We have finally reacehd 5,000+ miles on the bike fam! Its time for a 5k mile review! Hope you like my thoughts on the bike after reaching this milestone.
Nice going, 5000 miles on the Ninja 650! Fall season quickly turning into Winter soon, but Spring will be here eventually. Good point that there might always be a faster bike, but this bike is still plenty of fun. Faster isn't always better. Enjoy!
Have 2023 ninja as well did a little more mods then yours, but wanted to know about your cell phone holder. Right now I have a quad lock. But always looking at new options
currently on a 250, my first bike, been riding a few months and am in love with it. always wanted one of these, sat on one the other day and it was sooo comfy.
Thanks for the real-world review; comments on the traction control, fuel economy, ergos (love that seat option!), etc were really helpful. The Ninja with the Ergo-fit Extended Reach seat seems like a great all-rounder. Easy to ride means you'll ride more often. Woodcraft bars for those that want even more sport ergos.
BTW, any car with a sub 5 sec 0-60 is a BEAST! A car with 0-60 that's 3.5sec... that's a super car time. You'd hard pressed to find any mustang that could even get close to that...
Hey dude! Sweet videos! I own the 2022 version and absolutely love it. I've owned it for a little over a year now, and it's still just as fun as it was when I first bought it. I threw on the TST fender eliminator kit, short levers, and integrated taillight. The stock exhaust blows, so I installed a Two Brothers SR1 exhaust. Personally, I love the sound of it now. It's very gutteral and unique. Ride safe, dude🤙
37 500 miles on mine (2017) No real issues, and it blocks me from going higher than 132mph which in my case, is a good thing. Longest trip was 1000 miles in one day, with a few rest, and although you can feel your bump sore, the touring side of it made me happy. I got Yoshimura full exhaust to get rid of the lawnmower sound. Where I live I could be arrested for being too loud, but when I'm in residential area or near cops, I don't twist the throttle so 7 years no issue, except speeding tickets. *For your arse, if you want quality, Airhawk 2 air seats cushion.
Love my '21 Ninja 650 in Grey and black. I agree with everything you said in your review. I didn't hear anything about the trans and shifting which is super smooth even without a quick shifter. I can quick shift mine though and I've done it a few times and no problems. This bike fits me really good and is light enough that I have no trouble controlling it. I only weigh about 130 lbs. ready to ride and I am 85 also but this Ninja, is like Goldilocks, it is just right.
Sheesh 85 and still riding ninjas!?!?! Lol I want to be like you when I grow up 😂😂 if you ever get tired of that bike I'm right here waiting for it 😂😂😂
Btw man the herky jerky is a kawi trait I feel like. But apparently Moore mafia’s tune will get you a bit more hp and tq, it’ll keep pulling all the way to red line, and it’ll get rid of that jerkiness completely. Plus you’ll get back your hp and tq you lost in removing the stock muffler and then some cuz he’ll tune it to the new muffler. Worth a look
Yeah dude I've seen those moore mafia vids and they really show how much they cripple the response from the factory to meet emissions. If I were to pick one of these up I would have to have the ECU flashed, but not to hunt for a power, just to have it running like it was meant to, I already have an older 600 for all that, I'm looking at this as a comfy light weight sport tourer
@@c0dy1287 precisely. And the extended power band would be nice. Great bike for just that reason, comfy ride for hours while more than keeping up with traffic
I'm a smaller guy (weigh about 120), so I bought a 2024 Ninja 500 SE. I love everything about it, except it would have been nice to have dual rotor breaks.
Just subbed. I have a 2022 Z650. I’ve had many bikes in my 44 years of riding and the Z650\Ninja650 is plenty of power for the average street rider. Thanks for the Video!
Just bought a 2024 ninja 650 abs to upgrade from my 19 z400 abs. I dunno if it is the model upgrade or technology on newer bike but it's like a totally new experience. Granted I'm still in the under 250 mile 4k max rpm zone. But had to check out what 115 felt like after doing it so many times on the 400. 😍
Just a thought from myself, as I just bought this bike, but I invested a little more and bought the 2024 650 KRT ABS edition. Set me back around 11 grand total. That being said, my original thought, which it's kind of funny to me, I have ridden for around 5 years now. Two years on a scooter, three on a 87' Honda CX 500. My insurance through progressive is around $90 a month and I haven't had any accidents or anything. I think a big part of insurance is time riding/driving without accidents/claims against your insurance that are your fault.
ayy thanks for watching! love your vids man. i wish i can afford a zx6r. i gotta wait or move out of NYC. zx6r insurance is insane! even on models from 2013 to 2015. they quoting me 400 to 500 a month (never had any claims, tickets, or accidents).😭
Italy here! I had that bike, 2023 model, and I traded it for a Honda CB 750 Hornet. Same price, but waaaay more stuff: 92 hp, 4 riding modes (1 customizable), anti-wheelie, traction control, self-returning indicators, quick-shifter, and maybe more. It's way more agile, here in Europe roads are narrower and full of curves. For me, a lot more value for money with the Honda.
That 650 is not only fast enough for most riders, but it's also a very comfortable bike, the handle bar makes you sit up a bit more. The Ninja 400 is the more aggressive riding bike, which by the way is also plenty fast for most riders. I have the 400, which is the most agile. The 650 is the most comfortable and great for all day riding. The 636 is a bike I would not want to ride all day long and the the most aggressive of the three I have.
SWEET YOSHI PIPE! Ive got the 20' 650 Krt with yoshi too. Mines at 18,500 miles, and its still as awesome as the day i bought it! Havent had any problems WHAT SO EVER!!!! One question, where did you get that seat my man?? My ONLY gripe about the bike is how short the seating position is. Whered that seat come from?
My first bike , a TZR125 in 1996 , was £400 per year , third party, fire and theft. mine atm is a Ninja 650 (I'm 46 years old with over 20 years no claims bonus) and insurance is £300 per year fully comp!! 😞 it's basically more expensive now than then.
Ninja 500 40th anniversary or 650l? I love the 40th looks but like idea of max power on Lams (3 years in Australia you can't legally ride bigger than 650l and zx4rr isn't legal on Learners)
@@jamesgeorgevellavella1961 is the ninja 650 restricted? If so then might just be better to hop on a ninja 500. Especially since the Nina 650 is heavier and the ninja 500 is lighter, more flickable, and probably more fun to take corners with .
I have a ninja 500 and I went to buy a zx4r and everything was said and done until I got quoted 450 a month with no past tickets or wrecks. Thats as much as the bike costs... sucks
I just got mine this past Friday and I’m itching to ride. I have a 2020 KRT edition. I live in the city and want to ride the palisades. Upgraded from a 400
I had a CBR1100XX years ago and hitting 160+ mph is an overrated experience. It’s fun the first few times but to me the low speed handling of a bike like this doesn’t get old. With missile bikes you get desensitized to the speed to the point where the joy of riding at sane speeds just wears off.
What is your opinion on the handle bar vibration? I have the same bike, same year and i noticed at exactly at 4k rpm the vibration noticeably increases. And have you done anything to help with it?
LIE in Queens, NY........Great video!!!!.....I've been riding over 30 years and had/ridden so many different bikes and my Ninja 650 is the best all around bike I ever had, it doesn't do anything great but it does EVERYTHING well!!!!
at this point do you have another bike in mind? like if you would swicth to? i know its a bit soon but i just want to hear your thoughts since you have some criteria to check go through
Well at the end of the day it comes down to if I can afford it. The ninja 650 is the fastest bike I can afford rn, NYC insurance is absurd. If I lived anywhere else with cheaper insurance, I probably would have gotten a z900 or zx6r by now - or both. Lmfao.
i have a 2018 ninja 650 with a yoshimura full exhaust and i tend to overheat heavily, which seems to be because i’m running without an ecu flash. do you not have problems overheating?
No I don't have any over heating issues at all. Temperatures are about the same as before with oem exhaust. Are you in warmer climate? If so a tune might be needed, I do hear that a tune will decrease temps.
Sometimes people get carried away. The real figures are: Ninja 650 4.7s 0-100. Topspeed, after a very long time 191km/h. ua-cam.com/video/Zd9XrXkjM5o/v-deo.htmlsi=iXVU5KZLJds-ykjB
Nice going, 5000 miles on the Ninja 650! Fall season quickly turning into Winter soon, but Spring will be here eventually. Good point that there might always be a faster bike, but this bike is still plenty of fun. Faster isn't always better. Enjoy!
Have 2023 ninja as well did a little more mods then yours, but wanted to know about your cell phone holder. Right now I have a quad lock. But always looking at new options
currently on a 250, my first bike, been riding a few months and am in love with it.
always wanted one of these, sat on one the other day and it was sooo comfy.
Yes it's great! It would be a good second hike from a 250
Thanks for the real-world review; comments on the traction control, fuel economy, ergos (love that seat option!), etc were really helpful.
The Ninja with the Ergo-fit Extended Reach seat seems like a great all-rounder. Easy to ride means you'll ride more often. Woodcraft bars for those that want even more sport ergos.
I’ve been waiting on a review like this forever bro. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks man, glad it helped u out.
Excellent!
You do a great job of informing us about this beautiful Ninja 650 and more.
Well done, man. Thanks and ride safe.
BTW, any car with a sub 5 sec 0-60 is a BEAST! A car with 0-60 that's 3.5sec... that's a super car time. You'd hard pressed to find any mustang that could even get close to that...
They’d probably wreck before getting there 👀💀
Hey dude! Sweet videos! I own the 2022 version and absolutely love it. I've owned it for a little over a year now, and it's still just as fun as it was when I first bought it. I threw on the TST fender eliminator kit, short levers, and integrated taillight. The stock exhaust blows, so I installed a Two Brothers SR1 exhaust. Personally, I love the sound of it now. It's very gutteral and unique. Ride safe, dude🤙
It's such an awesome bike. Yeah the two brothers exhaust has such a nice sound. Thanks for watching! Ride safe!
do they sell any slip ons? I've been told they exist but every search of any exhaust I find for the 22 650 only shows full systems
37 500 miles on mine (2017) No real issues, and it blocks me from going higher than 132mph which in my case, is a good thing.
Longest trip was 1000 miles in one day, with a few rest, and although you can feel your bump sore, the touring side of it made me happy.
I got Yoshimura full exhaust to get rid of the lawnmower sound. Where I live I could be arrested for being too loud, but when I'm in residential area or near cops, I don't twist the throttle so 7 years no issue, except speeding tickets.
*For your arse, if you want quality, Airhawk 2 air seats cushion.
Love my '21 Ninja 650 in Grey and black. I agree with everything you said in your review. I didn't hear anything about the trans and shifting which is super smooth even without a quick shifter. I can quick shift mine though and I've done it a few times and no problems. This bike fits me really good and is light enough that I have no trouble controlling it. I only weigh about 130 lbs. ready to ride and I am 85 also but this Ninja, is like Goldilocks, it is just right.
Sheesh 85 and still riding ninjas!?!?! Lol I want to be like you when I grow up 😂😂 if you ever get tired of that bike I'm right here waiting for it 😂😂😂
Btw man the herky jerky is a kawi trait I feel like. But apparently Moore mafia’s tune will get you a bit more hp and tq, it’ll keep pulling all the way to red line, and it’ll get rid of that jerkiness completely. Plus you’ll get back your hp and tq you lost in removing the stock muffler and then some cuz he’ll tune it to the new muffler. Worth a look
Yeah dude I've seen those moore mafia vids and they really show how much they cripple the response from the factory to meet emissions. If I were to pick one of these up I would have to have the ECU flashed, but not to hunt for a power, just to have it running like it was meant to, I already have an older 600 for all that, I'm looking at this as a comfy light weight sport tourer
@@c0dy1287 precisely. And the extended power band would be nice. Great bike for just that reason, comfy ride for hours while more than keeping up with traffic
I'm a smaller guy (weigh about 120), so I bought a 2024 Ninja 500 SE. I love everything about it, except it would have been nice to have dual rotor breaks.
what a beautiful day, nice looking skies right there man you’re livin the dream 🫵😎
Just subbed. I have a 2022 Z650. I’ve had many bikes in my 44 years of riding and the Z650\Ninja650 is plenty of power for the average street rider. Thanks for the Video!
Just bought a 2024 ninja 650 abs to upgrade from my 19 z400 abs. I dunno if it is the model upgrade or technology on newer bike but it's like a totally new experience. Granted I'm still in the under 250 mile 4k max rpm zone. But had to check out what 115 felt like after doing it so many times on the 400. 😍
Just a thought from myself, as I just bought this bike, but I invested a little more and bought the 2024 650 KRT ABS edition. Set me back around 11 grand total. That being said, my original thought, which it's kind of funny to me, I have ridden for around 5 years now. Two years on a scooter, three on a 87' Honda CX 500. My insurance through progressive is around $90 a month and I haven't had any accidents or anything. I think a big part of insurance is time riding/driving without accidents/claims against your insurance that are your fault.
I hope my insurance drops soon. It will be my 3rd year riding this coming July 24.
Good video. Thanks for helping make my decision. The CBR650R is/was my first choice too.
Thanks for watching
I agree with more power, which is why I'm looking into a ZX-6 or 10 😄Great Review on the 23!
ayy thanks for watching! love your vids man.
i wish i can afford a zx6r. i gotta wait or move out of NYC. zx6r insurance is insane! even on models from 2013 to 2015. they quoting me 400 to 500 a month (never had any claims, tickets, or accidents).😭
If can handle ZX10 without dying...
@@kristwi37 Practice on a BMW S1000RR and you're set. You might not want to change after though.
Hey man great video what kind and where do you get new higher seat and did you get new rear seat as well?
Italy here! I had that bike, 2023 model, and I traded it for a Honda CB 750 Hornet. Same price, but waaaay more stuff: 92 hp, 4 riding modes (1 customizable), anti-wheelie, traction control, self-returning indicators, quick-shifter, and maybe more. It's way more agile, here in Europe roads are narrower and full of curves. For me, a lot more value for money with the Honda.
Dude ild love it if Honda put that engine on a sport bike. Like a CBR 750. Would be sick. Ild cop it for sure.
@@cloudybiker indeed! Maybe they’ll do it
Im riding on the ninja 500. Took on the highway today. Afternoon highway traffic... lol.. it handled just fine.
That 650 is not only fast enough for most riders, but it's also a very comfortable bike, the handle bar makes you sit up a bit more.
The Ninja 400 is the more aggressive riding bike, which by the way is also plenty fast for most riders.
I have the 400, which is the most agile.
The 650 is the most comfortable and great for all day riding.
The 636 is a bike I would not want to ride all day long and the the most aggressive of the three I have.
Love your vids man! Keep ridin safe brotha!
hey i recognize the route you take. your in new york too? I ride the same bike as you and in queens
Great video, i was thinking about buying one but wasn’t so sure but i think after your review im pretty sure what will be my first bike
SWEET YOSHI PIPE! Ive got the 20' 650 Krt with yoshi too. Mines at 18,500 miles, and its still as awesome as the day i bought it! Havent had any problems WHAT SO EVER!!!! One question, where did you get that seat my man?? My ONLY gripe about the bike is how short the seating position is. Whered that seat come from?
I just searched up extended seat for ninja 650. And I found it. It's Kawasaki brand. It will need some seat time to start to feel softer.
My first bike , a TZR125 in 1996 , was £400 per year , third party, fire and theft. mine atm is a Ninja 650 (I'm 46 years old with over 20 years no claims bonus) and insurance is £300 per year fully comp!! 😞 it's basically more expensive now than then.
Great video, I'm 18 I'm going to get a Ninja 650 for my first motorcycle.
Great choice!
Ninja 500 40th anniversary or 650l? I love the 40th looks but like idea of max power on Lams (3 years in Australia you can't legally ride bigger than 650l and zx4rr isn't legal on Learners)
@@jamesgeorgevellavella1961 is the ninja 650 restricted? If so then might just be better to hop on a ninja 500. Especially since the Nina 650 is heavier and the ninja 500 is lighter, more flickable, and probably more fun to take corners with .
I miss when modells and burger king was in that parking lot in the beginning of the video... now its just a place to do donuts lol
Just got a 2008 ninja 650 and I live in queens!
Good video. keep them coming! ride safe..
Great video!! I just subscribed.
Thank you!
I have a ninja 500 and I went to buy a zx4r and everything was said and done until I got quoted 450 a month with no past tickets or wrecks. Thats as much as the bike costs... sucks
@@GamersWorld22 yeah man unfortunately sports bike gets such bad rates. I had to give up my dreams and went the naked bike route
I just got mine this past Friday and I’m itching to ride. I have a 2020 KRT edition. I live in the city and want to ride the palisades. Upgraded from a 400
I had a CBR1100XX years ago and hitting 160+ mph is an overrated experience. It’s fun the first few times but to me the low speed handling of a bike like this doesn’t get old. With missile bikes you get desensitized to the speed to the point where the joy of riding at sane speeds just wears off.
i agree. im having more fun on my sv650. I had a z900 that got stolen. the sound and character of the sv650 is so much more fun.
Outstanding video! Thank you.
Thank you for talking to me like a real person.
Awesome bike just picked up a 23
wouldnt sound that good without the yoshi. stock 650 exhaust is really underwhelming
Hey man, some people are just out here training for the isle of mann.. can't do that riding like a harley..
What is your opinion on the handle bar vibration? I have the same bike, same year and i noticed at exactly at 4k rpm the vibration noticeably increases. And have you done anything to help with it?
you gotta buy the puig windscreen racer for the ninja 650. much classier the black and also a lot better protecting u from the wind
Bet, was actually looking at some windscreens, one of em was the one you mentioned. The wind protection on the stock seat is so weak haha.
Bike guys: "switched out my exhaust" *slips on a tip*
Nice vids! Which tankbag is that?
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LIE in Queens, NY........Great video!!!!.....I've been riding over 30 years and had/ridden so many different bikes and my Ninja 650 is the best all around bike I ever had, it doesn't do anything great but it does EVERYTHING well!!!!
at this point do you have another bike in mind? like if you would swicth to?
i know its a bit soon but i just want to hear your thoughts since you have some criteria to check go through
Well at the end of the day it comes down to if I can afford it. The ninja 650 is the fastest bike I can afford rn, NYC insurance is absurd. If I lived anywhere else with cheaper insurance, I probably would have gotten a z900 or zx6r by now - or both. Lmfao.
why is this the first time ive seen a lanternfly and hope to never encounter one in my life, that mf was huge 😭
Did you have any vibration problems during the break in period?
What phone mount do you have? Can you link it?
i have a 2018 ninja 650 with a yoshimura full exhaust and i tend to overheat heavily, which seems to be because i’m running without an ecu flash. do you not have problems overheating?
No I don't have any over heating issues at all. Temperatures are about the same as before with oem exhaust. Are you in warmer climate? If so a tune might be needed, I do hear that a tune will decrease temps.
Sweet ride. Kawasaki quality. A ruler in traffic and great for long adventures. Kawasaki aint never done nothin wrong.
😎👍🏾👍🏾
0-60 on 3.5 seconds?
Um, nope.....
Sometimes people get carried away. The real figures are: Ninja 650 4.7s 0-100. Topspeed, after a very long time 191km/h.
ua-cam.com/video/Zd9XrXkjM5o/v-deo.htmlsi=iXVU5KZLJds-ykjB
Gets an exhaust, doesn't clean chain 🤦♂
All ok but why the swearing…not cool man
boo hoo