Kawasaki Ninja 650 launched for 7.12 lakh Yen, now with traction control system

The Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 comes with a 649 cc parallel engine. It produces 67 hp and 64 Nm. The gearbox on duty is a 6-speed unit.

Kawasaki Motors India has launched the Ninja 650 2023 for 7.12 lakh (old gallery). The 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 650 arrives in Lime Green only but the big update is a host of new features that have finally arrived on the midsize motorcycle. Notably, the updated Ninja 650 arrives with standard Kawasaki Traction Control (KRTC), along with dual-channel ABS. The price has increased slightly 17,000 compared to the MY2022 version.
KRTC system in 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 650 brings two modes. Mode 1 is the least intrusive and helps with cornering effort, while Mode 2 kicks in much earlier whenever excessive wheel spin is detected while reducing engine power for good grip. than. The company says the second mode is particularly useful in wet driving conditions. The KRTC feature can also be disabled.
Barring Traction Control, 2023 Ninja 650 also received a cleaner 649 cc tandem engine retuned to reduce emissions. The engine produces 67 hp at 8,000 rpm and 64 Nm of peak torque at 6,700 rpm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The motorcycle is solidified by a high-strength steel trellis frame. Suspension system includes 41 mm telescopic forks up front and telescopic forks at the rear. The car uses a 300 mm petal-shaped dual disc brake at the front with dual piston calipers and a single 220 mm disc at the rear with a single piston caliper. Ninja 650 uses Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tires.
Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023 retains the same design as the old model. The twin LED headlights remain the same and so is the 15-liter fuel tank. The sports car comes with a 4.3-inch TFT instrument panel with smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth. The Ninja 650 remains one of the more worthwhile purchases from the Kawasaki restaurant in India, and deliveries for the MY2023 version will begin later this month. The Japanese motorcycle maker plans to update its other motorcycle models to MY2023 in the coming weeks.
First published date: November 15, 2022, 18:10 PM IST