| MODEL | KAWASAKI NINJA 650 2017 |
| Year | 2017 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 649 cc / 39.65 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 83 x 60 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 50.2 kW / 67.3 hp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 65.7 Nm / 48.4 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Induction | DFI with Keihin 36 mm throttle bodies |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 6 speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Final Drive | O-ring chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork, 125 mm / 4.9 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal back-link with adjustable preload, 130 mm / 5.1 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 300 mm discs, 2-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2055 mm / 80.9 in |
| Overall Width | 740 mm / 29.1 in |
| Overall Height | 1135 mm / 44.6 in |
| Seat Height | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 193 kg / 425.5 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/50-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 2017 Ninja 650 was a restyled, new-frame version of the 650 twin, aimed at riders moving up from the Ninja 300. Kawasaki cut around 19 kg with a new frame and swingarm and retuned the engine with 36 mm throttle bodies and a new airbox for stronger low and mid-range torque. A slipper-assist clutch, a horizontal back-link rear shock, a digital display with gear indicator and an optional ABS system came with it.
