I have been through many bikes in my 40+ years of riding. I bought a 2022 Z650 last spring….the bike is a blast; plenty of usable power.

@RayBowdenRides

4 ай бұрын

Good Choice - that bike is a Blast!! Hey Michael Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻, Ride Safe and don't be a Stranger!!!

I love that you don't ride like a moron on the highways like some of the other moto channels. Very good name for riders!

@RayBowdenRides

5 ай бұрын

THANK YOU🙏🏻 , Hey thanks for watching and Commenting my friend!! You Be Safe and have a Happy New Year!!! Ttys hopefully.

I have the 23 ABS model I’m 62 and I friggin love it.

@RayBowdenRides

4 ай бұрын

I bet you do! thanks for watching & Commenting my friend- RideSafe and dont be a stranger.

Man iam blown away with the Z650, what an amazing motorcycle and pulls like a truck too. You really can't go wrong with 2 cylinders engines, they are the best and my favorites for alot of reasons.

@RayBowdenRides

2 ай бұрын

They are super fun!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting.

Just bought this as my first bike. No complaints so far. I just know that its always a sad time when I have to get off it.

@RayBowdenRides

4 ай бұрын

Aw Cool! Congratulations! Hey Thank for watching and Commenting 🙏🏻, please stay in and Ride Safe my friend!!

It nice to have a good honest review from an honest American. God Bless

@RayBowdenRides

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Fred! And thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻, Ride Safe and have a Awesome 2024!

Z650 was my first bike❤ never will forget it

@RayBowdenRides

2 ай бұрын

That's cool! Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻.

Thanks Ray, got license before Thailand trip two years ago so wife would get on my scooter bike. Now looking around for starter bike.

@RayBowdenRides

2 күн бұрын

Exciting stuff Frederick, Please Stay in Touch and let me know what you end up getting!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻.

Great review Ray

@RayBowdenRides

4 ай бұрын

Simon Thanks for the kind words- hope you enjoyed it , I love making them!! And THANKS FOR WATCHING AND COMMENTING 🙏🏻, My friend- Ride Safe and have a Awesome 2024!!!! Hope to Talk again soon!

I think this is a great beginner bike that has enough power to grow into

@RayBowdenRides

4 ай бұрын

Yes your ✅️ Right - Hey Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻. Ride Safe and don't be a stranger.

Great review!

@RayBowdenRides

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Jaun it means alot that you Enjoyed it!! Hey Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻, Ride Safe and don't be a Stranger!!

Thank you, sir! Just checked one of these out earlier today. Honestly, I sat on and rode 5 different bikes had a lot to process tonight, and you just helped me out on my decision.

@RayBowdenRides

4 ай бұрын

Cool man Thanks for Commenting, let me know what happens!!

@nicolasbarndt8152

3 ай бұрын

​@RayBowdenRides couldn't get z650, but I did buy a bike. Thanks for the tips, bro

@RayBowdenRides

3 ай бұрын

@nicolasbarndt8152 good deal !! What did you end up getting?

@nicolasbarndt8152

3 ай бұрын

Honda CB500F! And loving it

@RayBowdenRides

3 ай бұрын

@nicolasbarndt8152 Well at least you got a bike! And Hondas are top tier forsure!! Congratulations my friend- Please be safe 🙏🏻, Stay in Touch!

Thank you so much for this review! Ive been back and forth between this bike and the CTMOTO 450ss. I was able to get on this bike but not the 450ss and loved the feel even as a short rider! Definitely helped me finish deciding that this will be the bike I probably go with.

@RayBowdenRides

15 күн бұрын

You'll appreciate the power difference over the 450 too! Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻.

The screen flashing orange it's a setting you can change, it has been set at 4.000 rpm probably because of the break-in period.

@RayBowdenRides

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻, let's talk again soon!

Currently on a BMW 310R and I want to jump to this one. Can't wait to pick it up in the near future! Great review!

@RayBowdenRides

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻. Let's talk again soon.

@marcoguzman7934

Ай бұрын

I'd recommend the z900z you'd be able to handle

Top review, ive got one just updated my exhaust and we have 98 octane, they fly along very well and underated

@RayBowdenRides

5 ай бұрын

They are Awesome bikes!! They are a Value and a blast to ride! Hey thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻, Ride safe and don't be a stranger!!!

Appreciate you

@RayBowdenRides

5 ай бұрын

Man thank you so Much 🙏🏻, And THANK you for Watching and Commenting my Friend, Ride safe and don't be a stranger!!!

Appreciate all the reviews Ray, you do an excellent job on each review! How's the "wind resistance" on that bike, and your BMW, any screen options??

@RayBowdenRides

5 ай бұрын

I've got a screen on my BMW, I would put one on the Z650 - but really if your not going to do 100+ Mph it's not a problem 👌, Hey Joe - thanks so much for the Kind words it means alot!!! Joe are you looking for another bike ?

@joemarshall449

5 ай бұрын

@@RayBowdenRides You're very welcome, Ray! Yes, sir currently looking for a Kawasaki 1000SX (old man here, so I like the ergonomics, not so leaned over LOL)

@RayBowdenRides

5 ай бұрын

@joemarshall449 I totally understand- I plan on riding one of them in the near future! Hey Joe Thank you for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻. Please stay in touch- and let me know when you get it!! Happy New Year!!

Anyone thinking on a commuter bike: get it. I got mine january euro 5 2023 grey and red. Possibly take it with the red frame and wheels. 68 HP of very usable power. Unless you are 180+cm tall and more than 90kg it will suit you. Weights 189kg but feels lighter. 23km/l isn't enough. Push it a bit and still does 20km/l. The Z500 and Honda CB500F can do the same stuff for 90% of the commutes but the Z650 can take comfortably a pillion. I plan to travel a week this summer for the first time. It's my first bike at 39 yo. I'm not the kind of guy that wants to do races or tricks. This is the Corolla/Golf/Civic of bikes.

@RayBowdenRides

Ай бұрын

Jago , Thanks for the info!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting and being apart of the Channel 🙏🏻.

I can't wait to ride my 2023 Z650. It will be my first ever bike, I'm 5'6" and was super surprised of how light and comfortable just sitting on it. Thank you for the review!!!

@RayBowdenRides

2 ай бұрын

You will love it- Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻.

Sounds like Senator John Kennedy.Nice video.

@RayBowdenRides

27 күн бұрын

I love that guy, Thanks for Commenting and participating in the channel 🙏🏻.

Motor bike is more fun then a car

@RayBowdenRides

4 ай бұрын

Yes For sure!! Hey thanks for watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻. Ride Safe and don't be a stranger!

Hi, is the Yellow/green color just stickers? I would like to have all black bike, so I am thinking of removing all the colors from this model, is is possible?

@RayBowdenRides

5 ай бұрын

I want to say yes for sure on all the stickers except gas tank, And I'm not sure on the gas tank. Hey thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻 My friend! Sorry I don't have a definitive answer 😔, Ride safe and don't be a Stranger!!!

Im thinking about buying this as my first beginner bike im brand new i just dont want to outgrow a 400 so fast you know

@RayBowdenRides

3 ай бұрын

Yep , they got a new ninja 500 coming out to, Stay tuned for that review!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting Christian 🙏🏻!

@shukun-luxxy

3 ай бұрын

You won’t outgrow a 400. In Europe we are forced to start with low CC’s, so the highest you can start with is a 400cc if you do the A2 license. Now if you start at an age under 18, you can only start at 125cc., and THAT you will outgrow.

@RayBowdenRides

3 ай бұрын

@shukun-luxxy I've heard the USA 🇺🇸 is considering this licensing system, Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻. Thanks for being apart of the Channel!

Wish the 650 had a 270° crank would have more of a better sound. And would have a bit more power n pick up like the mt07

@RayBowdenRides

3 ай бұрын

Yep - it would sound great to!!

I like it bit want the suzuki 1000

@RayBowdenRides

5 ай бұрын

It's Awesome for sure! Hey Dwight thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻, Have a Awesome Christmas 🎄 and don't be a Stranger!

I done my A2 license course and tests on a '23, lovely bike and a good big bike to learn on but I don't think the ergonomics suit the dimensions of my body

@RayBowdenRides

5 ай бұрын

How Tall are you?? Hey Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻.

@jakehardy7270

5 ай бұрын

@@RayBowdenRides I'm just over 5'10", I prefer my handlebars a little closer and I recall the tank not being great for pinching the legs, seat height is great though, as you say it feels really light and good on the feet

@RayBowdenRides

5 ай бұрын

@jakehardy7270 The pegs probably felt high to you I'm guessing, you could always buy a set of adjustable forward sets for your feet!! It's a Awesome bike though!! Don't be a stranger my friend- hopefully we talk soon!!

Would major difference between 650 ninja and this just be the sitting position?

@RayBowdenRides

Ай бұрын

Yes seating position I believe!

@amisfitpuivk

19 күн бұрын

I just look up a comparison, the seating position is the same. The handlebars on the z650 are angled up a bit more so your hands are an inch or so higher. The main difference for me would be the lack of a wind screen for that highway wind hitting you, but it looks like you can find aftermarket ones

@RayBowdenRides

19 күн бұрын

@amisfitpuivk yep!

The boyfriend/girlfriend comment lol 😂. Nice bike man im looking at getting this bike or a mt07 or a vulcan 650

@RayBowdenRides

Ай бұрын

Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻- Let me know what you end up doing!!!

@MaldonadoANT

Ай бұрын

Haha that's funny, I'm also looking between the 3 bikes. I'm more leaning towards z650. I rode this bike and it seems pretty nimble and has enough power for highway cruising and it has the torque for the street riding. Plenty of power for a new rider like myself to learn to master. Take my comment with a grain of thought as I don't have much experience.

@RayBowdenRides

Ай бұрын

@MaldonadoANT none of us did , you have to start somewhere! Stay in Touch!!

Can i travel comfortably for 3 hours with a passenger with sizeable buttocks? Also can I consider luggage on this?

@RayBowdenRides

2 ай бұрын

I would say YES!! ITS a very comfortable bike!!

@soul77744

2 ай бұрын

@@RayBowdenRides Thank you bro ♥️🤝

@RayBowdenRides

2 ай бұрын

@soul77744 very Welcome!

Hey it could be a female rider with her boyfriend on the back, right? 😆

@RayBowdenRides

5 ай бұрын

Your a funny guy!! Wouldn't that be a sight!! I new somebody with a funny spirit would Comment- You made my day my friend- Hey thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻. Hope to talk to you again soon. Ride Safe and don't be a Stranger!!

One honest question, is this a beginner bike ? I mean are you recommending this bike for a beginner ?

@RayBowdenRides

2 ай бұрын

Well it depends on the height and weight of the person and where there starting from , do they have anyone to help them , are they scared of motorcycles. But yes it's so mild mannered it can be a great 1st bike. And also how mature are they. Does all that make any sense? Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻. Thanks for being apart of the Channel!!

I like this guys voice

@RayBowdenRides

28 күн бұрын

Thanks Drummer, Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻.

@richarddevaottien7724

23 күн бұрын

Sounds like a Trump boy😊😊

@RayBowdenRides

23 күн бұрын

@richarddevaottien7724 thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻.