Kawasaki Ninja 650R suspension setup and specs

Kawasaki Ninja 650R, 2009 to 2011: adjustable rear preload, 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height, 119 mm of front suspension travel.

Model years covered: 2009, 2010, 2011 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Kawasaki.

2009–2011 Kawasaki Ninja 650R
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Kawasaki Ninja 650R

2009–2011 · 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 travel119 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel124 mm (4.9 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)
Rake25°
Trail106 mm (4.2 in)
Seat height785 mm (30.9 in)
Front brakeDual 300mm petal discs, dual-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle 220mm petal disc, single-piston caliper

Other Kawasaki Ninja 650R generations: 2006–2008

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Bike feeling wrong? These are the published numbers. What to actually change depends on the adjusters this bike has, your weight and how it feels.

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