The Kawasaki Ninja 650 as the best Sport Bike/Value on the market- What do you guys think? Let me know in the comments or suggest a different sport bike you think beats it!

Just bought my 2019 ninja 650 abs today. It’s my first bike and while I was scared as hell riding it home I already love it. Turns out I couldn’t stop riding it until it started raining. I had some trouble shifting with my alpinestars smx plus boots, not used to the lack of feel, but already thankful for the slipper clutch. I enjoyed the video and agree with everything you said. Glad to be a part of this family

@MOTOBLADE

Ай бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS on the new bike! And your first bike! Glad you’re on two wheels and one of us now. Enjoy the ride and be careful out there - ride safe brother ✌🏻

The Ninja 650 is an AMAZING motorcycle. Kawasaki did a great job with the new design. Wish I still had mine.

@MOTOBLADE

3 ай бұрын

It really is amazing! Ninja 650 is in a league of its own.

Great Video! ..been riding my Candy Blue 650 since 2018. ABSOLUTELY love it!👌

@MOTOBLADE

28 күн бұрын

They are such amazing bikes! Kawasaki did a great job on the ninja 650.

Hey hey Glad to see you back on the channel and out on the road buddy! Just got my bike out to!😎✌

@MOTOBLADE

3 ай бұрын

Been a long winter. Time to get out and ride! Already booked my hotel for Sturgis! Need to make up a lot of lost riding time. Good to hear from you!

Amazing and informative video! I’m looking into the 650 as my first bike (Europe A license). I sat on one a few days ago and fell in love immediately, so watching this only fuels my excitement! 🙏🏼

@MOTOBLADE

2 ай бұрын

I was just in Europe last week. Was interesting to learn how you guys have different licenses for different levels of bike. In the US we just get a license and we can ride whatever we want. Glad you liked the video, thanks for watching- and have fun on your new bike :)

The 650 is a great “all-arounder”. I have a 2015 that I’ve used for years as my commute bike and couldn’t be happier. 104,000 miles and still runs like new. It’s upright, relatively comfy, great gas mileage, and cheap insurance. It’s definitely not quick, though 😎

@MOTOBLADE

3 ай бұрын

If you’re racing a liter bike, you’re sol. But the 650 is fairly quick. Now I know they did something new with the engine around the time of the redesign in 16/17 so maybe they geared the newer ninja 650 slightly differently? Speed debate aside you’re absolutely right, it’s an incredible all-rounder. Nice to hear from someone that owns one and has that many miles on it! That’s awesome!

@shaunketterman2985

3 ай бұрын

@@MOTOBLADE Absolutely! Mine has been an absolute workhorse over the years. In fact, it's the first bike I recommend to anyone I run into who is looking into learning how to ride. And you're right about the newer models. Mine is a 2015, which is basically identical to a 2012. The newer gens are lighter and they have more power. Don't get me wrong - and if there are any future riders reading this - the Ninja 650 isn't 'slow' by any means. The 2012-2015 can allegedly do the 1/4 mile in the mid 12's, so newer models with less weight and more power should be faster. I should have said it's not relatively quick. As you suggested, vs a liter bike there is no comparison (I also have a CBR1000). Regardless, though, it's nice to see the 650 get some love. They are, in my opinion, one of the best bikes you can buy.

Good job on the review 😊😊😊

@MOTOBLADE

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I'm enjoying my '21 Ninja 650 for a couple years now. Great all-around bike and easy on fuel compared to faster bikes. I can get 200 miles at 50+ mpgallon from a full tank before a refuel. Great torque and HP boost down low from 0 to 70, great up hills, and flickable, comfortable, reliable and fun. My prior two bikes were Ninja 250Rs traded in after 35000+ miles each. I have a TFT display on the 650, very nice. The classic analog tach is great too on yours. Cool red Ninja 650 there.

@MOTOBLADE

2 ай бұрын

Glad to hear from another owner who loves their ninja! That low end torque is so much fun and you’re absolutely right the mpg is awesome! Thanks for watching, ride safe brother ✌🏻

I got a Kawasaki 300 its perfect for my area, considering the max speed limit on city roadways here are 50km and I can accelerate to that stationary from red light in ONLY 2-3 SECONDS!!!😅

@MOTOBLADE

3 ай бұрын

Speed limit? What’s that? I don’t think I know that term 😂

@kingfresh5815

3 ай бұрын

@@MOTOBLADE idk if my speedometer is off cars around seem to go 10km faster so I go at 60km/70km too 😆

You explain it perfectly 😅❤

@MOTOBLADE

14 сағат бұрын

Thanks!

Great job and great looking bike

@MOTOBLADE

3 ай бұрын

Thank you sir!

Got one a month ago, same orange color, love that bike

@MOTOBLADE

3 ай бұрын

I eventually traded this in for a Harley torque machine (I like cruisers so it was a better fit for me.) I miss that Candy Burnt Orange color on the Ninja 650. Was probably my favorite color ever. I’ve even considered Vinyl wrapping the Harley to match it 😂 the color is sooooo good 🧡

I have a vulcan S and it has the same engine. It’s def not as fast but still packs a punch and has solid power at 4th gear.

@MOTOBLADE

Ай бұрын

Yup. Same engine, different tune/gearing. I started on the Vulcan S. Loved that bike. Mine was bright Kawi metal flake green.

Thank you!

@MOTOBLADE

9 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Having very little experience on sports bikes, I can only say - man are they uncomfortable for a longer ride 😁Some nakeds are just about tolerable though, I liked the Kawasaki ER6f

@MOTOBLADE

3 ай бұрын

I agree. Which is why I ultimately traded in my sport bike. The custom seat made a REAL difference THOUGH. As far as sport bikes go this is the most comfortable you could get. But no sport bike can match a cruiser for all day - long distance comfort.

@joeffreysmith5910

3 ай бұрын

I think the ninja 650 as been called the er6-f in markets outside North America so same bike as in the video !

@MOTOBLADE

3 ай бұрын

@@joeffreysmith5910 sounds good to me! I just know ‘Murica 🇺🇸🦅

@theodorstravels

3 ай бұрын

​@@joeffreysmith5910 They look similar, but there are differences. So not exactly same bike.

@MOTOBLADE

3 ай бұрын

@@theodorstravels my quick cursory research garnered me a little info this morning. It appears as though the current Ninja 650 is the successor to the er6-f. The current Ninja is the culmination of what Kawasaki learned on the er6. Just what I grabbed from Google. I’m sure there are more well versed experts on the Kawasaki lineup out there that would love to expound upon that.

What camera are you using?!

@MOTOBLADE

28 күн бұрын

GoPro Hero 9. I’m using a GoPro Hero 11 now. They have great image quality, but they have their quirks and issues. I’m going to be changing out for a DJI Osmo Action 4 very soon. Better battery life and less frustration with setup.

If it didn;t sound like a lawnmower I would be all game, for now I'll keep to my Duke 390.

@jalapeno.tabasco

3 ай бұрын

Yeah I hate the sound of a 180 degree crank p twin 🤢🤮

@MOTOBLADE

3 ай бұрын

The secrets Kawasaki doesn’t want you to know. #1 - Take a drill bit to the muffler. 🤫😂 Or get a slip on exhaust like an akrapovic. But my way is cheaper 🤷🏼‍♂️

I went to look at a 2024 650 ninja and left with a 2023 cb500f...I regret it almost every day

@MOTOBLADE

2 ай бұрын

Sorry bro. Yeah, I’m not a fan of the Honda sport bikes. They’re not bad, but certainly not a nice and well rounded as the Kawasaki Ninja (650 or otherwise).

I wana buy a bike as a first time rider i live in Chicago nd some bike are over priced

@MOTOBLADE

3 ай бұрын

Look for used bikes like I mentioned near the end of the video. My first bike was a Kawasaki Vulcan S. Had 4k miles on it. New it cost around 9k. I got it for 4k cash out the door. Just take your time and search for good used stuff. If a dealer doesn’t allow you to take a test ride, move along. They aren’t worth your time. ALWAYS try a bike before you buy it. You’ll know right away if the riding position is comfortable for you or not. Good luck with the search! I do a lot of test ride videos on my channel so perhaps one of my other videos can help you find a bike you’ll like! I have a couple CF moto videos coming up here soon. They’re a less expensive brand that may be able to help you get into the market for something new that isn’t insanely marked up by a stealership.

@kingfresh5815

3 ай бұрын

Get a 300/400!!!

They have RED 650’s?? Where?! 😱

@MOTOBLADE

Ай бұрын

That's Kawasaki's 'Candy Burnt Orange' color. Every couple years they throw it into their lineup of motorcycles. It's my favorite color on a motorcycle ever. looks soooooo good.

What year is this model ?

@MOTOBLADE

3 ай бұрын

This is a 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 (North American model. There were slight differences with international models I believe).

I live in georga

I played the “girl voice” part 4 xs 🤣😂🤣😁

@MOTOBLADE

4 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 🤣🤣 I'm starting to realize people enjoy my videos the more unhinged I become 🤣

not a starter

@MOTOBLADE

2 ай бұрын

Unless you're in Europe or somewhere else with restricted licenses, it's an awesome starter bike!

@Kahlo69

2 ай бұрын

@@MOTOBLADE nah