Kawasaki Ninja 650L | Best Prices & Test Rides

EXCITING PARALLEL TWIN ENGINE

Tuning of the 649cc Parallel Twin engine focused on achieving a throttle response that balanced a powerful feeling and a quick-revving character. To optimise performance for everyday riding, care was taken to maximise low-mid range torque.

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LIGHT WEIGHT, NIMBLE HANDLING

Benefitting from a chassis comprised of lightweight components, the Ninja 650 weighs 192kg. Designed using Kawasaki’s new in-house analysis technology, the lightweight trellis frame and swingarm were the key to the Ninja 650’s ultra-light handling.

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BALANCED & RESPONSIVE

Horizontal Back-link rear suspension offers a progressive character and delivers a balance of sporty performance and ride comfort. The telescopic front fork is a part of a balanced suspension package, tuned to provide progressive damping with a high level of feedback to the rider.

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SPORTY TYRES

Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tyres contribute to the sportiest and most enticing ride yet.

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ASSIST & SLIPPER CLUTCH

An Assist & Slipper Clutch helps to put the power to the ground while providing an extremely light pull at the lever and reducing rear-wheel chatter during downshifts.

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USEFUL INFORMATION AT A GLANCE

4.3” all-digital TFT (thin-film transistor) colour instrumentation gives the cockpit a high-tech, high-grade appearance and excellent visibility. The screen’s background colour is selectable (black or white), and screen brightness adjusts automatically to suit available light.

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STAY CONNECTED

Connect your smartphone via Bluetooth (and through RIDEOLOGY THE APP*) to view your vehicle information, detailed riding log, telephone notifications and general display settings.

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COMFORT MEETS DESIGN

Contributing to the Ninja 650’s sporty appearance, the low windshield is flush-fit with the upper cowl. Its upright angle maintains sufficient wind protection for a comfortable ride when speeds pick up.

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LED LIGHTING

Twin LED headlights, each featuring low and high beam as well as a position lamp, cast a bright light while contributing to a strong Ninja family looks. At the rear, an LED taillight lights up in an “X” pattern, contributing to the sporty image.

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SMOOTH LINES

Hooks are used instead of fairing bolts, creating a clean, smooth surface for a high-class appeal.

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LIGHTWEIGHT TRELLIS FRAME

One of the key components to achieving the Ninja 650’s light weight (noticeable as soon as the bike is lifted off its side-stand), the trellis frame weighs only 15 kg and contributes significantly to the bike’s light, nimble handling.

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