New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- Kawasaki has updated the Ninja 650 for the 2027 model year, bringing significant changes to its suspension, braking hardware and connected features. The new middleweight motorcycle has been announced for global sales and is priced at £7,499 in the UK. It will be available there from December 2026.

The most significant changes are related to the front end. A 37 mm Showa SFF-BP telescopic fork is replacing the traditional Kawasaki telescopic fork, and the front brakes have been upgraded to 4-piston radial-mounted callipers. The parallel-twin 649cc engine, however, remains unchanged, maintaining the everyday drive-friendly character of the Ninja 650.

The 2027 Ninja 650 gets a 37 mm Showa SFF-BP (Separate Function ...