Perfect Fitment Guide
Kawasaki
Ninja 650
Best Tyres for Kawasaki Ninja 650
Find premium sport and sport-touring tyres for Kawasaki Ninja 650 with OEM tyre sizes, buying guidance, maintenance tips, expert recommendations, and FAQs.
Overview
About Kawasaki Ninja 650
Vehicle Specifications
Key mechanical details & tyre sizes
engine
649 cc, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve Parallel-Twinpower
68 PS @ 8,000 rpmweight
196 kg curb masswheel Type
17-inch Alloytyre Type
Tubeless RadialFront Tyre Size
120/70 ZR17Rear Tyre Size
160/60 ZR17Recommended Tyres for Kawasaki Ninja 650
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Sport Touring120/70 ZR17
Pirelli Angel GT 120/70 ZR17 Front Tyre
Price₹19,250
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Sport Touring160/60 ZR17
Pirelli Angel GT 160/60 ZR17 Rear Tyre
Price₹24,500
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Sport Touring120/70 ZR17
Pirelli Angel ST 120/70 ZR17 Front Tyre
Price₹17,990
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Sport Touring160/60 ZR17
Pirelli Angel ST 160/60 ZR17 Rear Tyre
Price₹20,990
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Super Sport120/70 ZR17
Metzeler SPORTEC M7 RR 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) TL
Price₹18,900
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Super Sport160/60 ZR17
Metzeler SPORTEC M7 RR 160/60 ZR17 M/C (69W) TL
Price₹23,900
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Sport Touring120/70 ZR17
Michelin Road 6 120/70 ZR17 M/C 58W TL
Price₹22,450
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Sport Touring160/60 ZR17
Michelin Road 6 160/60 ZR17 M/C (69W) TL
Price₹28,100
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Sport Touring120/70 R17
CEAT GRIPPRAD STEEL 120/70 R17 M/C 58H TL Front Tyre
Price₹7,600
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Sport Touring160/60 R17
CEAT GRIPPRAD STEEL 160/60 R17 M/C 69H TL Rear Tyre
Price₹9,400
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Sport Touring120/70 ZR17
Eurogrip RoadHound 120/70 ZR17 Front Tyre
Price₹11,400
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Sport Touring160/60 ZR17
Eurogrip RoadHound 160/60 ZR17 Rear Tyre
Price₹12,500
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Sport Touring120/70 ZR17
Vredestein CENTAURO ST+ 120/70 ZR17 (58W) TL Front Tyre
Price₹12,600
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Sport Touring160/60 ZR17
Vredestein CENTAURO ST+ 160/60 ZR17 69W TL Rear Tyre
Price₹14,600
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Performance & Maintenance
Key highlights and care instructions
Why Tyre Choice Matters
Key performance factors
- Kawasaki Ninja 650 is a versatile middleweight sport motorcycle designed for everyday riding, highway touring, and sporty handling.
- Correct tyre sizes preserve steering geometry, suspension balance, and overall stability.
- Premium sport compounds improve cornering grip, braking confidence, and acceleration traction.
- Sport-touring compounds provide a balance of grip, mileage, comfort, and wet-weather performance.
- Strong radial construction improves stability during higher-speed riding.
- Reliable wet and dry grip improves rider confidence during changing Indian road conditions.
Maintenance Tips
Prolong tyre life
- Check tyre pressure regularly and before long rides.
- Inspect tread and sidewalls for cuts, cracks, punctures, and bulges.
- Maintain Kawasaki's recommended pressure for the exact model year and riding load.
- Balance the wheels after every tyre replacement.
- Inspect tyres after potholes and hard impacts.
- Monitor rear tyre wear during repeated acceleration.
Tyre Buying Guide
Expert Recommendations & Use Cases
Buying Guide
Ideal considerations
- Use the OEM sizes: 120/70 ZR17 front and 160/60 ZR17 rear.
- Choose sport-touring tyres for daily commuting and long highway rides.
- Choose sport tyres when cornering performance is the main priority.
- Check tyre load and speed ratings before purchase.
- Check the tyre manufacturing date before installation.
- Use matching front and rear tyre models whenever possible.
Common Problems
Considerations & trade-offs
- Rear tyre wear from repeated acceleration.
- Uneven tread wear caused by incorrect tyre pressure.
- Reduced wet grip as tread depth decreases.
- Wheel vibration caused by improper balancing.
- Flat spotting after prolonged storage.
- Reduced grip from ageing or hardened rubber.
Expert Tips
Optimal riding conditions
- Choose premium sport-touring tyres for mixed daily and highway use.
- Choose sport tyres when cornering grip is more important than mileage.
- Keep the OEM 120/70 ZR17 and 160/60 ZR17 dimensions.
- Check tyre pressure before every highway ride.
- Replace both tyres together when practical.
- Balance the wheels after every tyre replacement.
Real-World Fitment
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
The current Kawasaki Ninja 650 uses a 120/70 ZR17 front tyre and a 160/60 ZR17 rear tyre.
The current 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650 is listed with Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tyres.
Yes. The Ninja 650 uses tubeless road tyres on its 17-inch wheels.
Premium sport-touring tyres are ideal for daily and highway riding, while sport tyres are preferable when cornering grip and rider feedback are the priority.
The OEM 120/70 ZR17 front and 160/60 ZR17 rear sizes are recommended for maintaining the motorcycle's designed handling and chassis characteristics.
Replace tyres when the tread reaches the wear indicators, grip deteriorates, or cracks, cuts, bulges, or other structural damage appears.