Videos like this have really helped me as a returning rider. After a 35 year bike break returning was a bit scarey as way more cars on the road these days here in UK. Being older and more sensible watching your video has really helped me and now almost 1000 sensible miles later on 900 triple I'm still here to tell the tail. I thank you, very much appreciated J.

@CityNinja650

9 ай бұрын

I’m really happy that they are helping people. That’s really cool to hear. Makes it all worth while. Ride safe and here’s to 1000s more miles.

Great vid!

I love your videos man. 1: you have ninja 650. 2: you give helpful tips. 3: your attitude.

@CityNinja650

Жыл бұрын

Really really appreciate that. Thank you for the support. Really excited to see how this all works out

@MyLife-og2kr

Жыл бұрын

@matthewleasure2396 you got this my guy!

5:50 MotoJitsu vibes

i really enjoy your videos. my "first" bike was a 2015 ninja 300 i got last year after i completed the MSF course i tried riding in public but made a sharp turn and totaled the bike i only had that bike for 3 weeks lol and ever since then ive been afraid to ride, but sports bikes are my thing and interest just like sports cars are my dads and brothers thing. SO i decided last month to overcome my fear and i got the 650 bc in the future i wanna get the 636 and watching your videos and other youtubers videos have helped me get over most of my fear and im still struggling with the sharp turns.....keep up with the awesome content :)

@CityNinja650

Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the comment and sorry to hear that happened. But it’s really cool that you are not giving in to fear. It’s unfortunate that that happened but don’t mean you should give up. Good on you for still chasing your dream.

Guessing western PA? Lovely riding up there.

@CityNinja650

Ай бұрын

Yep right outside Pittsburgh.

@mikelgriffin

23 күн бұрын

@@CityNinja650 dude sick im on the westside of philly just picked up my first bike yesterday, if you wanna ride sometime and give me some tips and tricks im down

Bro deserve way more then 500 followers 😢😢 love the content getting my second 650 in about a month “ some ran into my first”

@CityNinja650

Жыл бұрын

They hit you hard enough to total it? That’s messed up. Sorry that happened dude. Thank you. Just reached 500 yesterday. Love to see if we can hit 1000 before the season ends lol. All in good fun and helping.

6:08, that will cause you to low side because the front tire will slip from underneath you. High sides happen when rear tire looses traction and suddenly regains it, like holding throttle too much / too abruptly in a corner with some sand in it

Looking ahead, paying attention, I agree! Let the bike been seen, assume they can't see you, and be ready for anything. Good tips and it sounds like you're always thinking ahead and ready. Thanks. Definitely a defensive approach which is really important on a motorcycle. With over 70,000 miles experience since 2003, I approach it a similar way with prepared thinking and riding skills to get out of potentially tricky or dangerous situations. Gravel is probably one of the most slippery things I've encountered during early Spring after a cold winter, so I tend to avoid winter riding and also added frame sliders just in case.

@CityNinja650

Жыл бұрын

I’m happy that how I ride is comparable to someone with that much experience. Seems like I’m doing it right. Thank you bro. I’m excited and preparing for fall rides. I love fall but I know wet leaves can be an issue. And yea gravel will get ya. Had several close calls with the stuff

@BlackArroToons

Жыл бұрын

@@CityNinja650 Cool, thanks City Ninja! Keep up the great riding. I have a 2021 Ninja 650 now which is a great bike, but rode most of the 70,000+ miles between two Ninja 250R's (2003 and 2008) prior to this one, traded each bike in towards the next bike. This 650 though, what a fun improvement in most aspects. It feels more firmly planted on turns with much more torque for climbing hills. I had to remember I don't need as much throttle for a quick 0 to 60 as I did on the 250s. Yes, the gravel during the winter and early Spring especially.

6:16 don't hit the clutch and brakes at the same time if you want to suddenly slow down. Holding in the clutch you're not letting engine braking happen

I appreciate the time and effort you put into helping people out big dawg. Trying to convince my wife to let me get a bike. Rode my brothers gsxr 750 didn’t get out of first but I understood and respected the power. I had never ridden a motorcycle or dirt bike ever so it was a bit nerve racking at first but it came pretty natural to me once I got going around the neighborhood. Beautiful scenery btw!! Wish I had that where I live 😂

@CityNinja650

9 ай бұрын

I really appreciate the comment sir. Super excited that I’m able to talk about these topics and it is received well. I came from the same background . Never been on a bike or any clutch system before this. I know what you mean when you say it comes naturally too. A lot of people don’t have that and that being said you will grow exponentially with your skills. As far as the mrs lol. Idk about that one lol. I’d emphasize the research and gear for protection. Also study’s show that riding a motorcycle dramatically increases cognitive performance because you are so involved lol. Best of luck and I hope you are able to snag your bike.

@Slayer-tv8ub

9 ай бұрын

@@CityNinja650 yessir… eventually she will come around. Have a blessed one bro and stay safe out there!!

I'm hailing from The Bahamas.🇧🇸 I've been eager waiting for this Vid. 💡Light Bulb went off in ny head several times; I've learned quite a bit of things today, I never paid attention to. I also watch Mathew Underwood, and Cloudy Biker. Thanks For this Vid Bro, keep doing your thing !!

@CityNinja650

Жыл бұрын

Really happy it was able to help. I’m hats what it is too. A lightbulb moment and seems like several ideas click all at once.

Wow! Loved this video and tips. Thank you so much. Love your attitude and for the awesome tips. You have earned a sub.

@CityNinja650

4 ай бұрын

Really appreciate that and thank you for the sub. Definitely one of my better videos I think. As far as education goes.

Great video bro keep it up u know what i mean lol.

@CityNinja650

Жыл бұрын

Lol for sure. Glad it turned out ok

A new video! At last:-)!

@CityNinja650

Жыл бұрын

Right. I was in a slump for a bit there. Hopefully no more of those

Acouple more thousand and ill be buying a 2023 ninja 650. Ive been riding dirtbikes pretty hard (jumps/ hill climbing.) My whole life. Thank you for all the content, you are a huge part of the reason my first street bike is going to be a 650 not a zx6r. I love watching how the 650 handles. Godbless stay safe brother bear.

@CityNinja650

Жыл бұрын

Right on brother. Hope you snag the rest of the dough quick man. 650 is such a fun bike. The zx6r probably is too but in different ways. What’s awesome with the 650 is that it’s comfortable. When you get it you will ride hrs at a time. Not saying you can’t with the 600 but man it would be hard. I sat on some dudes 600 and man. It’s not even the same game.

@prettyboywith2tattoos

Жыл бұрын

@matthewleasure2396 Exactly. You have to ride the 600ccs extremely aggressive. I wanna be able to ride to work and on open roads, be able to flick around at a decent pace. You explained top speed for the 650s is 125 mph, which is more than enough. You can get up to traffic speed very quickly. 0-60mph is 3.5 seconds. And before you explained all that. I was worried about handling and if it feels fast enough with the 67hp and 47 pounds of torque. But all the videos explaining/riding the bike and how easily the 650 can do all of it. While being comfortable and really affordable, I can't go wrong buying this bad boy. Just wanted to say thank you. Definitely subscribed

Beneficial information!

@CityNinja650

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. I’m glad it is.

Good info. Just got the same bike same color and all 😊

@CityNinja650

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. That’s awesome. It’s one of the nicest colors I seen. Really like it

@tubeojamie

Жыл бұрын

Me too, me too!! I love this color! Got mine a week ago!

@CityNinja650

Жыл бұрын

@@tubeojamie 🔥🔥🔥 that’s what’s up.

As you was saying at 41:41 "turn your head", a car passed you from the right - hope you've seen it in a mirror. Definitely should turn head more for situational awareness 👀

From my experience going to the track as well if coming to hot tried to lean the bike more if you hit the brake the bike tried to go straight im talking going fast on turns.......

Got my crash bars on my bike. I really need to start riding more. I thought I had at least 100 miles on my bike. I'm at 50. Lol

@tomaszkubica9203

Жыл бұрын

I'm 45 and have never ridden a motorbike before:-). Just started my msf course in Toruń, Poland.

@CityNinja650

Жыл бұрын

That’s what I need on my bike. I dropped it about a month or 2 after having it. Sucks

@farrenmason8166

Жыл бұрын

@City Ninja yeah I dropped mine after 1 week practicing uturns. Other than a small scuff on the headlight no damage though.

Hey man what type of mic and camera do you use?

@CityNinja650

Жыл бұрын

I use a GoPro hero 8 with a purple panda microphone

@cycle-98

Жыл бұрын

@@CityNinja650 Thanks man it sounds pretty good. I got a hero 3 and a hero 5

@CityNinja650

Жыл бұрын

@@cycle-98 I was running a 3 or 5 in my first videos. Honestly I don’t think there is any difference in quality.

How tall are you? Inseam ( leg leangty) ?

@CityNinja650

8 ай бұрын

5 ft 11 with 32 inseam

When you rev match at what point do you actually down shift....during or after?

@CityNinja650

Жыл бұрын

I just learned it so I’m not 100% if I’m doing it correctly but I - pull clutch - blip throttle - down shift

@MiamiNinja.2Thailand

Жыл бұрын

@@CityNinja650 got it...thanks

@CityNinja650

Жыл бұрын

@@MiamiNinja.2Thailand no worries. Hope it helps.

This bike has a slipper assist...There's zero reason to blip. Blipping is pre-slipper.

@CityNinja650

Жыл бұрын

That actually makes a lot of sense. I could see where you would need to do that on a bigger bike so that back tire don’t do it’s thing but really didn’t think you had to on this. Appreciate it.

@13Recon19D

Жыл бұрын

The slipper clutch does not make downshifting any smoother, it’s still pretty harsh if you don’t rev match.

2019 Ninja 650 $6,415 out the door? 7.5k miles. Is that too much money?

@CityNinja650

Жыл бұрын

Is that private or dealership. Honestly I’m not sure. I know they hold their value extremely well so that’s probably a fair price. That about less then a 1,000 miles a year out on it. Probably only had two oil changes. If it’s a private seller see if they would be willing to tell the notary you paid less. To save you on taxes. That’s what I would do. I’d buy it tbh

@trentmas9210

Жыл бұрын

@@CityNinja650 Dealership, someone took it in.

@CityNinja650

Жыл бұрын

@@trentmas9210 that’s probably a pretty fair price tbh. Could probably find something cheaper on fb but people are shady anymore. I went to a dealership rather then private because I don’t know bikes that well . (At that time) so I wouldn’t have known if I was going to get beat or not. They will have their mark ups and taxes and all that which does suck. A brand new one is like 8,400 or something. After everything mine was a bit over 10k