Comments on: Kawasaki Ninja 650R

By: Anthony

Anthony — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:06:15 +0000

Al, Which insurance do you have? I am looking into getting this bike but i am a first time rider. I will be taking the safety course offered in Ca to override the DMV test. I heard this will Help lower the rate a bit too.

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By: Al

Al — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:36:15 +0000

True, but I dont think that includes comp and collision. I just upgraded my policy from basic liability (90.00 a year)and added comp and collision for less than 600.00 a year total.

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By: Marc Holcomb

Marc Holcomb — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:27:35 +0000

The 650R is simply a great bike, it may not be the best at all things but it is very good at almost all things. Mine is a 2008 set up as a week-end touring bike with the three Givi Hardcases and the fuel economy sure beats the heck out of my Suzuki Volusia and Yamaha 1100, and for me it is so much more fun to ride. I am 65, 5'10" around 200 lbs and I enjoy the heck out of this bike. Simply great for running North and South along the Oregon Coast and does better than journeyman work across the Cascades to Oregons' High Desert. This is without a doubt one of Kawas' better machines! I expect this one to be around a long time. It is a dandy!

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By: JR

JR — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:56:38 +0000

@ K. Steadman: That sounds like Squid talk. Learn how to ride and get full gear before getting yourself on one of those Supersports.

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By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:06:29 +0000

After reading all the reviews I have come to the conclusion that this bike will be the perfect starter bike for me. I initially was interested in the new 250's cuz of the body kits and mpg but I read on another review that highway driving will kill those being as they only top out at around 100 they are pretty much red-lining on the interstate. Also I am 6'3" and 210 pounds so that bike would not be the right choice for me. So I thought about the 500, but the body kit just looks really gay. This bike looks fast and everyone says it is quick. Being my first bike I dont need to go 150+ or 0-60 in 3 seconds. Eventually I will upgrade to a supersport but for now this is the bike for me. And now that the bike is over a year old I am getting it brand new at 4999. And the insurance only runs at about 80 a month for top of the line coverage. And only 40 a month for basic. Cant beat that. I cant wait to have my bike!

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By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:44:33 +0000

You dont just buy one of these bikes for speed. I am getting a 09' 650R and I just want it based on styling and comfort. Cruisers are just gay and Super Sport bikes are a bit expensive on the insurance side however that will be my next decision.

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By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:58:37 +0000

Yea but beginners dont need to be riding those bikes. And with a finance payment, gas, and insurance those bikes can be too expensive for some riders. I know that the insurance for an 06' GSXR 600 is100 more

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By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:45:56 +0000

Yea like Insurance, but Progressive is only charging just under 100 a month for top of the line coverage

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By: Patrick casparro

Patrick casparro — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 02:06:03 +0000

This is my first road bike. I'm 49, my son is 16. It's absolutely perfect for both of us. It's the cheapest "sportbike" out there- I got my 2009 new in February of this year with two dirt bike trade-ins for $5000! My son is 6'5", 240. I'm almost fifty. It suits both of our requirements perfectly. It will be all the bike I will ever need- I don't need much more than the thrillatf 7000 rpm this bike gives me- and it's safe enough for me to feel ok when my newbie son rides it. It's got predictable handling, decent tires and suspension, darn good brakes, a lousy seat, and cool styling. For an entry level "sportbike" (it's really a Standard) it's really a well built, fun bike for 5 g's. We both like it a lot. Should be in the family for at least a few summers.

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By: Jason

Jason — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 21:50:25 +0000

lol...So, the complaint is that this SPORT BIKE is not as fast as a SUPERSPORT BIKE????? If it was wouldn't that make it a supersport bike and not just a sport bike??? You said it like kawi was misrepresenting the bike. It's also about $4000 less than a supersport bike. I dont understand the complaint really and I think this bike is on top in comparison with the other sportbikes in the 600-650 class. From what I have read the bike was geared towards being well rounded (fast enough to be fun, comfortable to ride all day, ect...) and not to be a track bike. One example of this is the upright position of the handlebars and the taller windscreen when compared with the supersport bikes. Ok....I'm done correcting you :)

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