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Quick-Revving, 649cc Parallel-Twin Engine - Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve fuel injected twin cylinder delivers smooth, responsive performance, especially in the low to medium rpm range

Quick-Revving, 649cc Parallel-Twin Engine - Excellent mid-range power, exceptional roll-on response and impressive passing performance make even commuter traffic enjoyable

Quick-Revving, 649cc Parallel-Twin Engine - Silky smooth engine vibes via a 180° crankshaft driven balancer shaft, which in turn drives the water pump

Quick-Revving, 649cc Parallel-Twin Engine - Oil jets on the connecting rod big ends spray oil on the undersides of the pistons to aid cooling

Quick-Revving, 649cc Parallel-Twin Engine - Lightweight plug-mounted ignition coils deliver a hot spark and save space

Quick-Revving, 649cc Parallel-Twin Engine - 40mm wider radiator offers increased cooling efficiency

Quick-Revving, 649cc Parallel-Twin Engine - Coolant routing travels directly to the engine cases, then follows internal passages to the cylinder and head to reduce external plumbing and simplify the entire cooling system

Quick-Revving, 649cc Parallel-Twin Engine - Finetuned shift lever position is easier to use

Digital Fuel Injection - Revised fuel injection settings boosts the engine’s bottom-end torque while letting it rev quicker

Digital Fuel Injection - Sub-throttle valve equipped 38mm Keihin throttle bodies offer optimum performance and rideability

Digital Fuel Injection - Auto-fast idle system simplifies starting and helps ensure that the catalyzer reaches optimum temperature quickly

Digital Fuel Injection - Located behind the main throttle valves, the sub-throttles are controlled by the DFI® system’s ECU for a precise throttle response, similar to a constant-velocity carburetor

Digital Fuel Injection - New, lightweight fuel pump mounted inside the fuel tank.

Compact Engine Design - Powerful twin-cylinder engine is the most compact in its category, which helps reduce the dimension of the entire motorcycle and allows use of a slim, minimalist frame

Compact Engine Design - Triangular setup of the crankshaft and transmission shafts makes the engine short front-to-back

Compact Engine Design - Transmission input shaft, output shaft and change drum are contained in a “cassette”-style package that allows a compact layout and eases transmission maintenance chores

Compact Engine Design - Semi-dry sump design reduces engine height

Compact Engine Design - Plated, linerless aluminum cylinders with a narrow cylinder pitch keep the engine light and slim

Cleaner Emissions - Efficient fuel injection and a three-way catalyzer inside the exhaust produce very low emissions, able to pass the stringent Euro-III emission regulations

Cleaner Emissions - New 300-cell catalyzer is more compact and lighter than previous 200-cell unit

Cleaner Emissions - Under-engine muffler placement improves mass centralization and the bike’s low center of gravity

Reduced Vibration - Rubber mounts replace the rigid upper-rear engine mounts to reduce the amount of vibration transferred to the rider through the seat

Reduced Vibration - Handlebar is rubber-mounted to lessen vibration transmitted through the handle grips

Reduced Vibration - Rider and passenger footpegs are rubber coated to further reduce vibration

Lighter Handling Trellis Frame - All-new frame which retains the key Ninja 650R elements — a slim, low, lightweight and compact design that is narrow at the knees and footpegs for rider comfort and control

Lighter Handling Trellis Frame - Featuring reduced rigidity, the strong, high-tensile steel trellis frame not only looks lightweight, but it is – rivaling that of aluminum frames

Lighter Handling Trellis Frame - Ideal frame stiffness balance achieved through extensive 3D analysis translates directly into superb handling

Lighter Handling Trellis Frame - The frame, rear suspension and swingarm designs flow together with an integrated line running from the steering head to the rear hub

Lighter Handling Trellis Frame - Short front-to-back dimensions of the engine allow for a long swingarm and a short wheelbase combination that contributes to the light and nimble handling

Lighter Handling Trellis Frame - Cleaner frame joint finishes improve overall quality of the bike

More Rigid Swingarm - Swingarm stiffened to balance the reduction of the frame’s rigidity – due primarily to the rubber engine mounts

More Rigid Swingarm - Swingarm now has a D-shaped cross-section

More Rigid Swingarm - The new swingarm and revised stabilizer design further contribute to the Ninja 650R’s higher-quality appearance

More Rigid Swingarm - Elegant one-piece rider/passenger footpeg stays complement the new swingarm and stabilizer

More Rigid Swingarm - Revised chain adjuster design also contributes to the improved appearance

Suspension - New front and rear suspension settings match the changes to the frame and swingarm for lighter, more rider-friendly handling

Suspension - New shape of the 41mm fork lower ends around the axle shaft add to the bike’s performance and enhance its high-quality image

Confidence Inspiring Ergonomics - An ideal handlebar, seat and footpeg relationship results in a comfortable and natural riding position suiting a wide range of riders

Confidence Inspiring Ergonomics - Frame narrowed just aft of the fuel tank enabled a slimmer seat, making the reach to the ground even easier

Confidence Inspiring Ergonomics - The offset single-shock rear suspension layout with the battery located beside the shock instead of beneath it allows a lower seat height as well

Confidence Inspiring Ergonomics - Low seat height and slim overall design make it easy to plant both feet firmly on the ground when stopped

Brakes - Dual 300mm front petal disc brakes with twin 27mm piston front brake calipers and a single 220mm rear petal disc deliver plenty of braking power

Brakes - New front brake master cylinder houses a new ball-joint and revised pivot location to deliver smoother actuation of its new 14mm master cylinder piston

Sleek New Supersport Bodywork - New dual headlight design features multi-reflector bulb hoods and the twin position lights – like its Ninja supersport brethren

Sleek New Supersport Bodywork - Rider comfort is improved via a lip at the top of the revised windscreen, which helps deflect air away from the rider, along with a duct in the center of the cowling that creates an “air curtain” to reduce wind buffeting at higher speeds

Sleek New Supersport Bodywork - New, taller fuel tank – especially noticeable when viewed from the side –adds to the bike’s crouching appearance and allows fuel capacity to remain the same despite adding a fuel level sensor – for the new fuel gauge

Sleek New Supersport Bodywork - A flush-surface fuel cap and its sharp-edged motif give the new tank a distinctive new look

Sleek New Supersport Bodywork - Sharper, edged lines give the Ninja 650R a more aggressive, crouching supersport look, yet the bodywork still accentuates the frame

Sleek New Supersport Bodywork - Distinctive Ninja supersport design elements of the front cowling and the fairings, such as the judicious combination of colored and black panels enhance its sportier image and compact appearance

Sleek New Supersport Bodywork - New integrated front turn signals with clear lenses and orange bulbs

Sleek New Supersport Bodywork - Completing the bike’s aggressive sport appearance is a sharper tail cowling featuring a thin new LED taillight, revised rear turn signals, new license plate bulb housing and a slimmer rear mud flap

Sleek New Supersport Bodywork - An inner rear fender was added to help keep the underside of the sleek new tail cowl clean

Sleek New Supersport Bodywork - The turn signals also function as flashing hazard lights

Sleek New Supersport Bodywork - A new longer front fender keeps mud splashing to a minimum and its two-tone design matches the Ninja 650R’s light, compact theme

Sleek New Supersport Bodywork - Storage options include four tie-down hooks for baggage or a spare helmet to be secured to the seat and a storage space under the seat with room for a U-lock or similar device

Mirrors - Mirror design is a similar supersport-style to that on the new Ninja ZX™-6R

Mirrors - Positioned 14mm further out from the centerline, they also offer an improved rear view

Wheels - Attractive six-spoke supersport-style wheels augment the bike’s light look while reducing unsprung weight

Instruments/Controls - New MotoGP-inspired multi-function instrumentation, which includes a new fuel gauge, digital speedometer, clock, odometer, dual trip meters and a bar-style digital tachometer

Instruments/Controls - The new layout allows the clock and trip meter to be viewed simultaneously

Instruments/Controls - Red backlighting for the LCD screen adds to the sporty image while the area around the instrument panel presents a clean, finished front cowl interior

Instruments/Controls - Redesigned handlebar holder and new curved shapes on the brake master cylinder reservoir and clutch lever contribute further to the Ninja 650R’s improved appearance

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