Kawasaki Ninja 650 - 1000 Mile Review - Ride and Ramble #18

[@MathewUnderwood]

Hey guys! I really appreciate the awesome feedback and support with this video, you guys are awesome!. I had to go out of town for a while.. looking to be back in a week or so. Just a lot going on right now. I hope you all are doing well and be safe on the road!

[@michaelwarrick6655]

😊😅

[@BlackArroToons]

@MathewUnderwood Agreed about the stock tires being not great for gravel on the road situations. These stock tires hardly have any grooves/treads like my other bike's tires, so as soon as these reach their limit, I'm buying better grip tires with a lot more grooves. These are almost like racing tires with hardly any treads.

[@18830dc]

I've had mine for almost 3 months. Plenty of power when you need it, especially in the higher rpms. It is NOT a race bike. It looks aggressive, but that's all. The stability and handling are great and having previous back issues I feel no back pain riding this. The posture is absolutely perfect. My only complaint is the seat. It ok for about an hour of riding. But after that I feel like I am sitting on a 2x4. I see a new seat in my future. Loved your video. Keep them coming.

[@MathewUnderwood]

Hello. My rides have been mostly short so I have not experienced the seat hurting yet but I can imagine as it is a little on the firm side. It is awesome to hear other opinions, thank you for sharing! Ride safe and God bless!

[@johnnydavis5775]

Keep being yourself, Thankyou for all your tips and advice!! THATS A BEAUTIFUL BIKE!!!

[@MathewUnderwood]

Thank you!!! :)

[@southernknight9983]

From what you are saying, it is definitely your tires. Your bike, that bike, should not be doing that at all. It is a sport bike and those bikes are designed for curvy roads. You should also be able to widen your tire size a notch or two, both front and rear. There could be any number of issues with your tires, but it is your tires. Take it from a fairly good sport bike rider and get some fresh rubber that will keep you from low siding during a turn. Godspeed!

[@EJ-ye7wg]

I like how he’s not “Trying” to be “Kool” … which makes him.. KOOL !

[@MathewUnderwood]

With a K 😎 :)

[@Z1000SX_Matt]

I've just bought a Ninja 650, I'm waiting for it to be delivered, I'm in the process of getting my licence right now and can't wait to get on the road. It's going to be a long couple of months!

[@MathewUnderwood]

Hahaha yes, i remember when i started. I had my bike parked in the garage and was a month out for the class. I cant tell you how many times I washed the bike and sat on it, but did good not to ride it until i was licensed hahaha.

[@MoistHandTowel]

Well how's it been? I'm going to be taking the MSF course here in the next month or so and I'm going to be getting a Ninja 650 for my first bike.

[@MrJohnVane]

Just got a Ninja 650,i can relate to the review you just gave,very nice video man keep it up ! Also greetings from Macedonia.

[@MathewUnderwood]

Thank you! Greetings! This bike is my favorite so far.

[@nashvillelewis-jones5666]

Yep I go 180 miles to 200 miles on a tank. 80% of my riding is highway 55-65 mph zones. It is a fun, good all around bike. Mines a '18 with the ABS system, in the plasma blue. It turns heads and people always compliment about the color and the bike. Oh, I run mid grade 89 octane and it seems to like it over the 87. Stay safe and keep enjoying yours as well 😁

[@MathewUnderwood]

Loving it! Be safe!

[@nashvillelewis-jones5666]

@@MathewUnderwood Thank you! You be safe as well and enjoy yours!

[@BlackArroToons]

@nashvillelewis-jones5666 I agree, I got 201 miles today on one tank, with about .2 gallons left to spare. Just varied average riding and freeway riding. I fill it up till it hits the filler and then stop, then work off that excess as I did with my Ninja 250Rs all those years. They suggest to not fill it that high up, but I get longer range that way and never had an issue. I think it's mostly for very hot conditions/weather over 100˚ F.

[@nashvillelewis-jones5666]

@@BlackArroToons I did the same thing and I'd fill it to the very top and never had any issues. I sold the Ninja 650 and bought a KLR650 Adventure. 300 miles on a tank now 🙂. Very fun bike!

[@BlackArroToons]

@@nashvillelewis-jones5666 Cool! Yes, the KLR650 has a larger tank too, which is great for long range without worry. 300 miles, wow. That's great. Yes, filling it to the top is fine from my experience too. Enjoy!

[@dantrombley8148]

If you go wide open in second gear right away, the front end will come up on that 650. I wasn’t expecting it but it was awesome. Good luck with the channel! Find your niche audience and build from there and you will be blessed.

[@MathewUnderwood]

I appreciate it a bunch bud, also that is cool to know.. I'll have to try sometime!

[@JeanFrancoCaringi]

Thanks for the update! Greetings from Mexico!

[@MathewUnderwood]

Greetings! I love it there!

[@Dannyboy1751]

Awesome video. Keep it up man

[@cg-constantlygrowing1896]

there may be more space in the tank. if you leave the nozzle all the way down in to the tank the overflow stop will trigger. lift the nozzle up some and continue fueling

[@MathewUnderwood]

I do that already. But I do appreciate the advice buddy, cheers mate!

[@mohdnajibmohdghazalli276]

I have both r6 and ninja 650. Both are great bikes.

[@BlackArroToons]

Nice going at 1000+ miles back then. And many more hopefully. I can bet the R6 was really fast with the speed boosts. While not as fast, for the 650 Ninja '21, if I am fully opened with the throttle on the freeway, this will push me slightly back against the back passenger seat rest if accelerating from slower to faster quickly. Fun bike!

[@MathewUnderwood]

Yeah man, super fun bike! :) Been busy with other projects, looking forward to being back out on the road.

[@110909Michael]

New Sub. Love the vid. This is pushing me to get this as a first bike. Can't wait for more updates on your journeys!

[@MathewUnderwood]

Thank you very much for the positive feedback. If you get one, let us know :)

[@IkarosCanFly]

Keep your RPMs around 3k. youre killing that thing going everywhere in 2nd gear.

[@randyboggs18]

I thought the same thing lol

[@MathewUnderwood]

:) I appreciate it, still learning some things and I was also going from an inline 4 cylinder, to this bike so I was more used to the higher rpm.

[@maxx_life]

Yeah i think the 650 is a good bike, i definitely wouldn't call the bike slow like alot of people, itll keep up with almost any car on the road

[@Jeff-lb6os]

You told us how to ride,it's great

[@Fiskou]

Hey Man, thanks for your video. It's my first time on your channel but i already appreciate your mood and your style of videos. Keep going ! And I give you my best from Switzerland

[@MathewUnderwood]

Welcome my friend! Good to see you here! And thank you.

[@sky3high655]

Just subbed! Great video! I am a freshman going into college and I plan on getting a motorcycle in the future and I think you’ve just sold me on this one. Something beginner friendly but Isn’t going to have me move out of it in 2 months. Preciate the ramble, all good info!

[@MathewUnderwood]

Hey, I'm glad to have sold you on it. It really is a nice bike! Welcome

[@JohnnyNocturne]

im trying to decide between this bike, the Yamaha R7, and the honda CBR500R. mostly concerned about comfort while wanting a "cool" looking sport bike. thanks for the review

[@MathewUnderwood]

I almost got the r7. But this one was like 5k cheaper... that is what sold me on it hahaha.

[@i-am-mitch-lucker262]

Advice: Don't get the cbr

[@carsons165]

Don’t get the cbr. They are nice but for the price the features and power are the worst. The best thing about the cbr will be the quality of the bike. If I were you I’d get a ninja 650, it’s what I have but was also contemplating the r7. If I could have found one I would have got one but if you want comfort go for the ninja. The r7 has a much more sporty feel. The seat is higher, the bars are more like super sport and the pegs are higher getting you in the leaned over position. The r7 has the best power and suspension out of the three but again isn’t the best for commuting but more of track stuff. You really can’t go wrong with the ninja it’s sporty looking, pretty comfortable and has enough power to have fun along with the best tech features out of the three.

[@moisesojeda1085]

Yamaha R7 all the way

[@carsons165]

@@moisesojeda1085 it’s a good bike but if this guy wants comfort it’s not the choice

[@PolPingo]

When you say "it doesn't push your butt back" what do you mean? That it's not fun/aggressive on accellaration? I'm looking for my first bike, I like sport-looking bike that I will use as a daily driver so comfort is good, but I want to have fun. With "fun" i don't mean riding 200+ kmh risking death (unlikely with a ninja 650), but a chill fun, like hard accellarating to feel some adrenaline without speeding, a responsible way to have fun

[@MathewUnderwood]

Hmmm. Well when I had my r6, if you gave it a lot of throttle, it would accelerate so fast that it would literally push you back into the passenger seat behind you. Even if you braced for it. As a beginner, it was way too much for me. I was lucky to not hurt myself. .. the 650 is still very fun but does not pull quite as hard as those. There is a reason they called them crotch rockets, it was literally sitting on a rocket. Lol. Hope that helps. The 650 is still fast and fun

[@cuonglequoc7466]

You can definitely 0-60 in under 4 sec and very easily go 180+ kmh on this thing, plenty of fun.

[@markwill141]

how do you record and talk at the same time what camera are you using and how do you mount it? is it a go pro

[@MathewUnderwood]

Hey bud! I've got a setup video I believe. But I dont wanna waste your time :) yes it is a gopro hero 10 camera, and I use a cheap lavelier microphone that I got on amazon. The camera is mounted with a gopro media mod, allowing me to plug the lavelier in via 3.5mm audio jack. :) and the camera is mounted to the front of my helmet in the mouth area. It is a full helmet, sport bike style, to it has a solid mounting point in the mouth area.

[@madarchermoto4955]

Bro…….. bro…………. You KNOW if you’re going to the gym you gotta take a GSXR 1,000……. You can’t be a gym bro without a GSXR.

[@MathewUnderwood]

Hahahaha it is funny because I know a couple gsxr gym bros

[@madarchermoto4955]

@@MathewUnderwood … see what I mean!!?? Lol ❤️

[@MathewUnderwood]

@@madarchermoto4955 Yes! I always figured that when my muscles got bigger, I would notice the my motorcycle magically evolved into a gsxr 1000, hyabusa or an h2

[@madarchermoto4955]

@@MathewUnderwood …. And you no longer need gear, the impressive results of the brotein shakes and bro-presses will be enough to conquer any road rash that hot blacktop tries to bestow upon you. #SuzukiLife #GSXR-Bro

[@RobertNixAlternativeArtist]

What happened to your R6? Sounds like you prefer that bike over the Ninja650.

[@MathewUnderwood]

Haha, not gonna lie, i miss the inline 4 cylinder. I sold it, it was getting old, had almost 40k miles on it. Got one of those canam ryker rallys and rode that for a couple years. Miss that too lol. I just change a lot. When i picked up this 650, i was just looking to be on 2 wheels again and to do it comfortably, this was the best option for that.

[@MathewUnderwood]

Ngl... enjoying the music :)

[@PhillyFail]

When it comes to the gas tank I've heard from other people that below a certain level your fuel gauge is not accurate I guarantee the manufacturer is not lying about the fuel tank capacity

[@MathewUnderwood]

That is probably exactly right. I'm sure it just has to do with being a float and the shape of the tank.

[@balam8743]

Where you from that has almost no traffic? I wish it was like that here so I can tell myself to rider more. I live in the suburb but I work and do things in the city 95 percent of the time.

[@michaeldavis4305]

Nice review of the bike. I have a 2016 version of the same bike. One observation I have for you is that It looks like you are staying in 2nd gear way to long. I can hear the engine begging to be shifted into 3rd gear at 32mph. You are probably used to the high rev sounds from your R6 but normally its better to slighty overdrive each gear for a less jerkey ride. A good rule of thumb is to match your gear to the current mph you are traveling at. For example, 3rd gear at 30, 4th gear at 40 and so on. This is for normal mellow riding . Of course if you want to have more fun you can disregard this rule of thumb and wind it up. Keep on being safe out there.

[@MathewUnderwood]

Hey bud, i appreciate the feedback, and yeah i am aware of this. It is just a matter of being bad at multitasking hahaha. I just forget while im talking. :)

[@paulwhite7924]

Yeah to hear him complain mpg when his shifting is beginner level annoying to hear and watch. Ughh. With that kind of riding I saw, I say get a 150 cc moped and call it good. R6 former rider please.

[@insertsomethin]

@@paulwhite7924 that’s not constructive man. Keep it civil

[@tubeojamie]

I wondered the same thing. He said it seemed he was filling up a lot but riding that 2nd gear at 35 mph might contribute to that!

[@JustForFun-zh7cy]

Really,? Riding around in 2nd gear at 35mph ??? Then complaining about performance. And really how on earth can anyone compare a 4 cyl R6 with a twin cylinder Ninja 650??!!

[@EvolvingNaturally]

Running around lugging your bike is not cool either. That's harder on it than revving at 5000.

[@doodoo871]

I agree. This bike has better torque/low end. It is faster 0-60 than the r6.

[@roenanbingle9466]

I'm currently looking to get into riding. Are there any specific brands of gear you recommend for beginners as well?

[@MathewUnderwood]

Well honestly, branding in finding gear is similar to branding in clothing. Sometimes you can get better gear that's a lot cheaper. That being said, icon is basically the nike of riding gear. If you like wearing a brand, go with them. If you just want to stay safe and are not worried about the brand too much, spider is good. But I will say, it feels badass of your gear is color matched to your bike. :) In all reality, it is like how people drive BMW (cars) for the clout, even though they are the least reliable and most expensive to repair.

[@cadefitzmaurice2109]

Really appreciate the video! Considering getting a bike, but I live in a rural area. I work about 10 miles from my house so I ride on a 2 lane highway with a speed limit of 55 mph. Would this bike still be good for that kind of travel?

[@MathewUnderwood]

Absolutely and it will save you a lot of money on gas :)

[@xxflat_l1n3xx31]

Great video man and up dating to your liking but I see ur probably slippery on ur turns because it seems ur ridding center lane a lot but thanks again I'm getting the mime in a week so adding to the collection. Ride safe out there 🤘🏻

[@benkenobi01]

Thanks for this! Any update after changing the tires? 2023 has traction control too now.

[@MathewUnderwood]

Well I haven't put new tires yet. I'll be doing that this spring when it gets to be riding weather again.

[@omarjabbar5301]

​@@MathewUnderwoodHello Mathew, any updates after changing the tires ? :)

[@MathewUnderwood]

@@omarjabbar5301 Hello, unfortunately I had my bike stolen. I have had it returned to me but I have to replace ignition and stuff, which I'm unable to do at this moment (due to hand injury). Sooo, I dont have an update with new tires just yet. Sorry about that. I will be able to in the future but I'm not sure how long it will take for my hand to heal and get the bike repaired as well.

[@omarjabbar5301]

@@MathewUnderwood Oh man I'm really sorry ! Hope you'll get better soon, we will be waiting for you :)

[@MathewUnderwood]

@@omarjabbar5301 I appreciate the concern :) I'm definitely itching to get back too it! Thank you for the support!

[@nefariousfox4891]

The gas guage goes down low when it really isnt so we go to get gas and its like 1.5 gallons

[@MathewUnderwood]

Haha that could be it, and it flashes that low fuel light really early then.

[@xiron_JP]

Hi! How did you get white one?

[@MathewUnderwood]

Magic! Jk lol.. it was just for sale at my local dealership

[@GuitarGuyRy]

It's definitely a good review! Watch the whole thing!

[@bubbles2339]

Great video I was looking at getting this or the cbr500r for my first bike I’m leaning towards the ninja but I would love your input or other views that are experienced

[@MathewUnderwood]

Well the 500r looks very nice too. I havent had the opportunity to ride one though. If you have the opportunity, throw your leg over both and see how they feel. All I can say is that the ninja 650 is a beautiful all around bike. :)

[@themarvelousvintage76]

but it does good wheelie 😛 the sensation of instability when you lean mostly because suspension are very soft i changed on mine with better springs on the fork and put 20 weight oil make bike little bit more stiffer

[@WindlePlays]

Gear/recording setup video incoming? or did i miss it? Would love to get into recording some stuff after i get mine :D

[@MathewUnderwood]

I can definitely plan that :) I found a pretty simple solution for it. Might be a while though.

[@WindlePlays]

I'm here for it!

[@prem1umfs]

Awesome vid man, keep up the work!!

[@MathewUnderwood]

Thank you! I really appreciate that :)

[@Vanity7k]

Love your style of vlogs

[@MathewUnderwood]

Thank you bud!

[@JustNick__]

yooo im 16, and could just barely afford one I'm wondering how much extra money should I have for maitnence, tires, gear etc.

[@MathewUnderwood]

Hmm well so far mine hasn't required much maintenance. It is always good to have too much money though. A safety net for the unseen events.

[@Tranzanas]

your tires already need to be changed at 1000 miles ?

[@MathewUnderwood]

Haha. That would be funny, but no.. I'm not the first owner. It is at 4k now and I have no idea how the previous owner treated it.

[@Johnnn93]

can 650 use the side mirror of zx10r? planning to have that mods

[@MathewUnderwood]

I do not know.. but I imagine that there is always a way to make something like that work.

[@Jeff-lb6os]

We are listening

[@jg7173]

How is this for a passenger ? Comfortable ?

[@MathewUnderwood]

Yes, my fiance loves it. The passenger also has a comfortable sitting position too.

[@jg7173]

​@@MathewUnderwood Is there a custom or stock option to make the passenger seat more comfortable for this type of Ninja? Or is it just because of the straight position of sitting in general which makes it acceptable for the passenger?

[@MathewUnderwood]

@@jg7173 hey bud. I just have the straight factory setup on mine and she loves it :)

[@davetherave5]

12:26 that plane from earlier is stalking you man! watch out!

[@yasseralsaidi1168]

I love that green on a ninja

[@MathewUnderwood]

I agree 100% :)

[@lifehous33]

Nice rambles about the bike. Glad you are having a blast riding the bike. I have an 06 ninja 500R and have been thinking about upgrading ever since I was rear ended. What kind of recording set up are you running? This was nicely done.

[@MathewUnderwood]

Thank you bud! I use a Gopro hero 10 with the media mod, and I just connect a super cheap lavelier microphone that I just clip into my helmet. I am planning on doing a video for my setup because it was simple and cheap (aside from the gopro) and didnt require splicing any cables hahaha.. I'm just away from home for an couple more weeks.

[@843pook]

Great vid. I’m torn between this bike and the Honda 650r.

[@moisesojeda1085]

Yamaha R7

[@ragulraj.r2776]

Fan of Ninjaa 650💓

[@artemradkov7580]

Начал смотреть твои видео. Интересный контент! Продвижения каналу! Ставлю лайк и подпись.

[@MathewUnderwood]

Спасибо! Я хочу выучить ваш язык когда-нибудь :) For now, I hope that translate was correct. (Thanks!)

[@NickPissanu]

Ninja 650. Good Bike.

[@BIGALEX_DRDOOM]

Been thinking of getting either a kawasaki ninja 650 or a kawasaki ninja zx-6r. 650 goes 131mph and the zx-6r goes like 167mph. Now I have a Dongfang rts 250cc motorcycle max speed is 75mph, I be going like 75 in a 35mph zone most the time. ☝🏾🤔

[@MathewUnderwood]

Yeah if you're looking for more of a thrill, the inline 4-cylinder motors are definitely the way to go. The 650 is more for comfort while still having the styling of a crotch rocket.

[@Jeff-lb6os]

I enjoy the video

[@MathewUnderwood]

Thanks! :)

[@user-ob4kn3rp3j]

Very split on this or a 400 for a beginner bike. Nice bike though

[@Jeff-lb6os]

Yes I like more content

[@SynicalBeats]

I'm on about 850 miles on my 22

[@MathewUnderwood]

How do you like it? I haven't had a chance to experience the 22 yet.

[@SynicalBeats]

@@MathewUnderwood not much different from my 17 except that it feels bigger because of the updated fairings.

[@nefariousfox4891]

Just crossed over 400 on my 22

[@SynicalBeats]

@@nefariousfox4891 very nice. Hope you're enjoying it. I'm at 1200 now.

[@OkinawaSurf82]

Damn homie, shift that pony.

[@omiddanish1295]

I’m your huge fan

[@Sol_knows]

I want a 650 man. It’s a great bike. I’m scared about how much imma pay in insurance though 😬

[@MathewUnderwood]

Hey bud, I dont know where you're at, but my insurance for the 650 is like $10/month

[@1chqnce]

@@MathewUnderwood how much would it be in nj for a 17 year old

[@MathewUnderwood]

@@1chqnce it depends if you are financing or purchasing outright. If you own it, you can just take liability and it would be under 20/month. If you are financing, you will need full coverage and that will depend on your provider, probably 100+. But I am not completely sure about your area unfortunately. I only know for oregon haha.

[@kyleabram9036]

Progressive got me at $25 a month for full coverage on a 24 ninja 650 and a 22 klr650….shop around!

[@jeffomspaugh6691]

At over 200 miles per tank you haven't been to the gas station once a month

[@jeffomspaugh6691]

I heard the shift at 9:40. Not a very experienced rider.

[@MathewUnderwood]

Hey :) Thanks for watching atleast 9:40 of it :D Ride safe buddy! :)

[@omiddanish1295]

Keep it up

[@MathewUnderwood]

Thank you bud!

[@JasmineKnight101]

I subbed the channel bro , I'm in central Florida area . Perhaps we can ride sometime.

[@MathewUnderwood]

Thanks brother! If I make it out there someday. I'm currently on the west coast.

[@UltimateEnd0]

I mean if I am pushing 10 grand for a bike, I might as well just go all in and buy a 'Busa

[@Jeff-lb6os]

We need you

[@MathewUnderwood]

I appreciate you! Thank!

[@yasseralsaidi1168]

You can put it in neutral

[@MathewUnderwood]

Yes, one could :)

[@nefariousfox4891]

You really ride the gears.

[@waiatm]

Eh not really?

[@lesmurray3306]

11:03

[@braniganblue3460]

Good video. I will subscribe to help you get to your 1000, but Likes and Dislikes don't really matter anymore.

[@MathewUnderwood]

I appreciate it, thank you. Not really worried if I ever get there lol, just think would be cool. I am happy with the small community that is here. :)

[@jeffomspaugh6691]

1000 miles in 4 month? You never ride. I do 1000 a week even when I don't ride to work.

[@Jeff-lb6os]

Yesi🎉like

[@Pablos_Cartel]

528 sub 🤘

[@MathewUnderwood]

Thank yooou!!

[@jeffomspaugh6691]

The 650 will run out from under you if you would get over 1/4 throttle.

[@MiguelSilva-ds5ft]

I just got the 2024 kawasaki ninja 650cc I love it first big bike after some asian lady decided that take her daughter to school (already )late she did a U Turn on Pacific Coast Highway and smacked into her right passenger door. But I'm alive and on my new ninja ❤

[@justmedia5815]

Change gears!

[@Willie1980]

shift to upper gears bros.

[@dylanmorrin9504]

MEDFORD

[@MathewUnderwood]

The one and only lol....

[@dylanmorrin9504]

@@MathewUnderwoodlived there for 3 years before i started traveling for work. about to move back in a year and buy a house. definitely is chaotic out there but there’s something about it that just makes me want to come back

[@MathewUnderwood]

@@dylanmorrin9504 Not to break TOS on here. But the problem here is dr*gs. Unfortunately.. it is heartbreaking to see people throwing away their lives, but the worst part is that there are some people getting rich doing it to others. If that issue was cleared up, this place would be a little piece of paradise. :)

[@Jeff-lb6os]

White bikes rull

[@Jeff-lb6os]

No keep going

[@Jeff-lb6os]

Sell me your white bike it's a beau🎉color

[@MathewUnderwood]

You wish! Haha I love it too much!