The 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 650: Team Green’s Tanto Sword

The 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 650 brings sharp styling and a more upright riding position to the Ninja family. Using the 649cc parallel-twin engine, shared in a few places across the 2021 Kawasaki lineup, in the Ninja 650 it is tuned to kick out 67hp.

Like all of Kawasaki’s Japanese-made Ninja family, the Ninja 650 has the same distinctive lines through the fairing, windscreen, and headlight assembly that are instantly recognizable. Kawasaki Motorcycles has aimed this bike to be a rewarding street machine. From the front forks, brakes, frame construction, and tire choice the Ninja 650 has been dialed in to reward your daily commutes.

As expected features such as ABS are standard, including a slipper clutch is a nice bonus. Excellent tech features are included and easily accessed through the TFT display. Your smartphone can Bluetooth connect and make use of the Kawasaki Rideology app.

Colors for 2021 include — Metallic Graphite Gray / Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Spark Black / Metallic Imperial Red. For a $200 upcharge, you can get the KRT Edition graphics.

The 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 650 starts at $7,599 USD / $8,899 CAD.

On this page: we’ve curated specs, features, news, photos/videos, etc. so you can read up on the new 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 650 in one place.

2021 Kawasaki Ninja 650


Model Overview

General Info

  • Price: $7,599 USD / $8,899 CAD
  • Key Features:
    • ABS Brakes
    • Smartphone Connectivity
    • Assist And Slipper Clutch
    • Twin LED headlights

Main Specs

  • Engine: 649cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC 8-valve parallel twin
  • Power: 50 kW (67 hp) @ 8,000 RPM
  • Torque: 47.0 lb-ft (63.7 NM) @ 6,700 RPM
  • Wet Weight: 191.9 kg (423 lb)
  • Seat Height: 790 mm (31.1 in)

2021 Kawasaki Ninja 650


2021 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Specifications

From Kawasaki

ENGINE

Engine 649cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC 8-valve parallel twin
Power 67 hp
Bore x Stroke 70.0 x 51.8mm
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
Fuel System DFI® with dual 32mm throttle bodies
Starter Electric
Lubrication

DRIVETRAIN

Clutch
Transmission 6-speed
Final Drive Sealed chain

CHASSIS

Suspension Front 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork/4.7 in
Suspension Rear Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload/5.1 in
Brakes Front Single 310mm petal-type disc with 2-piston calipers and ABS
Brakes Rear
Single 220mm petal-type disc with single-piston caliper and ABS
Tires Front 110/70-17
Tires Rear 150/70-17
Fuel Tank Capacity 3.7
Color
Pearl Nightshade Teal/Metallic Spark Black, Passion Red, Metallic Graphite Gray/Metallic Magnetic Dark Gray

ELECTRICAL

Ignition TCBI w/digital advance
Spark Plugs
Headlight LED
Tail Light LED

DIMENSIONS

Overall Length 78.3 in
Overall Width 28 in
Overall Height 44.1 in
Wheelbase 53.9 in
Ground Clearance 5.5 in
Seat Height 30.9 in
Curb Weight 368.2 lb

WARRANTY

Warranty 12 months
Kawasaki Protection Plus 12 / 24 / 36 / 48 months

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