// Generation · 2017 — 2019

FOURTH GENERATION — TRELLIS FRAME

Technical revolution: first steel trellis frame, engine as stressed member, nearly 18kg saved. The Ninja 650 reaches a decisive sporting level.

88
Buyer score / 100
3
Vintages
7
Changes
3
Overhauls
2
Updates
2
Minor
↘ Changes by category
M
ENGINE
2 changes
2017
Engine lightened by 2kg — new aluminium castings
Power maintained 68hp / 66Nm
Major
2017
Assist & slipper clutch standard fitment
Medium
C
FRAME
2 changes
2017
Steel trellis frame — engine used as stressed member
−15kg vs Gen 3 — 193kg wet weight
Major
2017
New fork and shock — revised more dynamic geometry
Medium
A
AESTHETICS
3 changes
2017
New Ninja design — LED headlights and digital dashboard
Major
2018
New Kawasaki Racing green/grey colourway
Minor
2019
New pearl white colour
Minor