Sportbikes
2026Kawasaki Ninja 650 Performance
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The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Performance is an accessible sport bike designed for intermediate riders seeking genuine performance and agility. Its 649cc parallel-twin engine delivers 67.3 horsepower with responsive handling characteristics, making it ideal for both street riding and track days. Known for its excellent balance of power, affordability, and nimble middleweight dynamics, it serves riders transitioning from smaller bikes to true performance machines.
- Capacity
- 649.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 178.0 kg
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Power
- 67.0 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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Engine
- Capacity
- 649.0 ccm
- Power
- 67.0 HP (49.1 kW) @ 8000 RPM
- Torque
- 65.8 Nm (6.7 kgf-m) @ 6700 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 4.50 litres/100 km (22.2 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.3764 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
- 739 mm
- Overall height
- 1146 mm
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Dry weight
- 178.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 193.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 15.10 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)
- 24.0°
- Trail
- 99 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.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 120/70 x 17
- Rear tyre
- 160/60 x 17
Other
- 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
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.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Ninja 650 Performance?
The 2026 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 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Performance has a Power of 67.0 HP (49.1 kW) @ 8000 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Ninja 650 Performance have?
The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Performance has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Ninja 650 Performance?
The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Performance has a Torque of 65.8 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.5 ft.lbs) @ 6700 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja 650 Performance weigh?
The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Performance has a Dry weight of 178.0 kg (392.4 pounds).
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