1 lb** (non-ABS) 49-State Model
Ready-to-ride weight (as stated in source): 425.6 lb* (ABS), 423.4 lb* (non-ABS) 50-State Model; 423.4 lb* (ABS), 421.2 lb* (non-ABS) 49-State Model
Wheelbase: 1409.7mmSource wording: 55.5 in