Sportbikes
2027Kawasaki Ninja 650
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The 2027 Kawasaki Ninja 650 is an accessible middleweight sportbike designed for new and returning riders seeking manageable performance with genuine style. Its 649cc parallel-twin engine delivers smooth, linear power and excellent fuel efficiency, while the comfortable 31.1-inch seat height and nimble handling make it perfect for daily commuting and weekend canyon carving alike.
- Capacity
- 649.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 178.0 kg
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Power
- 67.3 HP (50.2 kW) @ 8000 RPM
What’s new for the 2027 Kawasaki Ninja 650
vs the 2026| Spec | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 67.0 HP (49.5 kW) @ 8000 RPM | 67.3 HP (50.2 kW) @ 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 65.8 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.5 ft.lbs) @ 6700 RPM | 64.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) @ 6700 RPM |
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork | 37mm Showa SFF-BP inverted fork |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload | Horizontal back-link, preload adjustable |
| Front brakes | Dual 300mm petal-type discs and 2-piston calipers (and ABS) | Dual semi-floating discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal disc and single piston caliper. Optional ABS. | Single disc, single-piston caliper |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm (55.5 inches) | 1395 mm (54.9 inches) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Sport bike built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A sport bike from Kawasaki, built around a 649cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road use.
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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- Capacity
- 649.0 ccm
- Power
- 67.3 HP (50.2 kW) @ 8000 RPM
- Torque
- 64.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m) @ 6700 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- 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
- Ignition
- TCBI with Electronic Advance
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc, manual
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1395 mm
- Overall length
- 2045 mm
- Overall width
- 740 mm
- Overall height
- 1140 mm
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Dry weight
- 178.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 194.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 15.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 125 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Trellis, high-tensile steel
- Front suspension
- 37mm Showa SFF-BP inverted fork
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal back-link, preload adjustable
- Front wheel travel
- 125 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 24.0°
- Trail
- 100 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Dual semi-floating discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc, single-piston caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- ABS
- Optional
- Front tyre
- 120/70 ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 160/60 ZR17
Other
- Fuel Tank Material
- Metal
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 2020 | 2023 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 805 mm | 805 mm | 805 mm | 790 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.9 L | 16 L | 16 L | 15.1 L | 15 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?
The 2027 Kawasaki Ninja 650 has a Capacity of 649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Ninja 650 have?
The 2027 Kawasaki Ninja 650 has a Power of 67.3 HP (50.2 kW) @ 8000 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Ninja 650 have?
The 2027 Kawasaki Ninja 650 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Ninja 650?
The 2027 Kawasaki Ninja 650 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 weigh?
The 2027 Kawasaki Ninja 650 has a Dry weight of 178.0 kg (392.4 pounds).
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