Kawasaki delivers a new entry to its 2008 lineup in the form of the Versys - a mid-sized machine based off the 649cc parallel Twin powering the Ninja 650R.Kawasaki has unveiled a new addition to its stacked 2008 roster ??? the mid-sized Versys. The Japanese manufacturer has been known to let the cat…

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…keeping a relatively short wheelbase of 55.3 inches. 2006 Ninja 650R vs Suzuki SV650 Gallery Recent Street Bike Motorcycle ReviewsRelated Articles 2004 Reality Bike Shootout 2006 Kawasaki Ninjas First Look 2006 Kawasaki ZX-10R First Ride 2006 Kawasaki ZX-14 First Ride

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…Perhaps this lies in the fact that the Kawasaki has a tad more trail at 4.2 inches (versus 4.0 in.) and a higher percentage of its weight on the front wheel (49.4% versus 47.4%). Both bikes have 25-degree rakes: Advantage Ninja.When pushed hard, the softly suspended Ninja gets jittery while the SV finally…

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…-school items and obvious cost-saving elements.The overall look of the Ninja 650R is sporty. From the swoopy fairing to the trellis frame to the race-inspired rolling gear, Kawasaki clearly wants to link this bike to the company's Ninja heritage. The only glaring style miscue is the enormous, funky footpeg…

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…cost over ten grand to be fun. Meet the 2009 Kawasaki ER-6N and Suzuki Gladius. While both of these motorcycles are new in America, their platforms are based off motorcycles we?ve already sampled. The ER-6n is based off the recently redesigned Ninja 650R complete with its friendly, 649cc Parallel Twin…

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…demand from females for larger bikes. And when you factor in the recently added Z750S and newly announced Ninja 650R, Kawasaki seems determined to cultivate its growing female market share.Kawasaki is also doing a lot of work behind the scenes to promote the female cause. Earlier this year the Kawi crew…

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…Hall-of-Famer Jay Springsteen and Nick Cummings finished third overall while co-riding to victory in the GT2 class on the No. 9 Pair-A-Nines Kawasaki Ninja 650R.Purk and Martinez played it fast and smart to stay in contention throughout the race and sealed the win with a late splash-and-go pit stop with…

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These bargain blasters have a larger performance envelope than many of the squids ridings flashier and more powerful machines.Specifications: Kawasaki Ninja 650RRetail price: $6,299Wheelbase: 55.3 in.Seat height: 30.9 in.Engine type: 4-Stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel-TwinDisplacement: 649 ccBore…

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…some serious winds flowing out of the mountain passes. Predictably, the SV rider gets buffeted around a bit more. However, we discovered that the Ninja 650R is slightly susceptible to cross-winds. This isn't a serious problem, but it could surprise a novice the first time it's encountered. Gettin' to…

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