As we reported earlier, Kawasaki plans to launch the Ninja 650R by June this year. The trial production of the Ninja 650R has already started in India and the bike is expected to be officially announced on the 8th of June 2011. The Ninja 650R is a low height performance bike with great punch, handling and a very compact from factor. There is no official word from the Bajaj Auto.
There is already a Ninja 650R teaser seen on the Baja Pro-Biking homepage on the Internet which is an indication of the launch horizon of the Ninja 650R in India. Kawasaki Ninja 650R will be launched in India as a CKD form and it has been accepted by the Government.
Kawasaki Ninja 650R will be a direct competitor against the Hyosung GT650R which recently launched in India. Kawasaki Ninja 650R might be over the Rs 6-lakh and of course, you can pay for the brand itself.
Technical specification of Kawasaki Ninja 650R –
| Engine type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin |
| Displacement 649 cm³ |
| Bore x stroke 83 x 60 mm |
| Compression ratio 11.3:1 |
| Valve/Induction system DOHC, 8 valves |
| Fuel system Fuel injection: ø38 mm x 2 (Keihin) |
| Ignition Digital |
| Starting Electric |
| Transmission 6-speed, return |
| Frame type Diamond, high-tensile steel |
| Tyre, front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Tyre, rear 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) |
| Suspension, front 41 mm telescopic fork |
| Suspension, rear Offset laydown single-shock with adjustable preload |
| Brakes, front Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs. Dual piston |
| Brakes, rear Single 220 mm petal disc. Single-piston |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) 2,100 x 760 x 1,200 mm |
| Wheelbase 1,410 mm |
| Ground Clearance 145 mm |
| Seat height 790 mm |
| Fuel capacity 15.5 litres |
| Curb Mass 204 kg / 208 kg (ABS) |
| Maximum power 72.1 PS / 8,500 rpm |
| Maximum torque 66 Nm / 7,000 rpm |
Also see – Kawasaki Ninja 650R to launch in India by June this year
