Kawasaki Ninja 650 suspension setup and specs

Kawasaki Ninja 650, 2025 onwards: adjustable rear preload, 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height, 125 mm of front suspension travel.

Model years covered: 2025, 2026 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Kawasaki.

2025 onwards Kawasaki Ninja 650
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Kawasaki Ninja 650

2025 onwards · sport · 649 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel125 mm (4.9 in)
Rear suspension travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Fork diameter41 mm (1.6 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire120/70ZR17
Rear tire160/60ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1410 mm (55.5 in)
Rake24°
Trail100 mm (3.9 in)
Seat height790 mm (31.1 in)
Front brakeDual 300mm petal discs, Nissin 2-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle 220mm petal disc, Nissin 1-piston caliper

Other Kawasaki Ninja 650 generations: 2012–2016 · 2017–2019 · 2020–2022 · 2023 onwards

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