Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2017–2019)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2017–2019) takes 1.8 L of oil with a filter change (1.6 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)1.8 LWhen filter is removed
Oil capacity (without filter)1.6 LWhen filter is not removed
Oil capacity (dry fill)2.3 L
Coolant (radiator)1.2 L
Consumables
Engine oil gradeAPI SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2, SAE 10W-40
Coolant typePermanent antifreeze (ethylene glycol, Green), 50/50 mixture with soft water
Oil filter (OEM)16097-0008From a Kawasaki oil filter fitment list — "Ninja 650 2012-2026" and "Ninja 650 ABS 2013-2026" both cover this bike's full range.
Air filter (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (viscous paper element)
Spark plug (OEM)NGK CR9EIA-9
Front brake pads (OEM)EBC FA226HH ×2Web-confirmed for Ninja 650 2017+.
Rear brake pads (OEM)EBC FA174HHWeb-confirmed for Ninja 650 2017+.
Drive chainDAIDO DID520VE, 114 links
Clutch free play2–3 mm
Drivetrain
Chain size520
Chain links114
Chain slack20–30 mm
Chain 20-link limit319 mmNew chain 20-link length standard: 317.5–318.2 mm
Front sprocket (OEM)15TDerived from the final drive reduction ratio 3.067 (46/15) — tooth counts aren't printed as a standalone spec
Rear sprocket (OEM)46TDerived from the final drive reduction ratio 3.067 (46/15) — tooth counts aren't printed as a standalone spec
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear tire size160/60ZR17 M/C (69W)
Front tire pressure225 kPa
Rear tire pressure250 kPaUp to 200 kg load
Brake fluid typeDOT 4
Wear Limits
Front brake disc (min)4.5 mmStandard 4.8–5.2 mm
Rear brake disc (min)4.5 mmStandard 4.8–5.2 mm
Brake pad — front (min)1 mm
Brake pad — rear (min)1 mm
Clutch friction plate (min)2.6 mmStandard 2.92-3.08 mm on the shared-engine Z650 — not independently re-confirmed in this bike's extracted excerpts
Drive chain slack (limit)30 mmThis matches the top of the standard adjustment range; the manual gives no separate wear-limit figure beyond it