Bought a 2024 Ninja 650 ABS this March, my first bike ever and I couldn't be happier! Did a full Yoshimura Alpha with a flashed ECU from Moore Mafia, sounds absolutely amazing and the bike runs smooth as butter. Highly recommend!
@@wendellmalone8347Yes, I think it's the perfect balance of power and safety. Heard so many people say they got a 400 or 500 and got bored in just a few months. I don't see myself ever "needing" more power than this, but I also don't feel like the front end is going to lift up every time I get on the throttle. Just seems perfect.
@@wanderlust0120 Haven't dyno'd it, no interest really. But you can look at Moore Mafia's typically ECU fash to see the power difference. For me it's the handeling and ride, seems so much more efficient than before.
Just got mine today, first bike but have ridden a little before, and know the basics. Practiced in a parking lot, no stalls, got up to third and got downshifting. Very smooth and fun to ride, just really need the throttle control, especially being new.
That's an honest impression of the bike; good on ya. My first bike was a 2010 Ninja 650, so it's doable with discipline, as you mentioned. However, it is heavier (especially the older ones) than a 400 or 500, which could be the biggest challenge with more powerful bikes (non-supersport bikes, so you don't have the peaky power curve).
Cool review. That's how I felt when I first got onto my '21 Ninja 650, up from years of enjoying the freeway capable Ninja 250Rs. The torque and acceleration boost from 0 to 60 is a lot of fun, but I agree, not something I would've been disciplined well for when first learning to ride compared to the more tame 250R, which could hit 0 to 60 in about 5 to 6 seconds with a top speed of about 100 mph. This bike, 127 mph is fast enough and overall, a really comfortable, reliable sporty motorcycle for the roads. Thanks.
I have a 230cc dual sport and have gotten pretty used to riding by now on it thinking of a ninja 650 for a road toy, I don't think the 650 would be too powerful for a newer rider if they know the basics of counter steering and breaking but I'm still not sure haven't actually rode one yet. Don't want something I'll grow out of too quickly if I already know the basics of riding in general from my dual sport. So the 650 sounds perfect, and it looks fantastic.
I had fun with my r3 and only got rid of it because I moved and couldn't afford it. Always cracks me up the whole tired of being slow argument. My next bike will be one of these though. I never did much research into 600s but everything I see says this is the most well rounded bike. I'm glad there's a 600 with a 300 like seating position because the super sport position is ass
While i am saving money to buy my first bike i am checking out all vids about the 650. Yours is the latest decent review video available to watch, thanks for uploading :) I share your enthusiasm in many ways, from looks to performance, but i also have to admit that while i am saving money i have tried different bikes and particularly the Z900 jumps out in terms of power and sound and the smoothness of driving. Problem for me is my budget, it is a naked which is not my taste (for now), and it might not be the best choice for a beginner even though i am nearing 50s of age and know how to respect the throttle. So, as of now i am still planning to go for the 650, ride if for a year, perhaps 2, then jump to something bigger if i still desire to do so. This 2024 color surely looks nice! The olive green is also 2024, right? A beauty as well. Thanks again, ride safely!
I have a question, I am looking for my first bike. Only I want to go for a model where there is just a little more power, which one can you guys recommend for this? Thanks in advance! Nice video by the way.
Love my 650 ninja. Fun but wont kill you. Flickable and light (super fun to drive), comfortable and cheap on insurance. If you're someone like me who has no desire to go faster than 200km/h this a great looking sport bike.
hopped on this bike after only having experience with a Drz400Sm and may i just say was extremely underwhelmed with the power considering its a 650. Im not experienced with the powerbands but the bike is so smooth where it doesnt feel like that quick of a bike, super enjoyable ride and you definitely feel one with the bike but i dont feel its as quick and intimidating as some make it out to be for it being a 650 (considering the impression i was expecting coming from a smaller bike)🤷♂️who knows maybe i just need more to get that feeling but aye
If seen a few people do these types of videos where you'll hop on a bike with a bunch of random people, what is that? I'm getting a 650 soon and am curious about these club get together things
The different brands offer ride along events so people can test out new bikes. They are held at your local dealer usually once per season if you are lucky.
