Sportbikes
2012Kawasaki Ninja 650
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The 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650 is an accessible sport bike ideal for novice and intermediate riders seeking an approachable entry into sportbike performance. Its 649cc parallel-twin engine delivers smooth, manageable power while the agile handling and comfortable ergonomics make it equally suited for commuting and weekend riding.
- Capacity
- 649.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 209.0 kg
- Seat height
- 805 mm
- Power
- 67.3 HP
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- Capacity
- 649.0 ccm
- Power
- 67.3 HP
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.3220 HP/kg
- Bore x stroke
- 83.0 x 60.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.8:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TCBI with electronic advance
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1410 mm
- Overall length
- 2111 mm
- Overall width
- 770 mm
- Overall height
- 1181 mm
- Seat height
- 805 mm
- Wet weight
- 209.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 15.90 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Twin-pipe perimeter design, high-tensile steel
- Front suspension
- 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.9 in.
- Rear suspension
- Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload / 5.1 in.
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 109 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-17
Other
- Color options
- Metallic Spark Black, Candy Lime Green, Passion Red
- Warranty
- 12
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2012 | 2016 | 2019 | 2023 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 649.00 ccm (39.60 cubic inches) | 649.00 ccm (39.60 cubic inches) | 649.00 ccm (39.60 cubic inches) | 649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches) | — |
| Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 inches) | 805 mm (31.7 inches) | 790 mm (31.1 inches) | 790 mm (31.1 inches) | 31.1 in |
| Fuel capacity | 15.90 litres (4.20 gallons) | 16.00 litres (4.23 gallons) | 15.00 litres (3.96 gallons) | 15.14 litres (4.00 US gallons) | 4.0 gal |
| Color options | Metallic Spark Black, Candy Lime Green, Passion Red | Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black, Candy Persimmon Red/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Carbon Gray | Black, orange | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Ebony, Pearl Robotic White/Metallic Matte Flat Raw Graystone/Ebony | — |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Ninja 650?
The 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650 has a Capacity of 649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Ninja 650 have?
The 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650 has a Power of 67.3 HP.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Ninja 650 have?
The 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja 650 weigh?
The 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650 has a Wet weight of 209.0 kg (460.8 pounds).
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