New Kawasaki Ninja 650 Unveiled At 2016 INTERMOT

Lighter than its predecessor by 19kg, the 2017 Ninja 650 comes with new cosmetic and mechanical updates 

At the ongoing 2016 INTERMOT motorcycle show in Germany, Kawasaki has unveiled the 2017 Ninja 650. The Ninja 650 is a popular sports tourer from Kawasaki and the 2017 edition gets even better with the new cosmetic and mechanical updates. The styling of the 2017 Ninja 650 is sharp and aggressive thanks to design cues taken from the Ninja ZX-10R. The bike now features a split-seat design instead of a single piece one. The tail section has also be restyled while the seat height for the rider has also been reduced to 790mm with a narrow front making it more comfortable for shorter riders. 

Underneath the fairing, the 2017 Ninja 650 is powered by the same 650cc twin-mill motor but is now Euro-4 compliant. Kawasaki has highlighted that the power delivery has been concentrated towards the mid-range for a smoother ride. The underbelly exhaust from the previous generation continues to be offered for the 2017 edition. 

The 2017 Ninja 650 gets a new multi-tubular aluminium chassis that weighs only 15 kg, resulting in an overall weight of 195 kg, which is 19 kg less than its predecessor. Other cycle parts include 41mm telescopic forks at the front and monoshock at the rear which is horizontally mounted above the swingarm. Braking duties are handled by dual discs at the front and a single disc at the rear, which now come with Bosch 9.1 ABS technology.  

The 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 is available with a choice of three colour schemes - Metallic Spark Black, Blizzard Pearl White and Candy Burnt Orange. Following the launch in the international market, expected the new Ninja 650 to reach Indian shores by mid-2017 with a slight hike in price.