Wow! You hired an assistant! I like Ms. Future Doodle......she displays some nice sarcasm, she is strong on details, I hope we see more of her......the back and forth between you two was very good.
I agree with cb750k 1974: I think future doodle makes it much more enjoyable to watch the video when you need to make Corrections or clarifications. Everyone else tends to write in Corrections and I have to stop and Rewind to read what they said.
So happy I found your channel. 55 yrs young and been riding for 45 plus years off-road. Finally going to street. Built like a Viking shield maiden so looking forward to seeing your older and new videos! On bigger bikes🎉😊 I am honestly nervous as it’s a whole new experience. Totally different world and that’s honest! So watching your vid next on “Things I wish I knew…”
Doodle, another great video. You have such motorcycle charm. No one reviews a bike like you. I watch all the videos of a certain bike that I’m interested in, complete with all the technical info. But I watch you first. Such a joy! Many thanks for being you and sharing with us.
I love that you did this! My 400 is super light and small, i am 5’3”, that was a concern for me. I am glad that you verified the weight being light for a 650. My husband has a Yamaha R3 and it feels so much heavier than mine. Thank you for this! Love watching your channel by the way :)
Good video Doodle,and I loved how you interjected "you" in the video with specific information...Great job there... Oh and congratulations on going full time.
Doodle I came to the same event the day after you posted in Instagram and got to ride the Vulcan 650 S ABS. Loved the bike. And, yes it was a beautiful ride thru the area that they took use thru. Love your new format of flashing back and forth from the ride to office.
I'm an experienced rider and have been on motorcycles since high school and thus am not your target audience. And yet, I enjoy your videos, Doodle! Your enthusiasm is refreshing and helps me remember what is was like when I first started riding. Sometimes we become too jaded with the familiar but you've helped me see things with a refreshed set of eyes. Keep 'em coming, Doodle!
Future Doodle is cracking me up. Editing an older video gets my head all mixed up more times than not and I feel the need to annotate things that have changed, future doodle is genius. Thank you
The z650 and the ninja 650 seem like really great bikes for having fun around town or for sport-touring. The ninja especially, since it combines the looks of a fully-faired sport bike with the comfort of a sport-tourer. I like that combination. Nice to know that they work well for shorter folks. Will definitely be checking them out.
Hails from Maricopa! I have the 2020 z650 and have been having a blast on it. I would recommend to anyone that buys one to get rid if the factory tires and put on some Q3+'s, they make a world of difference. I also stiffened up the rear damper from the factory setting a bit. 7300 miles in just under a year on it and no other complaints. Puig makes a wind screen that looks good on it too.
You & Future Doodle did a fine job in summing up the new Kawasaki mid-range line. Alter-Ego's await a firmly grounded view of just what an authentic rider must find after putting a leg over the real deal. All the well reasoned figures printed can never take the place of a rider with experience and sound reason to provide inputs about products that many only dream of riding. My hearty thanks to you, and Kawasaki Corporation for seeing in you a fine example of the modern rider. Have a great month of May Doodle.
If anyone is interested: In Germany we have a riding school, that you have to entend when you want to get your licence. There you learn how to ride and then take a assessment at the end which determines, if you get the licence or not. The riding schools provide their own bikes and the Z650 is actually what i rode there. :) I thought it was a great beginner bike, because it is pretty smooth (mid cc), lightweight enough and easy to handle. Really cool seeing you try it out!
Doodle I’m glad you got to ride a Motorcycle that is close to your Triumph Street Triple R. Enjoy your time riding a different Motorcycle. Let the weekend begin. 🙂
I like getting your initial impressions, whether or not they match the specs. Like even though your bike is actually lighter, the Z650 feeling lighter probably means it has a lower center of gravity, which is important to me. That means it's probably easier to handle in a parking lot as well as more fun on twisty roads. Also if you have to cover a gravel road, that's easier too with a lower center.
I loved my 2017 Z650. As you said, it feels very light but it had decent power delivery, especially down lower in the rev range. I liked the narrowness of the tank when I squeezed it with my knees. I’m 5’6” with a short inseam and I was flat footed on this bike. More than adequate power for the highway, and yes, very nimble for the twisties and tight u turns. Great review on this new model. 👍🏽
Thanks for this review! My wife has been riding for a long time and it’s awesome that women about her size are doing reviews so she can better judge how they’ll be for her to ride. We both get a kick out of your reviews and this one is no exception. Future Doodle probably already knows I was going to say that, though. My wife may end up getting this bike for all the reasons you mentioned. And you’re right, it somehow feels lighter than the actual weight. I think it must be the low and forward weight distribution that makes it feel easy to manage because it’s more bottom heavy, and still feels well planted while riding.
I absolutely love the Kawasaki Demo Tour. I did one of the last ones last year and tried every bike. Love the Z650 and Ninja 650 on that tour. Also, you guys did an awesome route. Our demo tour took us on I-5 on a busy day.
Here in Europe the Z650 (and its predecessor Er6n) are super popular at driving schools for the unrestricted motorcycle license course. Definitely one of the most accessible and easy motorcycles to ride in that category. I did my course on one as well. The engine is the same in Z650, Ninja 650 and Versys 650, just slightly different tune in each.
There are up to 700cc bikes (often 500, 650 or 700) for restricted courses (A2, that’s how we called the intermediate license for motorcycles here in France) actually , These bikes see their power taken down to be legally driven by A2 bikers (Idk how they say in English, in French it’s called the « bridage »)
Future Doodle !!!!!! Am I the only one keeping note 🤔 You've cracked 50k TH-cam subscribers. Go girl....🎉🎊 Charming, informative review as ever, keep them coming and stay safe.🙏
The Ninja 650 and z650 share the same 649cc, 180° parallel-twin engine that makes roughly 68hp. The zx6-r is an entirely different animal. It has a 636cc inline-4 cylinder that makes north of 100hp. Also, the mirrors on the z650 are adjustable; instead of the mirror articulating WITHIN the housing, you move the entire mirror housing :)
Riding exactly the same bike in black, I really enjoyed watching your both enthusiastic and informative review on the Z650. Keep up your good job! Best regards from Northern Germany, Rob
I'm coming to accept the wisdom of long-term riders that no windscreen or BIG windscreen is the way to go. In betweeners just focus more wind into a smaller area of the rider making it feel worse than just a broad calm air blast from no screen. If that makes sense... I have to add though that smaller or midsize screens do look good ;)
Damn girl you're very informative .love you channel. I could listen to you all day. And just love it when you talk to your self. By the way is that" Doodle Tech". Great video . Keep them coming. Your a hit
I haven't had a motorcycle in a long time but as someone who is only 5 ft 6 and has a 28 in inseam this really seems like something that would be fun for me to ride. Thanks for your great review.
I actually swapped my 675r for a z650 apart from it not sounding as good, as an inexperienced rider it was the right decision as I've become more confident as it's easy and more forgiving to ride, hopefully will upgrade to a z900 in the future.
Hey Doodle The mirrors are adjustable. You have to hold the arm firmly to adjust the mirror 👍 Keep up the fantastic videos, they are super helpful and inspiring over here in the UK 😊
I have the z400 and I love it! Idk what I’m gonna do when I wanna move up though because it’s so light and manageable compared to pretty much any other bike. It’s a good deal lighter than the z650
tog my licence in the autum ´23 on this bike here in Denmark, I'm 5´10 around 200lbs older guy (39) I found it a little small, but it were very fun starting out on, now that I have the age and mellowed the need for speed, but thanks for you're videos, I like your honorst and opinions on what your testing, keep it up and ride safe
Great video Doodle. I think it could be worth to pop the most important specs in your opinion in the beginning so I can dial in on what you worth ship most on the bike. But your review is very honest and I like that very much - keep ‘em coming 👌
The jump backs in 3rd person to answer/talk to yourself made this video very entertaining to me! Unique way of vlogging! Also go GA riders from a fellow Georgian!
Assume Doodle!! I need to go out and test ride more bikes. You make it look like so much fun. I know it is. Congrats on 50k subscribers. Keep up the great work, Stay safe out there.
Really happy to see you doing riding videos again. Please keep them coming! Looking forward to the Z900. That's a bike I'm interested in along with the MT-09.
Love the enthusiasm you show for this bike, my only thing I notice is you seem to ride close to side of the road as a default position, the rider in front has it sorted by being in the centre of the road people have to notice them. Keep safe and keep making really great videos.
this is my z900's little brother! it's a great bike and I feel like it matches you and your personality! Also you can change the TFT display to a white background with black letters for day riding.
I used the 2019 Z650 in my driving schools and it's so forgiving. I'm 6'2" and I'm glad the school got this one. But I ain't gonna lie, the first time I got on it I was overwhelmed haha (specially after months of riding a 50cc scooter). My driving instructor put me on the Rebel 500 to transition into this one more smoothly 😁
I got one kawasaki Z650!!!!! (2021) Female rider here! , and I love everything about my bike. This been my second bike this bike has everything I want.
I used to have a ‘79 Kawasaki KZ650D. Put 10K miles a year on that beast. Put a Corbin seat on it, 1/2 to 3/4 fairing, bags and case for travel/shopping. Lived outside Alexandria, VA and motocamped from up and down the east coast and mountains. Thing was comfy for everyday riding, but a rocket when I yanked the throttle. Even made a few courier runs up towards Baltimore. Felt safer around the Beltway on the K than I did my car.
Hi 👋 Doddle 😀 Kawasaki makes good bikes, I know you are going to enjoy riding them, right now I am visiting with my brother in Dallas Ga and will be returning back some time Sunday I asked you once if you were somewhere around Atlanta and I never heard anything back, my nephew just got a new Harley Davidson Road glide, well enjoy the rides be safe
I have a 2019 Z650 that I bought in summer of 2020 and as you suspected, it's the seat that is the real sore spot - double entedre intended. Kawasaki does offer a "comfort" seat but reviews on it are mixed and it costs $175, so I haven't bought it yet. I feel it's only a matter of time, though, since the seat starts to become "real noticeable" - let's say - after about 2 hours. An aftermarket windscreen is practically a must for this bike if you spend any time at speeds above 75; I got a Givi model (can't remember which one) that was reasonably priced and massively reduced the buffeting. Oh, and while the Z900 is noticeably more powerful, it's also noticeably more thirsty (about 39mpg for the Z900 [est.], vs. 53mpg [actual] for my Z650).
Great review! I just bought the Kawasaki Z900 yesturday and it’s amazing! If you ever get a chance to demo that bike; it’s a thrill and the sound is amazing!
Hi Doodle, another great review along a beautiful chosen route, and you gave a good insight into it's performance and handling, two of the most important features. You mentioned the important fact that girls have longer legs, relative to their height, being the reason you can flat foot. The black screen is a definite advantage. You've given it as a good all rounder, being wary of the aggressive throttle. Would be buyers will get a lot from this review.
No they don't. That's a wrong perception. You see, men have something between their legs which occupies some space and so our trousers cannot be pulled so much up, which gives the impression our legs are shorter because our crouch seems to be lower, (this created the notion that men have shorter legs than women). But when we sit on the motorcycle, we don't sit on our balls. We sit on our backside, just like the ladies, and so, because men have, in fact, proportionally longer legs than women, a man with similar height will be more comfortable than a woman in a motorcycle. ON AVERAGE. The inseam measure of a man is not proportional to his leg length, but inversely proportional to the size of his balls. On average, also.
This was funny to watch, thx! Few month ago I was in the situation to restore my old Suzuki or get a newer bike. In second case already watched out for the Z650.
Start proper training in 4 days can’t wait, should’ve done it 6 months ago but for COVID. Watched all your videos and love the advice and attitude. Hoping my first bike will be a Honda CB 500.
I was almost to the end and noticed "future Doodle" name tag and lost it🤣 I'd like to see ya on an adv. Maybe the tenere or similar. A lil mountain road with dirt or gravel👊🏼
Awesome! Haha glad you like it, it’s is an awesome commuter! I use it to door dash and zipping around town is awesome on this bike, it’s also super easy to spin on its kickstand haha ride safe!
I'm pretty sure those mirrors are adjustable.....you just have to tug a little harder. I've owned this bike, mine were adjustable. I sold mine (even though the bike fit me perfectly as a short guy) because the vibes in the handlebars were putting my hands to sleep. I tried every fix imaginable and could not rectify the issue.
The Kawasaki ER6 2 cylinder motor is in several bikes. The Z650, Vulcan S 650, Versys 650 and the Ninja 650. Ninja 650 not to be mistaken for the ZX6 which is a super sport 4 cylinder bike that revs to 14k rpm's.
I just looked at this exact model yesterday!...I noticed how low it was too...that's part of why I liked it. I'm 5'7" and it felt great. I sat on a R6 earlier in the day and I was on my tip toes but the z650 felt natural for me. I'm going to pick it up on Tuesday can't wait
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle I bought it tuesday and already have 400 miles on it...lol. love the bike. Been keeping it tame to break it in but even at low rpms it drives great. I feel so safe and stable on it...it has great balance and comfort.
Great first ride Doodle. The 650 be a good beginner bike if it had rider modes. Especially rain mode which tames down the power of the bike and if you had traction control set to high. A beginner could start on the 650. Also love Future Doodle. She's hilarious.
You mentioned your feeling a lot of wind on your street triple, your little windscreen may be deflecting and dumping that wind/rain directly to your chest/neck/head. I played with several windscreens on my RnineT Scrambler and found that a tall or none works better.
See my reviews on other mid level bikes here: bit.ly/NMidLevelBikes
What would you like me to test ride for you next? Let me know down below!
Do you think it will make a good stunt bike
I'm a short legged 70yrs old disabled rider, so your reviews are spot on for me. I'm sure there are others that would agree !
You crack me up. Thanks for not taking yourself so seriously and having fun with riding as it should be.
Wow! You hired an assistant! I like Ms. Future Doodle......she displays some nice sarcasm, she is strong on details, I hope we see more of her......the back and forth between you two was very good.
😂😂
I agree with cb750k 1974: I think future doodle makes it much more enjoyable to watch the video when you need to make Corrections or clarifications.
Everyone else tends to write in Corrections and I have to stop and Rewind to read what they said.
Yah Doodle! you tried out my bike! glad you liked it!
It was so fun!!
Just got a KLX 300 for a rehab bike. Absolutely perfect. Light, nimble and fun fun fun. Thanks for encouraging all of us Doodle!
Girl your name tag killed me 🤣
Also..... CONGRATS ON 50,000 SUBSCRIBERS!!!! 🎉
Thank you so much!!! 😄❤️❤️
Love from Mississippi
So happy I found your channel. 55 yrs young and been riding for 45 plus years off-road. Finally going to street. Built like a Viking shield maiden so looking forward to seeing your older and new videos! On bigger bikes🎉😊 I am honestly nervous as it’s a whole new experience. Totally different world and that’s honest! So watching your vid next on “Things I wish I knew…”
Doodle, another great video. You have such motorcycle charm. No one reviews a bike like you. I watch all the videos of a certain bike that I’m interested in, complete with all the technical info. But I watch you first. Such a joy! Many thanks for being you and sharing with us.
I love that you did this! My 400 is super light and small, i am 5’3”, that was a concern for me. I am glad that you verified the weight being light for a 650. My husband has a Yamaha R3 and it feels so much heavier than mine. Thank you for this! Love watching your channel by the way :)
Good video Doodle,and I loved how you interjected "you" in the video with specific information...Great job there... Oh and congratulations on going full time.
Doodle I came to the same event the day after you posted in Instagram and got to ride the Vulcan 650 S ABS. Loved the bike. And, yes it was a beautiful ride thru the area that they took use thru. Love your new format of flashing back and forth from the ride to office.
Doodle, Congratulations on going Full Time on your Channel. Well Done!!!!
I'm an experienced rider and have been on motorcycles since high school and thus am not your target audience. And yet, I enjoy your videos, Doodle! Your enthusiasm is refreshing and helps me remember what is was like when I first started riding. Sometimes we become too jaded with the familiar but you've helped me see things with a refreshed set of eyes. Keep 'em coming, Doodle!
Future Doodle is cracking me up. Editing an older video gets my head all mixed up more times than not and I feel the need to annotate things that have changed, future doodle is genius. Thank you
The z650 and the ninja 650 seem like really great bikes for having fun around town or for sport-touring. The ninja especially, since it combines the looks of a fully-faired sport bike with the comfort of a sport-tourer. I like that combination. Nice to know that they work well for shorter folks. Will definitely be checking them out.
Hails from Maricopa! I have the 2020 z650 and have been having a blast on it. I would recommend to anyone that buys one to get rid if the factory tires and put on some Q3+'s, they make a world of difference. I also stiffened up the rear damper from the factory setting a bit. 7300 miles in just under a year on it and no other complaints. Puig makes a wind screen that looks good on it too.
You & Future Doodle did a fine job in summing up the new Kawasaki mid-range line. Alter-Ego's await a firmly grounded view of just what an authentic rider must find after putting a leg over the real deal. All the well reasoned figures printed can never take the place of a rider with experience and sound reason to provide inputs about products that many only dream of riding. My hearty thanks to you, and Kawasaki Corporation for seeing in you a fine example of the modern rider. Have a great month of May Doodle.
If anyone is interested: In Germany we have a riding school, that you have to entend when you want to get your licence. There you learn how to ride and then take a assessment at the end which determines, if you get the licence or not. The riding schools provide their own bikes and the Z650 is actually what i rode there. :)
I thought it was a great beginner bike, because it is pretty smooth (mid cc), lightweight enough and easy to handle. Really cool seeing you try it out!
Cool!!
Doodle I’m glad you got to ride a Motorcycle that is close to your Triumph Street Triple R. Enjoy your time riding a different Motorcycle. Let the weekend begin. 🙂
I like getting your initial impressions, whether or not they match the specs. Like even though your bike is actually lighter, the Z650 feeling lighter probably means it has a lower center of gravity, which is important to me. That means it's probably easier to handle in a parking lot as well as more fun on twisty roads. Also if you have to cover a gravel road, that's easier too with a lower center.
I loved my 2017 Z650. As you said, it feels very light but it had decent power delivery, especially down lower in the rev range. I liked the narrowness of the tank when I squeezed it with my knees. I’m 5’6” with a short inseam and I was flat footed on this bike. More than adequate power for the highway, and yes, very nimble for the twisties and tight u turns.
Great review on this new model. 👍🏽
Thanks for this review! My wife has been riding for a long time and it’s awesome that women about her size are doing reviews so she can better judge how they’ll be for her to ride. We both get a kick out of your reviews and this one is no exception. Future Doodle probably already knows I was going to say that, though. My wife may end up getting this bike for all the reasons you mentioned. And you’re right, it somehow feels lighter than the actual weight. I think it must be the low and forward weight distribution that makes it feel easy to manage because it’s more bottom heavy, and still feels well planted while riding.
Ahh awesome!! 😃😃
I absolutely love the Kawasaki Demo Tour. I did one of the last ones last year and tried every bike. Love the Z650 and Ninja 650 on that tour. Also, you guys did an awesome route. Our demo tour took us on I-5 on a busy day.
Love your format. You driving the bike with commentary and Doodle giving correctional comments
Doodle, now please take a ride on the Z650's nearest competitor, the Suzuki SV650. Love to know how you compare and contrast them.
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. You did a great job reviewing this bike. Looks like it would be fun! Thanks Doodle.
Here in Europe the Z650 (and its predecessor Er6n) are super popular at driving schools for the unrestricted motorcycle license course. Definitely one of the most accessible and easy motorcycles to ride in that category. I did my course on one as well. The engine is the same in Z650, Ninja 650 and Versys 650, just slightly different tune in each.
There are up to 700cc bikes (often 500, 650 or 700) for restricted courses (A2, that’s how we called the intermediate license for motorcycles here in France) actually ,
These bikes see their power taken down to be legally driven by A2 bikers (Idk how they say in English, in French it’s called the « bridage »)
Future Doodle !!!!!!
Am I the only one keeping note 🤔
You've cracked 50k TH-cam subscribers.
Go girl....🎉🎊
Charming, informative review as ever, keep them coming and stay safe.🙏
Thank you!!
Not a hairy dude with an incomprehensible accent? Your channel is a breath of fresh air.
Aside from the compliment I jest of course.
😅
I love future Doodle! Super cute idea. And the definitions. Fantastic touch!
I think Future Doodle needs her own TH-cam channel. She seems super cool.
😅 she will just criticize everyone’s lack of spec knowledge
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle :)
She needs to meet Editor Diane
The Ninja 650 and z650 share the same 649cc, 180° parallel-twin engine that makes roughly 68hp. The zx6-r is an entirely different animal. It has a 636cc inline-4 cylinder that makes north of 100hp. Also, the mirrors on the z650 are adjustable; instead of the mirror articulating WITHIN the housing, you move the entire mirror housing :)
Riding exactly the same bike in black, I really enjoyed watching your both enthusiastic and informative review on the Z650. Keep up your good job! Best regards from Northern Germany, Rob
Love the "future Doodle" editing!
I know this is an older video, but gotta say congratulations on going full time into this channel.
Well done. Good videos!
Loved the format! Very fresh approach instead of repeating what other influencers say. Good work!
Future Doodle is hilarious, loved it! Definitely makes me want to try that bike!
Its a fun one!! 😅
I'm coming to accept the wisdom of long-term riders that no windscreen or BIG windscreen is the way to go. In betweeners just focus more wind into a smaller area of the rider making it feel worse than just a broad calm air blast from no screen. If that makes sense... I have to add though that smaller or midsize screens do look good ;)
Future Doodle doing the “corrections” made me laugh so hard 😆! Absolutely brilliant 👍 !!,
Glad to know my bike is so loved!!! Hahaha (owner of a 2020 Z650). Great review...glad you reviewed the Z650. It's an awesome bike!!!
Yesssss!!!!
Love two doodles talking to each other! Keep the reviews coming!! Want to see you wheelie!
I don’t know how! 🤪
I'm just bought a Kawasaki ZX6r- love them! (And your 'future Doodle' cracked me up...)
Damn girl you're very informative .love you channel. I could listen to you all day. And just love it when you talk to your self. By the way is that" Doodle Tech". Great video . Keep them coming. Your a hit
Keep up the good work. Love ur review as an average road user perspective. Which is surprisingly rare out there. Definitely easier to relate to.
I haven't had a motorcycle in a long time but as someone who is only 5 ft 6 and has a 28 in inseam this really seems like something that would be fun for me to ride. Thanks for your great review.
I actually swapped my 675r for a z650 apart from it not sounding as good, as an inexperienced rider it was the right decision as I've become more confident as it's easy and more forgiving to ride, hopefully will upgrade to a z900 in the future.
Bought a used 2020 z650 a month ago (with under 100 miles!) after deliberating against the mt07. I'm quite happy so far. I'm a new rider.
I love the back and forth with “Future Doodle” and the teasers are killing me!!!
Love the edits with future Doodle. Very entertaining.
The name tag. XD Too fun with editing! Nice job and keep going Doodle.
Hey Doodle
The mirrors are adjustable. You have to hold the arm firmly to adjust the mirror 👍
Keep up the fantastic videos, they are super helpful and inspiring over here in the UK 😊
Great video/review. I've been watching your channel since the beginning. You sure have come a long way. Love the confidence and humor.
I have the z400 and I love it! Idk what I’m gonna do when I wanna move up though because it’s so light and manageable compared to pretty much any other bike. It’s a good deal lighter than the z650
tog my licence in the autum ´23 on this bike here in Denmark, I'm 5´10 around 200lbs older guy (39) I found it a little small, but it were very fun starting out on, now that I have the age and mellowed the need for speed, but thanks for you're videos, I like your honorst and opinions on what your testing, keep it up and ride safe
can't wait to see you Z900 video, that's my baby. love your editing process, very new.
Great video Doodle. I think it could be worth to pop the most important specs in your opinion in the beginning so I can dial in on what you worth ship most on the bike. But your review is very honest and I like that very much - keep ‘em coming 👌
The jump backs in 3rd person to answer/talk to yourself made this video very entertaining to me! Unique way of vlogging! Also go GA riders from a fellow Georgian!
Assume Doodle!! I need to go out and test ride more bikes. You make it look like so much fun. I know it is. Congrats on 50k subscribers. Keep up the great work, Stay safe out there.
Really happy to see you doing riding videos again. Please keep them coming!
Looking forward to the Z900. That's a bike I'm interested in along with the MT-09.
+1 MT-09
Fantastic video doodle and future Doodle, great interaction 👊👏👏👏👏👏👏 well done going full time Carolyn 🤯🎊🎁🌞🌞🎊🎊
Awesome job and future Doodle is straight dope! 😁
hey Doodle, cracking bike, i did my UK direct access tests on one. loved it. it does feel lighter than it is.
I've been bikeless for years....to many to share. I'm sitting here jealous of how much fun you sound to be having while riding 😁
This is my commuter, perfect for Los Angeles traffic! Love your reviews!!!
Love the enthusiasm you show for this bike, my only thing I notice is you seem to ride close to side of the road as a default position, the rider in front has it sorted by being in the centre of the road people have to notice them. Keep safe and keep making really great videos.
this is my z900's little brother! it's a great bike and I feel like it matches you and your personality!
Also you can change the TFT display to a white background with black letters for day riding.
I a novice who just bought the z650RS. I haven't ridden in 40 years. Taking my MSF class the end of April and then I will start riding my new toy.
Throttle twist...Doodle giggle...I smile... :)
I have a 2007 plasma blue Kawasaki 650R Ninja. I've had no issues in fifteen years except for some fairing buzz. Kawasaki are great bikes.
9:42 “twerkyness”
Now you can’t unhear it
You’re welcome everybody
😂
I used the 2019 Z650 in my driving schools and it's so forgiving. I'm 6'2" and I'm glad the school got this one.
But I ain't gonna lie, the first time I got on it I was overwhelmed haha (specially after months of riding a 50cc scooter). My driving instructor put me on the Rebel 500 to transition into this one more smoothly 😁
Oh damn... I just realized you reviewed one of my favourite bikes on my birthday...
shame on me for missing it :D
I did a Kawasaki Good Times Demo Day today in Oklahoma City! I loved the Versys 650 and the Z900 was insane!
Just discovered you! This review was very fun to watch! I Subbed
Hi Doodle, I love the content! Some of us newer riders would probably want to see you on a sub 250 cc bike like the new 2022 Grom or the Monkey.
I got one kawasaki Z650!!!!! (2021) Female rider here! , and I love everything about my bike. This been my second bike this bike has everything I want.
I used to have a ‘79 Kawasaki KZ650D. Put 10K miles a year on that beast. Put a Corbin seat on it, 1/2 to 3/4 fairing, bags and case for travel/shopping. Lived outside Alexandria, VA and motocamped from up and down the east coast and mountains. Thing was comfy for everyday riding, but a rocket when I yanked the throttle. Even made a few courier runs up towards Baltimore. Felt safer around the Beltway on the K than I did my car.
Hi 👋 Doddle 😀 Kawasaki makes good bikes, I know you are going to enjoy riding them, right now I am visiting with my brother in Dallas Ga and will be returning back some time Sunday I asked you once if you were somewhere around Atlanta and I never heard anything back, my nephew just got a new Harley Davidson Road glide, well enjoy the rides be safe
Yes I am!
Enjoying the bike you are riding is everything. Liked the video!
LOL!! I like the "Future Doodle" clips. It makes it entertaining.
I have a 2019 Z650 that I bought in summer of 2020 and as you suspected, it's the seat that is the real sore spot - double entedre intended. Kawasaki does offer a "comfort" seat but reviews on it are mixed and it costs $175, so I haven't bought it yet. I feel it's only a matter of time, though, since the seat starts to become "real noticeable" - let's say - after about 2 hours. An aftermarket windscreen is practically a must for this bike if you spend any time at speeds above 75; I got a Givi model (can't remember which one) that was reasonably priced and massively reduced the buffeting. Oh, and while the Z900 is noticeably more powerful, it's also noticeably more thirsty (about 39mpg for the Z900 [est.], vs. 53mpg [actual] for my Z650).
Great review! I just bought the Kawasaki Z900 yesturday and it’s amazing! If you ever get a chance to demo that bike; it’s a thrill and the sound is amazing!
Stay tuned next week!!
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle Yay! Awesome Doodle! Look forward to seeing the review.
Hi Doodle, another great review along a beautiful chosen route, and you gave a good insight into it's performance and handling, two of the most important features. You mentioned the important fact that girls have longer legs, relative to their height, being the reason you can flat foot. The black screen is a definite advantage. You've given it as a good all rounder, being wary of the aggressive throttle. Would be buyers will get a lot from this review.
No they don't. That's a wrong perception.
You see, men have something between their legs which occupies some space and so our trousers cannot be pulled so much up, which gives the impression our legs are shorter because our crouch seems to be lower, (this created the notion that men have shorter legs than women). But when we sit on the motorcycle, we don't sit on our balls. We sit on our backside, just like the ladies, and so, because men have, in fact, proportionally longer legs than women, a man with similar height will be more comfortable than a woman in a motorcycle. ON AVERAGE.
The inseam measure of a man is not proportional to his leg length, but inversely proportional to the size of his balls. On average, also.
This was funny to watch, thx! Few month ago I was in the situation to restore my old Suzuki or get a newer bike. In second case already watched out for the Z650.
Your editing skills are getting better and better. Keep it up!
Start proper training in 4 days can’t wait, should’ve done it 6 months ago but for COVID. Watched all your videos and love the advice and attitude. Hoping my first bike will be a Honda CB 500.
Dude, very good at editing. Funny with the van glamping segment.
I was almost to the end and noticed "future Doodle" name tag and lost it🤣
I'd like to see ya on an adv. Maybe the tenere or similar. A lil mountain road with dirt or gravel👊🏼
Great video, and I love seeing future Doodle! LOL! SHe is keeping you honest!
Awesome! Haha glad you like it, it’s is an awesome commuter! I use it to door dash and zipping around town is awesome on this bike, it’s also super easy to spin on its kickstand haha ride safe!
I'm pretty sure those mirrors are adjustable.....you just have to tug a little harder. I've owned this bike, mine were adjustable. I sold mine (even though the bike fit me perfectly as a short guy) because the vibes in the handlebars were putting my hands to sleep. I tried every fix imaginable and could not rectify the issue.
Superbike grips didnt fix it?
Interesting... I only feel some vibration with no gloves and after riding for sometime.
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Woooo future Doodle! She's so funny! Lovely bike too
The Kawasaki ER6 2 cylinder motor is in several bikes. The Z650, Vulcan S 650, Versys 650 and the Ninja 650. Ninja 650 not to be mistaken for the ZX6 which is a super sport 4 cylinder bike that revs to 14k rpm's.
I just looked at this exact model yesterday!...I noticed how low it was too...that's part of why I liked it. I'm 5'7" and it felt great. I sat on a R6 earlier in the day and I was on my tip toes but the z650 felt natural for me.
I'm going to pick it up on Tuesday can't wait
Sweet! 😃
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle I bought it tuesday and already have 400 miles on it...lol. love the bike. Been keeping it tame to break it in but even at low rpms it drives great. I feel so safe and stable on it...it has great balance and comfort.
Great first ride Doodle. The 650 be a good beginner bike if it had rider modes. Especially rain mode which tames down the power of the bike and if you had traction control set to high. A beginner could start on the 650. Also love Future Doodle. She's hilarious.
I did a demo ride on a ZX6R recently. Haven't posted the video yet but it was fun.
Hey, Doodle! I took your advice on which foot to put down when at a stop. I won’t do it any other way from now on….and it looks cool, too! Thanks!
Yessssss life changing isn’t it? 😅
You mentioned your feeling a lot of wind on your street triple, your little windscreen may be deflecting and dumping that wind/rain directly to your chest/neck/head. I played with several windscreens on my RnineT Scrambler and found that a tall or none works better.
Yea I’ve thought so too since this video 🤪
Great video, I really like how you break in on yourself