Strong power and nimble handling highlight the new 2017 Ninja 650 motorcycle, which is exciting and easy to ride with sporty performance and aggressive styling, staying true to its Ninja roots while rounding out the package with a comfortable and adaptable upright riding position that makes it an exceptional everyday ride. The sporty 649cc parallel-twin engine delivers smooth and responsive performance with exciting mid-range power that is felt in every gear, and the new chassis is lighter and slimmer with revised rigidity for improved riding response, contributing to the bike’s new overall weight, a significant 42 lbs. less than the previous model for light handling and easy maneuverability, along with a new sporty front cowl and aggressive bodywork with sharp, angular lines, a gull-wing swingarm, and under-engine exhaust. A new sporty, comfortable, midsized motorcycle built with Ninja engineering, the 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 features a stronger, lighter frame, rear suspension and redesigned gull-arm swingarm, an updated parallel twin 650cc engine, and new sportbike cowling, headlight, and design elements, with improved styling resembling that of its bigger siblings and new components built for the street rider who wants the performance of the Ninja family but with more street-focused ergonomics and control, including a twin-spar frame and the redesigned, race-proven 650cc parallel twin. The mid-sized member in the Ninja lineup is built to satisfy the needs of riders who want to step up from a Ninja 300 but don’t want the high technology, cost, and high performance of the Ninja ZX-6R, truly a member of the Ninja family with a new front cowling that takes styling cues from the Ninja ZX-10R motorcycle but with comfortable ergonomics so riders can enjoy this ride for more miles, and it is also available without ABS. The Ninja 650’s new upper cowling fits with the Ninja family identity, the chin spoiler below the headlight emulates the design theme from the Ninja ZX-10R, accompanying the new front cowling is a sharply redesigned headlight, new mirrors contribute to the stylish look and enhance visibility, and further adding to the sporty look is an X-shaped LED taillight. Aggressive Ninja motorcycle styling, a fuel-efficient twin-cylinder engine that delivers smooth power, a new lightweight trellis frame that provides agile, sporty handling, a 3-way adjustable windscreen, and ABS available. Engine: Type: 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, DOHC, water-cooled (USA); 4-stroke, Parallel Twin (Canada); Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin (Europe). Displacement: 649cc (all regions). Bore x Stroke: 83.0 x 60.0mm (USA/Canada); 83 x 60 mm (Europe). Compression Ratio: 10.8:1 (all regions). Valve System: DOHC, 8 valves (Canada/Europe). Fuel System: DFI with dual 36mm Keihin throttle bodies (USA); 36 mm x 2 with dual throttle valves (Canada/Europe). Ignition: TCBI with digital advance (USA); Digital (Canada). Lubrication: Forced lubrication (semi-dry sump) (Canada); Forced lubrication, semi dry sump (Europe). Cooling: Liquid (Canada). Performance: Maximum Power: 50.2 kW {68 PS} / 8,000 rpm (Europe). Maximum Torque: 65.7 Nm {6.7 kgfom} / 6,500 rpm (Europe). CO2 Emission: 107g/km (Europe). Drivetrain: Transmission: 6-speed (all regions); 6-speed, return (Canada). Final Drive: Sealed chain (USA); Chain (Canada). Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual (Canada/Europe). Primary Reduction Ratio: 2.095 (88/42) (Canada/Europe). Gear Ratio: 1st: 2.438 (39/16) (Canada/Europe); 2nd: 1.714 (36/21) (Canada/Europe); 3rd: 1.333 (32/24) (Canada/Europe); 4th: 1.111 (30/27) (Canada/Europe); 5th: 0.966 (28/29) (Canada/Europe); 6th: 0.852 (23/27) (Canada/Europe). Final Reduction Ratio: 3.067 (46/15) (Canada/Europe). Suspension: Front Suspension / Wheel Travel: 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork/4.9 in (USA); 41 mm telescopic fork / 125 mm (4.9 in.) (Canada); 41 mm telescopic fork / 125 mm (Europe). Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel: Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring prelo