* Liquid-cooled Ninja 650R, DOHC, 8-valve fuel injected twin cylinder delivers smooth, responsive performance, especially in the low to medium rpm range
* Excellent mid-range power Ninja 650R, exceptional roll-on response and impressive passing performance make even commuter traffic enjoyable
* Minimal vibration via a 180 crankshaft driven balancer shaft, which in turn drives the water pump
* Oil jets on the connecting rod big ends spray oil on the undersides 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
* Coolant routing travels directly to the engine cases, then follows internal passages to the cylinder and head for minimum external plumbing and a simplified cooling system
Digital Fuel Injection The Kawasaki Ninja 650R
* Fuel injection settings boosts the engine’s bottom-end torque while letting it rev quicker
* 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 mounted inside the fuel tank
