Motorcycle specifications KawasakiNinja 650 2017 Wakizashi urbain

Kawasaki Ninja 650 ?! Could this be Akashi's new supersport? Has the ZX-6R survived the genocide in its class? Not quite. Under this name lies a new ER-6f. Like its stripped-down twin sister, the ER6-n, recently unveiled under the new Z650 name, theER-6f is getting a facelift and a new name. It will now be known as the Ninja 650. A name that has already been used across the Atlantic for several years.

the newER-6f is a "controllable Ninja", a far cry from the aggressive, ultra-sporty models that have made the line's reputation. So, what's underneath the kimono? As you'd expect, behind its belligerent plastic, we find the mechanics of the Z 650 (the new Er6-n; yes, it's getting complicated). The major changes are to be found in the chassis.

the frame is new, weighing just 15 kilos and featuring a tubular steel architecture similar to that of the sultry H2R. This contributes to a drastic weight reduction of around twenty kilos. The rear suspension has also been revised. Formerly offset on the right-hand side, it has been refocused and horizontalized in Back-link format, bringing with it a complete overhaul of the bike's perimeter.
The front end remains more classic, with a 41 mm fork and 300 mm brake discs. The 2-piston calipers are reinforced by a Bosch 9.1M ABS.

It retains the accessibility that made it such a success, with a seat height that's still limited and even lower (805 -> 790 mm), then driven by its torquey, progressive in-line twin-cylinder approaching 70 hp. The greens have worked on low and mid-range revs for an ever more pleasant and easy experience. Work on the intake cones, fuel injection and an anti-drible clutch complete the evolution. Of course, it will meet A2 license requirements, and even those of the Euro4 standard. The new Ninja seems to have an answer for everything; it will delight the most ecologically-minded and thrifty among us by claiming lower fuel consumption.

for everyday use, it boasts the appreciable added bonus of a 3-position, 60 mm-adjustable bubble. We also appreciate the 5-position adjustable brake and clutch levers, the sporty, comprehensive instrument panel, the rev counter needle that changes color according to rpm, and the elegant touches. Like the uncluttered fuel filler cap with no mounting screws, or the X displayed in the taillight when activated.
Does it come with traction control? Yes, but not for us. Only in Japan: the Japanese Ninja 650 is equipped with this active safety feature as standard.

thanks to the catalog of options, there are two ways of getting to know the Ninja. Either by exploiting its sporty character, with the addition of a seat cover; or by taking a touring approach, with the addition of a pair of side panniers and a top case.

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