2025 KAWASAKI Ninja® 500 Base

2025 KAWASAKI Ninja 650 ABS

Built to embody Ninja® sportbike lineage, the Ninja® 650 motorcycle comes packed with a sporty 649cc engine, next-level technology, and sharp styling. Unmistakable sport performance is met with an upright riding position for exciting daily commutes, while a supreme level of attitude reminds you of its legendary heritage.

Featuring:

Sharp Ninja® Styling

Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) With 2-Modes

TFT Color Instrumentation

Smartphone Connectivity Via Rideology the App

Additional Vehicle Features:

Twin LED headlights

Flush-fit windshield and upper cowl

Comfortable passenger seat

Dunlop Sportmax Road Sport 2 tires

Available with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

Kawasaki Genuine Accessories (sold separately)

Top Features

Styling

Aggressive & Sleek

The Ninja® 650 motorcycle stands out with angular styling, aggressive headlights, an upswept tail cowl, and a TFT color instrument panel.

Design

Sharp Ninja® Styling

Sharp styling comes with aggressive bodywork and twin LED headlights for a sporty appearance. The windshield is positioned low, and is mounted flush with the upper cowl for a sleek design. A thick passenger seat not only provides a comfortable ride, but improves hip support for the rider.

Wind Protection

Comfort Meets Design

The upright angle of the windshield maintains sufficient wind protection for a comfortable ride when speeds pick up.

Power

Exhilarating & Fun

The sporty 649cc parallel-twin engine delivers smooth and responsive performance with exciting mid-range power that is felt in every gear.

Perform in The Clutch

An Assist & Slipper Clutch helps to put the power to the ground while providing an extremely light pull at the lever and reducing rear-wheel chatter during downshifts

Technology

High-Tech Electronics

TFT color instrumentation with smartphone connectivity add high-tech elements to the ride and allow you to connect to the Ninja® 650 motorcycle like never before.

Useful Information at A Glance

All-digital TFT (thin-film transistor) color instrumentation gives the cockpit a high-tech, high-grade appearance and visibility. The screen’s background color is selectable (black or white), and screen brightness adjusts automatically to suit available light.

Display functions include: digital speedometer, digital bar-style tachometer, gear position indicator, shift lamp, fuel gauge, odometer, dual trip meters, current and average fuel consumption, remaining range, average speed, total time, coolant temperature, clock, battery

Smartphone Connectivity

Take Control from Your Phone

Smartphone connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP* connects you with your bike like never before, allowing you to view vehicle info, riding log, phone notifications, and general settings.

Handling

Nimble & Responsive

The Ninja® 650 motorcycle delivers the thrills with a perfected trellis frame design for agile handling and maneuverability.

Take Control

KTRC

Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC) features 2 modes that allow the rider to adjust settings to suit the riding situation and rider preference. Mode 1 provides the least amount of assistance with sport riding in mind. Mode 2 offers the most assistance, allowing riders to navigate challenging road conditions with confidence. Riders may also elect to turn the system off.

Sport Gets Sportier

Tires

Dunlop Sportmax RoadSport 2 tires contribute to the sportiest and most enticing ride yet.

Chassis

Strong Foundation. Agile Ride.

A light and slim chassis features a trellis frame and horizontal back-link rear suspension for nimble handling and excellent traction response, resulting in a more direct connection to the road.

Specifications:

Engine Management Technology

Assist & Slipper Clutch

Dual Throttle Valves

Economical Riding Indicator

KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control)

Chassis Management Technology

ABS (Anti-Lock System)

Horizontal Back-Link rear suspension

Power

Engine - 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8-valve, liquid cooled

Displacement - 649cc

Bore x Stroke - 83.0 x 60.0mm

Compression Ratio - 10.8:1

Maximum Horsepower - 67.0 hp¹ @ 8,000 rpm

Maximum Torque - 48.5 lb-ft @ 6,700 rpm

Fuel System - DFI® with dual 36mm Keihin throttle bodies

Ignition - TCBI with Electronic Advance

Transmission - 6-speed

Final Drive - Sealed chain

Electronic Rider Aids - Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS only)

Performance

Front Suspension / Wheel Travel - 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork/4.9 in

Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel - Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload/5.1 in

Front Tire - 120/70 x 17

Rear Tire - 160/60 x 17

Front Brakes - Dual 300mm petal-type discs and 2-piston calipers (and ABS)

Rear Brakes - Single 220mm petal-type disc and single-piston caliper (and ABS)

Details

Frame Type - Trellis, high-tensile steel

Rake/Trail - 24.0°/3.9 in

Overall Length - 80.9 in

Overall Width - 29.1 in

Overall Height - 45.1 in

Ground Clearance - 5.1 in

Seat Height - 31.1 in

Curb Weight - 423.4 lb* (ABS), 421.2 lb* (non-ABS)

Fuel Capacity - 4.0 gal

Wheelbase - 55.5 in

Color Choices - Candy Steel Furnace Orange/Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Royal Purple, Metallic Matte Old School Green/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Spark Black/Metalic Flat Spark Black