What category is the 2015 Kawasaki Ninja 650?

General information
Category	Sport
Model	Kawasaki Ninja 650
Year	2015

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Driveline	O-Ring Chain
Transmission type,final drive	Chain
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Ignition	TCBI with electronic advance
Fuel control	DOHC
Fuel system	Injection. Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies
Bore x stroke	83.0 x 60.0 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches)
Compression	10.8:1
Engine type	Twin, four-stroke
Capacity:	649.00 ccm (39.60 cubic inches)
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes diameter	220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Front brakes diameter	300 mm (11.8 inches)
Front brakes	Double disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear tyre dimensions	160/60-17
Front tyre dimensions	120/70-17
Rear suspension	Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload / 5.1 in.
Front suspension	41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.9 in.
Trail	109 mm (4.3 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	25.0°
Frame type	Twin-pipe perimeter design, high-tensile steel
Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	15.90 litres (4.20 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,410 mm (55.5 inches)
Overall width	770 mm (30.3 inches)
Overall length	2,111 mm (83.1 inches)
Overall height	1,181 mm (46.5 inches)
Seat height	805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	209.0 kg (460.8 pounds)

Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Color options	Candy Lime Green/Metallic Flat Spark Black, Candy Burnt Orange/Metallic Flat Spark Black, Metallic Moondust Gray/ Metallic Flat Spark Black
Factory warranty	12 months
Starter	Electric

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

0-60 mph (est.)

Best For

Track55%

City82%

Cornering75%

Daily Riding80%

Touring55%

Passenger55%

Rider Profile

Best For	Well suited to newer riders progressing beyond a beginner bike as well as experienced riders wanting an easy, unintimidating middleweight.
Purpose	A versatile parallel-twin sportbike designed primarily for daily commuting, spirited backroad riding, and occasional light touring.
Rider Fit	The low seat height and moderate wet weight make it approachable for shorter riders and easy to manage at low speeds and stops.
Character	Friendly, forgiving, and torque-accessible low in the rev range, with a sporty look but a relaxed, upright-leaning ergonomic bias for everyday usability.
Not Ideal For	Not the right choice for riders seeking track-focused outright top-end performance, serious off-road capability, or long-haul touring comfort with a passenger and luggage.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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2015 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 805mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2015 Kawasaki Ninja 650, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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