Ninja 650 vs 636 Review/Comparison - Test Ride

I currently have a 2019 Kawasaki Ninja 650 abs, I have seen so many videos about the differences between the 636 and 650, yet I have never seen a true ride comparison. All the ones I have seen are just people going over the specs and giving their own opinions making statements that I thought were true until I actually got to test ride the Ninja zx6r for myself. granted neither my 650 or the 636 that I borrowed here are stock, both having full exhaust, being tuned and other mods. It still gives me a really good idea how these two bikes stack up against one another and I have to say... It is not what I expected!
Twin Cylinder vs Inline 4, Which is better on several factors such as City Riding, Highway Riding, Top Speed, Cornering, Acceleration, Body Position, and a lot more factors. In this Video you will see the real testride experience aimed to determine which is the better 600cc bike from Kawasaki.
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[@williamdolezal9184]

I owned the 2016 650 I traded it in for a 2019 636. Best trade I ever made

[@danielnyman1070]

this is exactly the the type of comments I need to see haha. I'm seriously considering the same I just dunno about comfort and practicality. I just do a lot of highway riding and the 650 revs super high for it

[@ninja1970fin]

I traded my 650 ninja 2020 to zx6r 2020 👍

[@williamdolezal9184]

@@danielnyman1070 I just did a two day ride on my zx6r and it was really uncomfortable. But it was so much fun

[@williamdolezal9184]

@Calamity the 650 is more comfortable all the way around

[@mikewolf394]

@@ninja1970fin I want to do the same with 22 650 to 22/23 636. What was the process?

[@JohnnyRebKy]

The sound alone is enough for me to pick one. Kawasaki 4 cylinders have a glorious sound

[@JosephMyLife]

It does sound nice

[@BlackArroToons]

Nice comparison. I like that you mentioned the weight leaning forward on your hands, to the 636 clip on grips making steering a bit more of a challenge to keep that weight off the grips with your back strength, versus the more comfortable and practical street riding position of the Ninja 650, which is my preference too, as I probably will never visit a race track to race my bike. Thanks, enjoy!

[@kafael8362]

636 it is. Thanks man been debating these two as my 2nd bike for a while now

[@mrmuncheez374]

Good video bro. Part of me wishes I bought the ZX6R but I'm definitely happy with my Ninja 650. I think I'm keeping the 650 regardless. The Yoshimura Alpha full exhaust made a big difference and once I get the ECU flashed it's gonna be awesome. That 4 cyl scream is really so much better sounding though 🔥 I don't think I would buy an R1 ever, when I'm ready to step up in power, I would go with the MT10 before an R1. Same engine, tuned differently and you get that lower rpm grunt and amazing torque. Idk though, I'm definitely a Kawasaki fan so we'll see.

[@JosephMyLife]

Yeah I'm kinda the same way, I admit the 636 is more fun, but I'm happy with the 650, both are good bikes.

[@greenmango7882]

I got a 636 instead of a 650 because of this video when it was on the kanomoto channel. I don't regret the purchase. It's so stable and sharp on them winding roads.

[@JosephMyLife]

Cool man! Glad I could help you decide!

[@Bryanj2222]

I got a 650 for my first bike. I like to take corners fast with it (fast for me) and I want to start going to the track. I am probably going to sell my 650 for 636. I see a lot of reviews but no one ever talks about suspension. Zx 6r has fully adjustable suspension to alllow calibrating as your riding skill gets better. The 650 has no adjustability in the front and very limited adjustability in the back. I don't think suspension will be a huge thing if you are just street riding. With hazards you cannot push the bike safely like on a track.

[@JosephMyLife]

The track will make you a better rider

[@garlandorienter]

That montage shot bro. Amazing 🔥 Keep it up brother

[@JosephMyLife]

Thank you, Credits to MJ

[@vitaminbp1]

Thank you for this video! I've been deciding between these 2 bikes and this told me what I needed!

[@JosephMyLife]

Happy I could help

[@VETTE_Drummer]

Hit the track on a ZX6R and the difference becomes extremely noticeable. The small pull races don't do the ZX6R justice in this video. Start that race with both bikes at 8-10K RPM and take it to red line (also utilize the quick shifter), and the ZX6R will run away from it. The bike gets its legs around 8-10 and it becomes a rocket ship. Great video tho, I enjoyed it

[@eraserheads78]

If I have to choose a used 636 and a used 650 with a good price. I'll go for the 636. Both are good though.

[@danielnyman1070]

"why would they put speed bumps there!?" *hits them going 70mph*

[@JosephMyLife]

hahaha.....

[@dmbnorbert93]

Nice work:) Do u have any other tune on your 650 or only exhaust system? Greetings from Germany!

[@JosephMyLife]

Full exhaust, high flow BMC air filter also flashed and tuned with woolich racing.

[@creampuffgaming327]

Hope we see those on tracks! More Power!

[@JosephMyLife]

would have been fun to take this bike on the track.

[@kelleymanning1137]

Dude, I don't know where you live, but here in Tennessee, the 2020 ZX6R Ninja (636) is only $9999...and the 2020 650 Ninja is only $7600 with ABS.

[@JosephMyLife]

I'm currently in the Philippines. Bikes are a bit cheaper here because taxes title registration and insurance is included in the price

[@Diguez]

What are the prices in your countries? I mean ninja650 for me is 7k euros.. ZX6R is 12k euros. So I wonder why everyone is comparing them if the prices are so distant?

[@JosephMyLife]

That was one of the points I was trying to make.

[@Diguez]

@@JosephMyLife Oh ok sorry. I didn't have much time, so I left the comment without watching it. Thanks for the reply

[@JosephMyLife]

@@Diguez all good man 🙂

[@reyzuna]

now this is an interesting review... Good job this is kinda giving us more information. Inline 4 sure makes far more difference..

[@kingmir2282]

Og subscribers here! Nice review! More moto reviews to come 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@JosephMyLife]

Thanks man!

[@Number704]

Everything below the zx6r sounds like a scooter. Worth it to me.

[@lowelljosephvisaya7812]

I love your videos man. I currently rock the Ninja 400, hoping to upgrade to the 650, but seeing this, it's a 51/49 ratio here, help me out, I ride atleast 3 times a week, I do have a scooter for daily and grocery use. I'm 5'3 btw haha but I'm used to riding big bikes and even bigger than mine, biggest one I ride was the YZF-R6 2018 which was fun and cool but I have a heart for Kawasaki. Is it cool if I come by there someday? Meet the both of you, try out both of the two bikes and get my honest opinion and set my next bike? I'm in Manila Sta Cruz btw, anyways great video man

[@ardzninja7429]

Ninja 636 or zx6r used to be my dreambike but when i sat on it, it wasn't so comfortable so my nxt bike would be z900!

[@JosephMyLife]

follow you heart...lol

[@foodforthesoul7125]

good of you to compare both side by side.. but you missed a couple of things.. the ability to throw them into corners and the ease of pulling out of those.. 636 is racetrack oriented as against the 650 which is a sports tourer.. Also, maybe i missed it but you did initially say the 636 feels similar to 650 when riding.. maybe your 650 is modded to suit the race track.. i found the 650 riding position to be way more comfortable then the 636 (obviously) and also that the 650 is way more forgiving when it came to going heavy on the throttle.. the 636 is scary that ways..

[@JosephMyLife]

Well, the 636 I rode did have raised clipons, and I think I was just expecting more torque, but the powerband was fun :)

[@foodforthesoul7125]

@@JosephMyLife i hear you. it is a fun bike on the track as well.

[@ozzyologist]

Great video. Very well spoken.

[@persiusflores3774]

5.54 speed bump! Made my day! 😁

[@JosephMyLife]

scared the shit outta me!

[@persiusflores3774]

@@JosephMyLifethat could have sent you off the bike. Scary! Peace bro! Ingat!

[@youtoobrx4]

Enjoyed the review. Wish you had both taken your own bikes for the side by side drag so you could rev the first 2 gears out more comfortably.

[@ninja1970fin]

The front is much more stable also than 650. In windy conditions especially. Feel a lot safer. But one needs to get used to the driving position.

[@bmwrider1931]

I just picked up the 2021 636 amazing bike.

[@JosephMyLife]

Cool. Congrats on the new bike!

[@86Joker86]

ninja 650 I hope someday i will have one too...

[@theycallmedday1645]

I’ve been off my 2 wheels for a little bit, but I’m planning on bringing in 2021 with either a 2021 ninja 650 or a 2021 ZX6R 🧐 ideas? Thoughts? Or anyone who has either please chime in 👌🥸

[@vaajchang]

Yep another reason why I’ll never let anyone ride my bike

[@JosephMyLife]

the speed bump?

[@venkybobby3978]

Which bike is good for beginners 650 or zx6r 🤔

[@jimgrady7458]

5:53 "Why would they put speed bumps there?".....'Cause of people like you 😁

[@JosephMyLife]

hahahaha

[@lesterevio]

It's equipped with quick shifter, no need to pull the clutch on 2nd gear onwards.

[@xxace47xx]

I was thinking the same

[@JosephMyLife]

yeah I know now, didn't back then lol

[@TheAsheybabe89]

There’s never a need to pull a clutch on upshifts anyway

[@ihxsthy2566]

I like the inline 4 sound more than the raspy sound your 650 gives

[@JosephMyLife]

if I had to choose, yeah me too.

[@ihxsthy2566]

@@JosephMyLife yeah man , but hey dude i hope everything is starting to be ok , just do me a favour and stay safe as always man , i know its hard loosing a loved one but its part of life

[@demon817]

There's a reason he put those raised clip-on on that bike his back hated the stock ones. It does not have any more power than your bike till it hits the band that's way up there like sportbike and your bike seamed to have a smile on your friend face riding your bike. Personally for the 600cc/700cc class bike prefer the Yamaha CP2 MT07 engine and bike. Power band every were and some people put the same clip-on he has on the 636 on the MT07. The 636 for track and is one of the most popular stunt bikes not a xomterble every day bike.

[@glennespiritu5724]

Very comprehensive man.

[@JosephMyLife]

thanks

[@chicothesilentguy3466]

No it’s scarier faster than the 650 !

[@BboyGiaN26]

Inline 4 sounds amazing.. which one has more acceleration?

[@ianluigilastra1850]

They put speedbumps because they know youll pass by

[@bikersquest]

Is your other channel closed or was it a secret? I missed out on a lot of cool vids from what you've moved over

[@JosephMyLife]

Decided to just move things here and keep this one.

[@adeebferdowsian2367]

Amazing video. But i have a question. How about seat height? Is it both the same?

[@JosephMyLife]

Thanks, I think the seat is higher on the 636 but this was so long ago that I honestly can't remember. Then again, my 650 is raised up in the back.

[@mooncarvlog]

comfortability in seating position and fuel consumpion is the only advantage the ninja 650 has over the ninja zx6r

[@JosephMyLife]

Price, Rear seat for passenger. ummmm maybe that's it.

[@jshemmotovlog9111]

zx6r is my Dream Bigbike but now i can afford is N650 :) what do you think?

[@JosephMyLife]

For the Philippines either bike is good. Just different style bikes for difference use.

[@jshemmotovlog9111]

@@JosephMyLife Very soon i buy one of that Ninja hope i join in your ride men

[@Pu5h1nGMe4way]

I started riding a bike on the 650 3 years ago. Last year I switched my bike and bought myself a 636. Why? In my perspective the 650 had not enough power. The riding style is completely different and I personally love the 636-riding style! Much more aggressive than the 650 but not completely racetrack-focused like an R6. I also drove the 636 on long distances (2 days on the bike) and you really can drive like 600km without any problems. By the way I’m 1.93m tall. To summarize everything: Very comfortable for a sportsbike, enough power, would buy it again ;)

[@Big000Jake]

1st from San Francisco, CA!

[@JosephMyLife]

: D

[@joshuagardose9691]

Subscribe here Joseph! Nice review men Keep it up.

[@JosephMyLife]

Thanks, Welcome to the Channel.

[@clairencehuang435]

you're at a haunted hospital lol

[@JosephMyLife]

Yeah.. coolest place to film hahhha

[@Gimmesomeofthat]

Would you recommend the 636 as a starter bike? Cuz im thinking of getting my first bike ever 🤔

[@foodforthesoul7125]

From someone who has been riding for 15 years, commuting and been on race tracks.. Yes and No both (assuming you are an absolute noob at biking).. if your idea of a beginner bike is to look cool.. fat rear tire.. sound of an inline V4 and pure sheer acceleration to show off then YES.. If you want to be safe, learn how to ride properly.. learn cornering (its a different fun world) then No.. ZX6R is way way more powerful for most people (Even for intermediate riders).. you wont be able to do the bike justice PERIOD.. it's an amazing bike and very easy to get carried away and make a mistake with it..

[@JosephMyLife]

hmmm, I will have to disagree with this comment a bit, I think it would be fine as a starter bike. Many people learn on fast bikes, I have a friend that learned on a Hayabusa. You just have to keep safety in mind while you are learning. A good teacher and some self discipline and you'll be fine. I hate the idea of buying a bike and outgrowing it right away.

[@foodforthesoul7125]

@@JosephMyLife honestly, this is a discussion where crates of beer would vanish down the belly with no end in site :D. I like to stick with the riding intent mapped to the right bike and go from there. Straight line, wind in the hair high speed fun -- Cruisers.. or go naked bikes.. Aggressive, carving corners go with supersports. far too many noobs tend to lose their head with that kind of power to tap at the twist of a wrist.. Spiderman anyone?? LOL..

[@jeremys1903]

636 is dope

[@JosephMyLife]

Yeah I really enjoyed the bike!

[@aaronpaet4416]

Kawasaki 636 is better than 650 .. 😊 and it also has a quick shifter .. 😊

[@JosephMyLife]

I wanna try zx10r!

[@GinnnDaily]

Planning to upgrade from underbone. Would a 5'2 ft height Would be able to reach the ground?

[@JosephMyLife]

I think you would be fine on the 650, If I remember right the 636 has a higher seat position.

[@arwenphoenix1]

I'm a towering 5'2" with a 27" inseam and I can NOT touch the ground on the 636.

[@nonoydelumen3118]

Twist your side miror in right position

[@ridentandemprojectrideandd2078]

nice video

[@imalowlifesnakeinthegrass7587]

Bruh you already know!! 650 for everyday use so yeah good buy bruh!

[@JosephMyLife]

yeah no regrets here 🙂

[@kelleymanning1137]

bruh....bruh....bruh....bruh.

[@vsyn3rgy774]

He didn’t even hit the powerband and dude said it had “a little bit” more power.

[@JosephMyLife]

I did hit the power band and some of the times were edited out. It's a fun little bike. I wouldn't call it powerful though.

[@vsyn3rgy774]

@@JosephMyLife hits 160 bruh

[@lesterrodriguez5189]

Ninja 636 is better

[@moroscope2]

love to have em both (slap face... wake up!!!)

[@JosephMyLife]

haha, I think they are to simular to justify having both.

[@JP_delta]

636 for highway and track mio155 for everyday ride😊

[@JosephMyLife]

that would make more sense than having a 650 and a 636

[@sen_pen0143]

If you add power commander it will get more responsive and meaner.

[@JosephMyLife]

to the 636? My Ninja is flashed and tuned.

[@sen_pen0143]

@@JosephMyLife either one 650 or 636, please check out these guys at the forum talking about power commander. www.kawiforums.com/threads/power-commander-worth-it.238761/

[@markdelossantos3898]

Re-upload?

[@JosephMyLife]

moved channels.

[@jude1509]

I lov 650

[@JosephMyLife]

❤

[@jeremy95mm]

is it ninja 636 or zx6r

[@ardzninja7429]

Jeremy Chongthu ninja636 and zx6r are the same bike.

[@jeremy95mm]

@@ardzninja7429 no its not the same

[@EduardoGarcia-ck2ux]

Its the same

[@VETTE_Drummer]

My ZX6R says 636 on the tail and ZX6R on the side. Its the same bike, different way of referring to it

[@jeremy95mm]

@@VETTE_Drummer well it does not say ninja🤣

[@batangsingawmotovlog3989]

For me sir 636 is the beast❤️❤️❤️❤️lol

[@marcclevenllaneza4429]

1st to comment 1st to comment

[@JosephMyLife]

: D

[@isaiahdejesus2579]

It's better in Pampanga than in Manila isn't?

[@jojomendoza6761]

Dream bike

[@JosephMyLife]

goals 😉

[@tercysantibanez5213]

The police there won't give you a speeding ticket even you ran at full speed of your bike as long you don't hit somebody

[@williamdolezal9184]

The horse power is more then double

[@karlcox7941]

636 is a lot faster. I’ve had both

[@PrimeraRekta]

Zx10rr! 😁

[@JosephMyLife]

I wish!

[@Mark1594q]

Little quicker? Lol ofcourse its a little quicker on 1-3 gear. Try to pull it on a speedway side by side youll know the difference. Made comment on 2-3 mins then watching the ninja side by side on later part of the video lol

[@patrickshirley6330]

My 400 runs my buddy to 110😂 I think I need more than the 650

[@1pyroace1]

What’s the top speed on a 400?

[@ien17]

Those speed bumps are for the crossing golfers and if there are no traffic lights its a four way stop meaning first stop first go. You’re one lucky sob for not getting caught.

[@lumine7653]

nice!

[@JosephMyLife]

Thanks!

[@TheAsheybabe89]

Gap sauce

[@markmartinez3901]

647k

[@allenrodandrade5277]

JOSEPH WHATTTTTS UP😂😂😂

[@JosephMyLife]

Suuup!

[@S13.22]

how much ninja 636

[@Bryanj2222]

They are a thousand off currently. the orange 2020 is going for 8999.

[@kjdaby]

@@Bryanj2222 where ?

[@Bryanj2222]

@@kjdaby not anymore. Was a sale

[@ryanclucas919]

Lol This guy needs to get off the pipe. That 636 will absolutely DESTROY his little 650. 2 different animals. Hasn't even made rpm.

[@JosephMyLife]

Truth be told the 636 has no power unless you are in the powerband.

[@i.trider2220]

650 and a 636 cool bikes

[@JosephMyLife]

🙂😈

[@xzbit0507]

🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭👊👍👌💥💥🔥🔥🔥

[@antipara6173]

*ehem gsxr750 *ehem

[@JosephMyLife]

yeah best supersport in the world.

[@shakedxb7423]

i like the sound of 4cylinder ever. than the 650 😭

[@JosephMyLife]

yeah same here.

[@chicothesilentguy3466]

636 way superior. 650 is for wimps !

[@JosephMyLife]

Not that much different really. 636 has a little added powerband. But 650 has more torque (at least mine does). Both good bikes made for different things 🙂