Kawasaki Ninja 650R (2008-09)

The Kawasaki Ninja 650R was released for the 2008-09 model years and features a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 649cc. It has a liquid cooling system and a compression ratio of 11.3:1. This motorcycle has a maximum power of 70.4 horsepower at 7000 rpm and a torque of 65.7 Nm at 7000 rpm. It has a wet, multi-disc clutch and a six-speed transmission with an O-ring chain final drive. The frame is made of high-tensile steel, and the suspension includes a hydraulic telescopic fork in the front and a single offset laydown shock in the rear with adjustable spring preload. The front brakes consist of two 300mm discs with two piston calipers, while the rear brakes have a single 220mm disc. The tires are 120/70-17 in the front and 160/50-17 in the rear. Its dimensions are 2105 mm in length, 760 mm in width, and 1270 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1410 mm. The seat height is 787 mm, and the bike has a ground clearance of 146 mm. It has a dry weight of 177.8 kg and a wet weight of 208 kg, with a fuel capacity of 15.5 litres.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Ninja 650R

Year: 2008 – 09

Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.

Capacity: 649 cc / 39.65 cu /in

Bore x Stroke: 83 x 60 mm

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Compression Ratio: 11.3:1

Lubrication: Wet sump

Engine Oil: Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40

Induction: 2x Keihin 38mm throttle bodies

Spark Plug: NGK, CR9EIA-9

Ignition: TCBI with digital advance

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 70.4 hp / 51.8 kW @ 7000 rpm

Max Torque: 65.7 Nm / 48.5 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm

Clutch: Wet, Multi Disc

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: O-ring chain

Gear Ratio: 1st 2.438 (39/16) 2nd 1.714 (36/21) 3rd 1.333 (32/24) 4th 1.111 (30/27) 5th 0.966 (28/29) 6th 0.852 (23/27)

Frame: Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel

Front Suspension: 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork

Front Wheel Travel: 119 mm / 4.7 in

Rear Suspension: Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload,

Rear Wheel Travel: 124 mm / 4.9 in

Front Brakes: 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc

Front Tyre: 120/70 -17

Rear Tyre: 160/50 -17

Rake: 25 degrees .

Trail: 106 mm / 4.2 in

Dimensions: Length 2105 mm / 82.9 in. Width 760 mm / 29.9 in. Height 1270 mm / 50.0 in

Wheelbase: 1410 mm / 55.5 in.

Seat Height: 787 mm / 31.1 in

Ground Clearance: 146 mm / 5.7 in

Dry Weight: 177.8 kg / 393 lbs

Wet Weight: 208 kg / 460.8 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal