The 2023 Kawasaki Z650 Is Better Than The MT-07
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Not sure if you care, but I've seen "AI generated" videos using your footage.
I loved my Z650, but I've just changed to a Ninja 400 purely because my Z was getting too heavy for me to manually manouver it. Got my Ninja today, took her on her maiden voyage, loving it.
how was the bike getting to heavy? what you doing to it that it gets heavier with time?
@@dcd5050Just getting harder to manouver it manually. The 400 is more manageable for me. No probs riding the 650 but dropped it a couple of times, so I lost confidence in myself and the thought of dropping it again....
@@dcd5050 He's a she and probably isn't that big .
I love my 2020 Z650.
I added an aftermarket windscreen that gets rid of 60% of the wind. Great bike.
Tourer version comes with a bigger screen installed and a smaller as a spare part.
What screen is that?
@@rawcircoking Puig make several aftermarket models of different sizes. Got mine from RevZilla.
In the Netherlands, this bike is the de-facto student bike for getting your motorcycle license. You see them everywhere, I learned on one of these too. Excellent for slow drills.
so this was your beginner bike uh
@@Diamondxx47 Yes it was. In my country, you have to take 3 exams to get your bike license. You need to know traffic rules and bike theory, than slow speed drills, braking and evasions. And lastly you go out on the road.
The Z650 is an excellent beginner bike.
I am not from Netherlands but we also had it as student bike, i liked it , but got MT07 for myself and it is much much better :)
@@hoonigan123 I am learning on an MT07 but I am looking to buy used Z650 as my first bike. Why did you choose an MT07?
@@mrazmichal94 Its feeled more alive than Z650 , more awake , more agile ...
In 2020 I was gonna buy that bike brand new... It was sold out. Went and got an SV650. Loved it for 2years, upgraded back to Kawasaki, Z900RS Cafe. Loving it ! Might be a forever bike.
The LED turn signals are another good upgrade for the 2023 Z650. The 2022 and older models have incandescent signals that use a different mounting stem and those are subject to a lot of bouncing while riding. I see in your video that the new LED signal mounts are not subject to the same bouncing problem. I had one come apart as I was riding my 2020 Z650 because the rubber base aged and cracked, leaving the signal dangling by the wire. To fix the problem, I've just bought Kawasaki's LED signal kit for the 2020-22 models that upgrades to the same signals as the 2023 model, complete with a new relay to make the LEDs flash at the correct rate.
I have the 2022 z400 and love it. Back into motorcycle riding after 20 years. Perfect bike to relearn on.
I went from the KLX230 to this after pandemic summer. My 50 year old butt needed to see if he could still ride. I put 5,000 on both in just 3 years in PA. It feels like I still have a mullet.😂
Strange thing how you english speakers consider vehicle/vessel/plane a she and butt a he. Logically, you enter the wehicle so it's a she but then some butts may be visited.
I saw one of these the other day. So compact and athletic looking. It’s like about the same size as a 90’s JDM 400. Looks really good and fun.
Traction control is a good upgrade for the 2023 Z650. I've got a 2020 Z650 that is stock except for Ohlins fork springs, Michelin "Power 5" tires, and a flash tune. My bike easily breaks traction in lower gears on road surfaces that are clean and dry. The only traction control my Z650 has is my right wrist easing back on the throttle. These bikes have very low gearing and with the boost in power from a flash tune, it can be tricky to keep the rear wheel hooked up. It's fun to spin the rear wheel at will, but it will shorten the life of the tire and could cause a loss of control if not ridden carefully.
Also, I like how you ride... you're not assuming everyone on the road is static. You pass people quickly, you don't stay in their blind spot... As opposed to what other people seem to be doing on youtube.
It's not even about how fast you are going, but how you ride/drive.
Thanks for the review. Thinking of getting back on a motorcycle after 10+ years off and I’m really liking the Ninja flavor of this one. Looks like it’d be a great 2nd first bike that I’d probably hold onto until the wheels fell off. I worked my way up to a Blackbird before and as lovely as that machine was (it really was fantastic), it lacked the simple joy these motorcycles that are designed to be at their best at street legal speeds have.
thank you for doing this review!
I got a 2022 z650 abs last may and just hot 3100miles yesterday. I ride mine almost daily and aside from doing a akro and seat/passender peg delete swell as a dyne tune. my z rips, shoots flames, power wheelies in 3rd and I'm 220lbs.i have the grey/white and red one looks super mean after removing all the decals (except tank decals) most people think its a Ducati lol. for an affordable reliable high quality bike you can't go wrong. great on gas too if you're chill
I own one since 3K Km. enjoyed every moment. I am lucky Motojitsu got hands on & gave us feedback! 🎉
Started o. A 2014 Njnja 650 but wanted a taller bike as I felt cramped on it. Got a ZX6R and been loving it but eventually wanted something more comfortable for the street.
Saw and scored a 2017 z650 and put the 25mm taller seat and it’s perfect. My friend has an MT07 and honestly both bikes are great just comes down to preference.
If I was to buy new I’d probably get an MT07, or XSR700 mainly for the sound. But other than that love my Z650 and it’s a great value new. Let along when you buy used, damn near can get them for a steel.
Can’t go wrong with way, just like picking any of the 600’s.
Bought this as a step up from my first bike. I've already put over 1000 miles on this and I'll say it is a good bike.
Comfortability is good, of course with longer rides (over an hour and a half) your butt will get sore. Theres a back pad which really squeezes you and holds you in, very comfortable.
Speed is good, this thing launches quick and gets to 60mph I believe under 4 seconds. Top speed, that I've reached, is 121mph. I was full throttle in 6th gear going downhill. This thing cruises fine at high speeds, around 90mph.
I agree with what he says in the video, if you started on a 300 and want a step up, 650 is a good choice as a middle-bike. I do wish I went higher in power with a different bike imo but I really do like this bike.
Well dang, only 121 mph? I've gotten my Z400 to 118 (indicated) on a straight flat highway as much as I could tuck, have a Puig windscreen which may have reduced wind turbulence. I weight 150 without gear (I always ride ATTGAT), so that isn't really a step up, perhaps more grunt and acceleration in the 650, and perhaps a little less buzz in the handlebars. Right now I'm looking at a Z900.
@@jonathanrosen6160 higher cc doesnt mean higher speed. different ride personality I should say.
What a competitive guy... 5th grade, probably..
@@luiz576 Not at all. BS in business thank you very much. Iam F is right though, different personality in the bikes, I'm betting the 650 is more torquey, and the 400 is definitely a rever. I'm not knocking the 650 hard, would just be my preference with lighter and more nimble and similar speed capabilities. The 650 probably more stable in the wind though.
@@jonathanrosen6160 118 in a z400 thats a lot.. i use one and it hardly pass 105 mph (stock of course). About the engine and power the difference between 400 and 650 is big 45 cv against 68 cv. Half torque and its truth z400 has 44 lbs less of weight but it doesnt compencate de powee difference that much
I have a 2017 Z650 and I love it. It’s a great bike for getting around on but you have plenty off power to have fun when you want it.
This is the bike I’m buying this spring, thanks for the review . Love the channel!
I bought a Z650 about six months ago for the daily commute and have been very happy with it. Works very well for lane splitting and plenty enough power with torque down low so you don’t need stack a heap of revs on it. The light weight is good as well as I need to push the bike in and out of my garage area so the light weight helps a lot.
I notice they have changed the flappy indicator mounts on the 2023 model. That’s one of my only complaints with the bike I have, the indicator stalks look like they are going to fall off when your riding at a decent clip but it’s just how they were designed to be.
was gonna get the z650 but i just went with the Z400 instead, i didnt see a reason to pay 5k extra for 10mph more top speed, and a little bit better fit. They felt the same to me tbh
Hi
Do you have a problem with the forks when you brakes? It dives?
@@Rotasa2 dives? Mine squeak a bit but that's about it 😂
@@PtchersWR thanks...so you have no problem with the front brakes at high speed?
@@Rotasa2 no not really. I mean I haven't tracked the bike but I would assume it would struggle there but in the street I have no issues at all.
Great reviews of different motorcycles but in the same manner. It gives opportunity to compare these machines in one shot. Good luck MotoJitsu.
I literally just brought this bike for my next bike. This is quite comforting. I started on the KTM 390.
Mt07 is getting TFT this year and it's got the best sound.
Did they fix the front suspension yet?
@@jessegm1 it’s KYB now, so it’s much better than previous generations.
@@jessegm1 no
@@jessegm1 most bikes in this class have budget suspension, no one riding starter bikes is going to notice that, people just like to repeat what they heard journalists say to sound snobby.
@@Juuul89 I think it comes down to if u have experience with other bikes regardless if ur a beginner or not because while I am a beginner I’ve rented over a dozen different bikes and on the side in a turn u feel that suspension pogo like a mofo lol
That area you rode in was so freaking nice like in a dang A1 video game. Props to you sir you are up there fs. Thanks for the very good video man cheers!
I have a 2021 Z650 got it with 1340 miles and I managed to ride it to 3,300 miles so far last riding season. Got it used in January 2022. It’s a great lightweight naked bike. Easy to handle and maintain.
I've not test-rode either of the 2023 spec bikes yet, but from looks I would take most other naked bikes over the MTs! They look OK as a spectator, but on-board I really don't like the tank on any of the 3 Yamaha engine sizes available under the MT range.
So far Kawasaki is the only one of the big Japanese 4 I've yet to own, so it definitely could be worth at least a test ride on the Z650 at some point.
Of all my bikes, my budget Ninja 650 is still a favorite. None of the specs wow, but it always makes me smile. Kawasaki 650 is like a mini Ducati 937, imho. Bikes like Speed Twin and MT-07 strike me as a bit too low end biased.
some youtubers say that this bike is the worst in the middleweight class, but ive always took their opinions with a grain of salt. its nice to hear an opinion from someone who actually owns an mt07 and doesn't just dog on the z650. ive heard the same thing about the z900 vs the mt09, but after riding both i picked the z900. i dont have any bias in the brands, i just like what i liked.
Yamaha is better for content, there are still brand sheeps who only respect what they ride and rest is garbage, which I find is a shame, but hey, cant help them, but yeah, Kawasaki is the more well rounded bike, the biggest gripe is the sound of the bike, since all those new riders want the loudest and best sounding bike so they can revv it at stops and never lean more then upright and if they once come into the twisties they yeet themselves into oblivion because of the jerky nature of cp2 and cp3 engines, atleast those pre the latest generation mt09 with a proper 6 axis imu, people need to understand that people have preferences, some like rowdy bikes, others like smooth, some people like fairings and others nakeds, in the end were all bikers and should respect and wave to whoever we come across, because were all family and theres no place for elitism in this community.
A TH-camr named Yammy Noob constantly shits on the 650 class of Kawasaki.
@iNF1N3 people prefer the yamaha nakeds because the yamaha nakes are simply more fun, sound better, have better engines, and to top it off many yamaha models like the MT-09 easily hit 100k miles with basic maintenance. Kawasaki is the boy racer brand that new riders who don't know any better buy which is why Kawis are styled the way they are.
@@DB-sd3cw youre the epithamy of what I wrote up there, in general theres no way the cp2 engine is superior, it still doesnt even have a slipper clutch, and engine characteristics such as power band, torque delivery and sound are completly subjective, and not to speak that kawasaki makes some of the smoothest most reliable engines in the motorcycle space, youre just easily influenced by the youtubers hyping up a bike without even trying the competiton while I actualy tried them, also theres a reason people who generaly race in that class chose more linear engines like the Z or SV650 rather then the MTs, and why the R7 despite the early hype isnt to popular with the buyers. Theres a place for every bike out there, no reason to hate on something because you dont like it or some meaningles youtuber claims this or that.
@iNF1N3 you really don't have a clue do you? You genuinely believe that features and gadgets are what makes an engine superior 😂. Sorry reality upsets you enough that you need to type out a novel desperately defending your skewed worldview little feller.
So nobody mentioned how the first red light took 2 minutes? Maybe I'm used to NY lights but that took so long lol
Motorcycles don’t usually trigger the light change so we either wait for more cars to pile in behind us, or just wait forever for the light to change
@@fatman8435 or run it when no1s lookin
@@fatman8435or follow the rule: if its clear and its been over 5 minutes, you are ok to go
@@fatman8435it gets to a point where u run the red light lol
I own a 2014 Yamaha MT07, I love it for every day commuting and a bit of hooning around but I do agree that Kawasaki has been keeping up with the standards and Yamaha has resting on their laurels, Yamaha know they have a reputation with the MT07 but their recent iterations of the bike are severely lacking. Still no electronics and ONLY NOW in 2023 it gets a full TFT dash. Too little too late Yamaha. The MT07 engine is still a gem and I don't think I could handle living with that Z650's boring twin.
Mt 07 is a twin cylinder too.
@@bu11ymaguire yeah but it imitates a V twin with its 270 degree crank. The MT07 sounds like a Suzuki SV650, it doesnt sound like the standard 180 degree crank on the Kawasaki twins.
@@OtterMachine oh! Ok
@@OtterMachine if you Like the sound of a V Twin why not get the Real thing ? SV650 !
@@jefflambert8603 I'd love to try it out but I'm very happy with my MT07, I think its definitely close enough in terms of feel and sound. If I ever get a V-twin it will be the KTM 1290 Super Duke!!!
I have Michelin Road 6s fitted to my z650, absolutely great bike!
I did my full licence on a z650, i liked it that much i bought a ninja 650 which is the same bike but with fairings.
Nice unbiased review. Hey Greg are housing prices coming down yet in SoCal? Im from out east, tired of the cold, and limited riding season.
last year I bought a 2022 Mt07. I rode the 2022 z650, it's nice but I hate the sound of the engine. That's why I chose the Mt07.
Seriously the bike sounds horrible compared to the 07. Traction control is nice, but not needed. Same with the cluster. MT07 is nice because it’s simple.
After 25.000km it slowly changes the sound.
MT series is awful. Had a 2017 MT09 and a 2021 MT09 and couldn’t sell them fast enough. The seats are terrible. Seating position sucks. Throttle is garbage. Gauge cluster is trash. The Z900 puts the MT to shame.
Depending on what you like the sound of a Z650 can sound great with an aftermarket exhaust.
Any Stock exhaust system will sound like 💩 ! Any aftermarket exhaust will make any 650 motorcycle sound good.
Im doing my license atm and This bike really caught my eye and ive been planning on getting it as my first, ive done some research on it and i mostly just see good reviews about it. But i have heard that its recommended to upgrade the rear tire to improve grip, any opinions on this?
Thinking of getting a yamaha yzf r3 its been a few year since I last had a motorcycle love to see you do a review see what you think I dont want anything to big to start off with
Tnx for the video this will be my new commuter bike! 😍
Just bought it a week ago
Its very good
trying to decide between the VStrom 650 and the tiger 660 and versys 650. I have ridden all and enjoyed the tiger and vstrom in different ways and cannot get the edge over one another. Any recommendations?
Good looking, affordable, reasonable mainantance, thanks to lower rpm torks good fuel economy and easy escape in traffic. Good bike for short people because of lower seat. Good for being ready to high cc sport motobikes
Had one of these for my MOD 1 and MOD 2 UK, I have a NC700S Honda now and the Honda feels like it has more low end grunt and has a 1000 times better transmission you can actually use every gear, this was just very loud and had a lot of vibration even at low speeds and was a pain to find neutral not to mention 1st is basically a pointless gear on one of these as soon as you set of you need to go straight to second.
I have the ninja 650, everything same just with a fairing, my only gripe with it is that at 6ft tall, even with a high seat I still feel somewhat cramped, but definetly is a great bike, people just hate on it needlesly because the mt07 sounds better, but overall kawasaki feels more premium, has a smoother engine and costs less with all the same features and some more, honestly currently on the market Kawasaki ranks realy high in every segment and when you look about the features they are definetly class leading in bringing new features to the market, such as forced induction, radar technologies and hopefully in the future the first hydrogene engines which they are the only ones working on right now, so yeah, out of the big 4 definetly the most progressive and versatile brand.
I have a 22 Ninja 650 too. It's a beautiful bike and pretty comfortable for what it is for someone under 6'. My only gripe with the bike is that I do not like how the exhaust is 1 piece. It would be nice if I could add a slip on instead of a full exhaust. Sometimes I do wish she sounded as good as she looks.
@@LMoney4 yeh, you'd have to do a full exhaust upgrade, i did it to my 2018 ninja 650, but it didnt sound much better either lol
An MT-07 is objectively superior to this bike in every way possible lol. Kawi's beginner bikes will always lag behind the completion so long as they stick to their boring agricultural parallel twins.
@@DB-sd3cw oh, look here comes a "my bike is better than yours" moto bro. curb your superiority complex, both have their target audience
I sat on a z650 and ninja 650 like a year ago and it felt like the ninja 650 carried it's weight lower.
Do you have a video testing the 2023 Ninja 650 KRT ABS ? I looked and can’t find one. I’d love to see that video since I’m looking into getting my first bike and I’m tall and don’t want to look huge on something like a 400. Thanks and I love your reviews and I’m torn between the 2023 Ninja 650 and Yamaha R7. What’s your opinion? R7 has the adjustable suspension but is almost $1,000 more… 🤔
many many moons ago I started on another varient of this bike. Super value
I would love to see you try out the Z650RS if possible! :)
I only been riding since last June and had a 650 vstar and i just picked up a 2021 Z900 and i love it, i highly recommend the 900 its 948 cc which is reasonable i got bored of 650 really fast
650 vstar and 650 p twin 270 degree crank naked bike is completely different
@@Chittybang1821 i don’t understand your comment, are you defending that a 650 cc is not boring? Which is fine everyone has different taste and different things make people happy but 650 cc is too slow for me … the 950 i have now is really good and has power but in another few years I’ll probably progress to the next level higher even thpugh personally i think 950 is good enough I recommend 900 to 1000 cc
Done my lessons on this and an sv650 , thought the z was a bit cramped and i much preferred the sv so i bought one.
Never been on an mt07 but from seeing many great reviews on it , i am suprised the z650 would be thought of as better.
Can't go wrong with an SV650 !
It’s not better. Your intuition was right
@@therealfakecaptain7978 totally right 1st 10 mins on one felt like the perfect fitting shoe for me lol love the sv 💯
The Z has a lower center of Gravity than the MT 07 and because of that it feels about 40 to 50 lbs lighter. Even though I think it weighs more by 5 pounds or so. I have had both bikes. The Z is much more stable in curves and a much better handling bike. Go on the mt07 forums and you will see all kinds of complaints about the handling of the MT07. The factory suspension is just not good. The new 2022 and 2023 models may be better.
The Higher Seat kawasaki Sell
Makes all the Difference...if you are a bit Taller
& even more Comfortable.
Got a 2020 z650 last September for first bike. 6ft tall and feel comfortable when riding. Only complaint so far is that 1st gear can feel a bit jerky..
So is this a good beginner bike debating of i should buy one for my first bike
I've only ever owned a Ninja 400 but I'd argue that Kawasaki make great bikes in general.
I was going to buy another 400 (had to sell my 1st) but am now considering the Z650 and Ninja 650.....figure I should move up in capacity.
Have u tried/reviewed the Z400 yet? I'm looking for a first sport/naked and I'll looking at the MT03 and Z400.
Does the Telescopic fork affects riding? Since I want to upgrade from KTM Duke 250 v2 that use Upside Down Fork
This is the bike I rode when taking my license. A bit too small for me but a fun, easy to ride bike with a peppy engine.
How big are you?
@@cyclonus01 192cm or 6ft 3
@@k1mura92 ok cool im only 6 feet with a 32 inseam so I don't think the bike would be too small for me.
@@cyclonus01 It should be fine for you, its not like I couldnt ride it either. Just a bit too snug for optimal comfort
I’m 6’4 and i just bought this as my first bike today and it’s not to bad for height. But for a sporty bike likely gonna be smaller for us taller guys just how it goes in the bike community ig
I plan on grabbing one of these as a Trackday bike.
Si I'm assuming it has the same engine of as a Vulcan S? I was originally looking at a Vulcan S for my first bike, but the more I look the more I think I might want a "standard" bike. And this one seems to have more features as the Vulcan S for about the same price. Any opinions?
3:23 if the gauge cluster is important to you, the 2023 mt-07 seems to get an upgrade this year, although still with subpar features and information.
And it's too huge IMHO, it's like 5 inches, while it's big brother the mt-09 got the itsy-bitsy 3,5 inch one.
These are a great bike , I watched an experienced rider make mincemeat of people on big sports bikes on the brands hatch Indy circuit
This bike ticks all the boxes for me, thinking of going to a dealer to check it out. Only concern is that I’m about 188cm. Not sure if this might a tad on the small side for this rider height?
Do one on the cb650r if possible
The MT07 sound soo good though!!
i ride a z650 with a quick shifter and i love it.
0:42 check out the Dune tires on that KLX
Is it a good bike for a beginner?
Thank you for doing this video! This is exactly my first bike. Don't have ABS although I'm excited to learn. Have to wait for snow to melt to get some parking lot time in.
Can you please do the Tuono 660 too?
Waiting patiently for a Suzuki SV650 review!
Rode this bike. Very cool bike if you into twin config. Wound up getting a Triumph Trident, but a great option list to choose from: MT-07, Z650, Trident 660, SV650.
I ended up with a Tiger 660 but I love my friend's Z650. It's so light
How do you like the trident?
@@paint1016 perfect bike for me. Like the styling, quick shifter is fun, and the triumph inline triples are awesome engines. 81 hp is plenty with a linear power delivery. And stock exhaust sounds great with triple behind it.
@@lowlevelcritter7577 thanks man. I've been looking at a second bike and I really like the Trident. I have a T100 now and I guess I'm just partial to Triumph.
How do the MT07 and Trident compare to ride?
Can u do SV650 comparation to MT-07 and Z650 please?
Would love to see your thoughts on the Vulcan S
is there much wind on helmet or chest? There is a small windscreen i see.
I like Kawasaki z650 and Honda CB650r ..which motorcycle recommend? I like both but I can buy just one..
I love my Z650, perfect first bike.
5'9 must be nice, only thing I can flat foot on is a rebel 250
Throw a touring windscreen on that and you have a great all-rounder for highway riding.
Or you could get a ninja 650 instead.
Going to ask for all the newbies out there such as myself.
I'm looking at this as my first bike simply because it's one of the ones that would fit me better then the smaller bikes. I'm 6'2" and about 225lbs and 34" inseam.
In the video you say that for a newbie you would recommend staying below a 500cc bike. However if you can change the traction to Rain mode, which would reduce the power, wouldn't that be of benefit so if you get on the throttle you're not going to get into as much trouble?? Once you feel more comfortable on the bike you can switch the modes to normal or sport??
Hi hope this helps
I am 5'7 170lbs and currently have the z650 black and red. I can put both feet on the ground. My first bike was a 2012 ninja 250. I highly suggest you think about a higher cc like the z900, triumph 765r, or the duke 890r. Only reason is that the power on this bike is sufficient for roads and highways, but it does not really have that punch like a r6 or zx6r. Not much power in 1st or 2nd, 3rd and 4th you get some torque but nothing that will make you go 'whoahhh mama'. I've gotten this bike up to 115 in 6th gear and it is screaming lol. Overall happy with this bike bc it got me back in the groove of riding. But after the first month of owning I was ready to move up to more power. So I highly suggest you get something that has the power and you be the one to take ownership and learn with it, because it is not a good feeling to spend money on something wishing it was more than what it is. I know everyone might not agree and that's ok this is my honest review.
2nd note anyone who says they don't wanna go fast on a MOTORCYCLE IS FULL OF SHIT or just a puss. Again IMO
Im a new rider i bought the older version of this 2012 er6n 650. Im 6ft3 280lbs. I find it comfortable. Also the bike has enough torque that you can ease off the clutch and the bike gets going. I did a ton of research and ended up getting The Er6n. Was also looking at Sv650.
Sound of the MT07 makes this an choice.
SP suspension on the MT07 would be the nail in the coffin for this segment!
Nice bike wonder what the otd price is like in Ct.
not sure if to get the z650 or the ninja 650. I mean, they're both cool :))
Beginner here. And yes, I have considered something with lower power, but I'm still thinking about these two.
Hi, can you do a test ride on ZX4RR when it comes in? Thanks in advance
What would you recommend as a first bike for a beginner? The Kawasaki z650 or the Vulcan S 650? (Both ABS)
Same exact motor in both bikes, Vulcan is a cruiser with your feet out in front of you, the Z is going to be upright with feet more underneath you.
The way to say it is,"I haven't ridden." It Is not, " I haven't rode."
@@alndi3 I'm trying to help the poor guy who doesn't know how to properly speak. There are better channels that don't have this problem
That is an important comment for foreigners, like me! Thanks!
How fun is it waiting at traffic lights for 3 minutes lol jk..don't have anything like that where I live..I love my 650..it hauls ass on the back roads..fuel injected liquid cooled triple disks and popular tire options..30 plus year rider ads perfect bike for me..thanks for making this video!
On paper, the Z has +5 NM torque, traction control and +1 litre fuel capacity...
On paper, the MT07 LA (Learner Approved) version has +2.8 PS, -7 KGs, 270º crank, 3 colour options, and for local market is $1295 cheaper...
On Paper the MT07 HO (High Output) version has +23.6 PS, +2 Nm, -7 KGs, 270º crank, 3 colour options, for $1000 more than the Z...
I'm not convinced that Traction control on a 50 HP bike is going to be a deal breaker, so would still choose the MT07... I *am* with you in the LCD vs TFT dash... so would start looking at the Tracer 7, instead... which offers a bit of weather protection, too...
best part about these bikes is when they come learner approved all you gotta do is take the torx security bit and take the screw outta the throttle stop and its full power version haha
How nuch over the msrp shall i have to pay in those crazy dealer feez?
I gotta drive down and ride these same areas.
Does traction control makes any difference in a bike this size?
No
Ive never really liked the mt07 bcus of the seat, tank size, and the button layout. The z650 was the first naked i rode and i liked the seated positing IN the bike instesd of On the bike as with the yamaha.. dont buy either of these bikes brand new tho, they are very common in the used market and can be had for less than a brand new ninja 400.
Just bought one!
I would like to see you ride the CB-650R
If you're into this, look into cb650r, the triumph trident, the new hornet, the new suzuki gsx-8s,
You’re gonna do what you’re gonna do anyway. *True*
"what komd pf America are tpi?
Waiting for the HEV version of the K 650
Please review a ninja 400
Have you tried riding the SV650 yet?
The only thing i dont like is the small rear tire
the looks is better than mt07,only thing it needs,is a higher seat
Sir what's the country is that?
It’s California.
this is good street bike.