2007 Kawasaki Ninja® 650R

Additional Features

• After studying every kind of rider, and all types of riding, Kawasaki’s engineers focused on the human-machine interface. Different riding positions were examined to discover which instilled the most confidence. Narrowing the distance between the footpegs and striving for a lower seat height and low effort controls all played into the design effort.
• The compact liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, DOHC, 8-valve 649cc parallel twin engine delivers a smooth responsiveness that is tuned for rider-friendly power characteristics – especially in the low and medium rpm ranges. It is a power delivery that will inspire confidence in new motorcyclists. Its excellent mid-range characteristics will make the 650R a natural in commuting environments, and slipping in and out of traffic will be a cinch thanks to its lightweight trellis frame and responsive steering.
• The 650R’s engine may be tuned for manageable power delivery, but it also has outstanding roll-on response when making a highway pass and more than enough power to make it an entertaining track-day companion. Kawasaki engineers called on their vast experience building Ninja supersport machines to develop a motorcycle possessing performance characteristics that will be a match for anything currently available in the middleweight arena, including those with larger displacement.
• Ultimately, this exceptionally well-proportioned Ninja 650R represents a genre of motorcycle which is at home with both novice and experienced riders – and one that will be seen equally in daily midtown commuting situations as well as back-road-blasting on the weekenDual Sport.

Bodywork

• Stylish full fairing with aerodynamic winDual Sportcreen cuts through the wind and helps protect the rider
• Integrated front turn signals with clear lenses enhance appearance

Confidence-Inspiring Cockpit

• Low, narrow seat combined with the slim overall design allows riders to firmly plant both feet on the ground when stopped
• Carefully designed ergonomics result in a natural, comfortable riding position
• Textured seat cover helps keep the rider planted

Digital Capacitor Discharge Ignition (CDI) System

• Microprocessor-controlled timing never neeDual Sport adjustment and is ultra-responsive to engine neeDual Sport
• Spark plug mounted “stick” ignition coils are compact and help reduce weight

Digital Fuel Injection

• 38 mm Keihin throttle bodies feature sub-throttle valves for optimum performance and rideability. The sub-throttles, located behind the main throttle valves, are controlled by the ECU so that the DFI system gives a more precise throttle response, similar to a constant-velocity carburetor
• Precise fuel injection plus exhaust catalyzer significantly reduce emissions
• Automatic fast idle system makes starting and warm-up easy

Engine

• 649cc twin-cylinder, DOHC engine
• Parallel twin engine is the most compact in its category. The engine is considerably smaller than that of the Ninja 500 and helps reduce the dimension of the entire motorcycle
• Tuned to deliver smooth, responsive power in the low-to mid-rpm range with exceptional roll-on response for negotiating city traffic
• Triangular crank and transmission shaft layout makes the engine very short from front to back; a semi-dry sump oil system reduces overall engine height, while narrow pitch of the chrome composite plated aluminum cylinders helps reduce engine width
• Muffler with 3-way catalyzer and bullet-tip opening is mounted below the engine to help lower the center of gravity and aid weight centralization
• 180° crankshaft plus balancer shaft for extremely smooth engine operation
• Oil jets on the connecting rod big enDual Sport spray oil on the undersides of the pistons to aid cooling

Liquid Cooling

• Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power during hard use
• Allows closer engine tolerances for more horsepower
• Coolant is routed through the engine cases to reduce external hoses

Single-shock Rear Suspension

• Braced swingarm and offset, laydown single rear and shock complement the frame design to create an integrated line flowing from the steering head to the rear hub
• Short, compact frame and engine design allows the swingarm to be longer, which helps improve overall handling

Six-Speed Transmission

• Cassette-style transmission puts the transmission shafts and shifts into a compact layout that is easily removed as a single unit from the cases for easier maintenance

Six-spoke Wheels

• With the same engineering as the Ninja ZX-6R and ZX-10R, the 6-spoke design requires much less material between spokes so that the rim thickness is thinner and overall wheel weight is reduced

Trellis Frame

• High tensile steel trellis frame is small and light
• Designed using 3-dimensional computer analysis to achieve the optimum stiffness balance for better handling
• Narrow at the knees and feet for rider comfort and control

Triple Petal Design Brake Discs

• Petal design rotors offer improved cooling and warp resistance
• Same rotor design as found on the Ninja ZX™-6R and ZX-10R supersports machines

Unique Features

• Aggressive Ninja styling
• Powerful parallel-twin engine
• Compact size and weight
• Low seat height