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KAWASAKI - NINJA 650R
- Kawasaki Engineering and Exotic Flair Make This One Spicy Ninja StreetbikeFuel-injected Ninja twin-cylinder performance, a beautiful Euro-inspired chassis, and relaxed all-day comfort combine to form the sweet, do-it-all Ninja 650R. Sleek form meets superior function in the bike's full fairing, and in the way its steel trellis frame integrates into its stylish swingarm via an innovative side-mounted shock. Carefully tuned suspension, triple disc brakes and a curb weight of just 450 pounds give this special motorcycle the sort of performance you expect from a Ninja sportbike.
- The key to the Ninja 650R's slender size is its compact liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, DOHC, 8-valve 649cc parallel twin engine, which permits the use of a narrow, lightweight frame. Fuel injection and ignition settings on this torquey engine are carefully chosen to boost bottom-end torque, smooth low-mid rpm response and allow it to rev more quickly.
Features and Benefits:
- Quick-Revving, 649cc Parallel-Twin Engine
- Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve fuel injected twin cylinder delivers smooth, responsive performance, especially in the low to medium rpm range
- Excellent mid-range power, exceptional roll-on response and impressive passing performance make even commuter traffic enjoyable
- Minimal vibration via a 180° crankshaft driven balancer shaft, which in turn drives the water pump
- Oil jets on the connecting rod big ends spray oil on the undersides of the pistons to aid cooling
- Lightweight plug-mounted ignition coils deliver a hot spark and save space
- High-capacity radiator for increased cooling efficiency
- Coolant routing travels directly to the engine cases, then follows internal passages to the cylinder and head for minimum external plumbing and a simplified cooling system
Digital Fuel Injection
- Fuel injection settings boosts the engine's bottom-end torque while letting it rev quicker
- Sub-throttle valve equipped 38mm Keihin throttle bodies offer optimum performance and rideability
- Located behind the main throttle valves, the sub-throttles are controlled by the DFI® system's ECU for a precise throttle response, similar to a constant-velocity carburetor
- Auto-fast idle system simplifies starting and helps ensure that the catalyzer reaches optimum temperature quickly
- Lightweight fuel pump mounted inside the fuel tank
Compact Engine Design
- Powerful twin-cylinder engine is the most compact in its category, which helps reduce the dimension of the entire motorcycle and allows use of a slim, minimalist frame
- Triangular setup of the crankshaft and transmission shafts makes the engine short front-to-back
- Transmission input shaft, output shaft and change drum are contained in a "cassette"-style package that allows a compact layout and eases transmission maintenance chores
- Semi-dry sump design reduces engine height
- Plated, linerless aluminum cylinders with a narrow cylinder pitch keep the engine light and slim
Cleaner Emissions
- Efficient fuel injection and a three-way catalyzer inside the exhaust produce very low emissions, able to pass the stringent Euro-III emission regulations
- 300-cell catalyzer is compact and light
- Under-engine muffler placement for mass centralization and a low center of gravity
Vibration Control
- Rubber upper rear engine mounts keep vibration low
- Handlebar is rubber-mounted to lessen vibration transmitted through the handle grips
- Rider and passenger footpegs are rubber coated to reduce vibration
Light-Handling Trellis Frame
- Slim, low, lightweight and compact design is narrow at the knees and footpegs for rider comfort and control
- The strong, high-tensile steel trellis frame not only looks lightweight, but it is - rivaling that of aluminum frames
- Ideal frame stiffness balance achieved through extensive 3D analysis translates directly into superb handling
- The frame, rear suspension and swingarm designs flow together with an integrated line running from the steering head to the rear hub
- Short front-to-back dimensions of the engine allow for a long swingarm and a short wheelbase combination that contributes to the light and nimble handling
- Clean frame joint finishes show off overall quality of the bike
Rigid Swingarm
- Swingarm is tuned to complement frame rigidity
- Swingarm has a D-shaped cross-section for strength and light weight
- Swingarm design further contributes to the Ninja 650R's high-quality appearance
- Elegant one-piece rider/passenger footpeg s tays complement the swingarm and stabilizer
Suspension
- 41mm fork and preload-adjustable laydown shock are tuned for light, rider-friendly handling
- Fork lower ends around the axle shaft add to the bike's performance and enhance its high-quality image
Confidence Inspiring Ergonomics
- An ideal handlebar, seat and footpeg relationship results in a comfortable and natural riding position suiting a wide range of riders
- Frame narrowed just aft of the fuel tank enables a slim seat, making the reach to the ground even easier
- The offset single-shock rear suspension layout with the battery located beside the shock instead of beneath it allows a lower seat height as well
- Low seat height and slim overall design make it easy to plant both feet firmly on the ground when stopped
Brakes
- Dual 300mm front petal disc brakes with twin 27mm piston front brake calipers and a single 220mm rear petal disc deliver plenty of braking power
- Front brake master cylinder and 14mm piston for smooth actuation
Sleek Supersport Bodywork
- Dual headlight design features multi-reflector bulb hoods and the twin position lights - like its Ninja supersport brethren
- A lip at the top of the windscreen deflects air away from the rider, along with a duct in the center of the cowling that creates an "air curtain" to reduce wind buffeting at higher speeds
- Tall fuel tank - especially noticeable when viewed from the side - adds to the bike's crouching appearance
- A flush-surface fuel cap and its sharp-edged motif give the tank a distinctive look
- Sharp, edged lines give the Ninja 650R an aggressive, crouching supersport look, yet the bodywork still accentuates the frame
- Distinctive Ninja supersport design elements of the front cowling and the fairings, such as the judicious combination of colored and black panels enhance its sporty image and compact appearance
- Integrated front turn signals with clear lenses and amber bulbs
- Completing the bike's aggressive sport appearance is a sharp tail cowling featuring a thin LED taillight
- Inner rear fender helps keep the underside of the sleek new tail cowl clean
- The turn signals also function as flashing hazard lights
- A long front fender keeps water splashing to a minimum and its two-tone design matches the Ninja 650R's light, compact theme
- Storage options include four tie-down hooks for baggage or a spare helmet to be secured to the seat and a storage space under the seat with room for a U-lock or similar device
Mirrors
- Mirror design is a similar supersport-style to that on the new Ninja ZX™-6R
Wheels
- Attractive six-spoke supersport-style wheels augment the bike's light look and reduce unsprung weight
Instruments/Controls
- MotoGP-inspired multi-function instrumentation includes a fuel gauge, digital speedometer, clock, odometer, dual trip meters and a bar-style digital tachometer
- Clock and trip meter can be viewed simultaneously
- Red backlighting for the LCD screen adds to the sporty image while the area around the instrument panel presents a clean, finished front cowl interior
- Stylized handlebar clamps and curved shapes on the brake master cylinder reservoir and clutch lever contribute to the Ninja 650R's high-quality appearance