// Generation · 2012 — 2016

THIRD GENERATION — NEW FRAME

Deep overhaul: new steel frame, fresh bodywork, 15L tank and redesigned pillion seat. The R suffix disappears; universally Ninja 650.

85
Buyer score / 100
4
Vintages
7
Changes
2
Overhauls
4
Updates
1
Minor
↘ Changes by category
M
ENGINE
2 changes
2012
Euro 3 compliance — power maintained at 68hp / 66Nm
Medium
2016
Euro 4 compliance — last Gen 3 year
Medium
C
FRAME
1 change
2012
New steel frame — increased suspension travel and +20mm wider bars
Major
A
AESTHETICS
3 changes
2012
New fairing, stepped pillion seat and 15L tank (+0.5L)
Major
2012
New digital dash with tachometer and fuel consumption display
Medium
2015
New metallic grey colour
Minor
S
SAFETY
1 change
2013
ABS available as option on select markets
Medium