| MODEL | KAWASAKI NINJA 650R 2008 - 2009 |
| Year | 2008 - 2009 |
| 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 | 11.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid |
| Max Power | 70.4 hp / 51.8 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 65.7 Nm / 48.5 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance |
| Induction | 2 x Keihin 38 mm throttle bodies |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump, semi-synthetic 10W/40 engine oil |
| Gear Box | 6-speed (1st 2.438, 2nd 1.714, 3rd 1.333, 4th 1.111, 5th 0.966, 6th 0.852) |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-disc |
| Final Drive | O-ring chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork, 119 mm / 4.7 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload, 124 mm / 4.9 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 300 mm discs, 2-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2105 mm / 82.9 in |
| Overall Width | 760 mm / 29.9 in |
| Overall Height | 1270 mm / 50.0 in |
| Seat Height | 787 mm / 31.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 146 mm / 5.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 177.8 kg / 393 lb |
| Wet Weight | 208 kg / 460.8 lb |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/50-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.5 litres / 4.1 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 2008 - 2009 Ninja 650R is a revised version of the 650 with more than 40 changes, according to the page. These include revised fuel injection for stronger low-end torque, a new frame with rubber engine and handlebar mounts to reduce vibration, updated suspension, a slimmer and lower seat, and taller-tank, sportier bodywork with MotoGP-style instrumentation. It keeps the same 649 cc parallel twin.
