Sportbikes
2023Kawasaki Ninja 650 Performance
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The 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Performance is the Ninja 650 sport bike with extra accessories fitted from the factory. Its liquid-cooled 649cc parallel twin makes 67.3 hp and 64 Nm through a six-speed gearbox. ABS, smartphone connectivity, a 790 mm seat and a 17-litre tank make it a friendly, practical road bike.
- Capacity
- 649.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 178.0 kg
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Power
- 67.3 HP (49.1 kW) @ 8000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed as an accessible sport bike for everyday sporty riding, commuting, and occasional weekend twisty-road fun rather than outright track domination.
- Built for
- A friendly, torquey parallel-twin sportbike character with smooth power delivery, light handling, and enough style and exhaust note (Akrapovic) to feel special without being intimidating.
- Not ideal for
- Not ideal for riders seeking flagship superbike-level top-end power, serious off-road capability, or long-haul touring comfort with heavy luggage and a passenger.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Engine
- Capacity
- 649.0 ccm
- Power
- 67.3 HP (49.1 kW) @ 8000 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 104 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 64.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m) @ 6700 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 4.50 litres/100 km (22.2 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.3781 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 83.0 x 60.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.8:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 8
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, semi‑dry sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc, Assist and Slipper
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1410 mm
- Overall length
- 2055 mm
- Overall width
- 740 mm
- Overall height
- 1145 mm
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Dry weight
- 178.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 193.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 17.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Trellis, high-tensile steel
- Front suspension
- 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload
- Front wheel travel
- 124 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 100 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Petal-type disc.
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. Petal-type disc.
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Lime Green/Ebony/Pearl Blizzard White, Pearl Robotic White/Metallic Carbon Grey, Pearl Robotic White/Metallic Carbon Grey Metallic, Matte Graphenesteel Grey
- Warranty
- 12
- Comments
- Smartphone connectivity.
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 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 649 cc | 649 cc | 649 cc | 649 cc | 649 cc |
| Dry weight | 178 kg | 178 kg | 178 kg | 178 kg | 178 kg |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 15.1 L | 15.1 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Ninja 650 Performance?
The 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Performance has a Capacity of 649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Ninja 650 Performance have?
The 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Performance has a Power of 67.3 HP (49.1 kW) @ 8000 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Ninja 650 Performance have?
The 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Performance has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Ninja 650 Performance?
The 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Performance has a Torque of 64.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) @ 6700 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja 650 Performance weigh?
The 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Performance has a Dry weight of 178.0 kg (392.4 pounds).
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