Did Kawasaki RUIN the Updated 2020 Ninja 650?! [NEW FEATURES]

Updated for 2020, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 gets some killer new features, but do they take away from the purity of this sought after mid-class sportbike? Watch this video to find out everything you'll need to know.
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2020 Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS (MSRP NON-ABS: $7,399 / MSRP ABS: $7,799 DESTINATION CHARGE $410)
Engine 4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC, liquid-cooled
67 horsepower
48.6 lb-ft of torque
Top Speed: 131 mph
Displacement 649cc
Bore x Stroke 83.0 x 60.0mm
Compression Ratio 10.8:1
Fuel System DFI® with dual 36mm Keihin throttle bodies
Ignition TCBI with electronic advance
Transmission 6-speed
Final Drive Sealed chain
Electronic Rider Aids ABS
Front Suspension / Wheel Travel 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork/4.9 in
Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload/5.1 in
Front Tire 120/70x17
Rear Tire 160/60x17
Front Brakes Dual 300mm petal-type discs and 2-piston calipers and ABS
Rear Brakes Single 220mm petal-type disc and a single-piston caliper and ABS
Frame Type Tubular, Diamond
Rake/Trail 24.0/3.9
Overall Length 80.9
Overall Width 29.1
Overall Height 45.1
Ground Clearance 5.1
Seat Height 31.1
Curb Weight 423.4 lb**
Fuel Capacity 4.0 gal
Wheelbase 55.5
Special Features TFT Instrumentation
Color Choices Metallic Spark Black, Pearl Blizzard White
Warranty 12 Month Limited Warranty
Kawasaki Protection Plus™ (optional) 12, 24, 36 or 48 months
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MotoVlog Camera: GoPro Hero 7 Black
Point & Shoot: Sony RX 100ii
DSLR: Sony a6500 w/ Sigma 18-35 f1.8
Audio: Sony 2 Channel Lapel Mic
Helmet: Shoei RF1200
Gloves: Dainese 4 stroke
Jacket: Dainese Air
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[@DukeOfDC]

I also mixed up the HP and Torque numbers because I'm a moron... sorry. It's 67hp and 47lb-ft of torque.... why am I the way that I am... The flashing light on the display was due to the bike still being in its break-in 600-mile period. Sorry for the confusion, I had never seen a feature like that on a bike at this price point.

[@impreza99rs]

DukeOfDC I was super curious about that flashing light. It’s basically a nanny telling you to take it easy. Bah, not a fan. I just may get the z650. I love the look. Good bike. Good review. 😎👍

[@dblackviper2k3]

I wish it had 67lb-ft of torque lol

[@dblackviper2k3]

@@impreza99rs it's just the shift light really and it is adjustable

[@DPloiDEBT]

It’s cause you thought it was a 400 😂

[@PopsRacer61]

...you did get your hp and tq numbers flipped ! You may be dyslexic like me ( jst kidding ), good video ! I have a 2018 and wanted to see if the top end numbers were correct, and they are...(about 130mph ) what I didn't realize, was Honda cbr650's , Suzuki gsxr600's and a few other middleweight super sports, you will eat them for lunch all day long, most of which are 4cyl not 2cyl like the ninja 650 - (at least midway through 2nd gear, ) because of the the low end torque and hp curve combination at those lower speeds. 90% of most cars on the street are no match for the ninja unless those cars are doing under 3.5 sec ( 0-60 ) or under 12 secs in the 1/4 mile. It's a wolf in sheep's clothing actually, and very comfortable 🕶

[@jordysavage3363]

I bought this as my first bike. Took me a bit to learn to shift gears and now I’m having the most fun I’ve ever had in my life. Takes me and my GF anywhere we need to go, has plenty of power and is still pretty forgiving!

[@youreupset5384]

was thinking about getting it but I’m 6’1” and my knees barely tuck into the sides because the tank flares out. How tall are you and do you think it’s comfortable and not claustrophobic?

[@xDreadheadx]

Riding 2up with a passenger on your first motorcycle 😬

[@jordysavage3363]

@@xDreadheadx Honestly it wasn't difficult at all. I ended up selling it cause I started pushing the limits too much for a decent life expectancy

[@josuegarcia9676]

@@jordysavage3363 my first bike was an R6, accidentally popped a wheelie and dropped the bike…rode it for 125 miles and sold it because I kept finding myself pushing my limits as well

[@cr4sher7]

@@youreupset5384 did you end up buying it? I am also 6'1 and I am considering that bike.

[@thomastribulus3748]

Nice video although I don’t get the title.. You don’t need a clickbait for a brand new bike on the market dude, especially not for one as expected as this one. Anyway, my most anticipated bike for a while was bmw f900r until I realised that it has ridiculously small fuel tank (major f- up on bmw side, only 13 l, wtf??). Now I think I’ll be actually getting this new Kawi as a replacement for my bmw g310r. Love pretty much everything about it so far :-)

[@stanleyblazeraznik6047]

Boom!

[@matt5335]

that's the shift indicator that's flashing because it's brand new, Kawasaki sets it at 4k rpm for the break-in. those two buttons on the display let you configure it...

[@christianteran782]

You can change the settings it’s automatically set to flash at 4K rpms for you to shift. Just hold both the corner buttons and it’ll take you to settings.

[@collin27]

Just bought this bike jumped up from a 400, love every second on it.

[@eddiechu433]

Collin H Same here. Just bought mine 3 weeks ago. Rode a Ninja 300 for 6 years and decided it’s the right time to upgrade with the new features especially the TFT screen. Loving it!!!

[@lordford6600]

Just bought mine on Friday having it delivered on Thursday ! Can’t wait

[@collin27]

@@lordford6600 awesome dude hope its warm where you ride, here in Minnesota it's a balmy 35°F out lol

[@collin27]

@@eddiechu433 I agree love the tft screen and how you can adjust alot of the settings

[@lordford6600]

Collin H I’m just above ya in Canada man it’s chilly but bike season is officially kicking off just upgraded from a 500 cc

[@Jambome]

Great work on this video. I however did not see any correlation between the title of the video and the content. There's nowhere you've criticized this bike against 2017 -19 iteration for the benefit of the viewer. If anything this is only a step up in aesthetics all other things kept constant. My most anticipated bike for 2020 was the Triumph 765 Street triple RS. That bike is still the Middleweight naked Street bike to beat in this new decade as it was in the last decade hands down.

[@andrewvaripapa3746]

agree the title is click bait... and it works, over 40k times. Not the best review more of someones opinion that is not very well founded or explained/thought out. 10% of the video is him complaining about the TFT display/rev limiter which is completely adjustable. He should of researched/asked questions before making a video.

[@YTkanalA]

I'm going to buy the Ninja 650 2020 in april or may :)

[@ARG1929]

Hannes Kerbe I’m getting mine next week, can’t wait 😁😁

[@shauncollum7063]

I just got mine this week and it's amazing. Definitely get one. I got full exhaust put on and it sounds so mean!

[@YTkanalA]

@@ARG1929 I just bought mine yesterday. It will arive in two weeks :) I am so excited :D

[@patrickhandlin9481]

i’m getting one by the end of the year

[@earthelucidator]

You won't regret it. Perfect balance of great power and comfort. I got my 08 to the track and hit 3.4 zero to sixty and did the quarter mile in 11.8. All stock

[@st3v3npwnz]

Break in period that's why its flashing, all newer bikes have some sort of precaution system

[@Shellshock361]

I love the ninja 650, I have the 2012 model, and it's very comfortable. I've been riding for hours at a time. You can ride comfortably upright or tucked. My favorite bike so far

[@sumitgaur09]

How it perform in traffic?

[@earthelucidator]

Yea. Its a great bike. No it can't go 200 mph but it keeps up 3.5 0 to 60 hanging with superdports.

[@bambino3503]

@@sumitgaur09 I have a 2012 ninja 650 as well & its great in traffic- I love my bike- but I really like the digital display on the newer 650- I'm thinking of upgrading to a newer version

[@andycarswell7735]

Looking forward to getting one as soon as I can't up enough cash. Love the upright sitting position on it, getting too old to want to be hunched over all day. I know I'd prefer a larger motor, but at the end of the day, I'm not getting it to race anyone, I'm getting it because I love the look of a crotch rocket and that it'll handle curves with ease while being more comfortable than the typical sport bike.

[@LemonWalrus546]

The flashing gear thing can be disabled in settings just for everyone thinking thats a big turn-off

[@conceptcs]

I think they nailed it! My bike of choice in the 650 mid-weight sporty bikes.

[@RobertNixAlternativeArtist]

Ninja650 is an awesome bike and most of your comments confirm this.

[@xln1028]

Oddly in 2019 you said Here's why the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja 650 is the BEST mid-weight sport touring bike under $8,000 what changed?

[@brandonclement]

The bike I'm most interested in is the Aprilia RS 660

[@fernandocbr]

Me too, but I live in Brazil and it's not worth it to buy any Aprilia here because there's no dealership

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

is the aprillia also a sportstourer or is that thing supposed to be a supersport?

[@brandonclement]

@@Daniel-dj7fh it is a super sport

[@ticopain]

Im not sure it will be considered Super sport, it is pretty similar to the cbr650r, better equipement of course, maybe closer to a super sport, not sure.

[@VMKAROUND365]

@@brandonclement can a twin cylinder be considered a true supersport?

[@fernandocbr]

Maybe it's flashing the gear indicator because the bike still has very few miles, it's in break-in period

[@readywerx]

ZX25R, c'mon, who's with me! Great Vid!

[@ahmadjamilamjad2947]

Im with u bro hahah need that 4 silinder

[@MC-Racing]

Asia market only im afraid :-(

[@RightFangIkit]

I hope it comes to the US market. I live near a track and would love to try it there.

[@JesusSavesFromSin]

Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: Isaiah 64:6 But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. Revelation 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Romans 10:9-10. That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. John 5:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. 1John 5: 10-13 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: 2 Corinthians 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. ...............

[@WakeTheIsraelites]

48 horsepower ? Dont You Mean 69 hp ?

[@DukeOfDC]

I just mixed them up, but I updated in a pinned comment. You must have scrolled right past it to write this Lolol

[@ericmoore7159]

My first bike is a 2012 ninja 650, very happy i went with, i love it

[@noone1704]

Kawasaki zx25r 250cc in line 4 over 17000 rpm redline good suspension that's going to be great fun! Also appreciate you sitting on the bikes for people to get an idea of the height.

[@tdsheadcoach]

I think I will get that...better come in smaller packages...fr

[@1MaximusDecimusMeridius1]

I’m assuming you learned what the flashing rpm’s was about by now. Just brought home my 2021 ex650 The break in period is like wearing handcuffs - so hard!!

[@DJFITME]

7800$ pfff meanwhile in finland 11650$ 😒 so stupid even ninja 400 cost more than that 650 there

[@beenlit9742]

Jesus, found one for bout 6,200

[@hugocunha30]

7800€ new in portugal

[@KeithFlint350]

taxes buddy

[@goodvibes6252]

Great video bro appreciate it I'm just getting into bikes and thats a beast loving it

[@ninjarider2032]

ninja 1000 is better i own one i owned a 650 and out grew it in a year so i must say i wasted my money

[@gp20ss]

You can adjust the rpms... it limits the bike rpms in certain gears ( for beginners)

[@c.r.chandler5905]

This is going to be my bike after the wife stops saying no.......

[@JudgeMentall]

Learned on this exact bike. It is a clean machine that plays its part. I recently just upgraded to a green 08 zX6r. Love my Kawasaki’s 🥷💚💯

[@aaronburela432]

I think the display makes up for a lot last yeah the z650 and n 650 left a lot to be desired.

[@iam_swayv7651]

I have this same ex650 and it’s the funniest easiest bike to play and learn on but there’s not much you can do to mod it out

[@aakburns]

You can change the shift flashing light easily in the screen menu to whatever rpm you want.

[@xxxxJAWxxxx]

You can turn the blinking speedometer off . You can even set it to whatever rpm you want it to start telling you to shift at

[@michaelwrigley5438]

Just picked up a used 2017 ninja 650 with only 1400 miles on it. Great all around bike. I actually think the last gen looked better than the new 2020s. Great engine, super comfortable, plenty of wind protection once you raise the stock screen, and it looks killer. Got it in the canyons yesterday and it takes corners great. Really happy with my purchase.

[@christianvincentrivera2956]

I think that flashing gear indicator means that it is still in the break-in period Needs to shift around 3k-4k rpm

[@JB-nj4cp]

Someone gets it! Yes, it's the preset for break-in.

[@crimsonwolf7579]

The meter flashes when your RPM is higher than recommended during the break-in period

[@andrewvaripapa3746]

Ninja 650 is not a good bike its a GREAT bike! Best 650 in its class by far.

[@ericlunger8090]

This bike. I want a sharp middleweight to ride around town

[@richardnagy6678]

Im most interested in 2020 Kawa Ninja650 and Yamaha MT-09SP

[@zeidenmoto250]

I bought a 2nd hand 2020 650 and the tft display at the edges look like is broken under the screen? At first i thought it was some carbon aesthetic but then im not so sure. Anyone else has the same?

[@SherieBrown600]

I have this bike and love it I'm not tall so it fits me.

[@SNguyen-tp6ov]

Sherie Brown how tall r u

[@SherieBrown600]

@@SNguyen-tp6ov 5'4

[@SNguyen-tp6ov]

Sherie Brown do your feet touch the ground fully?

[@kyrstensmith1065]

Sherie Brown great me too! I’m about 5’4 and 115lbs. So it’s not too heavy or too tall??

[@SherieBrown600]

@@SNguyen-tp6ov No just ball of my feet

[@stevehoodiman]

Hey Duke of DC. If you want to do a review of an Aprilia RS660 I just got one. I'm in NC if you make it up this way. I'd be glad to let you take it out.

[@Tariqslo]

It‘s flashimg because the bike is not broken in yet it signals you to take it easy for a few 100 miles

[@hyunkang5628]

Thank you for the review! Saw both review video of 2019 and 2020 N650. You were raving about 2019 N650 but you seem dissatisfied with 2020.

[@DukeOfDC]

I was looking for innovation and ultimately reviewing it against the 2019. It’s a good bike, but I would have liked to see more for 2020

[@Jmeez69]

The Nissin breaks are so damn good.... the feel on them is incredible. I owned a 2018 z650 for a while and for a budget bike the brakes are seriously impressive. We all love brembos but nissins are really really good too

[@musclemanmonty]

Thx for the review just purchased a 2020 ninja 650 with ABS 🏍

[@bramdewit3537]

Seems comfy on the highway wich is nice when you do a lot of highway on your daily commute. This is the only comfortable 650 out there who actually looks nice. Good review. Would like to see interceptor next

[@toyframeproductions962]

I have the same bike, you can turn off or increase the rev/shift limiter via the Kawasaki app, I have it cranked up up to 7K RMP, but you can choose to witch it off all together.

[@Brandon_Collins]

I wish Yamaha would make a fully-faired competitor to the Ninja 650 and use the MT-07's engine.

[@PetroDobrynin]

Wow man, you really predicted the future, just look at that tasty R7

[@aussiesoldier0177]

This bike looks amazing and the updates are excellent imo. Most anticipated bike ZH2

[@joshuastreete9554]

The reason why it's flashing like that is because that's the shift indicator, you can change it using the rideology app, just connect it via the Bluetooth that's on your bike or go in to the settings I own a ninja 650 2020

[@jeffomspaugh6691]

It flashes like that during break in

[@axist2389]

Would the taller windscreen be an improvement?

[@DukeOfDC]

1,000 likes and I'll buy even tighter pants.... just sayin.

[@kelleymanning1137]

Anyone else notice that he wouldn't go in to 6th gear? Not even at 55mph on the highway. Maybe that is why it was flashing all the time...too high rpm during break in period.

[@jimmyskaggs8633]

The flash is break in...kawasaki put the break in at around 250 miles and recommends not going over 4k rpms so it will flash at you like that to help you not go over break in rpms

[@ggamerbeast1094]

I just got the same bike in this video color and all and you can change the shift indicator rev flash in the app or on the display itself

[@jasonnixon-patton80]

I know you might not see this comment but, CAN YOU PLEASE DO A VIDEO FOR NEW MOTORCYCLE RIDERS, WHO DON’T KNOW HOW TO RIDE A MOTORCYCLES

[@gilmacababbad8526]

Hey duke, are you recomend this bike just for daily use, i mean for fun, chill ride, or none race tracks riders?

[@justinacosta8329]

How tf you at 58 mph and only 4th gear my Kawasaki 650r 2011 runs so much smoother at 6th gear at 55+ mph .. idk maybe my bike just needs a valve adjustment but that just is crazy that bike must be tweaked

[@jaecity1257]

I just recently purchased this 650 Ninja bike can’t wait to give it a go

[@sathishrao7926]

So what’s with the title ? Where’s the ‘ruin’ part ? Clickbait?

[@benwells2338]

Ahh I work just down the street from DelAmo! Great dealership and awesome peeps there. Shoot, I wonder if I may have seen you out on the streets without knowing, who knows. Great review on the Ninja too. I think that is really important to keep in mind what you had noted, that we need to keep in mind the context of where a bike sits within a manufacturers lineup and most importantly, factoring in that price and value quotient there. For the money and what you get, I’d say this is a great bike for anyone looking to get into motorcycling, heck, it was until only recently, MY “beginner” bike. Found cracks in the frame from a low side so it’s a gonner 😔 Also, to note on the comment you made in saying it feels like it has no character, maybe just vanilla, I DO very much agree, but in a sense, and again, when considering this bike’s potential audience, beginners would absolutely benefit from learning on a very “neutral” bike, something that handles all categories well enough and is smooth to operate. I will indeed miss my Ninja as she’s been real good to me, just had to say goodbye to her far too soon.

[@klvntry]

Bro which do you prefer to ride this ninja 650 or mt 07

[@rodrowdy6661]

Haha, he couldn't help laughing when he said 48 horsepower.

[@theguitarhero898]

It has 65 horsepower...

[@Champion2Manager]

I’m looking forward to the new design mt 09

[@fikriamsyar5698]

not gonna lie, I'm not digging this particular TFT display. the older "half-and-half" analog tach and digital speedometer was perfect

[@dblackviper2k3]

Completely agree. I wish they styled it more like the H2 dash than the zx10

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

personally liked the previous dash found on the z650

[@diamondheat9]

@@dblackviper2k3 you can't even compare this to a zx10 dash. That being said Kawasaki has been praised everywhere for this tft as the easiest display to read in the market. They did something right.

[@dblackviper2k3]

@@diamondheat9 I mean the styling as far as the tachometer

[@michaelwrigley5438]

A have always preferred an analog tac gauge. A have the 2017 ninja 650 and I actually really like the dash on it. I also think the styling was better on the last gen. New ones face is just a bit to boxy in my opinion.

[@ShabbernigdoXingjian]

Why would you want to pay another 4 hundo for a feature you will turn off and never use? I want my bike to be dumb as shit. Enough electronics to make it road legal and have functional fuel injection and thats it.

[@michaelsalice9952]

I have 5 bikes and the Ninja 650 is the Labrador Retriever of sport bikes... yes I own one too!

[@RL-fk5jw]

the ninja zx-25r with 4 cylinder will be out soon, that bike scream gonna be loud af!!

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

not gonna get it outside asia...simply because they sell it the same price as a 636 so no one would buy

[@mikehuffstetler2752]

Comment down below most wanted = ninja zx 25r inline 4- 250cc 18,000rpm redline just released!!!!!!

[@gonzo221]

KTM Duke 890R. It's gonna be a ripper!

[@adamthatyt5646]

Do you think I could fit on this bike? I’m only 5’5

[@Plateau_Skull]

I think so. I am 5'4 and test rode one, felt stable and confident. You will probably get both feet flat, or near as damnit

[@klvntry]

Can you review also the 2020 mt07?

[@George-em2rt]

It looks alright. The fairing indicators are hideous and the front end from the side looks bad. Other than that, it's alright. Nothing special.

[@benjones7731]

i would really hope to look forward to a yamaha R4 sometime in the near future!!

[@Churros1209]

This guy likes riding on high rpm’s lol , it was bugging me the whole video , I wouldn’t let him use my 650 if I knew he would do this lol

[@WakeTheIsraelites]

NoOne Does It Like Kawasaki

[@MrJazzlover143]

The bike I'm the most excited about is the ninja 1000sx.

[@p.santos6644]

Hi there, great channel. For me the most expected are cbr1000rr (standard) and zx10r (standard) 👍👍👍

[@DukeOfDC]

I need to take out some of these new liter bikes soon!!

[@p.santos6644]

@@DukeOfDC yes pleaseeee !!! Gsx s1000, gsx r1000, vstrom 1050, bmw s1000rr 😁

[@Dr_Reason]

The ZX6R is for you. The 650 is for people who want a Ninja but do not need 100 plus HP.

[@Faithlovehappy2316]

The 2020 suzuki 600 or 750 The 2020 Honda CBR600RR And The 2020 Kawasaki Ninja zx6R

[@jefflambert8603]

Of Course you can Change the setting On the Shift Light ...do a bit of Research before you Ride

[@stickmoto7688]

This bike looks sooooo good but the sound difference between a parallel twin and an inline 4. I don’t think I could handle that sound.

[@PopsRacer61]

...I went from a 4 cyl gixxer, high revving engine to this 2 cyl. It took me a while to get used to the sound, especially idling at a light, but once moving you hear all engine and it's kind of nice - just my opinion. P.s. and my back and wrists feel much better 🕶

[@diamondheat9]

With a slip on, the parallel twin makes a great little sound. At times I am still impressed at the sound my ninja 300 makes, especially on downshift and engine braking.

[@sauravmajumdar7872]

The flashing is factory set till u break in and give it for the 1st service

[@cesararevalo2544]

hey you completely misspoke on the HP .... you meant torque i presume why you didn´t correct yourself

[@imreder5171]

Waiting for the in-line four 250cc Ninja

[@Rookie_OffRoad]

Can you look for a 2020 Duke 390 and 2020 cbr500r to test drive

[@MrFelipe8686]

So if you don’t think it’s the best 650 out there, what would you recommend? Looking to upgrade from my Z400

[@tommy605]

I don't know that there is a "best" 650. But there will be a best 650 for what you're going to use it for. If you are commuting and lots of highway then off to the twisties, the Ninja will be the better choice. It has better wind protection than the MT07 and the SV650, and it just falls into corners nicer than the other two for curves. For modding and around town and hooning, the MT is the bike. The aftermarket stuff for the MT is huge and the bike puts a smile on your face. For around town and the tiwsties and a more classic look, the SV is the choice. These all do pretty much the same thing. I decided on the Ninja because more highway riding, wind and rain protection. Every time I get on it, I smile. The bike is a load of fun and it is capable of more than I can get out of it. More than 99% of youtube commenters will ever get out of a bike. The choices are difficult but you can't make a bad one with these. And if you have a little extra cash, the CBR650 is an inline four with more power and fun factor but about 3-4k more.

[@stanleyblazeraznik6047]

I greatly dislike the shift indicator flashing. Yuck.

[@drivehigh02]

Kawasaki has preset RPM range that you should maintain for the first 1000Km for better tuning for the rest of its life. You can change the setting of it. Thats all.

[@noone1704]

Kawasaki zx25r hands down!

[@carsonhammer3674]

no one I’m so excited for that bike.

[@Imortist]

Hi, it would be great to see how it compares to CBR650 (: P.S. My guess, it was flashing at you, because it was in breakin period.

[@DukeOfDC]

You're brilliant my man! It must have been that, right?

[@Imortist]

@@DukeOfDC If Im reading the display right, it had some odd 22 miles on it. at 5:03 you can see it. Brilliant review as always. Thank you very much

[@Braselton21]

They're not really competitors. The CBR650 is a lot more sportier 😐 CBR500R vs Ninja 650 is more comparable. Ninja 650 - *Parallel Twin pushing out 67hp* CBR650R - *Four Cylinder pushing out 80hp*

[@alexandernellaw5906]

CHASEONTWOWHEELS DID A COMPARISON BETWEEN THIS, THE CBR650 AND THE SV650 X.

[@DukeOfDC]

Thank you!!

[@robertx1603]

Thumbs down for clickbait headline that you didn't even talk about.

[@Ritalie]

Parallel twin is WAY better than a V-Twin. 67 HP is savage. I owned a heavy CB360 Honda parallel twin, and it was one of my favorite engines ever, it screamed to 9500rpms, and it just felt smooth at all RPM ranges, and never felt stressed, even with only 34hp. You could idle very slowly through the woods or on dirt roads. But with a V-twin, going super slow is not possible, they shake, and rattle, and when you rev them up to 9,500 rpm, they feel like they are going to rip out of the frame.. I've also ridden a 250 Ninja parallel twin, and it was a beast also, it was very powerful. I owned a 2002 ZX-6R 115 hp, but I've never lost my love for the parallel twins. I've ridden only a few V-twins, but have loathed them immensely, every time.

[@Jmeez69]

It really is a great bike. When I had my z650 with a full yoshi system and a ecu flash it really came to life and the turn in/handling was very good.

[@Donjumunji]

I own 2018 z650,, was considering aftermarket exhaust,, is it worth the cash do you think?? It is just so heavy and ugly

[@tomquinn607]

I am buying this year or early next. So far thinking MT 09 or GSR 900 or Suzuki GSXS 750. Don't like the sound of modern parallel twins. Like the Z900 a lot but why did Kawi build a naked with high pegs like a super sport?

[@WakeTheIsraelites]

My 09 Ninja 650r did 132mph highway

[@PopsRacer61]

Kawasaki slowed the ninja down in 2017 just a hair with a little less hp and torque but made the bike lighter with the trellis frame, lighter wheels and other parts. My 2018 got up to 128 top end..

[@faustin289]

They should have gave it inverted folks. They look awesome.

[@Ritalie]

Comparing this to the MT-07 naked bike, is really not valid. Bikes without wind protection are a whole different beast, and are really for a totally different purpose.