Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS Specs

2018 • 1 variants

Kawasaki has built the Ninja 650 ABS, a sport motorcycle, across 1 variant since 2018. Under the tank sits a reed valve., 649.0 cc in capacity. Torque tops out at 56 Nm.

About the Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS

As a Sport motorcycle, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS was offered from the 2013 through to the 2019 model year. The technical data presented here covers the complete specification range for this model, including all engine variants, chassis dimensions, suspension travel, brake specifications, and weight figures. This information is useful for prospective buyers, current owners, and mechanics working on the Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS.

Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS by Year

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Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019
Displacement (cc)	649.00 cc	649.00 cc	-	-	-	-	649.0 cc
Fuel Control	DOHC	DOHC	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ground Clearance (mm)	215 mm	240 mm ↑	-	130 mm	130 mm	130 mm	130 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)	8.5 inches	9.4 inches ↑	-	5.1 inches	5.1 inches	5.1 inches	5.1 inches
Frame Type	Twin-pipe perimeter design, high-tensile steel	Twin-pipe perimeter design, high-tensile steel	Twin-pipe perimeter design, high-tensile steel	Twin-pipe perimeter, high-tensile steel	Twin-pipe perimeter, high-tensile steel	Trellis, high-tensile steel	Trellis, high-tensile steel
Brakes - Front	Double disc. Petal discs and two-piston calipers. ABS.	Double disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.	Double disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Petal-type disc.	Double disc. Petal discs and two-piston calipers. ABS.	Double disc. Petal discs and two-piston calipers. ABS.	Double disc. Petal discs and two-piston calipers. ABS.	Double disc. Petal discs and two-piston calipers. ABS.
Wheelbase	1,410 mm / 55.5 in.	1,410 mm / 55.5 in.	1,410 mm / 55.5 in.	1,410 mm / 55.5 in.	1,410 mm / 55.5 in.	1,410 mm / 55.5 in.	1410 mm / 55.5 in. ↑
Fuel Capacity	15.90 litres / 4.20 gallons	15.90 litres / 4.20 gallons	15.90 litres / 4.20 gallons	16.00 litres / 4.23 gallons ↑	16.00 litres / 4.23 gallons	16.00 litres / 4.23 gallons	16.00 litres / 4.23 US gallons
Brakes - Rear	Single disc. Petal disc and single piston caliper. ABS.	Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper.	Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. Petal-type disc.	Single disc. Petal disc and single piston caliper. ABS.	Single disc. Petal disc and single piston caliper. ABS.	Single disc. Petal disc and single piston caliper. ABS.	Single disc. Petal disc and single piston caliper. ABS.
Suspension - Front	41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.9 in.	41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.9 in.	41mm hydraulic telescopic fork	41mm hydraulic telescopic fork	41mm hydraulic telescopic fork	41mm hydraulic telescopic fork	41mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Suspension - Rear	Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload / 5.1 in.	Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload / 5.1 in.	Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload	Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload	Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload	Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload	Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload
Fuel System	Injection. Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies	Injection. Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies	Injection. Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies	Injection. DFI® with dual 38mm Keihin throttle bodies ↑	Injection. DFI® with dual 38mm Keihin throttle bodies	Injection. DFI® with dual 38mm Keihin throttle bodies	Injection. DFI® with dual 38mm Keihin throttle bodies ↓
Colours	Pearl Stardust White, Candy Thunder Blue, Metallic Flat Spark Black	Candy Lime Green/Metallic Flat Spark Black, Candy Burnt Orange/Metallic Flat Spark Black, Metallic Moondust Gray/ Metallic Flat Spark Black	Candy Lime Green/Metallic Flat Spark Black, Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Flat Spark Black, Pearl Flat Stardust White/Metallic Flat Spark Black	Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black, Candy Persimmon Red/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Carbon Gray	Candy Burnt Orange, Metallic Spark Black, Pearl Blizzard White	Pearl Storm Gray/Ebony, Candy Plasma Blue/Ebony	Metallic Spark Black, Candy Steel Furnace Orange/Metallic Spark Black
Final Drive	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain (final drive)
Height	1,181 mm / 46.5 in.	1,181 mm / 46.5 in.	1,181 mm / 46.5 in.	1,181 mm / 46.5 in.	1,181 mm / 46.5 in.	1,181 mm / 46.5 in.	1181 mm / 46.5 in. ↑
Length	2,111 mm / 83.1 in.	2,111 mm / 83.1 in.	2,111 mm / 83.1 in.	2,111 mm / 83.1 in.	2,111 mm / 83.1 in.	2,111 mm / 83.1 in.	2111 mm / 83.1 in. ↑
Wet Weight	211.1 kg / 465.3 lbs	211.1 kg / 465.3 lbs	211.1 kg / 465.3 lbs	211.1 kg / 465.3 lbs	193.1 kg / 425.6 lbs ↓	193.1 kg / 425.6 lbs	193.1 kg / 425.6 lbs
Warranty	12 months	12 months	12 months	12 months	12 months	12 Month Limited	12 Month Limited
Engine Lubrication	Forced lubrication, wet sump	-	-	Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump	Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump	Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump	Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
Tyres - Front	120/70-17	120/70-17	120/70-17	120/70-17	120/70-17	120/70-17	120/70-17
Tyres - Rear	3.00-12	160/60-17 ↑	160/60-17	160/60-17	160/60-17	160/60-17	-
Rake	25.0°	25.0°	25.0°	25.0°	25.0°	24.0° ↓	24.0°
Trail	109 mm / 4.3 in.	109 mm / 4.3 in.	109 mm / 4.3 in.	110 mm / 4.3 in. ↑	110 mm / 4.3 in.	99 mm / 3.9 in. ↓	99 mm / 3.9 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear	-	-	1,295 mm / 51.0 in.	130 mm / 5.1 in. ↑	130 mm / 5.1 in.	130 mm / 5.1 in.	130 mm / 5.1 in.
Ignition	TCBI with electronic advance	TCBI with electronic advance	TCBI with electronic advance	-	-	TCBI with digital advance	TCBI with digital advance
Max Torque	8.00 Nm (0.8 kgf-m or 5.9 ft.lbs)	59.00 Nm (6.0 kgf-m or 43.5 ft.lbs) @ 5250 Revolutions ↑	-	56.00 Nm (5.7 kgf-m or 41.3 ft.lbs) @ 4000 Revolutions	56.00 Nm (5.7 kgf-m or 41.3 ft.lbs) @ 4000 Revolutions	56.00 Nm (5.7 kgf-m or 41.3 ft.lbs) @ 4000 Revolutions	56.0 Nm (5.7 kgf-m or 41.3 ft.lbs) @ 4000 Revolutions
Valve System	2	4 ↑	-	2	2	2	2