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2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650R

A versatile, sporty, affordably priced supersport-style parallel-Twin.

  • CategoryStreet / Sport, Commuter, Entry-Level
  • Displacement 649cc
  • Wet Weight 441 lb.
  • List Price $6799

It's not very often that a bike like the Ninja 650R comes along, one that can satisfy a wide range of riders from novice to expert. This 650cc Twin has that magical combination of a fun, sporty engine and a nimble, responsive chassis, making the bike perfectly at home on city streets, tight mountain roads or even the racetrack. Its liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, 649cc parallel-Twin has plenty of usable low-rpm grunt and strong midrange performance. It all adds up to a bike that is more than just a fun commuter; the 650R is a rewarding ride in almost any situation.

Full Specs

  • Specs
  • List price
  • Engine type
  • Displacement
  • Carburetion
  • Transmission speeds
  • Final drive
  • Front brake
  • Rear brake
  • Wheelbase
  • Seat height
  • Fuel capacity
  • Claimed wet weight
  • Bike Category
  • Claimed dry weight
  • 2011
  • $7199
  • dohc parallel-Twin
  • 649cc
  • EFI
  • 6
  • chain
  • dual disc
  • disc
  • 55.5 in.
  • 31.1 in.
  • 4.1 gal.
  • 450 lb.
  • Street/Sport; Commuter; Entry-Level
  • n/a
  • 2010
  • $7099
  • dohc parallel-Twin
  • 649cc
  • EFI
  • 6
  • chain
  • dual disc
  • disc
  • 55.5 in.
  • 31.1 in.
  • 4.1 gal.
  • n/a
  • Street/Sport, Commuter, Entry-Level
  • 450 lb.
  • 2009
  • $6799
  • dohc parallel-Twin
  • 649cc
  • EFI
  • 6
  • chain
  • dual disc
  • disc
  • 55.5 in.
  • 31.1 in.
  • 4.1 gal.
  • 441 lb.
  • Street/Sport, Commuter, Entry-Level
  • n/a

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