2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Specs, and Review
2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650 - Since its debut back in 2006, the multi-talented Ninja® 650R has been a bona fide member of this elite group, winning accolades from owners and media alike. But for 2012, the massively reworked Kawasaki Ninja 650 is better than ever. One of the most visible changes is the redesigned exhaust system. The Ninja 650’s stubby, low-slung exhaust has become a trademark with the design and for 2012 the system receives a new connector pipe as well as a higher-volume three-chamber muffler assembly. Engineers claim this improvement alone provides better mid-range torque on the 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650 . The fuel-injected 649cc liquid-cooled Parallel Twin remains relatively unchanged for the new year, keeping its status as a terrific streetbike powerplant with torquey pull and impressive top end. The ultra-narrow engine produces substantial power with plenty of character – especially down low and in the mid-range – from an ...