2012 Kawasaki Ninja® 650R Motorcycle
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- TypeSport bike
- BrandKawasaki
New for 2012: • Redesigned twin-pipe perimeter frame offers proper rigidity, stable handling, a low seat height and improved aesthetics • Twin-pipe swingarm assembly offers improved rigidity and maximum style • Redesigned exhaust system features a new connector pipe, a higher-volume 3-chamber muffler assembly for improved mid-range while maintaining peak top-end power, and a higher quality finish • Redesigned bodywork features better aerodynamics, improved engine-heat dissipation and sharper looks that identify with the flagship ZX™-14R • Easier-pull clutch cable design for reduced fatigue and enhanced control • Revised suspension settings and increased wheel travel front and rear offer improved ride comfort while offering excellent compliance in varying situations • Improved brake pads offer better braking performance and control
Smooth, Torquey, quick-revving, 649CC Parallel-Twin Engine: • Liquid-cooled, DOHC, eight-valve fuel-injected twin cylinder engine delivers smooth, responsive performance, especially in the low • to medium-rpm range • Additional mid-range power for 2012, produces exceptional roll-on response and impressive passing performance, to help make even commuter traffic enjoyable • Minimal vibration via a 180-degree crankshaft-driven balancer shaft, which in turn drives the water pump • Oil jets on the connecting rod big ends spray oil on the underside of the pistons to aid cooling
Digital Fuel Injection: • Fuel injection settings boost the engine's bottom-end power while letting it rev more quickly • 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 • Lightweight fuel pump is mounted inside the fuel tank
Low Emissions: • Efficient fuel injection and a three-way catalyzer inside the exhaust produce very low emissions, able to pass stringent Euro III emissions regulations • 300-cell catalyzer is compact and light • Under-engine muffler placement aids mass centralization and yields a low center of gravity
Vibration Control: • Rubber-mounted seat, handlebar and footpegs (rider's and passenger's) keep vibration low and comfort as high as possible
Suspension: • Revised settings on the 41mm conventional fork and preload-adjustable laydown shock offer more travel for improved ride comfort and exceptional wheel control • Fork lower ends around the axle shaft add to the bike's performance and enhance its high-quality image.