What do you think of the Kawasaki Ninja 650? Kawasaki's new beginner-friendly big bike is a replacement for the ER-6f, but does it really deserve to be called a Ninja?<br /><br />It’s a powered by Kawasaki’s 649cc parallel-twin engine, which makes 69hp at 8,000rpm – that’s three less horses less than what the ER-6f delivers but it ain’t all bad because with 48.46lb/ft on offer, the Ninja 650 has slightly more torque than the ‘6f.<br /><br />With a claimed kerb mass of 193kg, Kawasaki says the new Ninja 650 weighs 19kg less than the bike it replaces. Weight reduction comes from a new lighter steel trellis frame (saving a claimed 10kg), a new swingarm, plus lighter five-spoke wheels. It’s all sounding very Ninja-ry so far.<br /><br />Kawasaki says it’s the Ninja 650 is less thirsty thanks to a 6.8% improvement in economy and the Ninja 650 also boasts a slip assist and slipper clutch, adjustable shift light, new Nissin brakes, an X-shaped LED rear light assembly and a centrally-mounted rear shock.<br /><br />Read our full review here where we compare everything including cost, style and performance: http://bit.ly/2xt22h1<br /><br />-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Visordown.com is the #1 online motorcycle website for news, reviews, and all things motorbike with 1 million monthly users and growing.<br /><br />► Click HERE to subscribe to Visordown Motorcycle Videos https://goo.gl/f73BtU<br /><br />► Click HERE for all the latest bike news, launches, first rides, and motorcycle reviews https://goo.gl/fyvb6G<br /><br />► Click HERE to watch our most recent bike videos! http://bit.ly/2fpNdZg<br /><br />-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />► Click HERE to subscribe to our superbikes playlist http://bit.ly/2vAmX4A<br /><br />► Click HERE to subscribe to our naked bikes playlist http://bit.ly/2vAqFLR<br /><br />► Click HERE to subscribe to our sports bikes playlist http://bit.ly/2vffmYg<br /><br />► Click HERE to subscribe to our adventure bikes playlist http://bit.ly/2vAxEEB<br /><br />► Click HERE to subscribe to our retro bikes playlist http://bit.ly/2fplrMg<br /><br />► Click HERE to subscribe to our cruiser bikes playlist http://bit.ly/2uBSaQt<br /><br />► Click HERE to subscribe to our Harley-Davidson bikes playlist http://bit.ly/2vfvt8j<br /><br />► Click HERE to subscribe to our bike battles playlist http://bit.ly/2fp1GEQ<br /><br />► Click HERE to subscribe to our Motorbike Mayhem Helmet Cam playlist http://bit.ly/2vAmX4A<br /><br />__________________________________________________________________<br /><br />► Get the Visordown newsletter HERE - http://bit.ly/2uC7xs4<br /><br />You can also find more motorcycle live videos, images, reviews, and news on our social channels Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, so pick your favourite one below<br /><br />Visit us on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/visordown<br />Follow us on Twitter - http://twitter.com/visordown<br />Check out our Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/visordown/?hl=en<br /><br />-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Visordown is the fastest growing online motorcycle community – welcome on board!<br /><br />We’re best known for covering all the latest motorcycle launches and bike industry announcements, breaking motorcycle news, bike reviews, first rides, and road tests, and entertaining and informative motorcycle features.<br /><br />One million monthly bikers and growing!
