The Kawasaki Ninja 650L (LAMS) ABS motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 211.1 kg (465.3 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Ninja 650L (LAMS) ABS compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 5% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 55th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 53rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 52nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 45th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
649 cc — larger displacement than about 55% of Kawasaki models.
211.1 kg — heavier than about 53% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 47%.
805 mm — taller than about 52% of Kawasaki models.
15.9 L — larger than about 45% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,111
2,122
Close to average.
770
833
8% below average.
1,181
1,175
Close to average.
1,410
1,441
Close to average.
805
801
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 160/60-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 160 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 60% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2013 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 649 cc (39.60 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 83.0 x 60 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Twin-pipe perimeter design, high-tensile steel |
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| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload / 5.1 in. |
| Rake | 25.0° |
| Trail | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Petal discs and two-piston calipers. ABS. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal disc and single piston caliper. ABS. |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 211.1 kg (465.3 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,111 mm (83.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,181 mm (46.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,410 mm (55.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.90 L (4.20 US gal) |
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Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | Analogue-style tachometer and multi-function dual-window LCD screen |
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| Lights | dual headlamp |
Other specifications
| Color options | Green, white |
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| Factory warranty | 12 months |
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