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Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Kawasaki Ninja 650R Middleweight Bike Heavyweight Fun
By: Cameron MartelThese days you can buy a bike for just about any purpose: off roading, racing, street racing, off roading AND street racing, touring, commuting, and anything else you can think of. Unlike years past, where manufacturers had relatively limited lineups, anyone can buy any bike to do anything theyd like. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why we have the glorious Kawasaki Ninja 650R as an option for motorcycle enthusiasts today.
It carries a potent 650cc engine that produces roughly 75 horsepower and 45ft-lbs of torque. Yes, thats roughly 50 horsepower less than todays 600cc super-sport bikes (such as the Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R or Yamaha R6), but thats exactly how Kawasaki, and the riders who adore this kind of motorcycle, want. Unlike the super-sports, the Kawasaki Ninja 650Rs 650cc power plant is a v-twin (like the Suzuki SV650R), and v-twins love one thing above all else: torque.
You will not need to rev the Kawasaki Ninja 650R to 14,000 rpm to make power, nor will you find a twitchy and barely controllable power curve either. What you will find is a powerful and fast machine that loves to put down all of its power before 9,000 rpm, adores corners, and will take nearly every situation you throw at it will grace and civility. That is, until you mash the throttle, lean hard into corners, and ride this bike as hard as each cc will allow.
And, after that, youll be left with a feeling of euphoria. Its the sensation that fans of the middleweight motorcycle are all too familiar with and its something that every motorcycle rider, be they a cruiser fan or a crotch rocket fan, lusts after. Pure, utter euphoria- made possible by a wonderfully balanced motorcycle that caters to its riders tastes perfectly. Its suspension is stiff during hard riding, yet amazing compliant during cruising, and the engine can be a dormant house cat or a hell-bent tiger out for blood. How you ride it, and how you command it to be, is how the bike will please you.
Middleweight riders adore bikes like the Kawasaki Ninja 650R simply because it is so balanced: not too much engine, just enough suspension, and surprising economy to even it up. Quarter mile times in the mid-high 11 second range are the norm, and sub-four second 0-60 times are common. There arent many sports cars that can match those times, and you can bet that the sports cars that can sure cant do it while averaging 45mpg and costing less than $9,000 brand new.
Yet the Ninja 650R, with its sexy bodywork and comfortable riding position, can do all of those things. The riders of this bike, the lucky few who truly cherish it for what it is, know a joy that some people will spend their whole lives trying to attain.
It carries a potent 650cc engine that produces roughly 75 horsepower and 45ft-lbs of torque. Yes, thats roughly 50 horsepower less than todays 600cc super-sport bikes (such as the Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R or Yamaha R6), but thats exactly how Kawasaki, and the riders who adore this kind of motorcycle, want. Unlike the super-sports, the Kawasaki Ninja 650Rs 650cc power plant is a v-twin (like the Suzuki SV650R), and v-twins love one thing above all else: torque.
You will not need to rev the Kawasaki Ninja 650R to 14,000 rpm to make power, nor will you find a twitchy and barely controllable power curve either. What you will find is a powerful and fast machine that loves to put down all of its power before 9,000 rpm, adores corners, and will take nearly every situation you throw at it will grace and civility. That is, until you mash the throttle, lean hard into corners, and ride this bike as hard as each cc will allow.
And, after that, youll be left with a feeling of euphoria. Its the sensation that fans of the middleweight motorcycle are all too familiar with and its something that every motorcycle rider, be they a cruiser fan or a crotch rocket fan, lusts after. Pure, utter euphoria- made possible by a wonderfully balanced motorcycle that caters to its riders tastes perfectly. Its suspension is stiff during hard riding, yet amazing compliant during cruising, and the engine can be a dormant house cat or a hell-bent tiger out for blood. How you ride it, and how you command it to be, is how the bike will please you.
Middleweight riders adore bikes like the Kawasaki Ninja 650R simply because it is so balanced: not too much engine, just enough suspension, and surprising economy to even it up. Quarter mile times in the mid-high 11 second range are the norm, and sub-four second 0-60 times are common. There arent many sports cars that can match those times, and you can bet that the sports cars that can sure cant do it while averaging 45mpg and costing less than $9,000 brand new.
Yet the Ninja 650R, with its sexy bodywork and comfortable riding position, can do all of those things. The riders of this bike, the lucky few who truly cherish it for what it is, know a joy that some people will spend their whole lives trying to attain.
Kawasaki Ninja 1000
The most striking change from the new Ninja 1000 looks on the fairing. The design is fused, from headlights to shut down the engine, which combined with the vent. While the models Z1000, fairing own lights, then under a separate tank with a closed crankcase. Or more precisely, the model is somewhat half-naked.
So is the gas tank. Although the model is almost the same, but the muatnya 19 liters, 4 liters more of the Z1000. With that much tank capacity can travel a distance of 300 km, even when the test 250 miles - because the fuel consumption of 7.5 liters per 100 km. More efficient than his brother who is 9 liters per 100 km.
In fact, the capacity remains the same 1043 cc, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4-cylinder inline power and have 133HP at 9600 rpm with torque of 110 Nm at 7800 rpm. Including fuel systems still use a 38 mm Keihin carburetor.
Only, minus the rear sprocket 4 teeth in order for the engine power can be obtained at low rpm (revolutions under fierce). Coupled with a smooth open gas cap, fuel economy is very helpful.
Ninja 1000 which has a weight of 231 kg of this was slim because the knee can be fastened to the fairing. Overall, the bike feels very nimble and small. Support the rider seat design for long-distance touring. Moreover, the rate freeze system is equipped with ABS, so petrified when braking suddenly.
Instrument panel was taken from the model ZX-6R and very helpful for touring trips. Especially with the addition of a computer is a nice touch as a touring bike. Ninja 1000 priced at Rp148 million.
So is the gas tank. Although the model is almost the same, but the muatnya 19 liters, 4 liters more of the Z1000. With that much tank capacity can travel a distance of 300 km, even when the test 250 miles - because the fuel consumption of 7.5 liters per 100 km. More efficient than his brother who is 9 liters per 100 km.
In fact, the capacity remains the same 1043 cc, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4-cylinder inline power and have 133HP at 9600 rpm with torque of 110 Nm at 7800 rpm. Including fuel systems still use a 38 mm Keihin carburetor.
Only, minus the rear sprocket 4 teeth in order for the engine power can be obtained at low rpm (revolutions under fierce). Coupled with a smooth open gas cap, fuel economy is very helpful.
Ninja 1000 which has a weight of 231 kg of this was slim because the knee can be fastened to the fairing. Overall, the bike feels very nimble and small. Support the rider seat design for long-distance touring. Moreover, the rate freeze system is equipped with ABS, so petrified when braking suddenly.
Instrument panel was taken from the model ZX-6R and very helpful for touring trips. Especially with the addition of a computer is a nice touch as a touring bike. Ninja 1000 priced at Rp148 million.
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