Sportbikes
2018Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition
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The 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition is a sporty middleweight in Kawasaki Racing Team colours. Its liquid-cooled 649cc parallel twin makes 68 hp at 8,000 rpm and 65.7 Nm through a six-speed gearbox. A low 790 mm seat, 193 kg wet weight and 15-litre tank make it easy to ride.
- Capacity
- 649.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 193.0 kg
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Power
- 68.0 HP (49.6 kW) @ 8000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- A versatile middleweight sport bike designed for spirited road riding, commuting, and occasional weekend touring rather than track dominance.
- Built for
- Friendly, approachable, and forgiving, with smooth twin-cylinder power delivery and light, confidence-inspiring handling.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for riders seeking flat-out top-speed thrills, serious trackday lap times, or any kind of off-road capability.
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
- 68.0 HP (49.6 kW) @ 8000 RPM
- Torque
- 65.7 Nm (6.7 kgf-m) @ 6500 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.3523 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 83.0 x 60.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.8:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TCBI with digital advance
- 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
- 1410 mm
- Overall length
- 2055 mm
- Overall width
- 740 mm
- Overall height
- 1135 mm
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Wet weight
- 193.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 15.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
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
- 100 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Petal discs and two-piston calipers.
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Petal disc and single piston caliper.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Green/Ebony
- 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 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 649 cc | 649 cc | 649 cc | 649 cc | 649 cc |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15 L | 15 L | 15 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 KRT Edition?
The 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition has a Capacity of 649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition have?
The 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition has a Power of 68.0 HP (49.6 kW) @ 8000 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition have?
The 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition?
The 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition has a Torque of 65.7 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.5 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition weigh?
The 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition has a Wet weight of 193.0 kg (425.5 pounds).
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