Kawasaki 2009 NINJA 650 Quick start guide
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2009 STREET
NINJA® 650 • VERSYS
™
• ER-6n
Professional rider on a closed course. Shown with optional grab handles.
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New swingarm has higher rigidity to balance
the reduced rigidity of the frame. Front and rear
suspension settings were revised to match the
changes to the frame and swingarm. Together
with the new frame they offer lighter, rider-
friendly handling.
The key to the Ninja 650R’s size is its amazingly
compact Parallel Twin engine and a narrow,
lightweight frame. The result is a bike with the
dimensions of a 400 and the power of a 650.
only cosmetic. Revisions to rigidity balance and
suspension settings, and the addition of r ubber
mounts result in reduced vibration and lighter
handling, enabling the Ninja 650R to improve on
the comfort and rider-friendly handling qualities
of its predecessor.
*image shown with optional grab handles
The combination of efficient fuel injection and a
3-way catalyser inside the muffler make for ver y
low emissions which pass the stringent Euro-III
regulations. The 300-cell catalyser offers a more
compact size and lighter weight.
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discover you r s
passion
Commute to work or school, dash through the
twisties, or chase the horizon on a summer tour.
It’s all in a day’s work for the Ninja
®
650R motorcycle.
With a versatile 649cc liquid-cooled Parallel Twin
engine, it’s just as happy squeezing mileage out of a
litre of gas as chasing apexes at your nearest track
day. Now with improved emissions from revised
fuel-injection mapping, a more comfortable ride
thanks to rubber engine, handlebar and footrest
isolation, and a redesigned frame, bodywork
and lighting, the Ninja 650R just achieved its
ultimate goal—perfection.
LIME GREEN
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New rubber-mounted
handlebar clamps help
reduce vibration for a more
comfortable ride. Low-rise
bars are ideally positioned
for a natural but spor ty riding
position on the street, highway
or track.
New MotoGP-inspired
multifunction instr umentation
features a bar-style
digital tachometer, digital
speedometer, fuel gauge, clock,
odometer and dual trip meters.
adds to the visual appeal at
night.
Redesigned swingarm uses a
higher rigidity, while new high-
performance chain adjusters
and improved paint finish create
a higher-qualit y appearance.
Revised suspension tuning
likewise improves r ide and
handling.
*image shown
with optional
grab handles
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The Versys’ 41mm inver ted
fork combines the best
of spor tbike and off-road
engineering to provide a
plush ride, sporty handling
characteristics and the
ability to handle rough
roads with consummate
ease.
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The Versys’ 3-way
adjustable windscreen
significantly expands
overall usabilit y for riders
of dif ferent sizes, and
in different weather and
traveling conditions. Total
range of adjustment is
40mm (1.6 inches).
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Aluminum gullwing-style
swingar m works with a
2-stage progressive shock
to yield soft initial travel
typical of a dual-spor t bike,
with more firmly damped
travel like a spor tbike
as the suspension
compresses.
Stacked dual headlights
and shroud blend
together with the ER-
6n’s overall lines for
an aggressive look.
theme carries from the
fork to the rear cowl.
Stacked instrument cluster
utilizes a clean, purposeful
design that impar ts
information quickly and
precisely. Instrument range
includes a bar-style digital
tachometer, speedometer
and amber-backlit clock,
odometer, dual trip meter s and
fuel gauge.
LIME GREEN
When the whole world is your playground, imagine the possibilities with
the VERSYS
™
, MOTORCYCLIST magazine’s Motorcycle Of The
Year. Based on the Ninja
®
650R motorcycle, it features
a long-travel 41mm inverted fork, a gullwing-style
swingarm and longer-travel rear shock for comfort
in a wide range of conditions – plus 6-spoke
superbike-inspired wheels for attittude,
comfortable upright seating and a 3-way
adjustable windscreen that lets you
fine-tune the aerodynamics.
Now that’s versatile.
Choose the all new ER-6n sportbike for an
aggressive streetwise image layered atop the
Ninja 650R’s proven sportbike engineering. Its
sharp-edged muscular bodywork, a stacked dual
headlight and instrument cluster give the ER-6n
motorcycle its own unique look, while the upright
seating position and aluminum passenger grab
rails make it super rider-friendly.
follow your rules
The MOTORCYCLIST Magazine
Motorcycle
of the year
2008
Professional rider on a closed course.
ER-6n
Versys
iconic
One-Year Warranty
Your new Kawasaki motorcycle comes
with a 12-month/unlimited mileage limited
factory warranty. Read the next paragraph
to find out how you can extend your
coverage inexpensively, or ask your dealer
for details about the factory warranty and
available extended coverage.
Up to Three Years
Additional Coverage*
Let Kawasaki protect your
new machine for years to
come* with the exclusive
Good Times
™
Protection Plan. This plan
repairs or replaces most components free
of charge if found defective in material or
workmanship. Everything about the plan
is easy: There’s no deductible. It’s honored
at every authorized Kawasaki motorcycle
dealer nationwide. It’s transferable to
another owner with no fee. Just ask
your dealer how you can buy additional
coverage of 24 or 36 months depending on
the model. Imagine, for just pennies a day,
you can ride with no worry and no hassle.
Just tell your dealer you want the Good
Times Protection Plan.
* Depending on the program purchased.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Availability may be limited. Always wear a helmet
and appropriate apparel.
Ride responsibly. Kawasaki
believes safety begins with
us and continues with you.
Always wear a helmet, eye
protection, and proper
apparel. Passengers, too. Ride
defensively. If riding off-highway,
the Basic Speed Law. Never ride
under the influence of drugs or
alcohol. Riding is more fun on
a well-maintained motorcycle...
follow the instructions in your
owner’s manual. Remember,
riding safe is smart.
Professional riders on a
closed course.
To view our complete accessory
catalogue, find your nearest dealer
or take an in-depth tour of
this machine visit:
Specifications ER-6n Ninja
®
650R Versys
™
Engine type
4-stroke, DOHC, four-valve per
cylinder parallel twin
4-stroke, DOHC, four-valve per
cylinder parallel twin
4-stroke, DOHC, four-valve
per cylinder parallel twin
Displacement
649cc 649cc 649cc
Bore x stroke
83.0 x 60.0mm 83.0 x 60.0mm 83.0 x 60.0mm
Compression ratio
11.3:1 11.3:1 10.6:1
Maximum torque
66 N
.
m @ 7,000 rpm 66 N
.
m @ 7,000 rpm 61 N
.
m @ 6,800 rpm
Fuel system
Digital fuel injection with two
38mm Keihin throttle bodies
Digital fuel injection with two
38mm Keihin throttle bodies
Digital fuel injection with two
38mm Keihin throttle bodies
Cooling system
Liquid Liquid Liquid
Ignition
Digital CDI Digital CDI Digital CDI
Starting
Electric Electric Electric
Transmission
6-speed 6-speed 6-speed
Final drive
O-Ring Chain O-Ring Chain O-Ring Chain
Frame type
Diamond, high-tensile steel Diamond, high-tensile steel Diamond, high-tensile steel
Rake/trail
24.5 ˚/102 mm (4.0 inches) 25 ˚/106 mm (4.2 inches) 25 ˚/108 mm (4.3 inches)
Suspension /
front wheel travel
41mm hydraulic telescopic
fork / 120 mm (4.7 in.)
41mm hydraulic telescopic
fork / 120 mm (4.7 in.)
41mm hydraulic telescopic
fork with adjustable
rebound and preload /
150 mm (5.9 in.)
Suspension /
rear wheel travel
Single offset laydown shock
with adjustable spring
preload / 125 mm (4.9 in.)
Single offset laydown shock
with adjustable spring
preload / 125 mm (4.9 in.)
Single offset laydown shock
with adjustable rebound
and spring preload /
145 mm (5.7 in.)
Tire, front/rear
120/70-17; 160/60-17 120/70-17; 160/60-17 120/70-17; 160/60-17
Brakes, front
Dual 300mm petal discs
with two-piston caliper
Dual 300mm petal discs
with two-piston caliper
Dual 300mm petal discs
with two-piston caliper
Brakes, rear
Single 220mm petal disc
with hydraulic caliper
Single 220mm petal disc
with hydraulic caliper
Single 220mm petal disc
with single-piston caliper
Wheelbase
1405 mm (55.3 in.) 1410 mm (55.5 in.) 1415 mm (55.7 inches)
Seat height
785 mm (30.9 in.) (790 mm (31.1 in.) 840 mm (33.1 inches)
Length, width, height
2100 x 760 x 1100
(82.7 in / 29.9 in / 43.3 in.)
2100 x 760 x 1200 mm
(82.7 in / 29.9 in / 47.2 in)
2125 x 840 x 1315 mm
(83.7 in / 33.1 in / 51.8 in)
Fuel capacity
15.5 litres (3.4 gallons) 15.5 litres (3.4 gallons) 19 litres (4.2 gallons)
Curb weight
200 kg (441 pounds) 204 kg (449.7 pounds) 206 kg (454 pounds)
Colours
Candy Plasma Blue Lime Green or
Candy Plasma Blue
Candy Lime Green or
Metallic Moondust Gray
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