Kawasaki introduces New “Ninja 650” and “Z650”

 Kawasaki Motors Japan will release the new graphic specifications “Ninja 650” and “Z650” on December 17th. The price is 7,992.86 usd for the Ninja 650 and 7,511.36 usd for the Z650. The color of “Ninja 650 KRT EDITION” will continue to be sold without change.

Ninja 650

The Ninja 650, which was developed by “Fan Style Easy”, is a lightweight and slim chassis equipped with a parallel twin engine that emphasizes the strength of the low and middle rev range, realizing a light and exciting ride. “Pearl Robotic White x Metallic Carbon Gray” has been newly set this time.

The styling adopts the sporty image common to the Ninja series, and by adopting LED headlights and a 4.3-inch TFT color LCD screen, it creates a sense of innovation and luxury. In addition, the upright, comfortable riding position and lightweight body make it a machine character that is familiar to both beginners and veterans.

Ninja 650’s “Pearl Robotic White x Metallic Carbon Gray”

 An upright separate handle that offers both controllability and comfort is used, and at the same time, a seat height of 790mm is used to achieve good footing. An upright telescopic front fork with a diameter of 41 mm provides excellent handling and comfort.

In addition to adopting twin LED headlights that contribute to visibility and stylish appearance, it is equipped with a full digital TFT color LCD screen that displays a variety of information and gives the cockpit an advanced and luxurious feel. It was also adapted to the new emission regulations.

Ninja 650 KRT EDITION color: Lime Green x Ebony will continue to be sold without change

Ninja 650 KRT EDITION

Z650

 649cm that produces powerful torque in the low to medium rev range in a lightweight chassis. The Z650 is a slim and compact package equipped with a parallel twin engine. “Pearl Robotic White x Metallic Matte Graphene Steel Gray” has been newly set. It embodies the “Sugomi” performance and design of the Super Naked Z series, and stably demonstrates a well-balanced performance.

In addition to the sharp styling on the vehicle body, it is equipped with an instrument panel equipped with LED headlights, a 4.3-inch full digital TFT color LCD screen that displays various information and gives the cockpit an advanced and luxurious feel. In addition, it has light handling and excellent throttle response, and demonstrates high sports performance, realizing deep driving in various scenes.

Z650 ( “Pearl Robotic White x Metallic Matte Graphene Steel Gray”)

 In addition to adapting to new emission regulations, it is equipped with a smartphone connection function that enriches the motorcycle life in cooperation with “RIDEOLOGY THE APP”. It is also equipped with LED headlights with a sharp and compact design, and the tires are wearing Dunlop’s “SPORTMAX Roadsport 2” which brings lighter handling.

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