2023 Kawasaki Ninja 650: 15,000 Mile Review

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This is just a quick video of my thoughts on the Ninja 650 after 15,000 miles.
I mentioned another review I did earlier so here is the link to that video.
• 2023 Ninja 650: 10,000...
Where I order motorcycle parts: www.denniskirk.com/2023-kawas...

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  • @Dsanrides
    @DsanridesАй бұрын

    Big respect for using your bike to the fullest. 15,000 is a great milestone. With regular maintenance, you could easily pass 100,000 on this bike.

  • @CityNinja650

    @CityNinja650

    Ай бұрын

    Appreciate that. I think so too. There are a few other things I got to do for it but nothing I can’t do myself. Just waiting on a day off. I’m very attentive to the chain as well as oil changes. I would love to see this bike with 100k

  • @mixvids321

    @mixvids321

    13 күн бұрын

    Thinking of getting one for my first bike for commuting. Not sure though

  • @CityNinja650

    @CityNinja650

    13 күн бұрын

    @mixvids321 definitely a good commute bike. I got a video I wanna do on it. Love this bike tho

  • @GhadSpeed

    @GhadSpeed

    3 күн бұрын

    Damn bro 15,000 miles! I have a 24’ Ninja 500. Bought it this past April 07 brand new, fast forward today July 23rd I put on 7,000 miles! I service my own oil and clean my chain every 500 miles if anything every weekend lol

  • @BlackArroToons
    @BlackArroToonsАй бұрын

    Been a very warm summer so far. Riding in the mornings is much more forgiving from the intense heat of afternoon. Congratulations on 15,000 miles experience. Nice riding.

  • @CityNinja650

    @CityNinja650

    28 күн бұрын

    Thank you. 15k goes fast. Yea it’s been miserable here. I hate the heat so bad lol. Definitely been extra hot here in pa

  • @emanueladamache7034
    @emanueladamache7034Ай бұрын

    greetings from California. I like putting your videos on in the back ground and listen to it while doing stuff. I'll be joining the Ninja 650 family in a couple days. Looking forward to it

  • @CityNinja650

    @CityNinja650

    Ай бұрын

    And hello from Pennsylvania lol. Thank you for supporting the channel. It means a lot. Congrats on the soon to be 650. It’s such an awesome bike.

  • @prolificseeker4778

    @prolificseeker4778

    19 күн бұрын

    Update!!?? I’m planning on buying one too🤙

  • @emanueladamache7034

    @emanueladamache7034

    18 күн бұрын

    @@prolificseeker4778 The bikes been great! Feels really good. Took it around town couple times and I love it. Considering I have little experience its been great to learn on. The little mechanism built in so that the bike goes into Neutral every time super easy at a stop is amazing. Spoiled me lol

  • @LD777saed

    @LD777saed

    4 күн бұрын

    I do the same with @CityNinja650 videos! And grats on the purchase!! I am planning on getting one as well, but probably going to be patient and wait until next year, so that I can pay off a few credit cards first.

  • @The_adventures_of_E
    @The_adventures_of_E7 күн бұрын

    My man! Love that you have 15k on a 23. I’m not quite there but I have around 13k on my 23 ZX4RR.

  • @Kephers7
    @Kephers712 күн бұрын

    Going to get a 2025 ninja 650 abs. Can't wait. Be my first bike. Taking my permit test in a week. Then I got my motorcycle safety course next month. As a reward I'm going to buy a new bike.

  • @FireflyAndGreenGoblin
    @FireflyAndGreenGoblinАй бұрын

    Good morning! I have a 2024 Ninja 650 and I live in Florida! The heat does suck at stop lights but if feels so good in the wind riding by the beach! I hit 1,000 miles on my bike recently so I’ll do a 1k review video soon. Love your content and I’m going to try to start posting more motovlogs. We’ve been mostly just posting entertaining shorts. My wife rides a Honda CBR500R. We love how upright these bikes sit and we ride for around 2-4 hours each time we go out. Ride safe City Ninja!!

  • @zoomzoomcat

    @zoomzoomcat

    Ай бұрын

    Waiting for your video fyi😂 im thinking to buy a ninja650 so watching and reading everything about it i can find on the internet nowadays. Most reviews are pretty positive. But some people say it doesnt have upside down fork suspension on front idk if it matters for a casual rider like me

  • @FireflyAndGreenGoblin

    @FireflyAndGreenGoblin

    Ай бұрын

    @@zoomzoomcat The fork thing made me think also but I haven’t noticed any issues and cant tell the difference in feel from my wife’s CBR500R which has its suspension opposite to my 650. Maybe it matters for track riding but no issues so far.

  • @MathewUnderwood

    @MathewUnderwood

    Ай бұрын

    Dooo iiiiiit! :) I subbed! I wanna see some vlogs :D No pressure of course hahah

  • @CityNinja650

    @CityNinja650

    Ай бұрын

    Idk how you guys down there do it. I mean we been getting very hot and humid temps up here for a good bit of years now but I couldn’t do it every single day lol. Looking forward to the vlogs dude. I love seeing anything about the ninja. Ride safe as well. Congratulations on the 1k miles. They grow up so fast lol

  • @deadshot4245
    @deadshot4245Ай бұрын

    earned a sub by not being a squid. you are spot on the money for me the biggest thing is showing how to approach corners properly setting yourself up for the most safe form of ride for the conditions

  • @CityNinja650

    @CityNinja650

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for the sub. Yea I’m a huge advocate for gear. I mean it sucks in the extreme heat that’s for sure but the aftermath of a crash with no gear is much worse than being hot.

  • @joelrosado680
    @joelrosado68029 күн бұрын

    I got a 2014 ninja 1000. Bought used for $6800 with 20k miles and all the mods I wanted. To me it was a perfect purchase. It definitely is more power than I need but I love the low to mid range torque. I’ve still been thinking about getting a 2nd bike and the ninja 650 & 400 have been on my mind. Watching your videos makes me think go for the 650.

  • @stephc4427

    @stephc4427

    29 күн бұрын

    Go with the 650. I don't think the 400 would satisfy your comfort with the 1000.

  • @prolificseeker4778

    @prolificseeker4778

    19 күн бұрын

    Yeah me too, Don’t know what to get between 650 or 400. But I’m leaning towards the 650😅

  • @LyedChannel
    @LyedChannel13 күн бұрын

    hello from italy ^^ waiting for my ninja 650, i'm watching your video in order to acquire more knowledge about this specific bike ^^

  • @cloudybiker
    @cloudybikerАй бұрын

    Hell yeahhh!!! That's what's up my guy! Loved the ninja650

  • @CityNinja650

    @CityNinja650

    Ай бұрын

    It’s a well made bike. Honestly anything Japanese you can’t go wrong. Sorry about your loss by the way brother. Never easy

  • @charlesgriffin2002
    @charlesgriffin200212 күн бұрын

    The point of getting a loud exhaust system is so the motorists can hear you, because people don't always pay attention.

  • @MathewUnderwood
    @MathewUnderwoodАй бұрын

    I really agree with your take on the "high" from getting attention doing things that are not safe. Very wise words! :) Lovely video as always!

  • @CityNinja650

    @CityNinja650

    Ай бұрын

    Appreciate it brother. Sometimes I do wanna post those kinds of videos to show how the bike can perform but idk. It’s a fine line sometimes.

  • @MathewUnderwood

    @MathewUnderwood

    Ай бұрын

    @@CityNinja650 totally understand. What keeps me away from it is just the thought of one corner potentially be the last.

  • @JonathanGonzalez-ih5ky
    @JonathanGonzalez-ih5ky21 күн бұрын

    Awesome video man ride safe I have about 9000 on my 23 ninja 650. I've only added the full exhaust, frame sliders, diaper delete and a dash camera to cover my butt.

  • @stephc4427
    @stephc442729 күн бұрын

    Hey Matthew! Great video. I recently upgraded my T32s to the Road 6s and I can confidently say they are the best tires I've ever had. They increased my confidence in cornering significantly and they are supposed to be tops in the wet.. They do cost a bit more but I believe they're worth it. Plus they are supposed to go at least 10K miles provided one keeps them properly inflated. I run 36/42 front/rear. Also, have you been maintaining your chain? It might be time to replace that as well. My dealer tells me that 15K is about the typical life of a properly cleaned/lubricated/tensioned chain. Also, check your sprockets for wear; most people change these with a new chain too. Steve from S. Oregon.

  • @CityNinja650

    @CityNinja650

    29 күн бұрын

    Thank you for that. Yea I do want the road6. Especially if they get that kinda mileage. I do have a new chain on. Last winter the salt completely destroyed it lol. I think I was around 11k when I got it replaced.

  • @Reggie-us6rv
    @Reggie-us6rvАй бұрын

    I got some perelli angel st from Amazon for 225 for the set awesome tires and they are sport touring tires

  • @mwaychoff
    @mwaychoffАй бұрын

    Matt is watching! lol and yeah I was dead serious about helping, and also serious about not needing paid haha Just hit me up man and I’ll be more than happy to help!

  • @xXxCrazyJay810xXx
    @xXxCrazyJay810xXx9 күн бұрын

    I agree My 2006 Ninja ex650r Is the Best bike I've ever owned!

  • @aaronanderson5826
    @aaronanderson58269 күн бұрын

    I live in south dakota. This is like twisty nation. The only thing that bugs me is sometimes I don't want to ride fast. But im 51. Just be. Goes you have a sports bike. Does it mean you have to run a 150 mph. Ya know. I just love this bike.

  • @GhadSpeed
    @GhadSpeed5 күн бұрын

    Bro I’m on a 24’ Ninja 🥷 500 bought it new on April 07 of this year. Fast forward to now 3 months 2 weeks later I’m at 7,000 miles lmao.

  • @CityNinja650

    @CityNinja650

    5 күн бұрын

    @@GhadSpeed now that is impressive lol. Good stuff. Interesting ale it you like it

  • @GhadSpeed

    @GhadSpeed

    3 күн бұрын

    It’s my first bike in my life. I love it dearly. Best $6,000 I’ve ever spent bro. Only con about the bike is that it is light as hell. I took the stock exhaust off and put a slip on on it. The weight is only 365lbs lol and I tell ya on windy days it’ll definitely teach ya how to ride with the wind. I’m glad I found your video cause im definitely considering a 650 it seems more comfy and torquey. I’m tryna do a trip on my 500 from NC to ATL.

  • @CityNinja650

    @CityNinja650

    3 күн бұрын

    @@GhadSpeed that’s a cool trip right there. You got luggage. I wanna get some set up but never was able too. And I agree. This was the best money I spent as well. It’s getting expensive with tires and all the more frequent maintenance but I don’t mind. I’m planning on going to Shanandoah national park in the fall. I wanna run that while Skyline Highway. Honestly the 650 is light too. All that surface are and high winds knock it around lol. Make you pucker up sometimes lol. It does do very well in the rain with good tires.

  • @Kwikasfuki007
    @Kwikasfuki007Ай бұрын

    A Z900 might be a nice upgrade for the next bike? ;-) You get what you want, don't mind me. Nothing wrong with the Versys for sure!

  • @CityNinja650

    @CityNinja650

    Ай бұрын

    I do like how they look. Idk if they still make a z1000 but that thing looked absolutely insane. If the insurance isn’t ridiculous it’s on the table of possibilities

  • @Kwikasfuki007

    @Kwikasfuki007

    Ай бұрын

    @CityNinja650 - Z1000 was discontinued in 2023. And I agree, they are awesome looking. After sitting on the Z1000 and it's rock hard seat and owning the Z900, I'll take the Z900 every day. The performance is close enough, and for me, the insurance was a bit cheaper (buy that is so person specific, that doesn't mean much). It depends on how you use your bike, of course. The Versys is way more comfy than either Z. It was just too tall for me, even the 650 is up there, lol.

  • @FlyMarcus737
    @FlyMarcus737Ай бұрын

    I still have mine in the shop for almost a week now for the 12000km/7600miles periodic maintenance. It is announced to be done on monday. I don't know what takes them so long, perhaps low on staff.

  • @CityNinja650

    @CityNinja650

    Ай бұрын

    I was reading my manual and it looks like they do a good bit. They must be backed up tho for it to take that long. Hope you get it back soon tho.

  • @FlyMarcus737

    @FlyMarcus737

    Ай бұрын

    To give you a heads up: I picked her up today after a week. The shop told me that they hat some unexpected reporting sick mechanics. Especially those who can perform a vacuum synchronization. I paid 413 Euros and 29 for the rental bike. They only charged me one day instead of 7.

  • @rileylofin7653
    @rileylofin765324 күн бұрын

    Hey man thanks for the video now I’ve narrowed down my options to ninja 500 se abs for 6400$ or ninja 650 for 8200 but no abs I wouldn’t get one if it did bc its 8900 what should I get

  • @CityNinja650

    @CityNinja650

    23 күн бұрын

    @@rileylofin7653 I wouldn’t go with the more expensive 650 either. Some might argue that it’s important to have abs for a new rider but I don’t think it’s a make or break. As far as which one to get also keep in mind Insurance if money is a major concern. Me personally I’m keeping my 650 for life. I love the bike but a lot of people sell them to upgrade after a while. Resale value and overall resell ability is something to consider as well. Like you can sell a 650 to a beginner, intermediate and advanced rider. Can’t really do that with a 400. Only new riders and people wanting a track bike will go for them. Idk if the 500 would be the same or not. Honestly (personally)between the 500 and 650 I would go with the 650. After all this time in the bike I’m not bored. I do want more power sometimes but that’s just me being greedy. I feel with a 400 or 500 I would feel that a lot more. Also consider where you live. I live close to Pittsburgh and have all kinds of riding situations. City, highway, interstate, farm roads. For the interstate I wouldn’t wanna be on anything less then a 650. And that’s extensive time on it too. Not just getting on and off. I do long trips where I’m on it for 5 hrs and I definitely wouldn’t wanna do that for long. If did a video about buying a first bike where I bring a lot of this stuff up. Might be of some value to you. Let me know if you need any more info

  • @rileylofin7653

    @rileylofin7653

    23 күн бұрын

    @@CityNinja650 I don’t need more info that’s great information thank you I live in Mississippi where we have highways city abs interstates some 55 mph. Rides abs country roads I will probably get the ninja 650 thanks did the help

  • @CityNinja650

    @CityNinja650

    23 күн бұрын

    @rileylofin7653 cool. Glad to help. Either bike you go with you will love

  • @ragadventures
    @ragadventures14 күн бұрын

    greetings from the Philippines...i have the same bike,same color and also 10+miles on my odo...just wanna ask sir if you're experiencing any vibrations on your bike..coz mine vibrate so much when im riding my bike in lower rpms but when i ride it on a higher rpms i dont feel any of it...i asked about it from the dealership and they told me its normal...but i told them that when i first got it as in brandnew there's no vibration at all even i ride it slower...i was wondering if its bcoz of the oil..bcoz when i had a change oil i also change the brand that im using before..any tips sir...ride safe sir and God bless...😊😊😊

  • @CityNinja650

    @CityNinja650

    14 күн бұрын

    @@ragadventures congratulations on the bike. Yea mine does vibrate a lot as well. Mine seems kinda reversed as yours tho. I feel more vibration at higher rpm. Did you happen to change gloves or anything? I noticed with my new gloves I feel a lot more vibration. The other ones were thick winter gloves so it’s probably why I didn’t feel it to much. However now I do like I said. I do feel a little in my feet as well. Good boots help a lot with the vibration. The 650 is a parallel twin and they do naturally vibrate. Oil shouldn’t matter. As long as it’s the right kind. Brand shouldn’t matter tho. I run a different oil in mine as well.

  • @SepSoup
    @SepSoup5 күн бұрын

    How tall are you? Is this bike too small for someone 6’ at 195lbs?

  • @CityNinja650

    @CityNinja650

    5 күн бұрын

    @@SepSoup no not at all. I’m 5 11 at 190 lbs

  • @okami_linux_gaming
    @okami_linux_gaming6 күн бұрын

    hi, and what mpg are you getting on that ninja 650?

  • @CityNinja650

    @CityNinja650

    6 күн бұрын

    @@okami_linux_gaming what’s up. I’m usually at 55+ average. Fluxes between highway and regular roads but that’s mostly where I’m at. Sometimes if I’m just chillin it’s closer to 65 70. (93 octane)

  • @okami_linux_gaming

    @okami_linux_gaming

    6 күн бұрын

    @@CityNinja650 55 is fine by me, i'm looking forward to ninja 650 or yamaha mt07 which im riding on my A category bike lessons, but i've heard a lot of very good opininions on ninja :) and i think i will get it, it's more expensive than yamaha but i love the look of ninja and traction control, abs and other nice things

  • @CityNinja650

    @CityNinja650

    6 күн бұрын

    @@okami_linux_gaming definitely a good bike. And with those options you just mentioned definitely makes it an approachable option. Going back in time I would get the same bike.

  • @okami_linux_gaming

    @okami_linux_gaming

    6 күн бұрын

    @@CityNinja650 tell me one more thing, i was checking another review, and guy said that from 5000 rpm vibrations are getting higher from that point, how it's for you?

  • @CityNinja650

    @CityNinja650

    6 күн бұрын

    @@okami_linux_gaming the bike does vibrate and higher rpm’s does make it more noticeable. That’s just because it’s a parallel twin. I would say however if you’re wearing the right gloves like you should be it’s very hard to notice. Only time it bothers me is when I’m doing a roadtrip and in the bike for 6+hrs straight.

  • @S1k18
    @S1k1810 күн бұрын

    Guys, I know a 650 sounds cool and fast and you think it'll sound good but this man is lying to himself... 650s are wayyy too slow.. do yourself a favor and if its your first bike get a 600 and if you're looking for an upgrade and you're comfortable already, get a 1000 and quit being scared... this coming from a guy whos first bike was a ninja 650.

  • @CityNinja650

    @CityNinja650

    10 күн бұрын

    @@S1k18 yea not everyone has money to cover the insurance for those bikes either. I’m not interested in a 600 because I ride my bike for hrs

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