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Ninja 650 Performance - 2025 Specifications and Reviews
The 2025 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Performance is a middleweight sport bike designed for riders seeking an approachable balance of performance and everyday usability. Its 649cc parallel-twin engine delivers 67.3 horsepower with responsive handling, making it ideal for both track enthusiasts and commuters. Known for reliability and agile dynamics, this bike bridges the gap between beginner-friendly and genuinely fun performance riding.
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General information | |
| Color Options | Lime Green/Ebony/Pearl Blizzard White Metallic Matte Carbon Gray/Flat Ebony Metallic Matte Carbon Gray/Flat Ebony Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Flat Spark Black Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Flat Spark Black |
| Category | Sport |
| Year | 2025 |
| Model | Kawasaki Ninja 650 Performance |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Starting | Electric |
| Emission | 104.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.50 litres/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, Assist and Slipper |
| Final Drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling System | Liquid |
| Fuel Control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Induction | Injection. 36 mm x 2 with dual throttle valves |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 8 |
| Bore x Stroke | 83.0 x 60.0 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Max Torque | 64.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) @ 6700 RPM |
| Max Power | 67.3 HP (49.1 kW)) @ 8000 RPM |
| Engine Type | Twin, four-stroke |
| Capacity | 649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm (55.5 inches) |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Overall Width | 740 mm (29.1 inches) |
| Overall Length | 2055 mm (80.9 inches) |
| Overall Height | 1145 mm (45.1 inches) |
| Seat Height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 0.3782 HP/kg |
| Wet Weight | 193.0 kg (425.5 pounds) |
| Dry Weight | 178.0 kg (392.4 pounds) |
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Ninja 650 Performance dimensions and frame | |
| Seat | Colour coded pillon seat cover |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. Petal-type disc. |
| Brake Disc Diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Front Brakes | Double disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Petal-type disc. |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload |
| Front Wheel Travel | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Front Suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Trail | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
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Other specs | |
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| Warranty | 12 months |
| Lighting | LED headlights |
| Instruments | TFT colour instrumentation |
| Rake (fork angle) | 25.0° |
| Exhaust system | Akrapovic |
| Driveline | Sealed chain |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi‑dry sump |
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