Kawasaki has officially unveiled the 2027 Ninja 650 with the bike first made available in the UK market. The update introduces some notable mechanical enhancements alongside new colour options. Here are the key things to note.
- 2027 Ninja 650 gets upgraded front brakes
- Conventional telescopic fork replaced by new USD unit
- Available in two colour options
2027 Kawasaki Ninja 650: What are the changes?
Gets upgraded brake components and front suspension
The 2027 Ninja 650 comes with upgraded front brakes and improved suspension. The front brakes now comprise radially-mounted, 4-piston calipers, whereas the outgoing model used axially-mounted, 2-piston calipers. This should help improve braking performance and feedback. Additionally, the conventional 41mm telescopic front suspension is now replaced with a 37mm separate function USD fork, which Kawasaki says has translated to improved feel and stability, especially during corner entry. Rounding out the updated feature list is the new 4.3-inch TFT instrument cluster.
The updated Ninja 650 is now offered in two colour options: Matte Grey and Lime Green. Apart from this, the bike is still powered by the 649cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin-cylinder engine which produces 68hp and 64Nm of torque, paired to a 6-speed gearbox.
At the moment, Kawasaki sells the 2026 Ninja 650 in India at Rs 7.91 lakh (ex-showroom), and there's no info on when the updated model will arrive here. In the UK, however, the 2027 Ninja 650 carries an identical price tag of £7,499 (around Rs 8.16 lakh) to the previous model. If Kawasaki follows a similar approach in India, the updated Ninja 650 could potentially be introduced without a significant price hike.
Euro-to-INR conversions based on exchange rates at the time of writing
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