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.


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

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