Kawasaki Ninja 650 - Wait for 2024? Or buy the 2023? - An In-Depth Review! 

That's Typical kawasaki For you 😂

@@entername3840 Yeah, totally, like Kawasaki isn't making innovations in their bikes EVERYWHERE lately. The 650 was updated a couple years back, the 400 got a supercharged version of it, they are LITERALLY the only company that is still upgrading and progressing their 600cc classes, while Yamaha discontinued theirs, and Honda, Suzuki are offering their old 600cc models in the same colors with no changes; and Kawasaki is STILL price competitive with the older 600cc machines., even with newer updated models that Kawasaki offers.

@@entername3840 Why change what beats everyone else ?

Sweet! Thanks for sharing!!

Awesome. Thanks for watching and thanks for leaving a comment!

Thanks for watching! I've actually updated the description because I think the 2024 is a carryover model too. I was told otherwise, but I don't think that information was correct.

@@PeterLoweOne Cool, thanks. It's great to see your helpful and detailed motorcycle reviews, especially for the Ninja 650! Looking forward to more details on your new ride too later this year hopefully. Keep up the great work, thanks!

Excellent review…thanks.

You and me both! Hopefully my dealership has the olive green

That's also my favorite color! Have fun.@@vikashdholakia6583

Ayeee joining the team of people that will buy the ninja 650 next year haha

You better be hugging your mom every single day!!

I've already updated the description in this video. I was told there would be a difference, but I can't find a difference either.

​@@PeterLoweOnebut to BE honest never Change a winning engine . AS example as Beautufil the Aprilia rs660 Looks there noone WHO does Not have a new emgine before reaching 4000 Miles on my Kawasaki Ninja 650 12 000 Miles and IT keeps running never Had any isues.

Wrong, the 2023 does not have abs

@@chaseschubert67112023 650 krt has abs

Bingo, there are thousands of barely used bikes out there that have minor cosmetic damage that are like 50% off from the new price. When buying used, you're inspecting the driver as much as the bike itself. If the driver looks like someone that is hard on vehicles (easy to spot), move on.

@@Jspath3 Good point! I always note the state of the garage (if they have one) Messy garage often means careless maintenance

Thanks for subscribing! Yes, the 400 has the slipper/assist clutch too. Not all the 650's do though. The Versys and Vulcan do not. The Ninja and Z650 do.

Haha! I loved my Versys 650! It's a great engine for most riders. As you say, it'll keep up with plenty of bigger bikes on the streets, and it's really reliable. Thanks for watching!

I like hearing the engine and intake, not the exhaust, that's for kiddies 😏.

As I find out more, I'll update things on this channel. As of now, I don't have a date.

thank you for the comment, any updates? power is good?

@@peppek8631 all good 👌

It's interesting that they haven't done that with many competitors going that direction.

Better is such a relative term. On a spec sheet, the GSX will have "better" radial mounted brakes, but to the average rider, if you could ride both bikes blindfolded, would you notice a difference? I always tell people to go for a walk in their neighbourhood and look at who drives the "best vehicle" Whether it's MotorTrend, or Car and Driver, or Consumer Reports, all those companies who label one vehicle as the best over other vehicles, we don't see people ONLY buying what THEY say is the best. So choosing the best bike for you is about doing just that. Choosing what works for you. Every motorcycle is a compromise and you'll have to decide to NOT have certain features no matter which motorcycle that you choose. I'd sit on them both, look at the features and try to decide what matters to you. You really can't go wrong with either bike. The Ninja has been around for a while and the press has lost it's infatuation with it because they always like the newest shiny toy, but both will bring years of happiness if they fit your needs.

stock is pretty junk, needs a rear shock and front , but not terribly expensive to get right.

I don't think there are changes. I would expect the panels to be interchangeable.

There's no simple answer to that question. I like recommending the 400 to new riders most often. I think it's a little better to learn on, a little cheaper to insure, and still plenty of fun. The 650 does have a little more speed and if you're confident that the riding style, and features of that bike are all in line with something that you'll enjoy for decades, the case can be made to go for the 650 as there's little reason to move on from that bike. You can't go wrong with either.

The www.kawasaki.com website has some. I've updated the description of this video as the new model doesn't appear to have any significant upgrades. Initially, I was informed that it would have revised styling, but it doesn't look like it does.

Honestly, I recommend that you try to see them both for yourself. I would happily recommend either of those to a newer rider. My gut feeling is that the 650 might be a little better for 300 kilometer trips, but if you're like me, you may only do a trip like that a few times and the majority of your riding would be fitting the time in around your real life schedule. The 400 is an absolute blast, so don't rule it out.

@@PeterLoweOne thank you for the time spent replying, I'll check both bikes once im done with my mandatory army 🙏🏽

In Canada, the Ninja 650 isn't available in the retro 40th anniversary colour scheme. It's available on other Ninja models though.

I was told they'd be different, but I've already updated the description to say that I believe they're the same. It looks like just colour updates are coming.

I'm not even sure what you're asking me. I feel like I was clear in my video. Was I not?

Yeah. I used to run a much bigger channel that only dealt with cars, not powersports. Old habits die hard. I think most people understand what I mean. I often say ride, but if I get "drive" in my head, I literally don't notice myself saying it until I'm editing things together. Don't let it bother you, I'm not letting it bother me.

Hahaha! Seems fair. I'm the same way!

On the 24?

@DJThe240Guy yes, 2024 and 2023. And maybe the 2022s also. I had a nice-looking 2013 ninja 300 in white and black. I like colors that pop and drivers can see easily. I don't want a dark colored bike. Yamaha R7 in white, yellow and red looks awesome.

@@SpeedDemonExpress yellow sounda like it would look sick i like thia dark green ive seen on the 24 i think it looks really cool ( i dont ride or anything)

@@DJThe240Guy I like the dark green one too, I just don't want to ride it on the street with that dark color. And they have no good visible colors unless you want kawi green.

@@SpeedDemonExpress true as you would want to be seen as well as you can be without wearing hivis as you are at a higher chance of getting hurt if a crash does happen