2014 Kawasaki Ninja® 650 ABS

6-spoke Aluminum Wheels

• Attractive 6-spoke supersport-style wheels augment the bike’s lightweight look and reduce unsprung weight for superb suspension action

ABS Disc Brakes

• Front brake master cylinder features a 14 mm piston for smooth actuation
• Dual 300 mm front petal-shaped disc brakes with twin-piston calipers and a single 220 mm rear petal-shaped disc deliver plenty of braking power
• Compact, lightweight ABS unit is highly effective without weighing the bike down
• ABS brakes offer excellent performance and enhanced confidence in adverse conditions

Comfortable, Confidence-inspiring Ergonomics

• This low seat height and slim overall design make it easy to plant both feet firmly on the ground when stopped
• The offset single-shock rear suspension layout along with a smaller battery also contribute to the low seat height
• Backbone-type subframe offers a low seat height and a narrow footpeg placement for precise feel and excellent comfort, the narrowness also makes it easier for riders to reach to the ground
• A wide handlebar, 2-piece seat and optimal footpeg placement result in a comfortable and natural upright seating position which suits a wide range of riders

Compact Engine Design

• Plated, linerless aluminum cylinders with a narrow cylinder pitch keep the engine light and slim
• Semi-dry sump design reduces engine height
• Transmission input shaft, output shaft and gear-change drum are contained in a cassette-style package that allows a compact layout and eases transmission maintenance
• Triangular setup of the crankshaft and transmission shafts makes the engine dimensionally short front-to-back
• Powerful twin-cylinder engine is the most compact in its category, which helps reduce the dimensions of the entire motorcycle and allows use of a slim twin-pipe perimeter frame

Digital Fuel Injection

• Lightweight fuel pump is mounted inside the fuel tank
• Auto fast-idle system simplifies starting and helps ensure that the catalyzer reaches optimum temperature quickly
• Located behind the main throttle valves, the sub-throttles are controlled by the DFI system’s ECU for precise response
• Sub-throttle valve equipped 38 mm Keihin throttle bodies offer optimum performance and rideability
• Digital Fuel Injection (DFI®) settings boost the engine’s bottom-end power while still letting it rev freely

Instruments / Controls

• Ignition switch is located at the top of the tank assembly, which gives a clearer view to the Ninja 650’s instruments
• Easy-to-read LCD screen offers riders quick, at-a-glance information on a variety of systems
• Clock and trip meter can be viewed simultaneously
• Multi-function instrumentation includes a fuel gauge, digital speedometer, clock, odometer, dual trip meters, economical riding (ECO) indicator, and an analog tachometer above the LCD info-pod

Key Features

• ABS brakes offer excellent performance and enhanced confidence in adverse conditions
• Twin-pipe perimeter frame offers balanced rigidity and a low seat height
• Twin-pipe swingarm assembly offers excellent rigidity and maximum style
• Sharp, stylish sportbike bodywork features excellent engine-heat dissipation and looks that identify with Kawasaki’s flagship Ninja® ZX™-14R
• Front and rear suspension settings and wheel travel are tuned to offer ride comfort with excellent compliance in varying situations
• Instrument cluster features an analog tachometer and a digital readout module for easy information at-a-glance
• 2-piece seat assembly features thick and wide foam for optimum rider and passenger comfort but is sculpted at the front so it does not interfere with the rider’s reach to the ground
• Easy-pull clutch design reduces fatigue and provides smooth engagement
• Dunlop Roadsmart II tires are grippy yet durable

Low Emissions

• 300-cell catalyzer is compact and light
• Efficient fuel injection and a 3-way catalyzer inside the exhaust produce very low emissions, able to pass stringent Euro III emissions regulations

Rigid Twin-pipe Perimeter Frame

• Clean frame joint welds highlight the bike’s overall quality and attention to detail
• Under-engine muffler placement aids mass centralization and yields a low center of gravity
• Short front-to-back engine dimensions allow for a longer swingarm and a shorter wheelbase, which contributes to the Ninja 650’s light and nimble handling
• The frame and swingarm designs flow together aesthetically, and work with the suspension components to offer maximum wheel control
• Optimal frame rigidity is achieved through extensive computer analysis, which translates to superb handling
• The strong steel perimeter frame wraps around the engine for optimum rigidity, rivaling that of all-aluminum designs
• Slim, low, lightweight, rigid and compact frame design is narrow at the knees and footpegs for optimum rider comfort and control

Sleek, Supersport-inspired Bodywork

• Supersport-type mirrors – like those on Kawasaki’s ZX-10R and 6R – accentuate the bike’s aggressive styling
• A front fender minimizes water splash, while its shape matches the Ninja 650’s bodywork styling
• Turn signals also function as flashing hazard lights
• Inner rear fender helps keep the underside of the tail cowl clean
• A sleek tail cowl featuring a thin LED taillight accentuates the bodywork’s radical appearance
• Integrated front turn signals feature clear lenses and amber bulbs
• Distinctive Ninja supersport design elements enhance the Ninja 650’s sporty image and compact appearance
• Large capacity fuel tank meshes perfectly with the radically shaped fairing
• A 3-way adjustable windscreen deflects air away from the rider, creating a still-air envelope and reducing wind buffeting at higher speeds
• A dual headlight design within the fairing’s angular upper section features multi-reflector bulb hoods and twin position lights – like its Ninja supersport brethren

Smooth, Torquey, Quick-Revving, 649 cc Parallel-twin Engine

• Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve fuel-injected twin cylinder engine delivers smooth, responsive performance, especially in the low- to medium-rpm range
• Strong mid-range power produces exceptional roll-on response and impressive passing performance, to help make even commuter traffic more enjoyable
• A 180 degree crankshaft-driven balancer shaft minimizes vibration and pulls double-duty as the water pump drive
• Oil jets on the connecting rod big ends spray oil on the underside of the pistons to aid cooling
• Engine coolant travels directly to the engine cases, then follows internal passages to the cylinder and head for minimum external plumbing and a simplified cooling system
• High-capacity radiator for optimum cooling efficiency
• Lightweight plug-mounted ignition coils deliver a hot spark and save space

Stylish Twin-pipe Swingarm

• Overall shape and design contributes to the Ninja 650’s high-quality appearance
• Upper right tube has a D-shaped cross section for strength and light weight
• Tuned to complement the frame’s flex and rigidity characteristics

Suspension

• Fork lowers wrap-around the axle shaft adding to the bike’s high-quality image
• 41 mm front fork and preload-adjustable laydown rear shock are tuned to offer optimum ride comfort without sacrificing wheel control during sport riding

Vibration Control

• A 180 degree crankshaft-driven balancer shaft minimizes vibration and pulls double-duty as the water pump drive
• Rubber-mounted seat, handlebar and footpegs (rider’s and passenger’s) keep vibration low and comfort as high as possible