Not true. I learned recently, and I've found the speed can just get away from you on a quicker bike. I have a V Strom 1000 and it's at 80 before you know it. A 650 naked is ideal, but the issue is whether it'll kill you before you get bored of it....
That's where being grounded and mature comes in. I started on my father's Harley-Davidson when I was 17. Not a rocket ship but it took a lot of concentration. tank shift, suicide clutch Etc. A reasonable compromise might be a 600 that doesn't deliver a lot of torque at low RPM. Just stay under 10,000 RPM and no surprises. But if you can't even do that, you shouldn't be on a motorcycle. Back in the day two strokes used to catch people because of the sudden power curve. But as long as you approached it gradually when learning, there normally would not be a problem.
@@benjamincs1 I get it. I got a Mazda Rx7 years ago and got a ticket the first day because it was so smooth and quick. Had no idea I was going that fast. But no one warned me. I guess it's up to the individual.
@@danakaboom1158 Haha I had one of those too! I agree that self-control is key, just think that adjusting to the sheer speed of a quick bike obviates this a bit - as you say, it can catch you out. I'm getting into the while Roadcraft thing myself...You can play, but stay within the limit point. Best
@ Dana Kaboom... For some like myself motorcycle's are meant for one thing only... SPEED. Going fast IS the only way to learn what you and the bike can do. And in this process you ARE going to lay it down, throw it down, wreck, get injured. If you want to cruise and be "safe" get a car, truck ..but NOT a Harley. You could not give me a Harley to me that is NOT really a motorcycle. It is a death machine that I cant ride, heavy, awkward.. slow as hell. Non turning, scariest thing I EVER threw a leg over, only once. And told my riding buddy that had traded his "rice burner" in for a HD sportster... after one trip around the block... "WHY"??? "This thing is gonna kill ya"... he replied.. "I just want to cruise, you know.. slow down some." Sadly 3 months later... slow and careful can kill you also, added to that ,once faced with a situation where you need skills learned from really riding... one will be lacking. Motorcycle's are dangerous... maybe you have the right mindset but remember 30 mph is more than enough speed to end ones day. Just a guess, but I would bet YOU can't NOT ride a motorcycle...,Mr Mature. Don't be sad you are in the majority. If that is true.. it WILL catch up to ya.. so take it to a track and LEARN...or not.
Having bought a Ninja 650 after 7 years of cruisers, I can say this is a great first sport bike. It has way more acceleration than the cruiser due to power/weight ratio and gearing, and way more cornering capabilities due to weight and clearance. After 2 years on it, I'm still not pushing the bike to its limit. People think you will outgrow this bike in a year or two. Really? Unless you can beat the current world title holder on his 600, you're not maxing out the bike. You could put on better tires when they need replacing, and they will need it if you ride enough, and get a jump in grip (which is pretty darn good stock). Unless you are on long sweeping uphills and willing to risk your license and huge fines, you don't really need that liter bike--this bike will run out of road quickly and leave you smiling every time you get off it because it has a comfortable riding position to get to those mountains and back. I was on mine for over 9 hours one day last month, and felt better than 9 hours on the cruiser.
@Jack ///M240i I tested a 636 and had wrist pain within half a mile. Great bike, just ergos didn't work. I then tested a Z900 which was much more comfortable and I bought one. I do miss the small fairing on the Ninja because my commute has some highway miles. After 1600 miles in 4 months, I have a larger windscreen due on my porch any day. I still think the Ninja is an awesome bike and regret trading it, it would have good to have alongside the Z and Raider.
@Jack ///M240i - It IS a Sport Bike... A 636 is a SUPER Sport, and you completely missed his point. To be honest, you sound like a kid who watches a ton of videos about bikes but has never been on one.
I bought a 2013 650 as my first bike and was ready for the next step up after about a year though I did put on over 10k miles in that year. It's a blast, handles great and 0-60 is quick enough but much beyond that I wish it had more power. Not condoning speeding but nice to have extra passing power and also mess around from time to time. I could very well see this being a long term bike for many but personally I wish I had gone with a 600 to start
The 650 is one of those bikes you start on, then after a year or 2 get into something more powerful, ride that for awhile and then remember how much nicer the 650 was. It really is a great bike that checks all the boxes for city riding, and im glad I've held on to mine over the years.
Not necessarily, but all that does help lessen your chances of being in a wreck! But there is always things that can happen! No cars around think your good tree limb falls you go flying 😂 it happens! Dear and other animals are always a concern! Texting drivers probably kill more bikers them most anything else though if I had to guess!
Bought a 650r in 2006 and it was my first bike ever. Popped 3 accidental wheelies on the very first ride trying to get the hang of the clutch because I had literally NEVER ridden ANY motorcycle before. This is a "beginner that has already taken a riding lesson or two" bike but NOT for someone without any clutch time whatsoever. Took me about a week to learn her little oddities but once I did I was good to go. I still have it 12 years later, still love to ride it, and am still not bored with it though (not a novice rider anymore by a long shot) I have 2 other bikes also now. Nimble and quick with plenty of bottom end torque if you know how to rev it and 40+mpg averages in town (I've had above 50mpg if I don't hammer the throttle at every traffic light like we all did when we were noobs) around town in the stop and go. I can quarter mile within a second (+ or -) of my buddy on his R6 so I'd say she can keep pace. I have over 8K miles just splitting lanes in standing traffic with it on Cali freeways (the real reason I bought her to begin with was to commute) and I have ridden her on 1,000+ mile trips loaded down like she was a Concours 1400 with panniers, bags and a top case while riding 2up with a passenger and she still handles the freeway like a dream doing 75mph (speed limit in interstates in Cali is 70) all day long and still getting 40mpg with the full load and double (ex wife was in the buck-twenty range and I was about 2 bills so not a light load for a 650cc). If it is just me running (just a tank bag and a backpack of clothes for a weekend at a buddies) I have gotten steady freeway mpg's of 55+ for 500 miles each way from San Francisco to San Diego and back again when laying down on the tank bag with my feet resting on the REAR seats pegs (hey, don't knock it till you try it...its actually surprisingly comfortable) and very aerodynamic so the engine struggles less to maintain the 75mph I'm rolling and the mileage is great. I've had her PAST the 140mph top end of her Speedo (once was enough, but who can have a bike and NOT peg it out?...ok...maybe it was more than just once...lol!) in 6th gear but was only at 8,600 RPM so she had 3,000 rpm more to give before even hitting the red line (and 2,000 past that before the ka-boom was immanent) so even if the speedo couldn't track it she probably has another 40 mph to give but I had nowhere to ever test that theory and no one that could keep up past 140mph when I was stupid enough to get her up that fast to clock me. She isn't a liter bike, and she won't match them in the midrange and top end for acceleration rates but she can still haul azz and scare the crap out of you if you get sloppy. Don't make light of that parallel twin because those 649cc's can really move if you can control it effectively. She lists at 71 horsepower but sure feels like more once you know how to handle her and at under 400lbs that 71 horses sure can run fast!
"Popped three wheelies on my first ride ever" .....someone should have been looking out for you, your lucky you didn't die, seriously, very irresponsible, I sold my 650r to a complete noob (as was I when I bought it) and I made sure to reiterate the point to "take ALEAST 3 hours to play with the clutch" ...."take 3 hours to get to know the friction zone" ......"get familiar with her, she has alot of balls" ......whoever sold you that bike was very careless and they shouldn't be riding bikes, or cars for that matter. ...and it does help to have experience driving manual cars before riding a motorcycle on public roads in traffic. I'd say everyone should drive a manual car for a year before bothering with a bike, so many things to be in control of (especially in turns), and a bike will really fuck someone up.
@@queefmicester1189 I second learning manual before getting on a bike. When I took the MSF course, it was just me, the truckers and couple other people that it only took them a few minutes to get going with clutch control.
I'm so glad I started on a cbr250. I rode it for about a year, it's so forgiving. I just bought a 650 today and was able to hop on and control it easily.
I've had my 07 650r for going on 11 yr's, was my first ever street bike and she's still in the garage. I have felt like there's just not enough power there when I was riding it every day tho. Moved on to bigger bikes and still found myself coming back to the little 650r when I wanted to hit the twisties, that ninja 650r made me a good rider. Nothing like nailing that corner knee down showing up the super sport guys who haven't even begun to master their bikes. The 650r's the only bike I can ever say I've gotten close to maxing out what it can do, but every time I think "ya there's nothing more this bike has to give me" i scare myself again. She's been a great companion, cross country road trips, bike rally's, daily driver until snow was on the ground (-28c riding sucks FYI) hell she's even hit a deer at 60mph and got me off with nothing but a scratch. Best bike I've ever owned in the 15 years I've been riding.
Just bought my first bike, 2015 ninja 650 abs, I absolutely love it! The vibration on the pegs can be a little annoying when the rpms go up but everything else is perfect. I feel like I have so much room to grow into it. The abs on mine is nice but when I first test rode it, the engine breaking was a lot more than I expected, I stopped short of a stop sign by about 10 feet but I will get used to it
I don’t know if it’s only Kawasaki and Honda but I love that the 600cc sport bikes put the exhaust under the bike instead of the side! For a cruiser, side mounted exhaust is just part of the character. For a sport bike you needs both sides clear so you can lean the bike.
I ride a 2011 Yamaha FJR and I’m looking to get a second “around town” bike that’s what brought me to your channel. One thing that I absolutely love is the fact you’re a bike guy AND a Christian that is not ashamed of his faith! I LOVE the fact you include scripture in your videos!!
Fast Car I completely agree that’s why I made the comment. It’s refreshing to see a TH-cam motorcycle channel that expresses Christian values. There’s a lot of Christians that are either ashamed or afraid to offend. This guy isn’t, and that’s why I recognized him for it
Thanks bro! Looking at a 2020 Ninja 650 KRT as my 1st bike. I'm 45 and have never even been on a scooter so I'm super excited. I was Honda Rebel all the way until I went and actually sat on this bike and fell in love. It was so dam comfortable and totally unexpected. Keep up the good work sir.
@@knicksfan3647 As much as I liked it when I sat on it, I ended up buying a 21 MT03 as my 1st bike. No regrets. Lets see, it was between the Kawasaski Ninja 650, Rebel 500, MT07, then finally MT03. Its so much fun learning on a slow bike, and really not that slow. Its a great stepping stone for me to learn how to ride before I move up in power down the road..
I'm in my late 40s now and still really new and learning to ride better on my ninja 300. These small bikes are the best to learn on. Now if it wasn't for these crazy CA drivers I'd take it out more!
I have this bike and was my beginner bike as well. Awesome bike, especially for a beginner bike because you're not as likely to get bored so quickly. I've had mine since 2014 and I'm still rocking it. The handle bars addition on this bike is a great choice, makes cornering and wind deflection even better. Best of all you're not as hunge over as much which makes it comfortable. I got an Ixill muffler and looks and sounds better now too. I do wish it was a triple or 4 banger though because it sounds like a lawnmower imo.
Great video, I just wanna say this bike is basically faster than _any_ car you could buy as a beginner! It would take the willpower that almost no one has - to ride this thing cautiously as a beginner. We've all gotten so casual about what is 'Fast'.
Couldnt agree more...got this bike less than 2 weeks ago as my first bike (learner approved edition for australian learner license requirements which winds it down from 67 to 51hp) and itll still smash any p plater in a shitty focus st or golf gti...really gotta tame yourself on this one but i can already see that there is so much room for learning on it!!
@@Jaake0324 nice! I’ve had my 2016 ninja 650 for two years now and still love it! 15,000 mile later. Got some angel pirelli tires. Went one size up on the rear also. I got the woodcraft 1” riser handle bars, zero gravity brand double bubble windshield and that made it a little sportier feeling and even more comfortable and fun to ride.
I know you posted this over a year ago, but I just wanted to say that I rode a Rebel 300 during the MSF course. And even then...with speeds not exceeding 25 mph and being scared of everything, that bike was critically underpowered. It wouldn't keep pace with ordinary traffic (at least with me on it at this altitude).
@@Idividezero , awesome brother. My first bike was a cbr 300r. It was good to learn on such as balancing , leaning , countersteering, etc but i did not feel safe in traffic or on the highway on it. Just didn’t have enough passing power to get out of a situation. I sold it and was bored with it after 2 months. A 650 is enough power to keep up in traffic and has more USABLE midrange for a beginner compared to top end only power of 600s
@@chop2093 I bought a 2019 MT-07 and it's amazing. I know it's my first bike, and I've barely put any miles on it yet (smoke filled 95 degree air is not fun), but I couldn't imagine giving it up right now, for any price.
Thats my bike!!! I got a 16 as my first bike and I plan on owning it forever. Got it for a great price with 2500 miles on it. Low cost of ownership and plenty of fun.
when you watch this video on may 6th 2019 and he says "just after mother's day" and you have a mini panic attack thinking you missed it cause you didn't realize this video is already almost a year old. TH-cam put it in my recommended i thought it was new lol.
Mother's day is the worship of Rhea not your birth mother . Mothers day is idolatry Proverbs 28:9 King James Version (KJV) 9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
Well hey I’ve been riding a 250r for two years (first bike ) and people are saying these are their first bike .. is this 650 something I would get bored of quickly ? (Bc I’m going to buy this bike in about 2 days )
This is an awesome bike, I would stop labeling it a a “Beginners” it’s a very universal and versatile bike that can accommodate multiple functions. I understand what you want to say but you have to stop labeling it as a “beginners” bike, I bet that in the right hands that bike would lap many “experienced” riders Just my 2 cents
Coco-Speed. Agreed. My last bike was a 2012 zx6r (vids on my channel if you wanna check em out :) and now a 2016 650. I really enjoy this bike and in some ways more so than my zx6r.
I had a used 2012 one of these bikes in 2016 I upgraded to a 2016 monster 821 in 2016 I got bored with it then I traded it in for a Burgman 400 and there are many times that I wish that I had never gotten rid of the ninja in the first place my 2012 ex650 was an awesome bike low-cost maintenance really quick against all the other guys I rode with because they had just gotten into riding motorcycles with in the past few years where I've been writing for decades started out on dirt bikes and it was easy enough writer and happy enough in the low RPMs that once you get to 45 miles an hour you can just grab 6 gear in Cruise all the way to the end of the Power Band if you want and yes I would definitely get another ex650 again it was an awesome bike and I kind of regret not kind of I do regret getting rid of it also the insurance on this bike was only slightly more expensive than my 400cc scooter is now these are great bikes what I recommend one for somebody who is a beginning rider yes what I recommend one for somebody who is an experienced rider yes this bike was Nimble and quick and easy to ride as well as had good performance all in one I found that mine could keep up with a supercharged Mustang or just lead a pack of 50cc scooters around if I really wanted to good commuter bike for commuting in the city or even being out on the highway also a good bike to just go rip around on and have fun and right around fast.
I agree with you 100%. This is an awesome bike and super cheap. I had one for my first bike. The only reason I would suggest the naked version is the easier maintenance.
Enrico Maglio I agree 100%. It all comes down to the type of riding they will be doing and style. I think the Z650 has the best style hands down for naked bikes would be a great in city and on twisty roads. The ninja 650 will give you the sportbike looks that many younger people crave but usually are not ready for and be much better on freeways. Then for the long haulers there is the more comfy Versys 650 if the twisties aren't really your goal.
I've been riding since I was 5. People just starting out on two wheels should buy themselves a used something for the dirt first and learn to rip around, use the clutch and brakes, on terrain that is a lot more forgiving than tarmac and not littered with moving automobiles and clueless drivers. If one thing is for certain...new riders will drop their bikes. The odds of a new rider dropping a new bike are very high. So why drop one that cost thousands of dollars and is costly to repair. As well as taking the risk of learning on an active roadway? Get used to two wheels on the dirt first. Then buying a bike that suits you is much easier to address when converting to the street. Seems like a no brainer.
Left the dealership in love with the 2020 kawi ninja 650. Man o man. I went to look at the z125 since I ride a 150 as my first bike now. That 650 is my next bike for sure. I think it’ll be a great first big bike.
I just picked up a 07 650 ninja, I've been riding older bikes all my life, most recently a 1980 is 750.. man, I couldn't believe the difference !! The thing is effortless ! Fast from 0-60, corners like my Enduro, love it !
Man I can’t wait. I truly am not as experienced. I’ve only been riding for a month and I’m on a150 bintelli beast so I’m curious as to which will suit me better the 400 or 650.
@@JoeLowmanjoeyblack well, either one will get you in trouble if you twist the throttle to much.. i would say its more about seating position, I like the upright because I feel more in control.. also hunched over hurts my back after 20 minutes. The 650 is fast off the line because of low end torc, you’ll be doin 60 mph before you realize it.. you won’t out grow it for years.. that being said, its really about self control.. good luck !
May be weird to call the 2020+ Ninja 650 my dream bike but man, few have looked THIS good! Still fairly new and on a Ninja 300. So right now, that 650 feels like it would be my long term keeper.
I would say a 650 is a good starter because I started on a 750 never rode a motorcycle or dirtbike atv anything just did research and took it easy and was good
I like your vids you give good balanced reviews. The rider view gets a bit tedious though, have you thought of having someone else filming you as you ride and talk then the viewer could get a better veiw of the bikes. Also, youve clearly built a substantial business as quite a young guy. How about some vids on how the business was built up? That would be really interesting.
yea, i recommend r3 or something like that for younger guys. When you're young, It's so hard to resist people trying to race you at a stop light. And if you're inexperience, you don't realize how hard it is to stop something going 100+ on the upcoming street block. The number 1 thing i'd tell new young riders is don't get tempted to race others, and being young, that's impossible so I'd recommend a smaller bike.
Exactly skill beats power any day of the week. I know guys who on a 300cc can keep up with guys on liter bikes. Anyone can hammer the throttle in a straight stretch, but the guys who have mad cornering skills can keep up with anyone. It’s about skill and line selection/vision. Those smaller lighter weight bikes in the corners is where it’s at in my opinion.
In Australia where most States have a max speed limit of 110 kph ( about 70 mph) a 650 is more then good enough and depending on your size a 250 may even be big enough.
There’s a used one at my local dealer. It’s orange which I love. Has all the upgrades already done to it. Has 13k miles on it. They asking I think 4500/5000. I’m thinking really hard about picking it up. I’m no noob. Been riding for some years. I own a 03 zr7s, 96 dyna and a 2017 grom. Maybe I’ll trade one in towards it. I really like it.
I couldn't agree more, I bought my 07 ninja 650r in 09 as my first street legal bike and it was perfect. It had enough power to make me respect the bike and best thing was how agile it is. Coming from 125cc 2 stroke dirt bike it was a completely different feel in every regard. Only problem I've ever had with my 650 was signal lights stopped working.
It only took you like a couple seconds to get to 35. My old-ass pickup truck takes like a minute haha. When I get my bike, it's definitely going to feel super fast.
Yea took me awhile to get over the fear of downshifting when slowing down. 1st time locked the back tires up on myself 😂 but I ended up meeting good ppl that helped me a lot with my riding
@@RedsBigRig whenever you downshift for the most part my guy, you just got to blip the throttle when banging down a gear. Just commit to it and it’ll click once you do it
This bike is my first bike and it’s fantastic, it’s a lot of fun and a very enjoyable ride. If you’re a *beginner* I recommend it 100%. If it’s literally your *FIRST* time on a bike, do not ride this. Get comfortable even on something like a dirt bike. Understanding how a motorcycle works and responds to your movements is important before jumping on something that can buck you off like a bull and seriously injure yourself or your wallet. Learn it *THEN* ride it.
My 16 yr old and 18 yr old nephews have been ripping KTM 450s since they were 12. They can outride the majority of adult riders on anything with 2 wheels. 650s are an easy transition/first street bike for the right riders. It's the new to two wheel guys going big out of the gates that are in over their heads.
My nephew's 15 and he rides the 650 Ninja around all the time he learns how to ride street bikes at 13 and 14 he probably shouldn't have been on a 600 at 14 years old but he was and I got his little brother on the 125 right now and a 140 and he's only 10..,. Teach them younggg
Subscribed because i love the passages at the beginning of all your test ride videos. Will buy a bike from srk when i can afford it. For now riding out my grom. Stay safe god bless!
Honestly imo anyone can ride a higher powered bike. Things to keep in mind is not to be reckless. These young kids jump on a 750 or 1000 and think they are pro MotoGP riders, just learn the bike you choose to ride.
Yeah, I’m torn because I like my 08 650 that I’ve had for a couple years now and was planning on getting a newer one eventually. Maybe I’ll get a 2016 one haha.
What's my beef with how you are addressing this bike to new riders? "it can ride wheelies!" "Keep up with your friends!" "And it has plenty of power!" Okay, that is how you get a brand new rider to loop their shit and hurt themselves doing things that they aren't skilled enough to handle.
Dwight Schrute I think it’s a bit of a contradiction because some videos he recommends new riders one type of bike then in another video he says something different.... Me as a new rider what I look for is the actual weight of the bike not so much the power.
@@darnellrogers8884 I hear you. Everyone is different. Some folks can handle a big bike from the start and are smart enough to handle it. Others are more cautious and just start small. Others are bleeding idiots that shouldnt be on a bike at all...the last group had parents looking at each other when he was a toddler saying "he better be good at sports"
5Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your path straight. Great video, love that you put God first...
I gotta disagree with you on a point or two. While the 650 is a ton of fun but it's heavy, about 465lbs wet vs. my ZX6R which is about 50 lbs less. The bike has a lot of torque which chews through rear tires. A Q3 lasts me 2000-2500 miles whereas the Q3 on my 600 lasts 5000-7000+ miles. The tires are also a tad more expensive because the 180 is the popular size and that's where the sweet spot on price point is. The 650 takes a 160 and that's going to run about $20-$30 more. Other than that, I'm with ya on the 650 being a great starter bike and a blast in the corners. It also tends to slide predictably which I really like. It's a great bike to learn on and there's plenty of room for growth and developing your skills.
5:43 words of wisdom Haha. If you are a new rider that will feel so fast Haha. I like riding scooters and think gong 30 on one feels fast lmao. Thx for the review I'm considering a 650!
I’m thinking this will be my next bike. Started on a Rebel 250 at 17, then a Shadow 1100 at 18, then a CBR600 at 20, and now have an 883 Sportster at 22. I want the feel of a full fairing sportbike again, but I don’t need the 120+ horsepower the I4 bikes have. Not to mention I’m 6’3 and prefer a bit more relaxed riding position.
I have been riding my dads cbr1000rr to and from work (small town) I want my license so I have to ride a 600cc for 2 years I think this is gonna be the one. The CBR600 is not legal for R-E so this is the perfect middle ground.
Never understood why people felt the need for a gear indicator on a motorcycle (with aftermarket parts). RPM too low? Shift down. RPM too high? Shift up. With a sequential transmission it's that easy folks. Also, it looks like 3.5-4 seconds to 60. Not bad at all.
Dave Boothney yeah he loves you more than the little girl who he allowed to get gang raped to death by 7 men apparently. Either god is absolutely not all loving but cares about you more than that little girl for “reasons” Can’t stop evil Or chooses not too. Sorry but your god is a cunt either way you look at it. Learn to think rather than seeking comfort in warm fuzzy myths like a school boy.
Lmaoo the bible is "The book of bullshit" ... talking snakes , people walking on water and noahs ark story. I don't see how people take that bullshit serious , and there is no evidence of any CREATOR. If you have evidence let me know.
$2400 off and a free tank and tail bag. Great bike, I intentionally didn't look up the changes in 2017 so I didn't feel like I was loosing out though. My first bike even and I love it.
I had several dirt bikes growing up but my first real road bike was a CBR 600. Had zero issues and honestly a 250 just didn't have the power that I wanted.
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Cautious, mature beginners will do fine on any motorcycle, and immature reckless people will die on a 50cc.
Not true. I learned recently, and I've found the speed can just get away from you on a quicker bike. I have a V Strom 1000 and it's at 80 before you know it. A 650 naked is ideal, but the issue is whether it'll kill you before you get bored of it....
That's where being grounded and mature comes in. I started on my father's Harley-Davidson when I was 17. Not a rocket ship but it took a lot of concentration. tank shift, suicide clutch Etc. A reasonable compromise might be a 600 that doesn't deliver a lot of torque at low RPM. Just stay under 10,000 RPM and no surprises. But if you can't even do that, you shouldn't be on a motorcycle. Back in the day two strokes used to catch people because of the sudden power curve. But as long as you approached it gradually when learning, there normally would not be a problem.
@@benjamincs1 I get it. I got a Mazda Rx7 years ago and got a ticket the first day because it was so smooth and quick. Had no idea I was going that fast. But no one warned me. I guess it's up to the individual.
@@danakaboom1158 Haha I had one of those too! I agree that self-control is key, just think that adjusting to the sheer speed of a quick bike obviates this a bit - as you say, it can catch you out.
I'm getting into the while Roadcraft thing myself...You can play, but stay within the limit point.
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@ Dana Kaboom... For some like myself motorcycle's are meant for one thing only... SPEED. Going fast IS the only way to learn what you and the bike can do. And in this process you ARE going to lay it down, throw it down, wreck, get injured. If you want to cruise and be "safe" get a car, truck ..but NOT a Harley. You could not give me a Harley to me that is NOT really a motorcycle. It is a death machine that I cant ride, heavy, awkward.. slow as hell. Non turning, scariest thing I EVER threw a leg over, only once. And told my riding buddy that had traded his "rice burner" in for a HD sportster... after one trip around the block... "WHY"??? "This thing is gonna kill ya"... he replied.. "I just want to cruise, you know.. slow down some." Sadly 3 months later... slow and careful can kill you also, added to that ,once faced with a situation where you need skills learned from really riding... one will be lacking. Motorcycle's are dangerous... maybe you have the right mindset but remember 30 mph is more than enough speed to end ones day. Just a guess, but I would bet YOU can't NOT ride a motorcycle...,Mr Mature. Don't be sad you are in the majority. If that is true.. it WILL catch up to ya.. so take it to a track and LEARN...or not.
"This thing's not going anywhere." - the only phrase clinically proven to make sure your cargo stays secured.
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if it's not going anywhere it's not leaving the property at all
I’m more of a “she’ll ride” kinda guy lmao
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It is physically impossible for a man to tie something down then to shake it without saying that’s not going anywhere to someone
The best is when the truck pulls off the loading ramp and only gets 50 feet and stops to close the doors and everything falls out the back🤣
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Haha. It’s never happened. Not once. Not ever … Ever! Truth.
Having bought a Ninja 650 after 7 years of cruisers, I can say this is a great first sport bike. It has way more acceleration than the cruiser due to power/weight ratio and gearing, and way more cornering capabilities due to weight and clearance. After 2 years on it, I'm still not pushing the bike to its limit. People think you will outgrow this bike in a year or two. Really? Unless you can beat the current world title holder on his 600, you're not maxing out the bike. You could put on better tires when they need replacing, and they will need it if you ride enough, and get a jump in grip (which is pretty darn good stock). Unless you are on long sweeping uphills and willing to risk your license and huge fines, you don't really need that liter bike--this bike will run out of road quickly and leave you smiling every time you get off it because it has a comfortable riding position to get to those mountains and back. I was on mine for over 9 hours one day last month, and felt better than 9 hours on the cruiser.
@Jack ///M240i I tested a 636 and had wrist pain within half a mile. Great bike, just ergos didn't work. I then tested a Z900 which was much more comfortable and I bought one. I do miss the small fairing on the Ninja because my commute has some highway miles. After 1600 miles in 4 months, I have a larger windscreen due on my porch any day. I still think the Ninja is an awesome bike and regret trading it, it would have good to have alongside the Z and Raider.
@Jack ///M240i - It IS a Sport Bike... A 636 is a SUPER Sport, and you completely missed his point. To be honest, you sound like a kid who watches a ton of videos about bikes but has never been on one.
Cody S. It’s actually a sport tour bike cool guy
@@georgebushskates2066 - I am sorry I couldn't quite hear you. A WHAT tourer? 😘
Nice try, buddy. Love you mean it.
I bought a 2013 650 as my first bike and was ready for the next step up after about a year though I did put on over 10k miles in that year. It's a blast, handles great and 0-60 is quick enough but much beyond that I wish it had more power. Not condoning speeding but nice to have extra passing power and also mess around from time to time. I could very well see this being a long term bike for many but personally I wish I had gone with a 600 to start
Wheelieing while going around a curve next to a cemetery. Poetic
The 650 is one of those bikes you start on, then after a year or 2 get into something more powerful, ride that for awhile and then remember how much nicer the 650 was. It really is a great bike that checks all the boxes for city riding, and im glad I've held on to mine over the years.
It's all about speed , common sense and stupidity. If you control all of them you'll be ok, no matter what you ride.
So I should get a crossplane r1 as a first bike?
Master Of Dizaster absolutely. I recommended 1,000cc as the best class for beginner bikes. No previous experience needed.
Not necessarily, but all that does help lessen your chances of being in a wreck! But there is always things that can happen! No cars around think your good tree limb falls you go flying 😂 it happens! Dear and other animals are always a concern! Texting drivers probably kill more bikers them most anything else though if I had to guess!
K Crossover hmm personally I prefer 2,000 cc bikes for beginners, of course.
Bought a 650r in 2006 and it was my first bike ever. Popped 3 accidental wheelies on the very first ride trying to get the hang of the clutch because I had literally NEVER ridden ANY motorcycle before. This is a "beginner that has already taken a riding lesson or two" bike but NOT for someone without any clutch time whatsoever.
Took me about a week to learn her little oddities but once I did I was good to go.
I still have it 12 years later, still love to ride it, and am still not bored with it though (not a novice rider anymore by a long shot) I have 2 other bikes also now.
Nimble and quick with plenty of bottom end torque if you know how to rev it and 40+mpg averages in town (I've had above 50mpg if I don't hammer the throttle at every traffic light like we all did when we were noobs) around town in the stop and go.
I can quarter mile within a second (+ or -) of my buddy on his R6 so I'd say she can keep pace.
I have over 8K miles just splitting lanes in standing traffic with it on Cali freeways (the real reason I bought her to begin with was to commute) and I have ridden her on 1,000+ mile trips loaded down like she was a Concours 1400 with panniers, bags and a top case while riding 2up with a passenger and she still handles the freeway like a dream doing 75mph (speed limit in interstates in Cali is 70) all day long and still getting 40mpg with the full load and double (ex wife was in the buck-twenty range and I was about 2 bills so not a light load for a 650cc). If it is just me running (just a tank bag and a backpack of clothes for a weekend at a buddies) I have gotten steady freeway mpg's of 55+ for 500 miles each way from San Francisco to San Diego and back again when laying down on the tank bag with my feet resting on the REAR seats pegs (hey, don't knock it till you try it...its actually surprisingly comfortable) and very aerodynamic so the engine struggles less to maintain the 75mph I'm rolling and the mileage is great.
I've had her PAST the 140mph top end of her Speedo (once was enough, but who can have a bike and NOT peg it out?...ok...maybe it was more than just once...lol!) in 6th gear but was only at 8,600 RPM so she had 3,000 rpm more to give before even hitting the red line (and 2,000 past that before the ka-boom was immanent) so even if the speedo couldn't track it she probably has another 40 mph to give but I had nowhere to ever test that theory and no one that could keep up past 140mph when I was stupid enough to get her up that fast to clock me.
She isn't a liter bike, and she won't match them in the midrange and top end for acceleration rates but she can still haul azz and scare the crap out of you if you get sloppy.
Don't make light of that parallel twin because those 649cc's can really move if you can control it effectively. She lists at 71 horsepower but sure feels like more once you know how to handle her and at under 400lbs that 71 horses sure can run fast!
"Popped three wheelies on my first ride ever" .....someone should have been looking out for you, your lucky you didn't die, seriously, very irresponsible, I sold my 650r to a complete noob (as was I when I bought it) and I made sure to reiterate the point to "take ALEAST 3 hours to play with the clutch" ...."take 3 hours to get to know the friction zone" ......"get familiar with her, she has alot of balls" ......whoever sold you that bike was very careless and they shouldn't be riding bikes, or cars for that matter. ...and it does help to have experience driving manual cars before riding a motorcycle on public roads in traffic. I'd say everyone should drive a manual car for a year before bothering with a bike, so many things to be in control of (especially in turns), and a bike will really fuck someone up.
@@queefmicester1189 I second learning manual before getting on a bike. When I took the MSF course, it was just me, the truckers and couple other people that it only took them a few minutes to get going with clutch control.
So my 999 shouldn't be my first bike? : )
I'm so glad I started on a cbr250. I rode it for about a year, it's so forgiving. I just bought a 650 today and was able to hop on and control it easily.
I've had my 07 650r for going on 11 yr's, was my first ever street bike and she's still in the garage. I have felt like there's just not enough power there when I was riding it every day tho. Moved on to bigger bikes and still found myself coming back to the little 650r when I wanted to hit the twisties, that ninja 650r made me a good rider. Nothing like nailing that corner knee down showing up the super sport guys who haven't even begun to master their bikes. The 650r's the only bike I can ever say I've gotten close to maxing out what it can do, but every time I think "ya there's nothing more this bike has to give me" i scare myself again. She's been a great companion, cross country road trips, bike rally's, daily driver until snow was on the ground (-28c riding sucks FYI) hell she's even hit a deer at 60mph and got me off with nothing but a scratch. Best bike I've ever owned in the 15 years I've been riding.
Just bought my first bike, 2015 ninja 650 abs, I absolutely love it! The vibration on the pegs can be a little annoying when the rpms go up but everything else is perfect. I feel like I have so much room to grow into it. The abs on mine is nice but when I first test rode it, the engine breaking was a lot more than I expected, I stopped short of a stop sign by about 10 feet but I will get used to it
Been riding 40 years....love my Ninja 650.....
650's are a lot of fun. I started on a 650 and it was the perfect balance.
Is it good bike for a somewhat new rider? I have a honda grom lol riding 3 years
zack mikls I started on a SV650 and it was a great starter bike
@@603adventures9 yes
@@603adventures9 I started on it. It's great. Get yourself some frame sliders, though.
I want a 650 but my buddy keeps pushing me to the 600 and mt07
I don’t know if it’s only Kawasaki and Honda but I love that the 600cc sport bikes put the exhaust under the bike instead of the side! For a cruiser, side mounted exhaust is just part of the character. For a sport bike you needs both sides clear so you can lean the bike.
They're higher up so you can.
I ride a 2011 Yamaha FJR and I’m looking to get a second “around town” bike that’s what brought me to your channel. One thing that I absolutely love is the fact you’re a bike guy AND a Christian that is not ashamed of his faith! I LOVE the fact you include scripture in your videos!!
Fast Car
I completely agree that’s why I made the comment. It’s refreshing to see a TH-cam motorcycle channel that expresses Christian values. There’s a lot of Christians that are either ashamed or afraid to offend. This guy isn’t, and that’s why I recognized him for it
I’m not religious but I don’t understand why people are getting so triggered over the Bible verse
Ben Bowland ikr it's not like he preaches throughout the whole video he keeps it brief and simple without forcing the bible on you
Beware ye those who stand on the street corners and pray aloud that they be seen of men, for their damnation is certain. (Cheese and Rice)
Nope. It's not out of context, and it is applicable. You're just wrong.
People get triggered because God is real. :) God bless
insecure men who disbelieve
4:38 everyone passing him is like what is this guy doing talking to his bike?
Just over 3 years ago when I got into riding the 2018 ninja 650 was my very first bike and did not disappoint.
Thanks bro! Looking at a 2020 Ninja 650 KRT as my 1st bike. I'm 45 and have never even been on a scooter so I'm super excited. I was Honda Rebel all the way until I went and actually sat on this bike and fell in love. It was so dam comfortable and totally unexpected. Keep up the good work sir.
How did it work out for u? Do you like the 650?
@@knicksfan3647 As much as I liked it when I sat on it, I ended up buying a 21 MT03 as my 1st bike. No regrets. Lets see, it was between the Kawasaski Ninja 650, Rebel 500, MT07, then finally MT03. Its so much fun learning on a slow bike, and really not that slow. Its a great stepping stone for me to learn how to ride before I move up in power down the road..
I'm in my late 40s now and still really new and learning to ride better on my ninja 300. These small bikes are the best to learn on. Now if it wasn't for these crazy CA drivers I'd take it out more!
This was my starter bike absolutely loved it so glad I didn’t start on anything smaller!!!
Donald Trump's Space Force I love you too Space Force
I have this bike and was my beginner bike as well. Awesome bike, especially for a beginner bike because you're not as likely to get bored so quickly. I've had mine since 2014 and I'm still rocking it. The handle bars addition on this bike is a great choice, makes cornering and wind deflection even better. Best of all you're not as hunge over as much which makes it comfortable. I got an Ixill muffler and looks and sounds better now too. I do wish it was a triple or 4 banger though because it sounds like a lawnmower imo.
NutNbutSpeed ixil muffler was my favorite muffler when I had my 650, best sounding by far for that bike. Just upgraded to a gsxr 750
NutNbutSpeed I've had my 07 for almost 10 years now still love the bike. Hate hate hate the way it sounds under 8k rpm
Chase Null yes it sounds like a 4 wheeler or something hehe. I have a cheap danmoto straight pipe with baffle. Still very loud!
NutNbutSpeed I've had a cmx 250 rebel since 2015 and I still rock that lol
Great video, I just wanna say this bike is basically faster than _any_ car you could buy as a beginner! It would take the willpower that almost no one has - to ride this thing cautiously as a beginner.
We've all gotten so casual about what is 'Fast'.
Couldnt agree more...got this bike less than 2 weeks ago as my first bike (learner approved edition for australian learner license requirements which winds it down from 67 to 51hp) and itll still smash any p plater in a shitty focus st or golf gti...really gotta tame yourself on this one but i can already see that there is so much room for learning on it!!
I started on a 1985 Honda Interceptor 500. Nearly 70hp and so much fun to ride.
I'm liking my 650 versys, 73 yrs old, dirt rider
I just bought a 650 ninja and never riden before. I freaking love it already even though I’m still learning!
I just bought one yesterday is so nice looking and comfortable, barely really rode it yet and I'm already having fun haha be safe man
@@Jaake0324 nice! I’ve had my 2016 ninja 650 for two years now and still love it! 15,000 mile later. Got some angel pirelli tires. Went one size up on the rear also. I got the woodcraft 1” riser handle bars, zero gravity brand double bubble windshield and that made it a little sportier feeling and even more comfortable and fun to ride.
650s are great starter bikes. You’ll outgrow a 300 really quick. A 650 would take a while before you outgrow it and want a faster bike
I know you posted this over a year ago, but I just wanted to say that I rode a Rebel 300 during the MSF course. And even then...with speeds not exceeding 25 mph and being scared of everything, that bike was critically underpowered. It wouldn't keep pace with ordinary traffic (at least with me on it at this altitude).
@@Idividezero , awesome brother. My first bike was a cbr 300r. It was good to learn on such as balancing , leaning , countersteering, etc but i did not feel safe in traffic or on the highway on it. Just didn’t have enough passing power to get out of a situation. I sold it and was bored with it after 2 months.
A 650 is enough power to keep up in traffic and has more USABLE midrange for a beginner compared to top end only power of 600s
@@chop2093 I bought a 2019 MT-07 and it's amazing. I know it's my first bike, and I've barely put any miles on it yet (smoke filled 95 degree air is not fun), but I couldn't imagine giving it up right now, for any price.
This makes me so hyped ! Just ordered my first bike, a ninja 650 2018 :D
Congrats man! Welcome to the club
@@ericdolby1622 thanks mate :) already clocked in 450km in a week, it's a charm ! Cheers :)
Thats my bike!!! I got a 16 as my first bike and I plan on owning it forever. Got it for a great price with 2500 miles on it. Low cost of ownership and plenty of fun.
I have a 300 and I find it fun and good enough
when you watch this video on may 6th 2019 and he says "just after mother's day" and you have a mini panic attack thinking you missed it cause you didn't realize this video is already almost a year old. TH-cam put it in my recommended i thought it was new lol.
Mother's day is the worship of Rhea not your birth mother . Mothers day is idolatry Proverbs 28:9 King James Version (KJV)
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
It is may 5th 2021 today and I just had that same reaction dude!!! LMAO
The part at the end makes sense about being in neutral while moving. I understood your point.
I was 26 when I got my 2007 ninja 650. And it was a great first bike. I highly suggest this bike for a first bike
Well hey I’ve been riding a 250r for two years (first bike ) and people are saying these are their first bike .. is this 650 something I would get bored of quickly ? (Bc I’m going to buy this bike in about 2 days )
I’m only 21 and I live in the UK so I’m planning to start on a 125 and work my way up
My first street bike was a Honda 90 at age 15, in the U.S.
A125 is way too small, even to start
Just recently bought a 2013 650 and I could careless about being the fastest I just enjoy the ride... At the end we're all on 2 wheels✌
2013 ninja 650 abs thoroughly agree. Love the look of my ninja and mainly bought it to just cruise around. Speed was not and is not my top priority.
The consumption must be very low innit
Apprciate the consistency in sharing the words of wisdom ! Love it !
Proverbs 28:9 King James Version (KJV)
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
That put chills in my body, when he took off!
As my first my bike I have to say I really loved that bike(2011). Just enough power 👍
This is an awesome bike, I would stop labeling it a a “Beginners” it’s a very universal and versatile bike that can accommodate multiple functions.
I understand what you want to say but you have to stop labeling it as a “beginners” bike, I bet that in the right hands that bike would lap many “experienced” riders
Just my 2 cents
Coco-Speed. The US are obsessed with offering advice as to best "beginner bikes"
Coco-Speed. Agreed. My last bike was a 2012 zx6r (vids on my channel if you wanna check em out :) and now a 2016 650. I really enjoy this bike and in some ways more so than my zx6r.
I own a 650 and it is a great beginner bike
He had to call it beginners' cos he has a limited vocabulary. Cool, insane, awesome blah blah blah
I had a used 2012 one of these bikes in 2016 I upgraded to a 2016 monster 821 in 2016 I got bored with it then I traded it in for a Burgman 400 and there are many times that I wish that I had never gotten rid of the ninja in the first place my 2012 ex650 was an awesome bike low-cost maintenance really quick against all the other guys I rode with because they had just gotten into riding motorcycles with in the past few years where I've been writing for decades started out on dirt bikes and it was easy enough writer and happy enough in the low RPMs that once you get to 45 miles an hour you can just grab 6 gear in Cruise all the way to the end of the Power Band if you want and yes I would definitely get another ex650 again it was an awesome bike and I kind of regret not kind of I do regret getting rid of it also the insurance on this bike was only slightly more expensive than my 400cc scooter is now these are great bikes what I recommend one for somebody who is a beginning rider yes what I recommend one for somebody who is an experienced rider yes this bike was Nimble and quick and easy to ride as well as had good performance all in one I found that mine could keep up with a supercharged Mustang or just lead a pack of 50cc scooters around if I really wanted to good commuter bike for commuting in the city or even being out on the highway also a good bike to just go rip around on and have fun and right around fast.
My first bike was an 06 ninja 650 and i loved it!
Robert Ortiz I'm 6'3 is a good fit
Love my 09 650R. Plenty of power and comfortable and it holds the road good and it looks badass. Loved the video brother
Do you still have the bike ? How many miles
My first bike at 16 was a 2016 ninja 650. Most fun I've ever had.
Yeah I like the apparent ease of doing wheelies with it. Looks like fun.
I agree with you 100%. This is an awesome bike and super cheap. I had one for my first bike. The only reason I would suggest the naked version is the easier maintenance.
Easier for maintenance, but worse for motorways, too much air, no wind protection.
Enrico Maglio I agree 100%. It all comes down to the type of riding they will be doing and style. I think the Z650 has the best style hands down for naked bikes would be a great in city and on twisty roads. The ninja 650 will give you the sportbike looks that many younger people crave but usually are not ready for and be much better on freeways. Then for the long haulers there is the more comfy Versys 650 if the twisties aren't really your goal.
I've been riding since I was 5. People just starting out on two wheels should buy themselves a used something for the dirt first and learn to rip around, use the clutch and brakes, on terrain that is a lot more forgiving than tarmac and not littered with moving automobiles and clueless drivers.
If one thing is for certain...new riders will drop their bikes. The odds of a new rider dropping a new bike are very high. So why drop one that cost thousands of dollars and is costly to repair. As well as taking the risk of learning on an active roadway?
Get used to two wheels on the dirt first. Then buying a bike that suits you is much easier to address when converting to the street.
Seems like a no brainer.
Not everyone has access to dirt or trails. Everyone has access to public roads.
Left the dealership in love with the 2020 kawi ninja 650. Man o man. I went to look at the z125 since I ride a 150 as my first bike now. That 650 is my next bike for sure. I think it’ll be a great first big bike.
I just picked up a 07 650 ninja, I've been riding older bikes all my life, most recently a 1980 is 750.. man, I couldn't believe the difference !! The thing is effortless ! Fast from 0-60, corners like my Enduro, love it !
Man I can’t wait. I truly am not as experienced. I’ve only been riding for a month and I’m on a150 bintelli beast so I’m curious as to which will suit me better the 400 or 650.
@@JoeLowmanjoeyblack well, either one will get you in trouble if you twist the throttle to much.. i would say its more about seating position, I like the upright because I feel more in control.. also hunched over hurts my back after 20 minutes. The 650 is fast off the line because of low end torc, you’ll be doin 60 mph before you realize it.. you won’t out grow it for years.. that being said, its really about self control.. good luck !
May be weird to call the 2020+ Ninja 650 my dream bike but man, few have looked THIS good! Still fairly new and on a Ninja 300. So right now, that 650 feels like it would be my long term keeper.
My church used that reading for Mother’s Day.
It's not what you're on, it's where you are going. 🕇👍
One thing I love the most is Gods good word and thank you for putting Him out there
God's not actually real cupcake.
Mark Mark why do people get so offended when people talk about God?
I think I've watched this one at least a few times. Great
I had a 2007 650. Thing could go over 120mph. Power wheelie all day and be good gas if u wanted too. Lots of mods out there too
Mine did 129 mph single and 124 with 2 up
after a man is done tying anything down. "this thing's not going anywhere!"
I would say a 650 is a good starter because I started on a 750 never rode a motorcycle or dirtbike atv anything just did research and took it easy and was good
My first bike was a red 07 Ninja 650. It was a great bike until some woman ran me off the road on purpose.
I love the sound of the 650
I like your vids you give good balanced reviews. The rider view gets a bit tedious though, have you thought of having someone else filming you as you ride and talk then the viewer could get a better veiw of the bikes.
Also, youve clearly built a substantial business as quite a young guy. How about some vids on how the business was built up? That would be really interesting.
Wish this would get more upvotes
yea, i recommend r3 or something like that for younger guys. When you're young, It's so hard to resist people trying to race you at a stop light. And if you're inexperience, you don't realize how hard it is to stop something going 100+ on the upcoming street block. The number 1 thing i'd tell new young riders is don't get tempted to race others, and being young, that's impossible so I'd recommend a smaller bike.
Really weird seeing a legit, unironic bible verse to start a motorcycle video.
@Jake Kirk how is he pushing it on you? He just says one sentence and doesn't comment on that sentence ever again.
I would prefer islamic quotes
If you don't like it don't watch his videos simple as that
Jake Kirk your side has won the culture war and your still complaining. The world is a moral cesspool thanks to you
@Jake Kirk don't watch it then. Its advice a way that will and could change your life.
Exactly skill beats power any day of the week. I know guys who on a 300cc can keep up with guys on liter bikes. Anyone can hammer the throttle in a straight stretch, but the guys who have mad cornering skills can keep up with anyone. It’s about skill and line selection/vision. Those smaller lighter weight bikes in the corners is where it’s at in my opinion.
Love the words of wisdom.
In Australia where most States have a max speed limit of 110 kph ( about 70 mph) a 650 is more then good enough and depending on your size a 250 may even be big enough.
I just hate the sound of an inline twin though. Inline 4 is where it's at.
Those are sweet, but have you heard a V4 like the RSV4? 🤤
@@L4ND.SH4RK no not in person. Better than an inline 4?
I'm a V4 guy. VMax here.
Me too mate, they just sounded plain boring in my ears.
My dads got a 2000 Aprilia RSV4 Mille it still looks modern as hell and sounds amazing!!
For me I still think the best beginner will be an SV650. That V twin sounds so good.
Love the words of wisdom. Bible quotes!
There’s a used one at my local dealer. It’s orange which I love. Has all the upgrades already done to it. Has 13k miles on it. They asking I think 4500/5000. I’m thinking really hard about picking it up. I’m no noob. Been riding for some years. I own a 03 zr7s, 96 dyna and a 2017 grom. Maybe I’ll trade one in towards it. I really like it.
Kaiobike G87 my first bike as an 06 ninja 650 and i rode it for 7 years! Loved it! Nimble! And fast enough!
When you put two magnets together XD 0:46
I couldn't agree more, I bought my 07 ninja 650r in 09 as my first street legal bike and it was perfect. It had enough power to make me respect the bike and best thing was how agile it is. Coming from 125cc 2 stroke dirt bike it was a completely different feel in every regard. Only problem I've ever had with my 650 was signal lights stopped working.
It only took you like a couple seconds to get to 35. My old-ass pickup truck takes like a minute haha. When I get my bike, it's definitely going to feel super fast.
Yea took me awhile to get over the fear of downshifting when slowing down. 1st time locked the back tires up on myself 😂 but I ended up meeting good ppl that helped me a lot with my riding
Were you high in the RPM's and then tried to shift down?
Haha I remember those days, but once you can revmatch it feels so smooth
@@-0-___ how you know how/when to rev match lol
@@RedsBigRig whenever you downshift for the most part my guy, you just got to blip the throttle when banging down a gear. Just commit to it and it’ll click once you do it
@@-0-___ thanks for not giving me a hard time brother . Appreciate ya lol
I am absolutely loving the words if wisdom each time
This bike is my first bike and it’s fantastic, it’s a lot of fun and a very enjoyable ride. If you’re a *beginner* I recommend it 100%. If it’s literally your *FIRST* time on a bike, do not ride this. Get comfortable even on something like a dirt bike. Understanding how a motorcycle works and responds to your movements is important before jumping on something that can buck you off like a bull and seriously injure yourself or your wallet. Learn it *THEN* ride it.
My 16 yr old and 18 yr old nephews have been ripping KTM 450s since they were 12. They can outride the majority of adult riders on anything with 2 wheels. 650s are an easy transition/first street bike for the right riders.
It's the new to two wheel guys going big out of the gates that are in over their heads.
My nephew's 15 and he rides the 650 Ninja around all the time he learns how to ride street bikes at 13 and 14 he probably shouldn't have been on a 600 at 14 years old but he was and I got his little brother on the 125 right now and a 140 and he's only 10..,. Teach them younggg
I started on a 2017 Harley street rod 750 best and most fun bike I have ever ridden
Your neutral shift explanation was perfect.
Todd B. Synchronized shifting
Sean is breathing, Sean has a pulse, Sean is prayin' and poppin wheelies on a sport bike. Ahhh life is good!
Why do the thumbnails on your videos never have anything to do with the video.
But hes riding a ninja 650... and gave his opinion... lmao we watching different videos or something?
Tyler Wilson I should have been more clear, but I was referring to the thumbnail which says “New riders stop doing this”
He's a religious nut?
@Donald Trump's Space Force the guy on the vid is christian, islam and other dogmatic religions are just as bad, albeit in their own way
Tyler Wilson it’s an er650 not a ninja
Love your channel bro,keep it going🙏🏾🙏🏾
Subscribed because i love the passages at the beginning of all your test ride videos. Will buy a bike from srk when i can afford it. For now riding out my grom. Stay safe god bless!
i had an 09 650r and its so cheap to maintain and never had a single issues with it beating on it every single time i was on the seat
Keep up the words of wisdom 👍
It's not what your riding "But where your going" Take care Srkcycles..
Honestly imo anyone can ride a higher powered bike. Things to keep in mind is not to be reckless. These young kids jump on a 750 or 1000 and think they are pro MotoGP riders, just learn the bike you choose to ride.
This version of ninja 650 is much cooler looking then the new one.
Yeah, I’m torn because I like my 08 650 that I’ve had for a couple years now and was planning on getting a newer one eventually. Maybe I’ll get a 2016 one haha.
What's my beef with how you are addressing this bike to new riders? "it can ride wheelies!" "Keep up with your friends!" "And it has plenty of power!" Okay, that is how you get a brand new rider to loop their shit and hurt themselves doing things that they aren't skilled enough to handle.
darnell rogers i'd agree with you but some sensible gentleman that are 200+ probably could handle it if they are smart.
If as a new rider you are too dumb to know your limitations or to take the time to get comfortable with the power, that is a you problem.
Dwight Schrute
I think it’s a bit of a contradiction because some videos he recommends new riders one type of bike then in another video he says something different....
Me as a new rider what I look for is the actual weight of the bike not so much the power.
@@darnellrogers8884 I hear you. Everyone is different. Some folks can handle a big bike from the start and are smart enough to handle it. Others are more cautious and just start small. Others are bleeding idiots that shouldnt be on a bike at all...the last group had parents looking at each other when he was a toddler saying "he better be good at sports"
But it's all the things a new Rider wants their bike to do. Even if they can't do it yet.
5Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your path straight.
Great video, love that you put God first...
Proverbs 28:9 King James Version (KJV)
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
I gotta disagree with you on a point or two. While the 650 is a ton of fun but it's heavy, about 465lbs wet vs. my ZX6R which is about 50 lbs less. The bike has a lot of torque which chews through rear tires. A Q3 lasts me 2000-2500 miles whereas the Q3 on my 600 lasts 5000-7000+ miles. The tires are also a tad more expensive because the 180 is the popular size and that's where the sweet spot on price point is. The 650 takes a 160 and that's going to run about $20-$30 more.
Other than that, I'm with ya on the 650 being a great starter bike and a blast in the corners. It also tends to slide predictably which I really like. It's a great bike to learn on and there's plenty of room for growth and developing your skills.
Might be why they dropped 40ish lbs on the newer model.
God bless! Ride safe.
Ninja 650's are great - it's basically just an all rounder in sharp clothes, even the 2020 model.
There's the words of wisdom, good vid!
Wurd of Brainwashing...oh. sorry. Forgot. You podunk prefer brainWARSHING....right?
Proverbs 28:9 King James Version (KJV)
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
love your videos, they've helped my to be more responsible on mt bike i got recently. Started motovlogging as well!
5:43 words of wisdom Haha. If you are a new rider that will feel so fast Haha. I like riding scooters and think gong 30 on one feels fast lmao. Thx for the review I'm considering a 650!
I’m thinking this will be my next bike. Started on a Rebel 250 at 17, then a Shadow 1100 at 18, then a CBR600 at 20, and now have an 883 Sportster at 22. I want the feel of a full fairing sportbike again, but I don’t need the 120+ horsepower the I4 bikes have. Not to mention I’m 6’3 and prefer a bit more relaxed riding position.
My Ninja 250 was awesome. Ok you couldn't do really long road-trips. But it was the perfect starter bike. I want to move to a CBR 500.
get cbr 600 cause between the ninja 250 or cbr 500 there's not that big of difference in power and i think its not worth it but GL bro :D
I'd definitely go bigger then the 500r I have one half way threw my first riding season I was bored of it
Tons Of Fun To Be Had Via The Ninja 650
I have been riding my dads cbr1000rr to and from work (small town) I want my license so I have to ride a 600cc for 2 years I think this is gonna be the one. The CBR600 is not legal for R-E so this is the perfect middle ground.
Why do you have to ride a 600 for 2 years to get your license
Never understood why people felt the need for a gear indicator on a motorcycle (with aftermarket parts). RPM too low? Shift down. RPM too high? Shift up. With a sequential transmission it's that easy folks. Also, it looks like 3.5-4 seconds to 60. Not bad at all.
Bro... Loved the Bible verse. Ignore the bigots and the haters... Nothing beats having a relationship with our Creator who loves us!
Dave Boothney yeah he loves you more than the little girl who he allowed to get gang raped to death by 7 men apparently.
Either god is absolutely not all loving but cares about you more than that little girl for “reasons”
Can’t stop evil
Or chooses not too.
Sorry but your god is a cunt either way you look at it.
Learn to think rather than seeking comfort in warm fuzzy myths like a school boy.
Lmaoo the bible is "The book of bullshit" ... talking snakes , people walking on water and noahs ark story. I don't see how people take that bullshit serious , and there is no evidence of any CREATOR. If you have evidence let me know.
@Bunnyshooter 223 LOL
"creator who loves us"
😂😂 delusional
@Bunnyshooter 223
Blind to your delusion? Fine with me! Let me soften the rhetoric a bit: "God loves us" is an illusion...
I have a ninja 650r (2008) and it’s a great bike for cheap. I got $1900 in a good running riding bike.
Could never buy one of these with the 2017 being so much better.
Just bought a 2016 a couple months ago. I don't care how much better the 2017 is, it got it brand new $2,400 off msrp
I just bought the 2018
@ Russell Goddamn $2400 off? Guess the lesson here is never say never. That actually would tempt me too. Money talks. Grats man.
@ Juan so what do you think? Was seriously considering this bike at one point.
$2400 off and a free tank and tail bag. Great bike, I intentionally didn't look up the changes in 2017 so I didn't feel like I was loosing out though. My first bike even and I love it.
Had an 2006 as my first and it was great to learn and grow on
Sean now ride a Honda CBR 650F man!!
That's a totally different machine
I had several dirt bikes growing up but my first real road bike was a CBR 600. Had zero issues and honestly a 250 just didn't have the power that I wanted.
Do the sv650
The 650 also has rubber mounted pegs to reduce rattling unlike the 300 or 400, edit or 500
My 2014 cbr500 appears to have rubber mounted peg mounts. It also has rubber on the foot peg itself.