The 650 class has always kinda been this budget sports touring class but with the looks of a full on supersport rather than the typical kinda bloated, big windscreen look. But there's some interesting new players coming in like Aprilia and Triumph who might actually spice things up and start pushing manufacturers to develop these platforms more. Also definitely agree that nothing teaches you to ride properly quite like a low power bike, currently only own KTM 390s, been on track 8 times so far and I rarely share the track with bikes that have similar power yet I've overtaken Daytona 675s, R1s, GSXR1000s, RC8R, all these insanely fast bikes yet the riders just lack the skill to do anything other than open the throttle on a straight and zoom off
Nice fast track, I was never on a track in my life at all. Maybe I should go there, it's just 415km from my home. I don't have a sport bike and my car is old. 🙃
Great bike, and i know for a fact that it can go fast. At least i've seen Jens go quite fast on that one. Great memories of scotland with this one Dale. 😂
Hit the nail on the head again. Last year as a new rider I checked out the Z650RS for it's looks and the Versys 650 for its practicality (that 21l fuel tank!). The Versys 650 was quite top heavy, but the Z650RS was an absolute gem, the motor as you say is so much better than it looks on paper and loves to work through the revs. The handling felt telepathic. But I did succumb to the 270 crank fake v-twin and got an XSR700 instead.
I think. That is the way. Kawasaki Designed the Ninja 650 /Z650 put the Power in the Midrange Down on Power To the Old ER 6 But Massively Down on Weight By 17 Kilo with the New Trellis Frame ...I was. Thinking what You Said in The Video ..270 crank. now Common It's the I80 crank. That is now more Unique. LoL
As a guy who lives here, and has ridden here for over 20 years, I'm still not 100% sure. There's no signage anywhere on site, the marshals don't know when you ask them directly, and nobody I know has ever been warned about overtaking on the wrong side. If somebody from the management wants to make a sign at the pit lane exit explaining the rules, I'm sure it would help clarify the situation on the GP track.
Mega bike review that mate, awesome work indeed - would be great to see you do more.. Surprised the UK bike magazines aren't snapping you up as their overseas writer!!
The 650 class has always kinda been this budget sports touring class but with the looks of a full on supersport rather than the typical kinda bloated, big windscreen look. But there's some interesting new players coming in like Aprilia and Triumph who might actually spice things up and start pushing manufacturers to develop these platforms more.
Also definitely agree that nothing teaches you to ride properly quite like a low power bike, currently only own KTM 390s, been on track 8 times so far and I rarely share the track with bikes that have similar power yet I've overtaken Daytona 675s, R1s, GSXR1000s, RC8R, all these insanely fast bikes yet the riders just lack the skill to do anything other than open the throttle on a straight and zoom off
Erm… the Ninja 650 does have preload adjustment on the rear! You just need to get the hook wrench out…
WAaat... I must have been looking at the wrong end of it 😂
Nice fast track, I was never on a track in my life at all. Maybe I should go there, it's just 415km from my home. I don't have a sport bike and my car is old. 🙃
Nice review and riding. Looks mighty dangerous with the cars and the closing speed of the fast guys.
First of All great Video, im speechless of your corner speed with this littel Bike l like your Videos cant wait to see the next one
Thanks a ton! 🫡
Excellent riding and commentary as usual!
Thanks! That means a lot! 🫡
Great bike, and i know for a fact that it can go fast. At least i've seen Jens go quite fast on that one.
Great memories of scotland with this one Dale. 😂
I love the way you ride the little ninja❤
Thanks mate!
Agree about learning on a middle wt v high power bike. Nice skilled riding.
Thanks ✌️
Hit the nail on the head again. Last year as a new rider I checked out the Z650RS for it's looks and the Versys 650 for its practicality (that 21l fuel tank!). The Versys 650 was quite top heavy, but the Z650RS was an absolute gem, the motor as you say is so much better than it looks on paper and loves to work through the revs. The handling felt telepathic. But I did succumb to the 270 crank fake v-twin and got an XSR700 instead.
Thanks for sharing! Yeah, the fake v-twin is hard to ignore in this segment, I have one too! :D
I think. That is the way. Kawasaki
Designed the Ninja 650 /Z650 put the
Power in the Midrange
Down on Power To the Old ER 6
But Massively Down on Weight
By 17 Kilo with the New Trellis Frame
...I was. Thinking what You Said in
The Video ..270 crank. now Common
It's the I80 crank. That is now more
Unique. LoL
Are tf gp overtaking rules different to nordschliefe?
As a guy who lives here, and has ridden here for over 20 years, I'm still not 100% sure. There's no signage anywhere on site, the marshals don't know when you ask them directly, and nobody I know has ever been warned about overtaking on the wrong side.
If somebody from the management wants to make a sign at the pit lane exit explaining the rules, I'm sure it would help clarify the situation on the GP track.
Mega bike review that mate, awesome work indeed - would be great to see you do more.. Surprised the UK bike magazines aren't snapping you up as their overseas writer!!
Very kind words, sir! Thanks!
You can have a lot of fun on most bikes and being able to ride faster than the bike can deliver is awesome fun ....as demonstrated by Dale !
Couldn't agree more! And thanks for the compliment :)
Cracking review Dale and your the man to put a bike through its paces 👌
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks very much
I would love to see a full lap…
I'll put something up just for the supporters 🫡
nice vid ! no bs and lots of onboard
Thanks! I'm still working on the sound, and one of my DJIs has started acting up. But the only way is up!
Love this 🏁
Thanks Paul!
Great Video video!
Thanks a lot Lot! ;)
😂
@@btgmoto wanted to say great great video😁