Kawasaki Ninja 650R
- Production years
- 2007–2011
- Brand
- Kawasaki
Choose model year
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Selected year: 2011
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 649 cm³
- Power
- 67 hp (50 kW)
- Wet weight
- 204 kg
- Seat height
- 790 mm
Overview
The Kawasaki Ninja 650R is a sportbike from the Ninja family, produced from 2007 through 2011. The 2011 model uses a 649 cm³, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected parallel twin making 67 hp (50 kW), and weighs 204 kg wet.
A 790 mm seat height places the rider above the ground, while the 204 kg wet weight can take more effort to manage at walking speed. The rear shock’s adjustable spring preload lets you tune it for load, and the twin 300 mm front discs provide braking at both sides of the front wheel; chain final drive requires periodic cleaning and adjustment.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Bore x stroke
- 83.0 x 60.0 mm
- Engine capacity
- 649 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 11.3:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Ignition
- TCBI with electronic advance
- Lubrication system
- Semi-Dry Sump
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Epa co emissions
- 5.0 CO g/km
- Power
- 67 hp (50 kW)
- Power weight ratio
- 0.3365 HP/kg (dry)
- Clutch
- Wet, Multi Disc
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- Manual 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Dry weight
- 200 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 15.5 L
- Fuel tank material
- Metal
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
- Overall height
- 1,199 mm
- Overall length
- 2,101 mm
- Overall width
- 759 mm
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Wet weight
- 204 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,410 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
- Front suspension
- 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.7 in.
- Front wheel travel
- 119 mm
- Rake
- 25.0°
- Rear suspension
- Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload / 4.9 in.
- Rear wheel travel
- 124 mm
- Trail
- 107 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-17
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-17
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Colours
- Candy Burnt Orange/Flat Super Black, Metallic Spark Black/Flat Super Black
- Warranty
- 12
Model years
2008
Power: 71 hp (53 kW) → 67 hp (50 kW); Seat height: 787 mm → 790 mm
2010
Wet weight: 200 kg → 204 kg
| Specification | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 649 cm³ | 649 cm³ | 649 cm³ | 649 cm³ | 649 cm³ |
| Power | 71 hp (53 kW) | 67 hp (50 kW) | 67 hp (50 kW) | 67 hp (50 kW) | 67 hp (50 kW) |
| Torque | — | 48.5 Nm | 48.5 Nm | — | — |
| Wet weight | 196 kg | 178.3 kg | 200 kg | 204 kg | 204 kg |
| Seat height | 787 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.5 L | 15.5 L | 15.5 L | 15.5 L | 15.5 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Adjustable rear preload
The rear shock’s spring preload can be adjusted to suit changes in rider or luggage load.
Twin front discs
Two 300 mm front discs provide braking at both sides of the front wheel.
Things to consider
Chain maintenance
The chain final drive needs regular cleaning and adjustment.
Weight at low speed
At 204 kg wet, the Ninja 650R can take more effort to maneuver at walking speed.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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Estimated from your height: 79 cm
How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Both feet likely flat
You should have a stable stance at a stop, although seat width and suspension setup still matter.
Seat height
790 mm
Approx. loaded height
760 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 15.5 L at 5.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
282 km
With 10% reserve
254 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
What engine does the 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 650R have?
It has a 649 cm³, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected four-stroke parallel twin.
How much power does the 2011 Ninja 650R make?
It makes 67 hp (50 kW).
How much does the 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 650R weigh?
Its wet weight is 204 kg.
Does the 2011 Ninja 650R have adjustable suspension?
The rear shock has adjustable spring preload.
