2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650 | $7499 ErgosIt’s got a softer seat, higher bars and a better windscreen, but the Ninja’s itinerant vibes are an annoyance and even short riders complain about the lack of legroom. DynoThe Ninja builds torque quickly and makes more power than the FZ earlier on. Horsepower picks up sharply after 6500 rpm, but falls off quickly beyond 9000 rpm. Tech Spec Engine type:l-c parallel-twin Valve train:DOHC, 8v Displacement:649cc Bore x stroke:83.0 x 60.0mm Compression:10.8:1 Fuel system:EFI Clutch:Wet, multi-plate Transmission:6-speed Frame:Steel-tube perimeter Front suspension:Kayaba 41mm fork Rear suspension:Kayaba shock with adjustable spring preload Front brake:Dual Tokico two-piston calipers, 300mm discs Rear brake:Tokico single-piston caliper, 220mm disc Front tire:120/70ZR-17 Dunlop Roadsmart II Rear tire:160/60ZR-17 Dunlop Roadsmart II Rake/trail:25.0°/4.3 in. Seat Height:31.7 in. Wheelbase:55.5 in. Fuel capacity:4.2 gal. Weight (tank full/empty):462/437 lbs. Measured horsepower:63.1 bhp @ 8700 rpm Measured torque:2.9 lb.-ft. @ 6900 rpm Corrected ¼-mile:12.32 sec. @ 105.70 mph Top-gear roll-on, 60-80 mph:4.40 sec. Fuel mileage (high/low/avg.):54/34/44 mpg Colors:Black, green, red Availability:Now Warranty:12 mo./unlimited mi. Contact:Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA 9950 Jeronimo Rd. Irvine, CA 92618 www.kawasaki.com 2012 Yamaha FZ6R | Price $7590 ErgosThe seat is harder and the windscreen is too small to do its job, but a smooth-revving motor and 0.8-inch more legroom make the FZ more comfortable. DynoThis kind of linear power from an inline-four is no easy task. The FZ has plenty of pep off idle, and power climbs steadily towards that 64.4 bhp peak at 9750 rpm. Tech Spec Engine type:l-c inline-four Valve train:DOHC, 16v Displacement:599cc Bore x stroke:65.5 x 44.5mm Compression:12.2:1 Fuel system:EFI Clutch:Wet, multi-plate Transmission:6-speed Frame:Tubular-steel perimeter Front suspension:Soqi 41mm fork Rear suspension:Soqi shock with adjustable spring preload Front brake:Dual Akebono two-piston calipers, 298mm disc Rear brake:Nissin one-piston caliper, 245mm disc Front tire:120/70-ZR17 Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart Rear tire:160/60-ZR17 Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart Rake/trail:26°/4.1 in. Seat Height:30.9-31.7 in. Wheelbase:56.7 in. Fuel capacity:4.6 gal. Weight (tank full/empty):4.6 gal. Measured horsepower:64.4 bhp @ 9750 rpm Measured torque:38.8 lb.-ft. @ 8000 rpm Corrected ¼-mile:12.48 sec. @ 104.01 mph Top-gear roll-on, 60-80 mph:4.40 sec. Fuel mileage (high/low/avg.):49/38/42 mpg Colors:White, black Availability:Now Warranty:12 mo./unlimited mi. Contact:Yamaha Motor Corp. USA 6555 Katella Ave. Cypress, CA 90630 800.962.7926 www.yamaha-motor.com « | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | View Full Article By Ari Henning Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
