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@@72garibay that's a really cool insight. Thanks for sharing that. The 650 has been real fun and comfortable so far. Nothing will compare to the comfort of a cruiser, but the 650 is awesome :)

It is a good bike to learn with! One of the best as long as you are responsible with it. :) thank you!

@@MathewUnderwood thanks for the help keep up the great content

With a K 😎 :)

Hmmm. Well when I had my r6, if you gave it a lot of throttle, it would accelerate so fast that it would literally push you back into the passenger seat behind you. Even if you braced for it. As a beginner, it was way too much for me. I was lucky to not hurt myself. .. the 650 is still very fun but does not pull quite as hard as those. There is a reason they called them crotch rockets, it was literally sitting on a rocket. Lol. Hope that helps. The 650 is still fast and fun

@@manofsteel26 hey bud! Glad to see u again. That's a really thought out comment and I appreciate it. Glad to hear that you are doing well and enjoying your bike!. I am also itching for something a little faster too, but my plan is to wait until I can have both. That way I can go back to the comfort of the 650 when I feel like it. The bike I had before the 650 was a 2004 yamaha r6. It was much much faster! Scared me quite a few times lol. The bikes definitely get faster. I will always encourage you to be safe out there. One thing I've noticed from my r6 was feeling comfortable at higher and higher speeds. It can be exciting, but also dangerous. Dont get tooooo comfortable :) Around where I live, there are a lot of really good roads for riding quicker, but we have a lot of deer and squirrels and such, so I've been scared to really push it. Deer are very hard to see over 60mph lol, especially when you're focusing on corners and stuff. I suppose I would say, definitely enjoy it if you do, just please be safe haha. I'm sure you will be though. Happy to hear from you again!

Thanks! 😄

Hey bud, my only experience on dirt or gravel is with my 650. It handled very well! As long as you dont make any sudden movements you'll be just fine with either. Turn smoothly, stop and go smoothly. They handle great! Hope that helps :)

@@MathewUnderwood Awesome! Thank you so much!

@@sleezy5914 it was a fun suggestion, thanks!

Doin the lords work!

Thanks for the comment :) My issue with counter steering is just trying to present it in a way that makes it seem easier and not harder lol. I'm sure you know what i mean. I was doing it before i even knew what it was. I think it is just a natural feel that we pick up on. But yeah, I will keep thinking about it. :)

Being conscious of it just help using it in rapid leans. To demonstrate it my instructor put me in passanger place and, at around 40km/h put his hands off the handlebar and just gently pushed the left end of handle: bike lean on the left. Then push the right end: bike change direction and lean on the right. Also: always push, never pull :) If his demonstration to me could help you I would be glad!

@@franckpicard8030 I agree and thank you :) I think buried somewhere at the earlier days of my channel i have a counter steering video. But it would be like pulling out a dusty old tome haha :P

@@Jesus_is_THE_king_of_kings They are amazing bikes! Be safe and god bless :)

Lol that's a perfect explanation of this bike :) definitely bulletproof!

@@Jeff-lb6os haha I always love seeing your comments

@@boredsince9150 The best advice that I can think of is from the instructor when I took my classes. They taught us that when it is possible, try to get to your cornering speed before entering the corner. Try not to need to make adjustments to that while in the corner, and that will make you a lot more stable. Of course, that takes practice but the more times you try, the better you get. When you accelerate in a corner, you will straighten out, while breaking in a corner runs the risk of losing traction. That being said, some times it is necessary and you have to be real gentle on those adjustments. Try not to do anything abruptly. Other than that, the best thing you can do is practice and build confidence. And confidence is not the same as ego. People who ride with an ego (over judging their skill or trying to show off or look cool) tend to get injured. :) It also helps to be looking where you intend to go. It is weird, but we all have a tendency to actually go where we look, subconsciously. I'm sorry if it is not the answer you are looking for. But more practice will make you better. Oh and, I know they are not exactly the same, but riding a bicycle helps build the skill of generally being on two wheels. So if you dont have access to the motorcycle for practice, there is nothing wrong with a bicycle. Just know that the weight differences matter. It would just be a tool for getting the feel of moving on 2 wheels.

@@MathewUnderwood Thank you! So no sudden movements and eyes! Looking back, I guess the main issue is that I don't look far enough in the corner. I'll try go go practice on my bicycle. Really looking forward to new videos for us, newbies!

@@JJRos yeah that's about it. I guess it is cool for downshifting 1 gear at a time. But it also gets annoying when you're in stop and go traffic lol. I've tried, but I am just too lazy to be doing that all the time, so I just hold in the clutch and bring it to first while coming to a stop. I dont let go of the clutch until I am sure I'm in neutral and will still slowly let go just incase.

@@MathewUnderwood gotcha thank you so much !

I dont personally know, as I've never been on one... buuuut. I looked up some opinions and asked around and the general answer I got was absolutely yes. A lot of people seem to have enjoyed the 390 as a first bike. Plus it looks awesome. I'm just a ninja 650 fanboy because that's what I'm on right now. But in reality, I've only ever rode a few bikes. (650, Yamaha r1 and r6 plus a few Harleys)

@@MathewUnderwood thank you brother! I personally believe the r1+ 6 gave you the most fun you could ask from a bike! Wish you safe rides!

Thank you so much! That was really nice to see. As for the 650. I personally think it is a perfect starter bike. Not only that, but it is just big enough to always be fun. If you have a local Kawasaki dealer, I'm sure they would be happy to let you sit on one and see how it feels. (Of course be respectful about it) :) tldr: yes Have a good day and stay safe on the road!

Will do! :)

My brain all day, I swear.... :)

@@MathewUnderwood same brotha, same! Us ADHDers stick together!🤘🏽

@@HAFALEHEFE 🤘 ADHLAS. Attention def.. hey look a squirrel! :)

@@MathewUnderwood that’s gold💀😂😂😂

I think I can. I'll try to find the best hill for an example this weekend. Thank you for the suggestion and stopping by :)

@@MathewUnderwood Thanks for the content man! Keep up the good work! Love the vibes~

rear break will be your best friend :)

Neverrrrrr! Haha :)

I appreciate you! Thank!

They are amazing, you will love it! Make sure to stop by and let me know how you like it when you do!

me toooo

You can do it!! :)

@@CityNinja650 Thanks as always bud, I'm real happy to see you still at it. Time sure does fly by on here. In the end, if we dont give up and work around these challenges, only good things come from them. I'd much rather learn these things while I'm still small. P.s. I'm pretty jealous about the demo events your doing. That looks so fun.

@@MathewUnderwood it’s fun for sure. But sometimes I feel I bit off more then I can chew tbh. I mean the demos are fun and I’m learning a lot. But it’s more content that I still haven’t gotten out. I’m also working with several dealerships which is awesome but again it’s adding unnecessary stress. Idk I hate “complaining” about it because I know there are many vloggers who would love the opportunity. I think my problem is I’m trying to do to much. That can be bad for the algorithm like you mentioned in your video here. Between my vloggs, vloggs about the 650, safety videos, first rides, long distance trips and in depth reviews it seems like I could screw myself more than anything. And if I’m being honest it’s really burning me out lol. But it’s not about me here. I’m very happy to see your still at it dude. Honestly if I didn’t have lucky breaks I probably would have stopped. Just shows your dedication. Also if you ever wanna do a video about stocks go ahead lmao. That’s a pretty cool story

@@CityNinja650 man... I guess I didnt see it that way but I totally understand what you mean. There was a time I tried to record for multiple ideas on the same ride and never really published any of them. I guess you're right, if you have all this content, it can be overwhelming to process it. Plus then there are deadlines lol... one of my biggest reasons to pursue this is to get rid of deadlines. And I guess that when a demo starts on this day at this time, it could feel more like going to work than having fun. That's an interesting point of view. I still respect the work you've put into it. You may have a big range of content but it is all around the bikes, so I dont think you have to worry too much about that. Sorry you feel burnt out man, I've been there a few times too. All I can think of is just trying to keep it fun. You definitely have my support and many others, we enjoy what you do!

@@MathewUnderwood it’s all good. First world problems lol. I’ll get it together eventually. I’m actually considering a break after my vacation in late October. Come back in February. See what happens. Thank you for the support man. Really do appreciate it. I’ll keep saying it. You were my inspiration to not only go with the 650 but to make content. For that I owe you lol

@@CityNinja650 just try not to be out tooooo long like me :) it really slows things down. But of course, take care of yourself first!

@@FireflyAndGreenGoblin Yeah, totally agree that editing is no fun haha. I try to avoid it at all costs. Thanks!

@@LD777saed Thanks a bunch! To be honest, I wasnt expecting people to catch those things buried so deep in this 1hr video. So I appreciate that a lot! It has been an interesting journey for sure lol. Lots of surprises.

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