New 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650r For Sale. on 2040-motos

Kawasaki Ninja description

They're known as sweet spot motorcycles: streetbikes so balanced, user-friendly and all-around capable that they stand well above their two-wheeled counterparts, forging lasting reputations as exciting, practical and stylish machines.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 max 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 New instrument cluster assembly features an analog tachometer and a digital readout module for at-a-glance info transfer to the rider 20mm wider handlebar offers improved rider comfort and control Redesigned 2-piece seat assembly features thicker and wider foam for improved comfort for rider and passenger Dunlop's grippy yet durable Roadsmart II tires are standard Increased fuel capacity and more compact batterySmooth, Torquey, Quick-Revving, 649cc Parallel-Twin Engine Liquid-cooled, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, 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 Lightweight plug-mounted ignition coils deliver a hot spark and save space High-capacity radiator for increased cooling efficiency Engine coolant travels directly to the engine cases, then follows internal passages to the cylinder and head for min external plumbing and a simplified cooling systemDigital 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 tankCompact Engine Design Powerful twin-cylinder engine is the most compact in its category, which helps reduce the dimensions of the entire motorcycle and allows use of a slim (and all-new) twin-pipe perimeter frame Triangular setup of the crankshaft and transmission shafts makes the engine dimensionally short front-to-back Transmission input shaft, output shaft and gear-change drum are contained in a cassette-style package that allows a compact layout and eases transmission maintenance Semi-dry sump design reduces engine height Plated, linerless aluminum cylinders with a narrow cylinder pitch keep the engine light and slimLow 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 gravityVibration Control Rubber-mounted seat, handlebar and footpegs (rider's and passenger's) keep v