KAWASAKI Z650: Review in San Francisco!
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- čas přidán 12. 06. 2018
- Guest reviewer Liz leBlanc figures out that this fabulous looking Z is nowhere near as menacing as it pretends, but it's an easy and great ride. Thanks to SF Moto for their enthusiasm and generosity!
Editor: Joe Bradley || Cameras: Nadim Sadek || Producer: Searsha Sadek || Presenter: Liz leBlanc. If you want to see some more content presented by Liz check out her CZcams channel reviewing women’s motorcycle gear: Gear Up Get Out - Auta a dopravní prostředky
If you want to see some more content presented by Liz check out her CZcams channel reviewing women’s motorcycle gear: Gear Up Get Out
Boss Bikes Club 1Q
How much is the bike???i cant wait..🍺🍺🍺🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
not sure which market you're in, but obviously just check with SF Moto in San Francisco, or your local Kawasaki dealer wherever you are: good luck!
Just curious, what's Liz's height?
@@strivieit About 5'4"
it just seems so funny hearing a 650 being referred to as a middleweight. I remember when a 650 was a big bike. At 63 people automatically assume I ride cruisers, NOT. An agile bike to me is a safer bike, avoidance is your only protection on a motorcycle. My next bike purchase will be a Z650.
yeah, we know what you mean! but with so many bikes over 200kg and indeed many at 400kg these days, this Z650 is a lovely middleweight. Enjoy!
I have the same bike, am 63, and I agree with you. I LOVE mine, just bought it in April.
60... One year with my Z650 (riding since 1975)!
Cool OG’s, riding 650’s. I hope to also have the 650 - Anniversary Edition next week, “58.”
EY OH!
Boss Bikes Club and my good friend N. This collaboration taught me a lot, thank you! I've never done a motorcycle review in the past and it is SO FUN! I am super fortunate to have worked with such wonderful people, with no pressure and tons of laughs. I felt completely free to form my own voice and there was never a dull moment! I truly hope this video will be helpful and I look forward to collaborations in the future!!
I am 5'5" for reference. I found the bike to be a comfortable height.
Best,
Gear Up Get Out
aka Liz :)
You're a natural at it, Liz, and we loved having you aboard for this one. Always happy to do another one too! Keep riding, keep smiling! :)
One of the best reviews I've seen. You don't rush which is great for a foreigner, thanks!
An interesting review. Generally reviews are focused on what/how/why etc but she focused more on the feeling of the motorcycle. Keep up the good work!
Many thanks for your comment. That's what we believe: reviews should let you know how it feels to ride a bike, not just its tech spec. We hope you subscribe and enjoy our other reviews too!
I got my z650 from that shop. I love it.
Yeah, they're good in there! and it's a nice bike...
Brought one same colour camo green absolutely love it
yeah, that's a beauty!
is it just me or does it sound like the rider/narrator is talking in slow motion
Hits the nail on the head - that bike is sheep in wolf's clothing. needs an after-market pipe to make it sound anything like it looks! Nice review - great cameras!
Thanks! It's a great looking bike and a great ride...it's just that they're not exactly matched up...:)
Living and commuting in Manila, I love the quieter sound at low RPM. It lets me hear anything that might be going around me. Once on the Expressway the sound picks up nicely as the RPMs increase.
Yes, that fits with our experience too!
She starts talking normal if you play at x1.25 speed. LMAO.
it's relaxed California-style! :)
bike looks great, so does San Fran. Nice review👌
You're right! and neither ride quite like they look...
I really like the look of the z650, and i might go and see if i can get the LAMS approved version. I might have to look up a better suited exhaust pipe for this bike though.
yeah, the exhaust note is not one of the strong points here!
I Love my z400
Compare to mt07, does the engine performance come close? Does the difference is that big?
I think I'm starting to "get" this bike at last. Wasn't too keen on the looks at first but now I think it's ok. Except for the weird khaki green one.
It's very good looking 'in the flesh', though most things that are distinctive can take a while to like!
Nice bike, curious what twisty road that was you were riding on? Looked a lot of fun.
Thanks for that. We were riding mainly on the hills North of the Golden Gate bridge, up near the bunkers there...it was fun!
Nice Review...👍👍👍😉
I have the same bike same generation and I fixed the exhaust sound issue by putting an Akrapovich full exhaust and removing the DB Killer :D
Cool headed review .
haha - it is indeed. Cool bike, too.
I looked at one but the exhaust note dropped that deal. That sound follows you everywhere. I bought z900 instead.
as we said in the review, the sound of the Z650 is indeed 'distinctive'!
Completely different class and price range. If you have the money the 900 is the obvious choice but many people don't need that much bike.
Make more videos and review, I'm your Filipino subscriber 😊
uy pinay 😘🇵🇭
How is this compared to the Z900 in the city ? I'm curious about lane splitting on the Z900 compared to the 650, as well as fuel economy. Can you make a comparison video between those two bikes in real life situations ? City/ traffic riding, fuel economy, a bit of touring etc ? I would totally appreciate that !
nice and simple bike
Some reviewer complaint about the vibration being felt at the rear on freeway speed is this true? Anyways good review. Thx 😁
Thanks for the compliment. We didn't notice that vibration. But then we've riden lots of bikes which are supposed to have a vibration and not felt them, then some which are supposed to be supersmooth, and felt vibrations! So...there's a little bit of luck in the actual example you buy. So please subscribe and enjoy our other reviews!
Just bought a new '17 the dealer had sitting in the showroom. It does have different levels of vibration at different speeds and rpm but I have yet to find any bike that is completely vibration free. Overall I haven't felt it to be annoying or overbearing in any way that would cause rider fatigue.
Good review love from India🇮🇳
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This bike or MT07? I'm leaning towards this bike than the MT07 just because of the seat height I am short and on the beginner skill level. Any thoughts which one should I buy?
you're lucky that they're both great bikes...the MT07 is torquier in feel, and might be a bit more challenging, so perhaps the Z650 is the gentler start to a bigger bike.
Boss Bikes Club thank you for the speedy reply and the insight. Yeah I will check the Z650 again and thinking getting the 2017 model to save a lil bit of money. I know i can get better deal on used market but I like new and I have nobody with me to check a used motorcycle. Anyways thanks again and I'm excited to get the bike.
You're welcome! Be safe and have fun - that tricky balance... :)
Idk how tall you are but it fits you perfectly. That also means it may be too small for me :(
Great Bike
This all sounds oddly familiar. I had a 78 z650 at 18 and it had 62bhp and was very light! But it sounded and looked and went much better than this IMHO :). But this still sounds pretty cool :)
some things stay pretty constant, really! Was that a 2 or 4 cylinder?
Yep that's very true! The Kawasaki Z line have always been consistently great :). I have a 1975 Z1B Z900 and 1984 750 turbo ( the engine of which started out as a Z650 back when Kawasaki first started developing the 750 turbo engine ) and they to, are both fantastic engaging and charismatic bikes. I really don't think I've never met a Zed I didn't like :). And the B2 Z650, like the Z550, Z750, Z900, Z1000, Z1300, Z1R, GPZ 1100 and 750 turbo, was a 4 cylinder engine :).
Thanks for a really helpful and informative comment! One of the things about the current Z650, of course, is that the twin configuration does seem to have less character...and it's especially true against a long history of 4s...
Would you recommend this as a first bike?
Hi Nathan. The Z650 is a lovely, light bike with no obvious flaws, and as such it's a great middle-weight 'first big bike'. Of course, it would make sense to get a good bit of mileage and experience on something like a 125cc bike first, so that gears, clutch, braking and general handing are very familiar to you before you do take on the considerable power this bike has. Happy and safe riding!
Nathan, get a zx10r its very beginner friendly
ha!
:)
I wish I started on the 650 tbh, but I say this in hindsight. Buy a used 300cc off craigslist. No dealer tax or any of that crap. You'll ride it for about 3-12 months then you can sell it for about the same cost and buy a 650cc+.
Can a shortrider drive this z650?
Still debating between 650 and 900
I'm 6'1 will this bike fit me?
It will!
only those with ability to pick up a bike in fallen position may complain that particular bike is kinda small for them. not that hard but bigger dudes who are unable to pick 'em up do exist.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Beautifull girl, more beautifull bike, good review! I got the covert green one, great bike!
That colour is really cool - enjoy!
To bad man :( Most awsome color!
You mean beautiful bike more beautiful woman!!
Seat height would be a problem for taller riders for long rides.
I think you are referring to it not being a big bike - and that's true. Of course, equally, it's just right for people who have slightly smaller frames themselves!
city lights k, but what about the long rides and if someone do touring and i have exact same height as u.
How tall are you mam?
about 5'6"
How tall are you?
About 5'6"
@@BossBikesClub Thank you! I have trouble finding a bike that isnt too big as i am 5'2. I will get an appointment to try this one 😁
Not sure about all the emphasis on how this bike sounds. Smart riders will all wear earplugs and then it really doesn't make any difference in how it sounds. With this bike, it's the vibration that should concern you. I have a brand new one and the vibes are bothersome.
Thanks for dropping by and commenting! We've come to like quiet and loud bikes - it's part of what a bike is. But this one looks like it'll be loud, then plays a soft tune low down, followed by a good bit of noise higher up the revs...it's a bit Jekyll and Hyde, really. That's the point we were making :)
I found that the vibrations weren't as strong and noticeable after break-in period. Or maybe i just got used to it. Haha
It really wasn't something that bothered us during our review...in some ways, 'feeling a bike alive' is cool, too!
I 'm still in the break-in period and havn't had it over 60MPH. I'm already thinking of selling it if the vibes in the bars don't get better or I can't find a way to address them. So far Gel grips haven't helped. In the meantime, the buzzy, tingly viibes are putting my fingers to sleep after 40 miles.
You HOPE it will back off after break-in or you know it will? Hate to ride it another 1000 miles and find out it doesn't. Then its harder to sell and not worth as much. I love a LOT about it...but the vibrations in the bars are more than disappointing.
This bike is too tall for me. I'm 5'5
I'm 5'5" with a 28" inseam and this bike fits me better than anything else out there. It's very narrow enabling you to get your legs straight down. You should really test ride one to be sure. And it's VERY light.
Idk man. I have a 29 inch inseam and my feet can't reach the ground comfortably. The latest SV650 is slim too but its heavy.
No way .. check out this guy .. he is about 5-3 and rides this bike. check out this vid czcams.com/video/uHkob7iTLnk/video.html
@hawkrider88 Flat foot or tippy-toe?
Oh come on, its have enough bhp & torque. It's not for ladies. 🙄🙄
Or maybe it’s not for you 🤏🏾🥕
The city ... eeeeee.. Sam Francisco is filth now .. like that bike though
Hey - we enjoyed them both, a lot! :)
Good content, but awful awful presenting.I'm amazed she's not blonde she's so ditsy.
She may wonder, as I do, how you can breath with your head in your ass…😊