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				<td valign='top'><strong class="total">&nbsp;$7,499.00</strong>
				
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;12</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Engine Type</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Parallel Twin</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Cylinders</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;2</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4-Stroke</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Liquid</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Valves</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;8</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Valves Per Cylinder</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;DOHC</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;10.8:1</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Electric</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Regular</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Gas</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Manual</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;6</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Dunlop&reg;: 120/70 R17</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Dunlop&reg;: 160/60 R17</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Dual Hydraulic Disc</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;55.5 / 1409.7</td>
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		<h5>Great Bike</h5>
		<div class="date">By Christian(Enthusiast),  Aug. 20, 2012</div>
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		This bike is very powerful and has very convenient instrumentals. It only has 2 cylinders so its not as strong as 4 cylinders which makes it a good choice for beginners who want something to hang on too for a while instead of getting a 250 and then getting rid of it. This bike will keep you suprised<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;"> for a long time</span>
		
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2012 Kawasaki Ninja® 650

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2012 Sport

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2012 Kawasaki Ninja® 650 pictures, prices, information, and specifications. Below is the information on the 2012 Kawasaki Ninja® 650. If you would like to get a quote on a new 2012 Kawasaki Ninja® 650 use our Build Your Own tool, or Compare this bike to other Sport motorcycles.To view more specifications, visit our Detailed Specifications.

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2012 Kawasaki Ninja® 650 Specifications

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Identification
Model Type	Sport
BASE MSRP(US)	$7,499.00
Warranty	12
Insurance
Engine:
Engine Type	Parallel Twin
Cylinders	2
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Liquid
Valves	8
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC
Compression Ratio	10.8:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Regular
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Chain
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	Dunlop®: 120/70 R17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	Dunlop®: 160/60 R17
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	55.5 / 1409.7
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	4.2 / 15.9

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