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Kawasaki Ninja 650R 2008

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2008 Kawasaki Ninja 650R

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With its cutting edge design and astonishing versatility, it is no surprise the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja® 650R excels in real world riding. Mating sportbike performance levels and a comfortable seating position –something rare in the same sentence as sportbike –the Ninja 650R is well-suited for slicing through commuter traffic, running errands and hitting the back roads or a track on weekend days.

General information
Model:	Kawasaki Ninja 650R
Year:	2008
Category:	Sport
Rating:	79.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
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Engine and transmission
Displacement:	649.00 ccm (39.60 cubic inches)
Engine type:	In-line four
Stroke:	4
Torque:	48.50 Nm (4.9 kgf-m or 35.8 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Compression:	11.3:1
Bore x stroke:	83.0 x 60.0 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches)
Fuel system:	Injection
Valves per cylinder:	4
Fuel control:	DOHC
Ignition:	Digital CDI
Starter:	Electric
Cooling system:	Liquid
Gearbox:	6-speed
Transmission type final drive:	Chain
Physical measures
Dry weight:	178.3 kg (393.0 pounds)
Seat height:	790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:	1,270 mm (50.0 inches)
Overall length:	2,106 mm (82.9 inches)
Overall width:	759 mm (29.9 inches)
Wheelbase:	1,410 mm (55.5 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Frame type:	Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Rake (fork angle):	25.0°
Trail:	107 mm (4.2 inches)
Front suspension:	41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.7 in.
Rear suspension:	Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload / 4.9 in.
Front tyre dimensions:	120/70-17
Rear tyre dimensions:	160/60-17
Front brakes:	Double disc
Front brakes diameter:	300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes:	Single disc
Rear brakes diameter:	220 mm (8.7 inches)
Speed and acceleration
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:	15.51 litres (4.10 gallons)
Color options:	Lime Green, Sunbeam Red, Metallic Diablo Black
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