• Outstanding low and mid-range torque

• Street-oriented performance

• Comfortable and sporty riding position

• Uniquely aggressively styling

• Compact, narrow and lightweight design

• Cam profiles optimized for low-mid rpm power

• Heavy flywheel mass gives a more satisfying mid-range power feeling

• High-performance ECU maintains optimum tuning parameters

• Ultra-fine injectors and 36mm throttle bodies with oval sub-throttles deliver an ultra-smooth response across the rev-range

• Dual mufflers in a 4-2-1-2 arrangement contributes to a healthy mid-range performance, while dual-outlet muffler caps help foster the Z1000’s aggressive quad-pipe look

• Exhaust valve on the right-side muffler (just upstream of the silencer) helps “tune” back-pressure waves for enhanced response in the low-mid range

• Iridium plugs deliver a hotter spark for high combustion efficiency

• Transmission gearing complements the low-mid range torque performance

• Ball bearing shift lever and shift drum contribute to a smooth shifting with superb feel at the lever

• Clutch springs with a low spring rate equal a light clutch feel

• Lightweight radiator keeps the engine cool without adding excessive pounds

• Semi-rigid mounted engine utilized as a stressed member to provide optimal chassis flex during high performance riding

• Engine mounts located behind the cylinder, closer to the engine’s center of gravity, transmit less engine vibration to the rider for a much improved ride quality

• Pressed aluminum swingarm, swingarm bracket and engine mounts combined for a less rigid frame, allowing better chassis feedback and less engine vibration

• 41 mm inverted front fork delivers brilliant steering performance

• Fork damping rates go from smooth action at the top of the stroke to firm damping at the bottom for a comfortable feeling that makes the bike easier to ride and more adept at high performance maneuvers

• Tuned to complement the front fork, the bottom-link Uni-Trak rear suspension features a nitrogen gas charged shock with piggy back reservoir

• Radial-mount brake calipers and radial-pump front brake master cylinder offer precise brake control and superb feel at the lever

• Triple petal brake discs offer better cooling and warp resistance and less unsprung weight

• A 250 mm rear disc offers abundant rear brake control

• Instrumentation gives at-a-glance information to the rider

• Analog-style tachometer provides quick and clear rpm data

• LCD features a digital speedometer, odometer, tripmeter, water temp, fuel gauge and clock

• Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve fuel injected twin cylinder delivers smooth, responsive performance, especially in the low to medium rpm range

• Excellent mid-range power, exceptional roll-on response and impressive passing performance make even commuter traffic enjoyable

• Silky smooth engine vibes via a 180° crankshaft driven balancer shaft, which in turn drives the water pump

• Oil jets on the connecting rod big ends spray oil on the undersides of the pistons to aid cooling

• Lightweight plug-mounted ignition coils deliver a hot spark and save space

• 40mm wider radiator offers increased cooling efficiency

• Coolant routing travels directly to the engine cases, then follows internal passages to the cylinder and head to reduce external plumbing and simplify the entire cooling system

• Finetuned shift lever position is easier to use

• Revised fuel injection settings boosts the engine’s bottom-end torque while letting it rev quicker

• Sub-throttle valve equipped 38mm Keihin throttle bodies offer optimum performance and rideability

• Located behind the main throttle valves, the sub-throttles are controlled by the DFI® system’s ECU for a precise throttle response, similar to a constant-velocity carburetor

• Auto-fast idle system simplifies starting and helps ensure that the catalyzer reaches optimum temperature quickly

• New, lightweight fuel pump mounted inside the fuel tank.

• Powerful twin-cylinder engine is the most compact in its category, which helps reduce the dimension of the entire motorcycle and allows use of a slim, minimalist frame

• Triangular setup of the crankshaft and transmission shafts makes the engine short front-to-back

• Transmission input shaft, output shaft and change drum are contained in a “cassette”-style package that allows a compact layout and eases transmission maintenance chores

• Semi-dry sump design reduces engine height

• Plated, linerless aluminum cylinders with a narrow cylinder pitch keep the engine light and slim

• Efficient fuel injection and a three-way catalyzer inside the exhaust produce very low emissions, able to pass the stringent Euro-III emission regulations

• New 300-cell catalyzer is more compact and lighter than previous 200-cell unit

• Under-engine muffler placement improves mass centralization and the bike’s low center of gravity

• Rubber mounts replace the rigid upper-rear engine mounts to reduce the amount of vibration transferred to the rider through the seat

• Handlebar is rubber-mounted to lessen vibration transmitted through the handle grips

• Rider and passenger footpegs are rubber coated to further reduce vibration

• All-new frame which retains the key Ninja 650R elements — a slim, low, lightweight and compact design that is narrow at the knees and footpegs for rider comfort and control

• Featuring reduced rigidity, the strong, high-tensile steel trellis frame not only looks lightweight, but it is – rivaling that of aluminum frames

• Ideal frame stiffness balance achieved through extensive 3D analysis translates directly into superb handling

• The frame, rear suspension and swingarm designs flow together with an integrated line running from the steering head to the rear hub

• Short front-to-back dimensions of the engine allow for a long swingarm and a short wheelbase combination that contributes to the light and nimble handling

• Cleaner frame joint finishes improve overall quality of the bike

• Swingarm stiffened to balance the reduction of the frame’s rigidity – due primarily to the rubber engine mounts

• Swingarm now has a D-shaped cross-section

• The new swingarm and revised stabilizer design further contribute to the Ninja 650R’s higher-quality appearance

• Elegant one-piece rider/passenger footpeg stays complement the new swingarm and stabilizer

• Revised chain adjuster design also contributes to the improved appearance

• New front and rear suspension settings match the changes to the frame and swingarm for lighter, more rider-friendly handling

• New shape of the 41mm fork lower ends around the axle shaft add to the bike’s performance and enhance its high-quality image

• An ideal handlebar, seat and footpeg relationship results in a comfortable and natural riding position suiting a wide range of riders

• Frame narrowed just aft of the fuel tank enabled a slimmer seat, making the reach to the ground even easier

• The offset single-shock rear suspension layout with the battery located beside the shock instead of beneath it allows a lower seat height as well

• Low seat height and slim overall design make it easy to plant both feet firmly on the ground when stopped

• Dual 300mm front petal disc brakes with twin 27mm piston front brake calipers and a single 220mm rear petal disc deliver plenty of braking power

• New front brake master cylinder houses a new ball-joint and revised pivot location to deliver smoother actuation of its new 14mm master cylinder piston

• New dual headlight design features multi-reflector bulb hoods and the twin position lights – like its Ninja supersport brethren

• Rider comfort is improved via a lip at the top of the revised windscreen, which helps deflect air away from the rider, along with a duct in the center of the cowling that creates an “air curtain” to reduce wind buffeting at higher speeds

• New, taller fuel tank – especially noticeable when viewed from the side –adds to the bike’s crouching appearance and allows fuel capacity to remain the same despite adding a fuel level sensor – for the new fuel gauge

• A flush-surface fuel cap and its sharp-edged motif give the new tank a distinctive new look

• Sharper, edged lines give the Ninja 650R a more aggressive, crouching supersport look, yet the bodywork still accentuates the frame

• Distinctive Ninja supersport design elements of the front cowling and the fairings, such as the judicious combination of colored and black panels enhance its sportier image and compact appearance

• New integrated front turn signals with clear lenses and orange bulbs

• Completing the bike’s aggressive sport appearance is a sharper tail cowling featuring a thin new LED taillight, revised rear turn signals, new license plate bulb housing and a slimmer rear mud flap

• An inner rear fender was added to help keep the underside of the sleek new tail cowl clean

• The turn signals also function as flashing hazard lights

• A new longer front fender keeps mud splashing to a minimum and its two-tone design matches the Ninja 650R’s light, compact theme

• Storage options include four tie-down hooks for baggage or a spare helmet to be secured to the seat and a storage space under the seat with room for a U-lock or similar device

• Mirror design is a similar supersport-style to that on the new Ninja ZX™-6R

• Positioned 14mm further out from the centerline, they also offer an improved rear view

• Attractive six-spoke supersport-style wheels augment the bike’s light look while reducing unsprung weight

• New MotoGP-inspired multi-function instrumentation, which includes a new fuel gauge, digital speedometer, clock, odometer, dual trip meters and a bar-style digital tachometer

• The new layout allows the clock and trip meter to be viewed simultaneously

• Red backlighting for the LCD screen adds to the sporty image while the area around the instrument panel presents a clean, finished front cowl interior

• Redesigned handlebar holder and new curved shapes on the brake master cylinder reservoir and clutch lever contribute further to the Ninja 650R’s improved appearance