Kawasaki Unveils 2017 Ninja 650 At INTERMOT

Kawasaki has showcased the 2017 Ninja 650 at the ongoing 2016 INTERMOT motorcycle show in Germany. The Ninja 650 is one of the most popular sports tourers and, with the 2017 edition, it gets new cosmetic and mechanical updates. The Ninja 650 derives design inspiration from its elder sibling, the Ninja ZX-10R, which makes it look sharp and aggressive. The motorbike now features a split-seat design, unlike the single piece in the previous edition. The seat height has been reduced, making it more comfortable for short riders. The tail section has been restyled as well.

Underneath the fairing, the 2017 Ninja 650 is powered by the same 650cc twin-mill motor but is now Euro-4 compliant. Kawasaki has highlighted that the power delivery has been concentrated towards the mid-range for a smoother ride. The underbelly exhaust from the previous generation continues to be offered for the 2017 edition.

The 2017 Ninja 650 gets a new multi-tubular aluminium chassis that weighs only 15 kg, resulting in an overall weight of 195 kg, which is 19 kg less than its predecessor. Other cycle parts include 41mm telescopic forks at the front and monoshock at the rear which is horizontally mounted above the swingarm. Braking duties are handled by dual discs at the front and a single disc at the rear, which now come with Bosch 9.1 ABS technology.

The 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 is available with a choice of three colour schemes - Metallic Spark Black, Blizzard Pearl White and Candy Burnt Orange. Following the launch in the international market, expected the new Ninja 650 to reach Indian shores by mid-2017 with a slight hike in price.

Source: BikeDekho.com