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2008 Kawasaki Ninja 650R

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2008 Kawasaki Ninja 650R Specifications

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Identification
Model Type  Sport
BASE MSRP(US)  $6,499.00
Warranty  12
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Engine:  
Engine Type  Parallel Twin
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)  48.5 / 65.8
Torque RPM  7000
Cooling  Liquid
Valves  8
Valves Per Cylinder  4
Valve Configuration  DOHC
Bore (mm/in)  83 / 3.3
Stroke (mm/in)  60 / 2.4
Displacement (cc/ci)  649 / 39.6
Compression Ratio  11.3:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Ram Air Induction  No
Fuel Type  Gas
Carburetion Brand  Keihin
Fuel Injector  Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)  38
Carburetor  No
Carburetion Type  Fuel Injected
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Chain
Reverse  No
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless  Tubeless
Front Tire Width  120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  70
Front Wheel Diameter  17
Rear Tire Width  160
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  60
Rear Wheel Diameter  17
Front Tire (Full Spec)  120/70 R17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  160/60 R17
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Dual Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  11.8 / 300
Front Caliper Pistons  2
Rear Brake Type  Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)  8.7 / 220
Rear Caliper Pistons  1
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)  1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)  4.7 / 119.4
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  No
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Front Suspension Brand Name  Showa®
Steering Damper  No
Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)  4.9 / 124.5
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping  No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  1
Rear Suspension Material  Aluminum
Air Adjustable  No
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  6.91
Width (in/mm)  29.9 / 760
Height (in/mm)  50 / 1270
Wheelbase (in/mm)  55.5 / 1409.7
Rake (degrees)  25
Trail (in/mm)  4.2 / 106.7
Length (ft/ft)  6
Length (ft/in)  11
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  393 / 178.3
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  4.1 / 15.5
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  1.66
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  31.1 / 789.9
Number Of Seats  2
Detachable Passenger Seat  Standard
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Frame  Steel
Body Material  Plastic
Hand Grip Material  Rubber
Foot Peg Material  Aluminum
Foot Peg Location  Driver and Passenger
Adjustable  No
Chain Guard  Yes
Drive Shaft Guard  No
Fork Guards  No
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Belt Guard  No
Hand Guards  No
Brush Guard  No
Heel Guards  No
Light Guard  No
Drive Shaft Cover  No
Front Fender Material  Plastic
Rear Fender Material  Plastic
Top Crown  Standard
Stand Type  Kick
Lower Fairing  Standard
Spoiler  Standard
Handlebars  Standard
Upper Fairing  Standard
License Plate  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Clock  Standard
Tachometer  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Shift Light Type  Adjustable
Speedometer  Standard
Temperature Warning Type  Light
Fuel Level Warning Type  Light
Pricing:  
Warranty (Condition)  Limited
Zero Price Schema  0
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Sport
Manufacturer Country  Japan
Introduction Year  2006
MIC Model Segment  ON-HWY Sport Bike 501-750cc
Mounts:  
Windshield Mounts  Standard
Paint & Finish:  
Paint  Standard
Glass:  
Folding  Yes
Windshield Lowers  No
Height Adjustable  No
Tinted  Yes
Height  Mid
Storage:  
Underseat Storage  Standard
Lockable Storage  Standard
Lights:  
Headlight Mounts  Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Convenience:  
Handlebar Lock  Standard

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