2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Review

2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Review Up until now Kawasaki’s Ninja 650 has been recognized as a genteel gateway drug to the company’s true supersport model, the ZX-6R. For 2017 Kawasaki has further distilled more performance from the beginner-ish Ninja while maintaining the bike’s streetable mannerisms. In other words, the 2017 Ninja 650 is a more potent sportbike capable of shredding a twisty canyon road or closed course race track on the weekends, while performing commuter duty during the weekdays. 2017 Kawasaki Ninja Specifications Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin Displacement 649cc Bore and Stroke 83.0 x 60.0 mm Compression ratio 10.8:1 Valve system DOHC Fuel system DFI with 36mm Keihin throttle bodies Ignition TCBI with electronic advance Starting Electric Lubrication Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump Maximum power 67.3 hp at 8,000 rpm (claimed) Maximum torque 48.5 lb-ft at 6,500 rpm (claimed) Transmission 6-speed, return shift Final drive Chain Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual Frame Trellis, high-tensile steel Front suspension 41 mm telescopic fork Front wheel travel 4.9 in. Rear suspension Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload Rear wheel travel 5.1 in. Front tire 120/70 ZR17 Dunlop Rear tire 160/60 AR17 Dunlop Sportmax D214 Front brakes Dual semi-floating 300mm petal discs with dual-piston caliper Rear brakes Single 220 mm petal disc with single-piston caliper Caster (rake) 24.0º Trail 3.9 in. Wheelbase 55.5 inches Seat height 31.1 inches Curb mass 419...