* New front and rear suspension settings match the changes to the frame and swingarm for lighter, more rider-friendly handling
* New shape of the 41mm fork lower ends around the axle shaft add to the bike's performance and enhance its high-quality image
Confidence Inspiring Ergonomics
* An ideal handlebar, seat and footpeg relationship results in a comfortable and natural riding position suiting a wide range of riders
* Frame narrowed just aft of the fuel tank enabled a slimmer seat, making the reach to the ground even easier
* The offset single-shock rear suspension layout with the battery located beside the shock instead of beneath it allows a lower seat height as well
* Low seat height and slim overall design make it easy to plant both feet firmly on the ground when stopped
Brakes
* Dual 300mm front petal disc brakes with twin 27mm piston front brake calipers and a single 220mm rear petal disc deliver plenty of braking power
* New front brake master cylinder houses a new ball-joint and revised pivot location to deliver smoother actuation of its new 14mm master cylinder piston
* New dual headlight design features multi-reflector bulb hoods and the twin position lights - like its Ninja supersport brethren
* Rider comfort is improved via a lip at the top of the revised windscreen, which helps deflect air away from the rider, along with a duct in the center of the cowling that creates an "air curtain" to reduce wind buffeting at higher speeds
* New, taller fuel tank - especially noticeable when viewed from the side -adds to the bike's crouching appearance and allows fuel capacity to remain the same despite adding a fuel level sensor - for the new fuel gauge
* A flush-surface fuel cap and its sharp-edged motif give the new tank a distinctive new look
* Sharper, edged lines give the Ninja 650R a more aggressive, crouching supersport look, yet the bodywork still accentuates the frame
* Distinctive Ninja supersport design elements of the front cowling and the fairings, such as the judicious combination of colored and black panels enhance its sportier image and compact appearance
* New integrated front turn signals with clear lenses and orange bulbs
* Completing the bike's aggressive sport appearance is a sharper tail cowling featuring a thin new LED taillight, revised rear turn signals, new license plate bulb housing and a slimmer rear mud flap
* An inner rear fender was added to help keep the underside of the sleek new tail cowl clean
* The turn signals also function as flashing hazard lights
* A new longer front fender keeps mud splashing to a minimum and its two-tone design matches the Ninja 650R's light, compact theme
* Storage options include four tie-down hooks for baggage or a spare helmet to be secured to the seat and a storage space under the seat with room for a U-lock or similar device
