The Kawasaki Ninja® 650 is one of those rare sportbikes that encapsulates the passion and performance of a modern sportbike while also delivering the efficiency and agility of an urban commuter. Yet its overall ability shouldn’t be underestimated. Ninja 650-based race bikes have been successful in flat-track racing against larger displacement V-Twin motorcycles, proving both the performance and durability of the parallel-twin Ninja 650 engine.
More than a pretty face with a good personality, this is a true Ninja sportbike. The Kawasaki Ninja® 650R already epitomized the ideal marriage of sportbike performance and relaxed comfort. For 2009 Kawasaki improved on this combination and gave this popular model several new upgrades, from improved suspension to updated Ninja supersport styling. The end result of over 40 updates and refinements, the new sportier Ninja 650R delivers serious performance fun and maximum transportation practicality.
The Ninja® 650 has the appearance and performance of a sport bike, but it offers a rare combination of agile performance and modern practicality. Its powerful 649 cc parallel-twin engine has fueled racers to success in AMA Pro Flat Track, yet it is practical enough to take on your everyday commute. 649 cc parallel-twin engine with Digital Fuel Injection (DFI®) delivers smooth, responsive performance with strong mid-range power for exceptional roll-on response Double-pipe perimeter frame offers balanced rigidity and a low seat height A wide handlebar, two-piece seat and optimal footpeg placement result in a comfortable, sporty seating position that suits a wide range of riders ABS brakes offer excellent performance and assists braking under certain conditions Distinctive Ninja supersport design elements enhance the Ninja 650 ABS motorcycle’s sporty image and compact appearance
