So You Want a Ninja 650 (Z650)...

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[thesovereign_]

Oh ok I thought you were about to trash my bike. It’s cool everyone we’re good here.

[sammeister]

Reasons I bought my ninja 650: it looks cool, goes fast, and didnt kill my wallet

[zizi]

Don't care, I'd still buy the ninja 650 instead of the z650. I'd rather have a bike that makes me happy every time I look at it instead of buying a bike that is sensible and logical according to a youtuber.

[blazerman]

I started off with a 16' ninja 650. Rode the hell out of that thing. It's got enough power where you won't get bored with it in 6 months, yet not so much that it'll bite your head off if you make a mistake. Great 1st bike for a mature beginner.

[eduvanv]

I like how Yammie presents every single bike in the book as if it's the best and the worst at the same time. WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO BUY YAMMIE??

[ImsavageIvan]

I bought my ninja 650 a little over a month ago and I’m loving it. I taught myself how to ride and I have no regret buying it!

[JohnnyDiesel]

Every since I was a kid in the 90s seeing guys on my block with their neon green ninjas I knew I wanted one. I just went and picked up a 2021 ninja 650 with abs. I absolutely love it. It's smooth, fast, responsive, and looks like a proper sportbike. No regrets.

[Ntvlble]

I like my motorcycles how I like my women, naked, with no plastic.

[kman]

I actually Picked up my Ninja 650 yesterday! Never been so excited to ride it.

[Baleur]

The reasons i decided for the 650 (3 months before im getting my license and 6 months before i can afford it);
It's predictable and great throughout the whole rev range without sudden bursts, great brakes, great moddability, can learn on it slowly and then flash the ECU when im more experienced to keep the bike without having to upgrade.
Also it looks freaking amazing, then again even the Ninja 250's look amazing, but at least this one has the grunt to deserve to look like a sports bike.

[kimmeakins]

I am almost 70 years old. I have a 2017 ninja 650 KRT and I love it. It has everything I want, style, handling and power, mine is exactly the same as the green bike on the video I’m an experienced rider, thank you Kawasaki for a great bike.

[keith_hudson]

I think the ninja 650 is one of few bikes a brand new rider and the most advanced of riders could ride and both enjoy themselves. As I am not an advanced rider this means I don't actually know what I'm talking about. But sounds legit.

[williamnewkirk]

Bought my Ninja 650 in May. Then did a 2500 mile tour in July. All day comfort for a 57 year old man. Yes, even us geezers can appreciate a sporty bike. My only gripe is what a PITA adjusting the preload is. I'm happy with it, coming back to bikes after 17 years.

[JoeMulaparthi]

As someone who's owned it, if you have to ride on the highway regularly, get the fully faired bike every time. The 650 is an overall better choice than the Z650, especially when considering the seating position/ergonomics on both bikes are practically identical.

[kleinbottled]

5 Advantages of fairings:
1. Less draining and more comfortable at freeway speeds.
2. Weather protection when you get caught in rain, or colder temps than you planned for.
3. Easier to clean bugs off plastic than out of every nook and cranny of a naked. I clean weekly. Fairings need to come off rarely.
4. When you drop your naked bike, sure, you don't scratch the plastic (YAY!) you scratch the crankcase etc. (Wait that's worse WTF!)
5. Your mirrors always show what's behind the bike. Not waving all over the place as you move the bars.

Number 2 is probably the main reason I favor fairings. I like to do long multi-day rides and you can't always pick your weather. I've been tucked in tight, thanking the moto gods I had a fairing more times than I care to recall.

[richardmoss]

I agree with everything you said, but 2 things imo.
1. I like the look of a full fairing bike. They z type looks like a demented grasshopper to me.
2. I like spending time working and tinkering on my bike, and more plastic means more time in the garage!

[Hi.my.name.is.___]

The best part is my name is Jeffrey and here I am in the middle of my workday from home chilling in my bedroom watching Papa Yam lol

[ragzzytv]

"That one Ninja you want to buy because you wan't to be fast but you are too good boy to break the rules"

I'm in this sentence and I don't like it

[chrisis]

Passed my licence in 2017 and was struggling to decide between the MT07 and the SV650. The Kawasaki launched the Z problem solved. been riding it ever since and I love it.

[LND.SHRK]

I picked up a 2015 650 last June, as a first bike. Was amazing and had waaay more power than i expected, from hearing cruiser boys talk. Got bored with it this July and almost sold it... Changing sprockets is highly recommended, kept me interested by going down 3 teeth on front and up by 3 on back.