2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS First Test Review Video | Riders Domain
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Kawasaki gave its middleweight Ninja 650 some serious attention for 2017. Engine updates, styling refinements, and other touches bring this machine to the next level and yield an impressive 42 pounds weight savings. You can definitely feel the effect of the updates on the road, too. Ninja 650 ($7399), Ninja 650 ABS ($7799), Ninja 650 ABS KRT Edition ($7999).
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Thanks for this review! Finally actual adult input with reasons why you liked it so much. Just got my riders license and I'll be buying my 650 abs friday!
That's great - congrats on getting your accomplishment and thanks for watching. Ride safe and if you need any gear to accompany your new Ninja feel free to peruse our e-store.
Update? Did you buy one? Do you like it? Details?
I did buy one! And I absolutely love it! The ABS saved my ass multiple times when the tires are still warming up. The bike is a little slower than other 600's but that's alright to me because everything about it is comfortable and it's nice to ride in to work on my 45 minutes commute. Also the torque is great and riding with friends is funny because I come out of curves ahead of them even on a "smaller" 600 :^) Would definitely recommend it myself!
Lucky, I want this bike but am curre tly spending all of my money on college.
Just save! It'll happen eventually. If you're looking for the fastest bike though I'd look elsewhere as it has a lower top speed than the other 600's. It's wayyyy more comfortable and definitely a beautiful starting bike. I love mine!
The video ends at 6:50. I love it lol
Hehe, good catch mate. Wonder if it's intentional.
These attention to minor details makes the video so much interesting. Good one!!
Tested one today. Seriously impressive, and that's coming from a 6-2 34" inseam guy with experience on a ton of bikes. I've also ridden the 2012 version of this bike and it's agricultural compared to this unit. Better suspension by far, better brake strength and feel, better wind control around the windscreen, better response of the engine in the lower half of revs. Just feels like you could rail this thing through some speedy sweepers and be confident. Would I buy one myself? Not over an FZ-07 funster, but it's a close 2nd for overall package. I was seriously not cramped on it. Seat foam was even good from factory which seems rare.
What gets me is that ergonomics on the Ninja650 are a couple degrees easier than the Z900 per cycle-ergo. I'd say that's accurate by the seat of my pants. The Ninja having a shorter wheelbase and "looking" smaller. It's actually better fitting for a larger dude like me.
Such a practical & an informative review without emotionally charged non-sense ! I am currently riding Ninja 300 and was torn between Ninja 400 and 650. After this review, I will likely go for 650 next year ! THANK YOU !!
That's the smart way to go IMOZ. THE n400 is just too close to the 300 that if you're moving up it wouldn't be worth it IMO. And this is coming from a N400 owner!
Excellent review. I like the 2017 Ninja 650 KRT. I still have a first generation 2007 Kawasaki 650R. Old is gold.
Really great review going to be picking up a 2019 version this winter.
Finally an experienced adult review. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching - Byron
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I own Ninja 2019,preety much the same bike and i simply love it!
Great video!
I'm glad when companies release new models so poor people like me can afford the old model ones hahaha 😂😂😂😭😭😭😭 ;-;
Taijean Moodie lol same
nice review, good and informative.
Was shopping for my first bike hours and hours of research and comparison from everything to a ninja 300 to a yamaha R1 and the moment a friend sent me a picture of this bike I knew it was the one. Seriously an amazing bike. I have the burnt candy orange model and I absolutely love it. First upgrades were a power commander yoshi exhaust and fender emliminator. That is really all you need for this bike. Now it sounds like a Harley and a CBR had a baby. Fun to ride and has just enough power to keep you flying down straight aways when you are feeling froggy. It's light and maneuverable compared to the 600cc bikes and up.
It's seriously the all arounder. Fun and comfortable to ride, great mpg, looks majestic.
Everyone needs to stop comparing the fz07 to it though the main difference is one is naked and one is isn't. I got the 650 because I love sports bikes with fairings others don't it's simply your preference both are great parallel twin bikes. It's a great beginner bike to wet your feet with. But I will also tell you that as long as you respect your bike and know the limits of your abilities you can start on any bike you want. Recommended to start on a bike like this overall you will become a better rider for it. Great video!
Great video
Good review, pretty informative. Can you make a small video on the exhaust note. Thanks.
Nice review. I was hoping to get my hands on the 650 or the Zx6r one day but since i saw this review might i say ill pick the 650.
Great review man! I am getting a blue version of the 2018 model , today I think. I was already pretty much sold on this over the CBR650F, much due to its great price..I don't need all the extra hp of the Honda and with the Ninja's lesser weight, figure it's a trade off that would be close to even anyway.
I have same bike and i switch from R3 to this. I love this bike
coool
I have this bike and I love it , had it for about 6- 7 months now it's a great bike but I wish it had the liter bike sound ! That is the only complaint that I have for the bike !
Cool look
Just bought a 2018 Kawasaki ninja 650 today :)
Congrats Mike! Log some miles on that bad boy and let us know what you think!
I love my 650
Bah, Ive owned my 2009 650R since brand new and still love it! Touring trips, trackdays, going to work, it does it all very well. "If it aint broke dont try to fix it!" :P
Nice video. What aftermarket suspension upgrades are suggested?
Superb review liked it...subscribed too!!!!
That's great Rash, thanks for watching and following along! - Byron
I demo'd one of these last weekend. It was great, really easy to ride, it does feel a little small, especially the tank. I would have bought one right away but the new UK colours are terrible, Kawa green (not my thing), bright blue (way too bright) or battleship grey (not exactly attractive). Had there been a white, black or red I'd have bought it there and then. The staff at Kirkcaldy Kawasaki were excellent.
Bummer about the color but cool to hear you enjoyed the ride. It's a pretty sweet mid-size machine. - Byron
I would like to up grade to this bike. I rented a 2016 just to try it on for size. love it. the seating position is perfectly up right. and on long rides, or rough terrain i can stand up in an equestrian position. i would like to know if the current generation of 650 still has these features.
Loved the video.. probably my next upgrade from the Yamaha R3.
Wer3 I just sold my R3 and got the Ninja 650 lol
Rachel Amies haha cool.. i love the new Ninja 650.. practically it has shed weight and looks more aggressive.. :)
Wer3 is it good for twisties? (doing some knee down)
Nanda Dwi Rendragraha Sure.. in India we need better rubber for Twisties you see.. the stock rubber that they provide in India are not too reliable
+Wer3 how much on-road in india?
Soft shock is more safe than a hard
Shock bcoz it let the wheels stays on the ground most of the time...
I love the review, and I love the newer version of the Ninja 650 because I absolutely hate the one headlight on and the other off, making it look like there is a headlight out. That's an absolute deal breaker for me. At least Kawasaki fixed that issue starting in 2020 I believe?
Great review but I noticed one thing: there's only ONE headlight on-I can only make the assumption that either the other light is burned out or that low beam is one light only-please clarify-Thanks Bud.
great video! thinking of upgrading to this bike from my cbr250r
That'd be a great step up! Let us know if you end up going that direction.
will do!
Nice insight into the dynamics of the bike. I'm planning to buy one but torn between. Z650 and this one ... which one should I go for ?
Is it more maintenance heavy than a z650? Wouldn't riding long distances on this bike tire me out....my arms I mean due to the front lean ... slightly ..position?
Is the rear suspension plush and soft that tends to wallow? Or harsh and punching you in the spine over bumps? I really appreciate your feedback cheers.
Just ordered the black one ! 2019 👍 92 hundred Canadian tax included
LOVE MINE
😍😍😍😍 amazing
I wonder how a 2018 ninja 650 would fair vs a 2018 mt-07?
Mainly using it on the highway, and the lack of wind protection on the mt-07 is turning me off.
Nice .
would this be a good beginner bike?
If I buy this in Melbourne, would I be able to comfortably cruise this at 110?
I have 200 hours riding experience, 150cc scooter and an average of 10km since I went abroad to work, i never touched a motorcycle again. Since i earned enough money, am i capable to tame this beast? I’m from Philippines (province) and the road is pretty straight and few curves.
Good review but does anyone know how the insurance is on this kind of bike
woww,,.. 650 video in 6.50 minute
I rode this bike today at Daytona and LOVED it. However, I was really there to be blown away by the Z650 because I like naked bikes. Even though the motor is supposed to be exactly the same, the Z650 had much more vibration and overall the Ninja just felt like a totally different (and BETTER) bike. Why would that be? Oh, and the Ninja had the Akrapovic exhaust...could that have been the difference?
Not sure from a construction standpoint unfortunately, but I had a similar experience with Suzuki's 650 as well. The V-Strom felt like the smoother package while the SV was a little more raw. - Byron
Im gonna get it tomorrow.. please tell me im not gonna disappointed🙃
You're going to love it!
hi, seriously thinking about getting one, my only worry is the exhaust's sound....is it really this bad???? thanks
I got a Ninja 400 over this bike specifically because I know in person the N650 sounds like a lawnmower. The N400 does sound that way but less so because it revs higher. Sounds like an angry bee IMO. Love the sound. Wish the N650 made the sound cuz that would be my choice.
Out of curiosity, where was this video made? Vineyard location in particular?
Hello there! We shot this video in Southern Oregon. That winery is at a place called Del Rio, it's a really lovely winery in Gold Hill, Oregon.
Thank you, looks very beautiful, also, very nice bike :)
I have always wondered this question when do you know when to shift gears
go before the red area on the rev meter. On this bike tho it has a yellow light that flashes when you should switch gears
Listen to the engine
bike's lighter so handing should be better but they also cut power so as far as being faster than the previous model I'm guessing it's a wash. Cool that they made it look more aggressive similarly to the 300 but on the same hand they look too similar to the 636 IMO. Side note, shift light, for what? There's no dangerous power zone where it'll go out from under you and if you're trying to optimize milage you'll be able to tell from the sound rather than trying to keep an eye on the shift light thereby taking your eyes off the road.
I've ridden both generations. Rode the new one today. The newer one is quicker and more responsive in the first half of the revs. 42 pounds less bulk more than makes up for a few ponies down.
Great video
Ground clearance seems low..
I just bought one. It looks gorgeous and handles well But frankly, the vibrations coming through the bars are very bothersome. I"ve been riding for over twenty years and have owned multiple bikes, I'm not a wuss and don't mind motorcycle vibrations ...it is a motorcycle after all. However, these are tingly ,buzzy vibes that are leaving my hands with almost a loss of feeling after an hour. Am I the only one?
hawkrider88 have you tried putting different bar ends and noticing any changes?
very nice video
hows the comfort of bike for 10k+miles? kindly pls give me a answer
The seat is more comfortable than not and the ride position is neutral enough that I could see someone logging some good miles on this bike. 10k+ over a riding season would be no problem in my opinion, would be pretty fun actually. Thanks for watching! - Byron
Thanks for ur rply
Plus one sub too..
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0-60mph timings please!!
What about top end?
around 4 sec
top end around 200 km/h
The 2017 Ninja 650 looks good in KRT. I have a 2007 Kawasaki 650R and am considering trading for the 2017 Ninja 650. My bike is mint with only 2,300 miles. But my 2007 has more horsepower at 72 and weight is similar. My 2007 would be faster.It's a tough decision.
That is a tough call, especially considering the condition. Is there anything above the looks to make you consider the 2017? - Byron
I'd like to send you a photo of my 2007 Kawasaki 650R. What's your email, please? I do like the KRT color scheme of the 2017.
Riders Domain - Hey, whats the audio track in the background?
Not sure what the title is, we grabbed that from a stock music clip database. - Byron
Riders Domain link to that stock music database? Please?
HONDA CBR500R & CBR650F Review :D I think Value for money It can hang with this Ninja 650 :)
Shall be my first bike and my first mod will be a new exhaust (sadly has to be full but w/e, it'll look better). Everything looks great except for the exhaust.
Needs a good snorting exhaust sound anyway. Drop weight, get some power.
Ovok I had an 07 ninja 650 it was such a great bike, this new one looks sick
How much rpms does this bike do in 100 k\h in 6 gear?
You're a little under 5000rpm at that speed. - Byron
Ciao quanto è alto il tester sono italiano
same engine as fz07?
Yamaha's FZ has 40cc more than the Kawasaki Ninja, longer stroke, smaller bore and higher compression. From the standpoint of both being middleweight Parallel Twins, they'd be an interesting match-up in a comparison but not the same engine. - Byron
Corey Hopkins nope. I guess fz 07 produces more power and more crisp sound
Hi! What's your height? Do you fit comfortably in it?
I'm six feet tall and didn't have any big issues with comfort on the bike, it fit me pretty well. - Byron
Thanks, Byron!
is this short people friendly?
You can get it dropped (lowered) I'd ask in stores
At 6:50 , he says, “triple digits on 5th gear and a whole lot more to go”. Damn how many gears does have? I’m joking man. LOL
There are actually 13 gears. Ultimately this allows the bike to be faster than a liter bike (just takes a little longer to reach top speed of course). Most people just don't know about the additional up required "secret" tap necessary to unlock the additional gears (safety feature to help protect new riders).
This isn't a video game, it's a joke. Don't get hop on your bike trying to find some hidden secret.
is this too big for 5'7?
I'm 5'7" and imo it's perfect
How much hp? Please be over 50hp
We saw 57.7 hp @8300 rpm.
Riders Domain stock yea? Very nice.. the 300 400s only make 40 max or so
Yep, all stock there.
The thing that gets me are riders that complain about having too little power even though they can only legally ride at 65mph. A kid on a 125cc scooter can reach highway speeds in that case. If your spending 18k on a bike to ride around in circles then I guess that's OK if you don't have the roads to ride at full speed... Lol.
See, that's exactly what I'm saying lol
Why spend more for 125cc versus 300cc, when legal limits are 70 mph at most?
Hi.. i can totally understand your sentiment especially as a person who rides Ninja 300. My Ninja 300 can outperform(?) nearly anyone in city commuting and even on a highway up to 70 miles. However, when it comes down to comfy cruising on a highway at/above 65 miles, it vibrates quite a bit and not as comfy as 650.... and... yeah.. I can easily reach 85~90 mph with my ninja 300.. (^~^)
Tobeon2 same here.. I got my 300 last year around May or June... love it! Got 6k miles on it since... I do frequent trips usually around 40-1hr max ... never have issues or anything, ive hit 102 on it so far!
Don't need to pretend the bike has clip ons
Where's Waheed?
What's up MotoBoy - I'm here. Do you want to berate me in public again?
1:12 "touching triple digits at the top of 5th gear?" that's not very fast lol
That on mph..
Legit question why the fuck does it sound like a dam 300cc?.. i got a kawasaki ninja 300.. i wanted to get a 650 cc but they same the exact same why.....?... i want that beasty sound
Because Its a parallel twin
Price ???????????????? 👺
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Looks the same as my 2015, lol.
In that case, a ZX-10R looks the same as a 300. Honestly the 2017 Ninja 650 is quite a bit different than the last model.
Had a test ride on this today . Really disappointed. Had a 2016 er6f and this is nowhere near it in my opinion. Feels flat, tinny tick over, smaller than the er6. Anyone over 5'10 is going to feel big on it
THUMBS DOWN! Not one shot of You sitting on it. And the parts showing somebody riding it were so fast you can't make out body positioning or anything. I wanted to compare the rider position versus the sport bikes.
Not to be that guy but you could always judt sot on or test ride it vs the other bikes you're looking at. Just saying.
How about this bike vs R6 2017? pls
Gotta say that wouldn't be much of a fair fight, they're completely different classes. It would all depend on what you're looking for. An Inline-Four performance supersport or a mellower sport-styled middleweight Twin? Both have advantages, it just matters what you're trying to accomplish. Now if this was a Ninja ZX-6R, then the comparison with the R6 would be warranted, and a whole lot of fun! - Byron
WTF. You’d recommend this to NEW RIDERS?! Dude, riders who’ve never ridden a motorcycle and are just starting to ride?!! You’ve gone mad.
If you’re just starting to ride, it’s best to begin on anything under (or) a 300cc. I’m not saying that it’s impossible to start on a 600cc, but if you value your life then you wouldn’t get info from American riders who think anything below 70HP is for pussies *cough* ChaseonTwoWheels *cough*
It's tricky, because for the most part I agree, brand new riders are going to generally have a much more positive, safe and productive experience on a smaller displacement motorcycle. This particular bike has some of the same characteristics as those bikes though in my opinion, mellower power delivery, light handling, well-balanced weight distribution. Sure, it's got capabilities that could get a new rider into real trouble, no doubt. But I genuinely think in the hands of a new rider that respects his or her own limitations, this could be a rewarding machine. That caveat is key though, and is something I should have called out more explicitly in the vid. I came to that conclusion in part because of a personal experience, or rather the experience of a close friend, that got into riding without any experience. He did the three day safety course then turned around and got himself a Harley Fat Boy. I thought he was crazy. But he didn't ride with ego, didn't think he was more capable than his skills allowed and has been riding that thing for the better part of the past three years without any issue. I also agree that people out there who think you have to have some stupid fast/powerful motorcycle in order to be a legitimate rider are full of it. Some of the best times I've had on a motorcycle were on 300cc bikes. Anyway, thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and for watching. - Byron
Ugly exhaust