Kawasaki Ninja 650
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At last found my perfect bike at 79
Didn't get my licence until I was 72 and started on a Yamaha VStar 950, too big! Then sized down to a Kawasaki 650 Vulcan S. Good for touring but wanted something a bit more flexible for tackling the twisties with my mates. From there to a Yamaha MT03. Loved it ! great little bike with plenty of get up and go with excellent handling but not so comfortable on long distance touring. At a mates suggestion test drove the Ninja 650 and traded in the MT03 the same day for the 2021 model. Just done 500 klms but already over the moon with the handling in the twisties and cruising at highway speeds. Already convinced that this is the one for me. Show detailsPerfect bike for the city
Bought this from Bikebiz in the Auburn area second hand.Works like a charm, been on bikes for many years across various makes.
For a old man like myself, was not expecting to have this much fun and less pressure on my back cruising around Northern Beaches.
Not as good as you read about!
I purchased my Kwak (650 Ninja) in 2015 and was my tool to get me from and to work. The handling is OK but I really did expect more for the money. It doesn't compare to the likes of Triumph in terms of the luxury feel but the servicing costs far outweigh any good experience I had with this bike. They wanted me to service and pay over the odds. I felt like I paid a decent price for my Ninja but they wanted more money each time I took it back for a service. At higher speeds I din't feel that comfortable on the 650 as I have on previous bikes, the handling is so so through twisties. Wouldn't recommend due to price of servicing and parts. Just looks nice. Show detailsQuick, Fast & Affordable
First sports bike!! Kawasaki 650L is a great learning sports bike. This bike has great handling, stand up right when maneuvering corners and track work. Bike has many options for customisation and altering for different weight and height categories. Excellent for learning the road and moving your way up to a larger modelShow details
Best Sports bike for a Starter
This is my first sports bike, previously I was riding a 150cc engine and now moved to 650cc engine damn the bike is very powerful. This is a ninja EX650R, full version with 75hp. It has a very quick acceleration and riding comfort is really good. When you are riding a long journey you don't get a back pain as the riding position is really comfy. The pillion rider seating is perfect. I bought this bike on gumtree for 5800$ it is 2013 model with ABS and full version, not the LAMS. I love riding it in the rush hour as you can go in between the veh... Read moreicles and park it on the footpath and not worry about the hefty parking fee. I fell in love at the first time I saw this and decided this is my bike and I don't regret buying it. I thoroughly enjoy every moment when I ride my motorcycle.Good commute bike fun to ride on weekends
Perfect bike for commute, really comfy for short or long distances (>150km) even for the passenger. 2 cylindre gives you good power, little fuel consumption 4L/100km. Change the exhaust and you have the best city bike. Also it is learner legal so really fun as a first bike, after 2years you will need an upgrade for something more powerfullShow details
Awesome on every level
I purchased this bike kust recently and my son who is a honda rider was less than impressed with my choice. I let him ride my bike the other day and he is now looking at a ninja for his next bike. I have always loved ninjas but this bike is just awesome. The attention to detail and rider comfort are well above what I expected. Thinking of buying one? I say just do it you will not regret it.Show details
Love it
My bike is 2012 model but I love it. Enough power, goes like a rocket. has done 7000Km but no issues apart from needing a battery change. Bought from eBay for $60 and took 20 minutes to change. Comfortable seat, hard to do many Kms though. Definitely recommend. Looks great and sexy.Show details
So far so good Non LAMS 650
I was stuggling to find a bike in the 650 range that wasn't a LAMS job & could afford. I settled on the NINJA 650. I stepped up from a 300 NINJA as I found it too under powered for what I was used to.I find the 650 almost too quiet when cruising along but it has a good growl under acceleration, it seems a full exhaust system has to purchased for the new 2017 model. Insurance costs are very reasonable. I ride the bike daily as a commuter & to date no faults, starts first time everytime. Fuel economy is almost the same as the 300 so am very happ... Read morey. I have found the clunck when selecting first & from first to second a bit daunting but am getting used to it. The adjustable screen I don"t find to be all that effective. The bike's handling very responsive when changing direction. The seating position is comfortable but i would beBrilliant ride
I absolutely love this bike, everything about it. The power, the weight and the size are perfect. This one bike has made me a Kawasaki loyalist for life. Once I'm on my fulls i will be on a h2 or zx10rr guaranteed. great customization options as well. Do buy people.Show details
Great commuter bike!
I purchased a 2013 version of this bike (current generation) and am very pleased with it. Comfortable riding position, exception fuel consumption (< 4.0 L/100km average even when commuting in traffic) and a good note when you put an exhaust on (I added an IXIL system). The two cylinder has plenty of low-end grunt (although it obviously misses the top-end power of the 4-cylinder bikes) and it always pulls away well in traffic.Starts perfectly, ABS is a life-saver (literally!), parts are cheap and easy to replace and pillion is super-comfy (according to my wife). I'm coming from 4-cylinder super-sports bikes, and this bike is comfy, practical and reliable.
I have ridden this bike for approximately 2500 km.
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Ninja 650 non-LAMS, ABS
Had it for a year and done 10,000 kms of hard city commuting. It holds up very well and has given precisely zero trouble. The ABS is really good for the type of riding I do, especially when someone brakes hard in front in the wet. Riding position is comfortable, power is great, looks are great, suspension is great, weight dist is great. The gearbox can be a bit clunky shifting from neutral into first, but you quickly get used to that. I find the seating marginally low for me given I'm around 182cm, but not uncomfortable by any means. Not sure what magic they've done with the steering, but you can flick this thing so easily. Very satisfied with the purchase!Show details
Loving my bike
I bought one early this year at team homo, mine is Lams approved and is restricted as a result. I look forward to getting my unrestricted licence so that I can remove the restrictions... Having said that I do love it!... It's reliable, cheap to run, feels fantastic to ride, and I do love having something powerful between my legs...Kawasaki 650R (Non-LAMS)
I'm relatively new to motorcycling, have progressed from high revving late 1980s 250's (Ninja and a Katana import) to the 2013 Ninja 650r (full power version, not LAMS). I chose this bike as it has great styling and colour (candy green), standard ABS and most importantly it looks like a sports bike but has the ergonomics more closer to a cruiser. It is a very comfortable riding position and the engine has great torque and moderate power. Seat height is ideal for a short-legged 5'11" rider with easily planted feet whilst stationary and I'm sure … Read more · 1it will suit a fair bit smaller height rider. In contrast, I found its sister adventure-styled model Versys having too great a seat height and ruled it out. I'm planning on doing some light-weight touring on this bike with luggage accessories. It also has a reasonable pillion passenger seating, unlike most of its rivals. In nearly 7000kms of use I can say it is reliable (starts first time), a comfortable ride (the seat is good) with good fuel economy. The dash is easy to read and use. The paint finish is excellent. The screen is adjustable to a degree, but in the end I purchased an aftermarket taller and darker screen with an upward lip on the end of the screen that better diverts the air whilst riding. The underslung exhaust pipe means pillions are not heated-up whilst riding and it has a fair exhaust noise. I have had a few minor issues that have been fixed under warranty with no problems other than having to make arrangements to go to the dealer. The issues have been one of the plastic fuel tank plastic side panels lifting, a noticeable gap developing between the plastic panels on the lower corner of the dash and a throttle that kept developing a loose cable. The cable was adjusted a number of times and then replaced. I understand the Ninja 650Rs are assembled in Thailand, not Japan. These niggles are the reason for giving the bike a 4 out of 5 rather than a 5. In summary, its a good bike, and has fitted my needs well, I love its styling and its riding position. Overall I am satisfied with the bike. There has been some new mid-sized bikes introduced in the market in the last year or two that are new competitors that were not around when I purchased (eg.Honda 4 cylinder CBR650R/Yamaha MT07 twin/MT09 triple).Kawasaki Ninja 650 (non lams)
2 weeks in and cant fault. Have stepped down from Honda 1000 Firestorm(very performance modified). Loved the Firestorm can't say a bad word as she was awesome but very loud and probably upset a few neighbors! The Ninja is very quiet at idle and reminds me of my 2nd bike a Suzuki SV 650s 2007 which I also can not fault as that also was a great bike. The Ninja pips it with the full fairing and adjustable screen but the power seem similar although I have not taken the Ninja above 5000 rpm (running in) but the growl from the under belly exhaust is ... Read morebetter than the SV (stock) exhaust at around 3700+. Quality appears very good although the seat and passenger seat seam to have a high tolerance with the locking device. This bike does seem to have quicker steering over the SV though but apart from that and the extra functions on the display (which looks very similar) feels like the same bike. I do prefer the Kwaka styling though especially the under belly exhaust compared to the torpedo tube stock of the SV. I had a Leo Vince on the SV and the sound from that was mint. In conclusion if the Firestorm had fuel injection and was still around i would of stayed that brand but out of the middle weights i'm very happy with the (1st I've owed) Kwaka and it can only get better once i can unleash it from the chains of "run in". Cheers Andy. Cheap-Styling-Insurance cost-Very nimble-Build quility-Sound above 3700rpm Sound at idle almost too quiet! Early as still running in but can't really fault as yet.Questions & Answers
How to disable ABS on a ninja 650 L
Can't help. Suggest you contact your local dealer. Cheers
Thanks Peter the 650 ninja is in a buggy I'm building and I'm wondering if I don't have the sensors hooked up will it up set the computer
2017 model
How many cylinders
Parallel twin
What oil and oil filter do I need for my 2016 65 ninja
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