Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

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Australian Road Rider Bike Guide 17

Ninja ZX-6R’s bodywork and exhaust system puts its appearance in line with the class-leading Ninja

ZX-10R, while its solid chassis and Öhlins steering damper ensure it has the responsive handling to

match its bigger sibling. The highly developed 599cm³ powerplant provides plenty of low-end and

mid-range power without sacrifi cing the potent top-end.

A sportsbike in its purest form, the KTM RC is reduced to the essentials, agile, fast and suitable for LAMS.

Whether you are on country roads or the racetrack, the Moto3 genes are perceptible in every manoeuvre

and convey that pure race feel. The handling — simply spectacular. The performance — incredible. The

power — awesome.

The most powerful in the up-to-300 class, the awesome 2017 Ninja 300 ABS packs the style and

personality of a litre-class superbike into a learner-legal package that is amazingly easy to ride. It is

the perfect entry-level bike, delivering incredible fuel economy, class-leading safety features and a

low seat height for added confi dence. Buy it because it’s practical. Own it because it’s awesome.

Engine: Liquid-cooled, in-line 4

Displacement: 599cc

Power/Torque: 94.1kW @ 14,000rpm/

66.7Nm @ 11,800rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,

chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 180/55ZR

Seat height: 815mm

Kerb weight: 191kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 17L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: DYNAMIC

Engine: 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, single

Displacement: 373.3cc

Power/Torque: 32kW/36Nm

Transmission: 6-speed, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 110/70ZR17 R: 150/60ZR

Seat height: 820mm

Kerb weight: 147kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 10L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/7500km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: MINI MOTO

Engine: 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, twin

Displacement: 296cc

Power/Torque: 29kW @ 11,000rpm/ 27Nm

@ 10,000rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 110/70R17 R: 140/70R

Seat height: 785mm

Kerb weight: 174kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 17L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: MINI RACER

Engine: 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, twin

Displacement: 649cc

Power/Torque: 39kW @ 8000rpm/ 56Nm @

4000rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,

chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 160/60ZR

Seat height: 805mm

Kerb weight: 211kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 16L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: EASY NINJA

The Ninja 650L ABS improves upon the balanced package of its predecessor. Increased engine

performance adds more fun, a slim frame and seat offer improved comfort and lighter handling, and

its aggressive styling, featuring wind-tunnel-derived bodylines, is complemented by an adjustable

windscreen. Equally at home in the city, on the highway or twisting through the hills, the Ninja 650L

ABS is the perfect choice for all riders.

KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R $14,

KAWASAKI NINJA 650L ABS $

KAWASAKI NINJA 300 ABS $

KTM RC 390 $

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