Living with the Kawasaki Z650 (Boring or Fun?)

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@Jason-rb1tl 3 года назад

I must be the oddball, I think its the nicest looking 650 naked...

@suckmydingledong 3 года назад

Both due to handlebar placement and the headlight design.

@brammicky9514 3 года назад

I think the cb650r looks better

@Illness.og. 2 года назад

@@brammicky9514 same but it’s heavy and too tall for me

@flhmax4953 Год назад

Exactly

@jelome8317 Месяц назад

Only the dash is mhe

@dariopellegrino2668 3 года назад

I own the 2019 one in pearl white and I absolutely love it. It’s my first bike and honestly compared to others it’s the best to start riding

@sarag1158 3 года назад

I've also come to that conclusion. My first bike! I thought I was supposed to start with a 300. Wrong.

@leynadIX 3 года назад

@@sarag1158 My first and actual is a Z125, but with a B licence, It count as a first bike? 😂 I'm starting the teory of the A2 license and I'm looking for a "second bike". My 125 has less than a year, do you still recomend this Z650? I hear a lot saying its better 400/500ds. What do you think?

@stanza77 3 года назад

Happy to hear there s a 2017 in that color going for 3900 I'm considering as a first bike 🤔

@morgan123476 2 года назад

I have a 2017 as my first bike too, and I have absolutely loved it

@jonahhoutman8239 2 года назад

@@leynadIX i got a 2020 z650 as my first and have only riden four wheelers when i was little and i was riding confidently in 30 mins

@christianmccall4542 3 года назад

I bought a z650 back in may it was stolen in June. It was the perfect motorcycle. All the fun you could ask for super practical for every day as well. I miss it everyday.

@blakeleupp3725 3 года назад

☹️

@svendragon8139 3 года назад

My MT 07 was stolen within a month as well

@christianmccall4542 3 года назад

@@svendragon8139 I'm looking at the mt07 for my next bike. Just slightly bigger than the 650.

@svendragon8139 3 года назад

It's a great bike, got it back after a couple weeks with some damage, but it's treated me good

@luiz576 3 года назад

Sorry for you!! I didn´t think those kind of thing was frequent in First World (I live inBrazil!)

@terpdx 3 года назад

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I love the way the bike looks. Would have picked up a 2020 if the white scheme was available in the U.S. for that year, but it looks like they're bringing it back for 2021. This one is definitely on my short list for my next bike once I'm done with my Z400.

@hitituprohb 3 года назад

I bought the 2020 Ninja 650. Love the TFT and the plastics are actually pretty easy to remove. I handle all my services and added the auxiliary power port immediately. Im keeping it.

@micalamorrison2162 3 года назад

same here my guy, she's my first bike and she's definitely a keeper

@jorelplay8738 3 года назад

I’ve testridden the 2020 z650 and the gearbox feels amazing . When these guys keep talking about it, I get it. It is very precise and feels very good in comparison to the other 600-700 cc bikes

@gublo4320 3 года назад

Do this with the Triumph Trident 660 when it comes out

@7oyful 3 года назад

Z650 is a great motorcycle.

@hectorj32 3 года назад

Oh one word of advice, KEEP YOUR HANDS ON THE BARS! remember you are possibly talking to thousands of young impressionable people.

@sofaking1102 3 года назад

A month ago I went on a 500 mile trip and the vibrations weren't bad.... honestly didn't even notice them. Did a 500 mile return trip a few days after the initial and.... still not really feeling the vibrations at highway/interstate speeds. The wind was killer thought because u know. I'd 100% recommend this bike to anyone. I'm 5'11 at 190 and its plenty capable.

@Ntthaibk 2 года назад

After a year, do you still recommend this bike? I got a used ninja 400 and want to upgrade to this 650, but the vibration on N4 is annoying, dont know how it feel on this 650

@sofaking1102 2 года назад

@@Ntthaibk I honestly don't notice the vibrations. Compared to dirt bikes and a honda shadow i've ridden, the vibrations are almost none existent. Still recommend the bike.

@MidlifeCrisisADV 3 года назад

In the questions parts somebody asked wheelies: yes, plenty. "Shockingly good". I will say: told ya. (Yammie disagreed) Especially for the price, and there are deals around! Vibrations at hwy speed, about 5.5k rpm, oh yeah, especially on the connection between your legs and the tank. Handlebar vibrations improved for me with bar end mirrors. Throw on a touring windshield, it becomes bearable. also looks get a bit better. Brakes: great, agree. Ergos: it's specifically target at lower riders, it's just not made for you. Kawasaki offering for people your size is the Versys. I had no problems with dash readability but it's a bit dated. Infos are all there though. For comparison, an MT09 which is otherwise an almost flawless motorcycle (all things considered) lacks range information and that's fucking annoying. City: I found it exceptional, zero complaints. Perfect city bike. I have a history of owning all the bikes with the worse throttle response so I tuned my hand instead of the bike ;) Negative? Yeah totally lawnmower sound. However, livable as is. This to me it's either a "transition bike", the second one you keep for 2 seasons, or a "grown man" bike, where you have tried everything and you now want something really reasonable, low maintenance, that goes fast but won't kill you, and at that point of your motorcycle life you probably don't want an aftermarket muffler.

@anish_R1 3 года назад

I think 2020 model has improved

@gnumel 3 года назад

@William Halder Athony (VTI.D9) I had a 2017. Brakes were good. Same level as you would expect from a 900-1000cc naked bike, so not GREAT in the context as an R1 or Panigale brakes are outstanding, but in the context as it's significantly superior to its peer in the mid-size naked bikes crop (SV650, MT-07, etc). It helps the fact that suspensions are also very well sorted and the braking is very stable thanks to the limited fork dive. All of this: considering its class. Of course it pales in comparison to, like, a KTM Superduke.

@gnumel 3 года назад

@William Halder Athony (VTI.D9) have you considered a versys 650 as a commuter instead? Same engine, most of the same very good characteristics, but with space for groceries. Doubles as excellent tourer.

@gnumel 3 года назад

@William Halder Athony (VTI.D9) you should just flat foot on one side and don't even try to touch both. keep your right foot on peg and brake, put down the left by shifting your butt. The most stable position for the bike is on 3 points, not 4. If you are tiptoeing the bike can shift a bit left or right and unexpectedly put you out fo balance, especially with a passenger. If it's well planted on your flat footed left foot it's not going anywhere

@farmoboy83 3 месяца назад

me at 40 after selling a 2004 sv650 and wanting something similar with abs and feeling lighter and more modern.

@luiz576 3 года назад

Excellent content! Congrats! Answered a lot of questions I had.

@dkoder4748 3 года назад

I've bought the 2020 version of this bike. I absolutely love it. And being a returning rider, it really gives me the confidence to ride and improve my skills. Love the 2020 looks. It's way better.

@aeror115 3 года назад

Congratulations the 2020 looks great 👍 Ride safe

@luiz576 3 года назад

I m kind of same situation... What about the vibration he talks in the video? I tested a MT07 (cross plane 2c) and was one of my complains, compared with my MT03.

@dkoder4748 3 года назад

@@luiz576 to be honest, I don't feel that big of a vibration at all. I mean, when you give it throttle, it vibrates a bit if you push it to the higher RPMs, but otherwise I can't complain. I'm a bit shorter than he is, so I'm not sure if that can be a factor.

@myronmosley2167 3 года назад

@@dkoder4748 as much as he's shit on the vulcan and the z650, he has to come up with something to hate on or he'll have to deal with looking like a complete hypocrite. Spite is ok, but I've seen him shit all over bikes he's never even seen in person as though he's ridden them for hundreds of miles, just from reading spec sheets. Until I actually see him ride a specific motorcycle, his opinion on them are useless to me. It seems like he's trying to keep up with and impress yammie more than being honest about what he actually knows most of the time. I'm still gonna watch the channel and support their business but everything he says I take with a gratuitous grain of salt.

@mr.irishboy5187 3 года назад

Loving the content keep it up

@mr.irishboy5187 3 года назад

@I Am Z1 Tiochfiadh ar la!!!

@webb555 3 года назад

@I Am Z1 *MUP THE RAAA*

@jimmydabriou2482 3 года назад

Hopefully getting one of those videos for the trident triumph 2021 👌🏽😁. Great content guys 👍🏽

@benwells2338 3 года назад

Had a Ninja 650 before as my first bike and I think it’s absolutely perfect as a first bike for a more, mature rider, someone that isn’t so throttle happy out the gates. For the biggest drawback I had was the softish suspension for more spirited canyon carving and how much the front forks dove down under moderate braking at any stoplight. The suspension setup makes the bike a perfect all around, daily rider for both freeway commutes and weekend fun times, but for more aggressive, tighter curves, the bike can feel more ponderous than I’d like. Great review of the Z650! Wouldn’t hesitate for a moment to recommend the Z or Ninja variant as a do-it-all machine.

@darkgravystains 3 года назад

The like falls when spite breaks character with "that guys fightin' a turkey"

@brandonwirtz2308 3 года назад

C'mon dude, the guy was seriously fighting a turkey. Tell me you wouldnt have been thrown off by a grown man fighting a giant bird in some random parking lot.

@darkgravystains 3 года назад

@@brandonwirtz2308 no no I mean I literally clicked the like button when he said that, it was fuckin' glorious!

@suzlover1922 3 года назад

Love all the uploads

@weeleedood 3 года назад

I HAVE ONE (2019)(storm blue)AND IT’S MY DAILY😭😭😭 I LOVE THIS THING TO DEATH 3 Rd Bike I wouldn’t Trade it for the World❤️

@7oyful 3 года назад

Its interesting I have completly different feelings about how it looks. In my opinion the look is great, the best in the class - very good proportions, lines etc. To me the Ninja 650 looks weak... like its trying to pretend zx6r. Z650 looks so natural and well. Look just fits perfectly to what it really is. Personal opinion:)

@Mihalyofficial 4 месяца назад

FAXX

@rider6.0 2 года назад

Im loving my 2021 z650 so much! Its so fun to ride. 👍🏁🏍

@joshuareed8243 3 года назад

I would love to see you guys do this same kind of review for both the Rebel 500 and the Vulcan S for beginner riders. Bring along more of the sport cruisers out there to see where they're at compared to regular cruisers and other bikes.

@colbyb2243 3 года назад

Well Yammie crew, after over a year of watching your videos. I’ve joined the 2 wheel lifestyle, I just got a gorgeous low mile sportster 1200. Yes, a Harley but none the less!

@cedricvansuetendael6859 3 года назад

Vulcan S army unite, spite praised our motorcycle! One of us, one of us , gooble goble, gooble goble.

@sethlozeau2962 3 года назад

Lol! I caught that for sure. I have a 2020 Vulcan S and I LOVE it. If the vibes of this engine are too much for anyone, they should definitely stay away from any bike labeled HD.

@clintschradle9355 3 года назад

Every time I see a new yammie video I hope it's a Vulcan S review but... still hasn't happened! Vulcan S is under appreciated and under rated... Needs an exhaust and maybe a power commander/booster plug to really get the most out of it it but amazing just stock! Proud Vulcan S Army soldier:)

@sethlozeau2962 3 года назад

I agree. These bikes are way better than most give them credit for. They’re pretty sharp-looking in my opinion too. I’m waiting to uncork mine with an exhaust and the booster plug because I just bought it a few months ago. I figure I’ll pull the trigger after I put a few thousand more miles on it.

@havocwagon 3 года назад

Had a 2017 Z650 as my first bike, I really really love the Z platform. I moved up to a 2015 Ninja 1000 as i do a lot of two up riding with my wife and we just couldn't stay comfortable on the Z650. But as a commuter the bike is quick and zippy and works well. i topped mine out at 135 and that's more than enough for most.

@havocwagon 3 года назад

also as a 5'9 210lb dude with a 29in inseam is a little small for me but also a little tall haha its awkward.

@darthkarroto2183 2 года назад

How was the z650 as a first bike I’ve never riden and was looking at yeh z650

@jpdaddy678 3 года назад

I have a 17..all black..everything is instant on this bike..11000 miles on it now and it still rides like new..love twisting the throttle and it howles through the airbox..I think it's great 400 pounds scoots and stops awesome..cheap oil changes can get prime tires for it..and it's quiet so nobody notices you honking on it..and it gets 60 mpg no matter what

@ThatOneVideo1 3 года назад

High quality as always!👌

@sakshyamindrabudhathoki9157 3 года назад

My guy took his time watching a man fighting a turkey

@Dee-ub4eq 3 года назад

I never thought that a turkey will peak my interest in a motorcycle video. 😂

@NomadHorizon 3 года назад

Literally just bought a 2020 model last week, and I've put about 450 miles on it, and I say I love it already. I did notice the vibrations when I got it, but I think I've gotten used to it by now. I have noticed shifts are a little hard sometimes, but I think that may be due to operator error since I am also a new rider still. And I do think my bike my have an overheating issue, though it hasn't actually overheated, it gets anywhere between 210-220 on a 80° day when I'm not moving, and it only drops to about 185° while on the highway. Other than that, I like it a lot. I say it's a great first bike for any new rider,

@RevBomb600 3 года назад

Spite, im curious. Do you always go straight into 6th gear while going 50mph or is it just on smaller bikes just to say they are slow?

@TacticalDadsAirsoft 3 года назад

This is the bike that a lot of companies use in the UK to do our lessons

@joshuastreete9554 3 года назад

Yeah I agree with the looks, display and the headlight That's why I went for the ninja 2020, better looks, better display and LED headlights

@xanozor 3 года назад

I have a z650 2019 myself and i get what you say about the motorcycle heating up. It heats up in traffic pretty fast but if you push it on a twistie it really wont which is a plus on my way of thinking

@miself5709 3 года назад

Is there a difference how this vibrates vs something like the Iron 883, since here you are complaining about it, but its not something that seems to bother you on the Sporty?

@micalamorrison2162 3 года назад

I bought the 2020 Z650 as my first bike, and have now had it for nearly a year. Being a 5' 11" gal that's a bit beefy, I am SO very thankful that you mentioned lowering the foot pegs, I didn't even know that was a thing!! A 34" inseam makes for a lot of folding up to ride. I do absolutely agree with the jerky low speed throttle... kinda sucked to get used to. As for your positives... The brakes, flickability, and overall handling are all aspects that will be hard to beat in the future in this bike's size, style, and displacement. Astounding! Also, yes this bike is totally a 'dude magnet', as mine is part of how I met the love of my life XD

@pensivecorner 3 года назад

I went from a 2017 ninja 650 to a 2017 Z900.... oh man.. what a difference. It feels more solid in the corners than the 650 and the power it makes just makes you giggle inside.

@ernestaskupciunas7620 3 года назад

Great video! Could you make a similar review on the Kawasaki Ninja 650? I personally planning to get 2020/2021 model as my first bike, because I really like the looks and I hope I will not get bored very quickly. I would be interested hearing your opinion

@zridah1890 3 года назад

I have put about 5300 miles on my 2020 z650 since April. I couldn’t stand that handlebar vibration at first. Either it went away or I got used to it. It just hit me one day that I didn’t notice the vibration as much. I luv this bike tho.

@planetwally 3 года назад

same boat - I got mine after 2 600cc Hondas that were super smooth, but now after 2k miles on the z, I don't seem to notice the vibration anymore..

@xexsavior 3 года назад

I fully understand you not liking the colorscheme on the bike. Have you however looked at it with a different color?

@sugarraybear 3 года назад

I have the verses 650 and 6'3" too and fits me fine. Good review

@FallenSavior12 3 года назад

Don't worry nick, i drive a z400 and i love every minute of it. Z GANG

@TTrident660 3 года назад

💪ZGANG✊

@stevebaker7825 3 года назад

Just got my z400 to 101mph. Lol first bike I've ever owned and driven.

@nessh 3 года назад

Lol Z gang. I like that!

@TheDK46 2 года назад

I just love the looks 🤩

@scotygp08 3 года назад

That's the thing I love about my ninja 125 that should be turning up on the 13th! I used to love the older Kawasaki green but not so much a fan of the new green. Luckily mine is Blue and Black. The (as they call it) "Candy Plasma Blue" is deliciously beautiful!

@TTrident660 3 года назад

For tall riders: ergo seat, pro taper bars, adjust your foot levers and no more feeling cramped. The vibration however I am still working on that.

@RaijinTheThunder 3 года назад

All the Kawis run kinda hot like that from the factory. The 400s do the same thing. The fan kicks on when it hits the top mark. But a tune will have the fan kick on sooner

@nessh 3 года назад

That’s ok, if you don’t like the look, this bike isn’t for you. I love this bike. My 2020 is the metallic spark black composition. I can stare at this beauty all day!

@motoontheweekend 3 года назад

2019 Z650 rider checking in!

@hexsymbol2229 3 года назад

I'm using this bike for my license training and tests in the UK. And I'm finding the same pros and cons. Just a little tight for me at 6'3" aswell. Plenty of grunt though I preferred the cb500f that I was riding for my CBT

@mariogutierrez2965 Год назад

strange af. My girlfriend has thiz z650, and my friend currently has a cb500f as his learning bike lmao

@ismail-jahoski 3 года назад

Tail tidy is so cleannn

@benmiller6599 3 года назад

I like that his biggest complaint is how it looks & primarily the color... so buy it in a different color... it does have 3 different color ways

@toofastnobrakes 3 года назад

Would love to see a Neo-retro version of this bike

@planetwally 3 года назад

How do you like the z650 compared to cb650r?

@sileniu 3 года назад

You joking right ? You're asking what is better? Honda for sure.

@teddy3967 3 года назад

@@sileniu the Honda costs more though

@123n0nam3 3 года назад

@@teddy3967 the 650r is also an I4

@noname-nl2go 3 года назад

They are not the same bike at all! The Honda is a inline 4, more expensive, more powerful.... the only ressemblance is their displacement and the fact that they are both naked bikes🤷‍♂️

@planetwally 3 года назад

@@sileniu no - i did not ask what is better, asked which he prefers

@FriePaul1337 3 года назад

It's okay Spite... Thanksgiving dinner is on my mind too.

@blakemax14 3 года назад

its funny spite mentions the heat on this bike because my ninja 400 does the same thing. it reads high, I do feel the heat sometimes but then it runs fine. then Like spite says it goes down a cube and it cool. I think kawasakis heat gauge reads reads high but its not, the top two bars are normal operating temps which does not make sense. is any of the other bikes like this?

@miltoschavaris7873 3 года назад

Hey why don't you get it remapped to see what kind of an improvement it will do? Maybe together with an exhaust mod

@suffiananwar 3 года назад

First of all, Nice video. Second of all you really made my mind goes : ok lets go for it at one moment and another moment ill be like: nah, maybe not this one. thirdly you really had my mind preoccupied with the MT07 throughout the video. I have to start riding one, hence im buying one anyway, Cheers, From Malaysia

@thecman26 3 года назад

I think its a cool lil bike! I'd ride it!

@nikhilpadhiar2273 3 года назад

I'm from the UK and i Hvae to say the roads in the US look amazing! So Smooth. It's pot hole galore here on UK roads, not fun for riding at times.

@Manoke803 Год назад

Great video. Question: What handlebars would you recommend for this bike. I am having a hard time figuring out what to get. Thank you!

@carlosvejar3938 2 года назад

I am 5'-7", 225# and I love the ergonomics of this bike

@raypark222 3 года назад

As for the vibration issues: Its a little hard to see but it looks like you're just hitting 300 miles on the the bike. It's not fully broken in yet. My 2020 Ninja 650 has 1200 miles on it and it's just beginning to smooth out past 5k rpm and its getting better. You do have to ride in that rpm range to break in that range. The balance shaft is in front of the engine.

@SludgedB 10 месяцев назад

Nah he said it don’t have any balance or shafts or anything

@VeganGorilla555 3 года назад

Good Honest review. I have the 2020 Z900 and I think it solves all of your dislikes about the Z650 (except maybe the looks) lol

@devonnobles1083 3 года назад

I took a demo ride on one. I'M 6' 2". Its a bit small for me, but great for a shorter newer rider. The 2020 dash is one of the best in the segment.

@Fearless154 3 года назад

I'm 6.3 and I've ridden my friend's z650 and it's fine for me I never felt like the bike is too small or unfitting.

@kongebilj193 3 года назад

I got a 2018 Z650.. and its something wrong with the bike if it vibrates at those speeds.. Mine has a tiny vibration at about 4000- 4500 rpm.

@JasonRoy21 3 года назад

I bought a 2020 Z650. While I hated the TFT dash to start, the display has definitely grown on me. I agree with the review of the front brake, the rear brake is like stepping in a plate of mashed potatoes. The rear ABS activates far too easily while I’ve yet to be able to activate the front.

@photographerjonathan 3 года назад

so what bike in this category is better ? is the mt07 as stable and planted in the front end ?

@neves0727 3 года назад

Been looking at the duke 390 for months but i found a 09 er6n for half the price. What are your thoughts?

@l-mac5105 3 года назад

I agree with you about the aesthetics. What a mess. It was the main reason I kept my options between the MT-07 and the SV650. Kawasaki needs to go back to the drawing board. At least they improved the dash on the newer models.

@DanielEnochs 2 года назад

I have the z400 very nice Bike about to do my first oil change.

@Nox_exe 3 года назад

Seems like an alright commuter

@jaygolds46 3 года назад

could you guys do a review of the z900 vs MT09 before the refresh?

@nukedathlonman 2 месяца назад

Question as I haven't seen it answered. For some context, I'm a shorter person at 5'7", and did own an '08 Ninja 650R (ER-6f or EХ-6 for the non-North Americans). I liked it - a lot (I bought it new), but had to sell it. I really enjoyed that bike. I didn't find the engine buzy (did find the fairing buzy, but Kawasaki added a dampening kit that cured it) - I felt the motor vibrations gave the bike a more lively feel and were well controlled that I had no issues riding it for extended highway rides (quite enjoyed doing long distance tours on it). I def do agree in that it's not the smoothest motor I've ever experienced on a motor cycle and certainly had the same jerky low speed throttle response. Truth be told, I'm not a fan of how it sounds of it at idle, but loved the intake growl it made when the motor came "on cam". I don't ride at idle, so no big deal. Anyways, I'm looking to get back into the sport, and obviously I'm looking at bikes I like (I find I'm a bit torn between the Z650, Z650RS (I feel Kawasaki nailed the retro look just right), and the Ninja 650 - we'll see what I opt for). Think I rambled on too much now, so with out ado... The only thing that truly bothered me on it was the rear brake - it had a wooden uncommunicative feel, making it extremely hard to modulate (the front brakes where really good though, and sounds like they kept that which is good). I can see the direct evolution of the original ER-6N and Ninja 650 bikes from 2005. Has Kawasaki improved the rear brakes modulation over the 19 years evolution?

@joebotz1243 3 года назад

I am 6ft 3 also and was looking forward to this video because this is probably going to be my first bike

@benwestlake5842 3 года назад

I would recommend the 650 versys if you're a bit taller. Almost identical bike just better fit for the taller rider

@joebotz1243 3 года назад

@@benwestlake5842 thank you for the suggestion yeah I was looking into that bike also

@CatylisticRevo62 2 года назад

I purchased a 2018 Z650 as my 1st Motorcycle. It's not perfect but I do not regret my purchase. Hopefully next year I will upgrade. I'm considering the triumph street triple R low, As I am 5' 3" with a 27" inseam. Any thoughts?

@Ageis86 3 года назад

I'd like to see a round led headlight, like the cb650r.

@noname-nl2go 3 года назад

The 2020 has a updated headlight, looks 10 times better imo

@tristansmith2553 3 года назад

If you are too large for that bike, imagine me a 6ft 3in 115kg guy on the little yamaha ybr125 🤣 I hire to practise for my DAS test

@Tihey21 3 года назад

Love the content but when he starts to explain things about the Bike and answering questions 🥱🥱😴😴

@tcrmn 3 года назад

the way you parked the bike at the end tho

@ZXcrossbow 3 года назад

I bet the Kyle's out there love the monster can aesthetic

@coldmoonlight6361 3 года назад

16:38 He wasn't sure you were gonna stop

@101steel4 3 года назад

6'4, 280 Love my z650 😁

@mauriceijeh5385 3 года назад

I'm 6'3, 275 pounds. I just bought this as my first bike! Mine is red and black. Do your legs hurt after awhile riding for too long?

@101steel4 3 года назад

@@mauriceijeh5385 not really, although I don't do long journeys on it. Probably an hour max at one time.

@tonyh4233 3 месяца назад

Great video, though mine doesnt buzz at all and they do have counter balance, guess each engines different. PS exhaust fixes on off throttle,

@ericlunger8090 2 года назад

"we are going to... that guy's fightin' a turkey"

@clamp_godxx8095 3 года назад

Yam, serious Question My best friend is getting a 600cc, I like and want speed, i just dont think ill feel comfortable with it at first. I personally am thinking about getting a 300 or 400, however if i get a 600 is the throttle to sensitive for speed?.

@teddy3967 3 года назад

Get a 650cc if you want speed but don't think you will be comfortable on a 600. 650cc bikes technically have more displacement than a 600 but they have less horsepower, they are made to be easy to ride and less track oriented. You will probably learn more quickly on a 400 but you won't be able to keep up with your friend on the 600 if your doing group rides and you will probably want to sell it in a couple of months to a year.

@babbittron 3 года назад

^^^

@anthonypurpura8505 3 года назад

In terms of actually fitting on bike, would this be the case for the z900 too? Or is it more accommodating for bigger riders

@dimitry1653 3 года назад

I’m 6’2 and I’m way way way more comfortable on the z900

@Supergod524 3 года назад

For all those Z650 owners, I really recommend a higher seat. I'm not a big guy but sitting a little higher changes a lot for me. It feels much more sporty, feels better going deeper in the turns and seeking the bike's limit. Feels great sitting a little higher on such a nimble bike.

@Illness.og. 2 года назад

Get a ninja at that point

@karensanderson1875 Год назад

I have one,,, love it,,,, bit quiet needs another can

@thefook9844 3 года назад

Is just me or Papa Yammie just laughed behind camera at 26:20 ? xD

@tequilasunrise9667 3 года назад

Will you make a "So you want" video about the MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR if you haven't already? Also, Kawasaki and their dashboards man, they just never seem to nail it, at least on their pre-2019/20 models

@anthonydy3989 3 года назад

Can you suggest me a bike for a beginner like me? The best one you got? Coz im planning to get one!

@hectorj32 3 года назад

You need a bigger bike, or would you feel the same on a small Honda? I have a well battered 2010 Z650 which I use as a second machine to a H2SX . It was bought second hand and was well used when I got it. Apart from oil and filter changes it takes everything you throw at it without complaint. I am currently considering buying a new one but then this one has only done 70,000 miles and feels great. Vibration? I cant say that I have noticed but then my first bike that I actually owned was a 1955 Speed twin and then a TR6 Trophy 1959 model. I have only been riding since I was 16 with a full licence and that was 62 years ago I feel that you are looking for something to pick on. Look at Doodles road test on RU-vid.

@exothermal.sprocket 3 года назад

Most of the issues with throttle jerkiness, engine heat, any other operating conditions and control problems will be solved with an ECU flash. I had a stock FZ1 some years ago which I fully tuned. 129 peak to 150 peak hp. Bike used to get so hot in slow speed stuff and after the flash, never went above about 195°F while running SO much better overall. As far as "living with a Z650"...... go with a Versys 650.

@leopardpro2878 Год назад

Is there much of a difference between the Z650 and the 08 model ER6N?

@Nazgul19 3 года назад

Good video Spite! Does anybody know what gloves are those?

@nathanurch5919 2 года назад

Most of the things you don’t like about this bike are solved by the bike you love to hate, the Versys 650. More upright seating position, adjustable shocks front/rear and less vibration.

@dcorbin5779 3 года назад

I'm more spikes size at 6 feet 3 inchs 189 so I do agree about the ergonomics for those of us who are a bit tall. However works perfectly for my wife who is 5 feet

@benpielstick 3 года назад

Really curious how you feel about all the other bikes with this engine. Vulcan S, Ninja 650, Versys 650.

@SteveWKk 3 года назад

Likely exactly the same....lol I bought a versys new and hated it. The engine vibrates horribly at cruising speed ;/

@anybody007 3 года назад

I own a vulcan S. Vibrates but not as much as he says here

@benpielstick 3 года назад

@@anybody007 this is what I am super curious about. Maybe there are important differences?

@anybody007 3 года назад

Ask away ...

@benpielstick 3 года назад

@@anybody007 well like, how do these four bikes compare beyond just the style. Prices are about the same, but which is the most comfortable, or suitable for city traffic, or long rides?