@@RideNTides That is a nice bike, the stock short exhaust looks good. I own a 2022 MT07, and emailed Yoshimura regarding exhaust upgrade. Their model for the MT07 is the 877 (I think!), and I was advised in the email reply from Yoshi that the upgrade would not require an ECU flash. You may want to get in touch with Yoshi if you decide to upgrade and find out. Kawasaki makes some stylish bikes, IMHO.
@@ac2-rm141 Thanks for that! The group I ride with have mostly MTs and I think they look great as well! But how is the power and comfort? Lol never bothered to ask the group I was with 😅
Can we talk about how good this video is? Really good walkthrough on the bike, with clear and concise information. Well done! You've earned a sub. Please keep it up :)
First off. I love how chill and absolutely relaxed your voice is. Second, this is the ONLY Ninja 650 video / review ive ever seen in all of youtube after 10 months of no-lifing motorcycle content, where they actually bother to show the display settings and stuff.
Means a lot!! Thanks! And I hope it helps anyone watching decide what bike would be right for them so why not show most or all the features this thing has to offer 🙏
Just bought a 650 ninja krt. I had a ninja 400 last year, absolutely loved it. 650 wasnt that much more on insurance, an extra 100 bucks a year. I am in love with the look of the KRT. It's my dream bike. I'm hoping 650 is enough speed for me as the 400 was peppy but I think 650 is just perfect for me.
Thank you for your informative video I don’t know a thing about Bikes..and I wanted to surprise my son with his first bike and your video convinced me….thank you ride safe
Great review, thanks. Nice 650R. For the break in period, I just rode as I normally would and didn't go light on my 2nd new Ninja back in 2008, and 36,000+ miles later, it's still going strong despite my harsher break in compared to what Kawasaki recommends, which is not practical on real roads and freeways.
Great bike. I have the Z650 and love it. Of all the bikes in its class, this one has the best value. Affordable, reliable/durable/quality, good performance, and great styling.
I have a Ninja 650 and your summary matched my experience. Good video! One side comment, 0-60 is 3.4 seconds (not 4.5 seconds). Strange but the Ninja 650 punches above its weight due to plenty of low rev torque.
Do you get frequently 200 Miles ? Im planning on buying this bike for everyday use. I have 150 Miles going forth and back to work. Do you think this would be suitable?
wouldn't mind updating my 2019 400 to a 2022 650...just have to have a chat to my daughters & their mother...they don't understand why i need this👍mitchell - queensland australia
Its the Quad Lock Phone Mount I got at Cycle Gear. You’ll also need their Quad Lock phone case and recommended vibration dampener attachment. Only down side is they’re all sold separately but it works great and no worries of it flying off the bike
7:38 stop sign violation good sir. You need to come to a full stop. This isnt just to annoy you but for you to really take a second to just chill and look
@@RideNTides Is there a big difference compared to a slip on or entire new full system? The price difference seems to be big enough, but is the result (gain) big enough as well?
@@jg7173 I was told there were no slip-ons for the 2022 650 and you had to do full exhaust but I could be wrong but I would think a full system would have better airflow than just slip-ons.
@@RideNTides There no slip-on with 2022 I have that model year even 2023 is the same everything it is all weld as one system just like the earlier model bikes from 2017, you should also look into Akrapovic system
@@RideNTides I grew up in Arizona and Tucson was always about 10 degrees cooler than where I grew up so I loved it 😂😂 I lived in Tucson from 2014 to 2017 and miss it and wanna go back when I can
I'm looking to buy a bike ... I'm a beginner ... So I have a couple of options one is a ninja 300 and the second one is a ninja 400 that is a bit expensive... I'm planning to keep this bike for 2 to 3 years or maybe more before upgrading to a higher cc ... So which one should I go for ... Is the 400 worth extra money cuz the difference is a lot around 1800 usd between both the bikes ... Do keep in mind I'm just a beginner who wants to grow gradually to a litre bike ... Thanks
Because of budget, I would say go with the Ninja 300 because you’ll also need to spend for gear as well. As long as you don’t do much highway the 300 will get you around the city just fine and the 400 is only about a 6hp difference. Hope that helped and ride safe out there!
Personally I went with the 650 because I do highway driving. The 650 is more upright and a bit more comfortable for commuting where the 400 is more like a beginner race bike
Bro just save your money and get at least the 650. Anything less than that you will outgrow in a couple months. I started on a ninja 650 and outgrew it in a year of riding
I do like the Honda but the seat height is about an inch difference. May not seem like much but I'm not fully flat foot on this bike and it is my first bike purchase so it just made me feel comfortable.
My wife rode on the back for only 10 mins and she said it wasn’t bad. I’ll have something up on passenger riding with her soon for a longer trip. But imo, if passenger comfort is what you’re looking for, maybe not a sports bike.
I just get her on it and see how she handles. Thanks for your reply and keep on giving us all these nice reviews. It helps a lot with choosing our bikes :)
JG, my wife nearly always comes on a blast with me and she loves the back seat and she`s 5ft.9ins. and works out so she`s not a skinny arsed little thing, they made the rear seat 15mm. wider and about 10mm. thicker so there`s no problem in going two up.
I can see that, as I would like a bike with a little more power but as a first bike without ever being on a motorcycle, this was the perfect one for me
For a beginner or someone looking to just ride, no. But if you’re experienced and want something with power then it’ll grow old. I myself am looking for a ZX-6 or ZX-10 but the 650 is my commuter cuz it’s comfy.
I'm so disappointed it still didn't come with USD forks. Since I have to spend money on USD forks, might as well just get a Honda or Yamaha. Too bad, because I really like Kawasaki's ninja philosophy.
Yes it is but I don’t think the ZX6R would be a good choice for a person who has never ridden. Compared to the 650s tame 68hp the ZX6R is pushing 134hp and less forgiving on the throttle
![Did Kawasaki RUIN the Updated 2020 Ninja 650?! [NEW FEATURES]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/n8wHhY_o39E/mqdefault.jpg)
You can’t put on slip on’s on those bikes… you have to go full system exhaust if you wanted to change it
Thanks for letting me know! I'll most likely get it either way
@@RideNTides get a tune if your getting anything but a yoshimura exhaust
@@Jotiz69 Thanks! I've only been looking at the Yoshi exhaust and if no tune is needed that's less hassle lol
@@RideNTides That is a nice bike, the stock short exhaust looks good. I own a 2022 MT07, and emailed Yoshimura regarding exhaust upgrade. Their model for the MT07 is the 877 (I think!), and I was advised in the email reply from Yoshi that the upgrade would not require an ECU flash. You may want to get in touch with Yoshi if you decide to upgrade and find out. Kawasaki makes some stylish bikes, IMHO.
@@ac2-rm141 Thanks for that! The group I ride with have mostly MTs and I think they look great as well! But how is the power and comfort? Lol never bothered to ask the group I was with 😅
Can we talk about how good this video is? Really good walkthrough on the bike, with clear and concise information.
Well done! You've earned a sub. Please keep it up :)
First off. I love how chill and absolutely relaxed your voice is.
Second, this is the ONLY Ninja 650 video / review ive ever seen in all of youtube after 10 months of no-lifing motorcycle content, where they actually bother to show the display settings and stuff.
Means a lot!! Thanks! And I hope it helps anyone watching decide what bike would be right for them so why not show most or all the features this thing has to offer 🙏
Great review! Also one of the few who actually seems to read and comment for their viewers!
Thanks! If you are taking the time to view and comment, I feel like I can at least read and comment to the best of my abilities.
i love it
Just bought a 650 ninja krt. I had a ninja 400 last year, absolutely loved it. 650 wasnt that much more on insurance, an extra 100 bucks a year. I am in love with the look of the KRT. It's my dream bike. I'm hoping 650 is enough speed for me as the 400 was peppy but I think 650 is just perfect for me.
The 650 for me has decent amount of power to have some fun! Hope you've enjoyed it as much as I have been lol
same, i highly recommend the yoshimura alpha full system exhaust and a fender delete kit to really round out the look and feel
@Evil Eye I’m 160lbs
Your videos were one of the few that made me decide to get a ninja 650. lol.
Oh damn!! Hope it’s been as good for you as it was me lol #KawiGang
@@RideNTides it's fire man, love it
Thank you for your informative video I don’t know a thing about Bikes..and I wanted to surprise my son with his first bike and your video convinced me….thank you ride safe
I’m glad it was able to help and hope your son loves it!!
Great review, thanks. Nice 650R. For the break in period, I just rode as I normally would and didn't go light on my 2nd new Ninja back in 2008, and 36,000+ miles later, it's still going strong despite my harsher break in compared to what Kawasaki recommends, which is not practical on real roads and freeways.
Great bike. I have the Z650 and love it. Of all the bikes in its class, this one has the best value. Affordable, reliable/durable/quality, good performance, and great styling.
Agreed at 2,000 mi now and no issues so far, love the bike and have minor nit picky things that I would complain about but nothing major at all.
@Evil Eye I pay 125/mo full coverage
@Evil Eye I pay $46 that full coverage
I agree and best part is that must part from Ninja 650 can also be bolt on to Z650 too
Great Review!! Would like to see more energy though otherwise very thorough.
Much Appreciated, it’s been awhile and may make one last review after 10K mi.
Thank you for the wonderful and detailed review :)
I have a Ninja 650 and your summary matched my experience. Good video! One side comment, 0-60 is 3.4 seconds (not 4.5 seconds). Strange but the Ninja 650 punches above its weight due to plenty of low rev torque.
From his launch I feel like my ninja 500 would be a close race
Yeah I noticed that too. I thought I was around 3.4 seconds
I appreciate this review. Thank you.
Thank you. This was super helpful
Glad it helped!
Good job on the video, lots of info, thanks, I have one of these,
A nice, calm, clear, full review. Loved it
Thanks for watching! Hope it helped 🙏
Love the video bud!
Ninja650 is a fantastic bike.
I've got one for sale,2022 KRT650 with less than 2000 miles.
Bro the tft you can change the colour from black to white
I prefer the dark background and still clear for me
awesome vid
Does anyone know why it doesn't have an ABS indicator? mine is the same😊
Mine is the non-ABS and yours is probably too, there are two models of the 650
Do you get frequently 200 Miles ?
Im planning on buying this bike for everyday use.
I have 150 Miles going forth and back to work.
Do you think this would be suitable?
Yes this bike is definitely suitable for daily riding
wouldn't mind updating my 2019 400 to a 2022 650...just have to have a chat to my daughters & their mother...they don't understand why i need this👍mitchell - queensland australia
Lol that’s always the hard part is convincing em why you need it. Good luck & hope you’re able to get it!!
Ninja 650. Good Bike.
how much mpg u getting on this bike
I get a little over 50 mpg
@@RideNTides thanks for replying
Considering picking one up for an around town DD. I have a modified Camaro SS but don't like daily driving it, it's more for weekend fun.
Good video bro!
Thanks bro! Much appreciated 🙏
watching this video reminds me how much I miss Arizona....................😕
My 2022 Ninja 650 goes only up to 10.000 rpm.Does anyone know why? It is not A2 restricted.Thanks
Where did you get the phone mount extender?
Its the Quad Lock Phone Mount I got at Cycle Gear. You’ll also need their Quad Lock phone case and recommended vibration dampener attachment. Only down side is they’re all sold separately but it works great and no worries of it flying off the bike
7:38 stop sign violation good sir. You need to come to a full stop. This isnt just to annoy you but for you to really take a second to just chill and look
No offense taken 🙏
Sup bro. You have a great bike man. I wish I had one. Dude. Quick question. What kinda riding boots are those??? I would like a pair just like that.
Much appreciated, I love the bike! And the riding shoes are the Alpinestars SMX1. Cycle Gear or Revzilla should have em in stock 🤙
@@RideNTides thanks for replying bro. You take care. Stay safe man 😎
Will you buy a after market exstaust? SC project maybe or Yoshimura?
Most likely I’ll go with the Yoshimura and do an install video for anyone interested.
i have the yoshimura alpha full system, def would recommend
@@RideNTides Is there a big difference compared to a slip on or entire new full system? The price difference seems to be big enough, but is the result (gain) big enough as well?
@@jg7173 I was told there were no slip-ons for the 2022 650 and you had to do full exhaust but I could be wrong but I would think a full system would have better airflow than just slip-ons.
@@RideNTides There no slip-on with 2022 I have that model year even 2023 is the same everything it is all weld as one system just like the earlier model bikes from 2017, you should also look into Akrapovic system
Thank you
Glad the video helped!
Tucson?
Yep the hot ass desert 🏜 AZ
@@RideNTides I grew up in Arizona and Tucson was always about 10 degrees cooler than where I grew up so I loved it 😂😂 I lived in Tucson from 2014 to 2017 and miss it and wanna go back when I can
What kind of bike are u looking to get
I got the 650 that I was reviewing
@@RideNTides u said in future u may be looking for a little more power. Do u have a bike in mind
@@sinmilitant8189 oh yeah, I was thinking about a 636 or a liter bike maybe the Honda 1000rr
I'm looking to buy a bike ... I'm a beginner ... So I have a couple of options one is a ninja 300 and the second one is a ninja 400 that is a bit expensive... I'm planning to keep this bike for 2 to 3 years or maybe more before upgrading to a higher cc ... So which one should I go for ... Is the 400 worth extra money cuz the difference is a lot around 1800 usd between both the bikes ... Do keep in mind I'm just a beginner who wants to grow gradually to a litre bike ... Thanks
Because of budget, I would say go with the Ninja 300 because you’ll also need to spend for gear as well. As long as you don’t do much highway the 300 will get you around the city just fine and the 400 is only about a 6hp difference. Hope that helped and ride safe out there!
@@RideNTides thanks man ... I'll go for 300
@@shivamsaraswat811 Good advice
Personally I went with the 650 because I do highway driving. The 650 is more upright and a bit more comfortable for commuting where the 400 is more like a beginner race bike
Bro just save your money and get at least the 650. Anything less than that you will outgrow in a couple months. I started on a ninja 650 and outgrew it in a year of riding
Would you pick this over honda cbr650r and why?
I do like the Honda but the seat height is about an inch difference. May not seem like much but I'm not fully flat foot on this bike and it is my first bike purchase so it just made me feel comfortable.
@@RideNTides oh yeah, and plus honda feels bigger and cumbersome. Thank you brother.
Nice bike my dude and your my height so I know I can ride this bike with confidence…!
Definitely a a great bike with low seat height
What’s the price on this ?😭
It’s 8K MSRP, about 10 out the door
Would you be selling it?
Probably not for a long while or I may just keep it till it breaks
NICE
I'm 1.93 and thinking to get this one soon as my first bike. Let's see))
Nice! I’ve had no regrets gettin it 😁
Please go to your dealer and check if it fits to your height :-) I'm 1.66 and you are nearly 30cm taller than me :-)
as someone 5 4 i need this sort of thing lol thanks
No Problem! Glad it was helpful 🙏
How’s the experience for a passenger ? Is it comfy or is it better to get a different bike if your spouse is tagging along along ?
My wife rode on the back for only 10 mins and she said it wasn’t bad. I’ll have something up on passenger riding with her soon for a longer trip. But imo, if passenger comfort is what you’re looking for, maybe not a sports bike.
@@RideNTides Is there a custom or stock option to make the passenger seat more comfortable for this type of Ninja?
@@jg7173 Not that I know of but from last models, they did change the size of the pad to make it more comfortable for passengers already
I just get her on it and see how she handles. Thanks for your reply and keep on giving us all these nice reviews. It helps a lot with choosing our bikes :)
JG, my wife nearly always comes on a blast with me and she loves the back seat and she`s 5ft.9ins. and works out so she`s not a skinny arsed little thing, they made the rear seat 15mm. wider and about 10mm. thicker so there`s no problem in going two up.
Thinking about getting this as my 1st bike but it seems too slow It only tops out at 130 mph
has the same torque as the ninja 636 zx6r and almost same 0-60 time (3.5s)... why do you need to go over 130mph on your first bike ?
I can see that, as I would like a bike with a little more power but as a first bike without ever being on a motorcycle, this was the perfect one for me
@@RideNTides Exactly like I know after a couple months of riding it I'm gonna get very bored and want to get something bigger
I heard it’s boring. Is this true?
For a beginner or someone looking to just ride, no. But if you’re experienced and want something with power then it’ll grow old. I myself am looking for a ZX-6 or ZX-10 but the 650 is my commuter cuz it’s comfy.
Doug DeMuro intro 🙂
😳 he got more energy 😅
I hope you make some driving motovlogs
Thank you! I plan to and will make a video on the direction of the channel soon.
There are a lot of video about Ninja 650 review but they are not enough as good as yours
I personally thought I could've done better, but thank you! Means a lot
Greetings my friend, I am using 2013 kawasaki er6f too. Solid engine. His voice is not good.
Working on it 😁 Ride safe out there
I'm so disappointed it still didn't come with USD forks. Since I have to spend money on USD forks, might as well just get a Honda or Yamaha. Too bad, because I really like Kawasaki's ninja philosophy.
Kinda wishing i would have gotten me a Ninja, but I love my CBR lol
Lol that was my first pick but I couldn’t fully put both feet on the ground and wasn’t comfortable with that as a first bike. CBRs look amazing too!
@@RideNTides I see what ou mean. Reallly like how the ninjas look
Dame question for me, CBR or ninja are both as reliable and fuel consumption?features?
Please don't make me want this over the 400 >.>
Whare high heals to be 5’5 lol
No joke, I wear my work boots and the soles are like 2” Flat footing no problem 😂
67 hp is almost half my fkin car lmao excited for one of these until a Superbike lol
Good shit bro just need some more energy out of you it was hard to stay interested during the video just some respective Criticism
And much appreciated! I’m workin on it
@@RideNTides I think your energy is fine! You're chill and laid back, but still engaging. Just my 2 cents
The sound is disaster!!! Otherwise is beautiful shape!!! Honda Cbr 600 rr its much more then this one!!!
@@Coa_Kralj_Coa_The_King You’re comparing a 4-cylinder bike to a 2-cylinder so yes the Honda will sound more and faster
/r/ninja650
Sell me your bike
Lol I couldn’t
ZH6R is much better than this.
Yes it is but I don’t think the ZX6R would be a good choice for a person who has never ridden. Compared to the 650s tame 68hp the ZX6R is pushing 134hp and less forgiving on the throttle