The Kawasaki Ninja 650 Urban motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 193 kg (425.5 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Ninja 650 Urban 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.
About 7% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 36th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 41st 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.
193 kg — heavier than about 36% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 64%.
790 mm — taller than about 42% of Kawasaki models.
15 L — larger than about 41% 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.
2,055
2,122
3% below average.
740
833
11% below average.
1,145
1,175
Close to average.
1,410
1,441
Close to average.
790
801
Close to average.
130
187
30% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 333 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2022 |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 649 cc (39.60 cu in) |
| Torque | 64.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) @ 6,700 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 83.0 x 60 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 8 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. 36 mm x 2 with dual throttle valves |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi‑dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, Assist and Slipper |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload |
| Front wheel travel | 124 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rake | 25.0° |
| Trail | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Petal-type disc. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. Petal-type disc. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 193 kg (425.5 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,055 mm (80.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 740 mm (29.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,145 mm (45.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,410 mm (55.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | Top box |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 L (3.96 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 4.50 L/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 104.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | TFT colour instrumentation |
|---|---|
| Lights | LED headlights |
Other specifications
| Color options | Lime Green/Ebony/Pearl Blizzard White, Pearl Robotic White/Metallic Carbon Grey, Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Grey |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Akrapovic |
| Factory warranty | 12 months |
| Comments | Smartphone connectivity. Windscreen. |
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