Hi, hoping there are Ninja 650 owners here that can help me out with some questions.

I've been riding a Ninja 250 since 2012, and I finally sold it earlier this year. I've decided to upgrade and get a Ninja 650 in a few months, perhaps early next year.

1. How much is the average insurance + road tax for this bike?

2. How much more does the maintenance cost compared to a 250cc bike?

3. Finally, anyone here planning to sell their Ninja 650?

Thanks!

Hi,

There is a whole community of ninja 650/z650 owners.
And so far the bike has been really good. Now to answer your question

1. Roadtax and insurance will depend on your NCD and all and the package you take. It can range from RM800 to 1.2k for both

2. Normal maintenance surprisingly costs almost the same as a 250. But major parts like tires will set you back slightly more than a 250.

3. Yes, i think there are a few who wishes to upgrade will be selling. Search for their FB page and join the whatsapp group.

4. Just a side note, i ride a Z650

Thanks for the reply.

Do you have any gripes with the bike? Some reviews complained about the vibrations, but they differ about the degree of vibration.

What's your personal opinion of the bike as an owner?

Those complains were from ppl who has ridden bikes which are way above the price point of a 650. Personally, i have no issues with the vibration. Can go log distance about 150km or more before you actually feel the effects. Other than that it's nothing much. The engine is actually pretty smooth for a parallel twin.

to ride on this thread, i am planning to get one too. but any one knows if there is a lowering kit for Z650? the seat is kind of high for me.

z650 seat n shape is considered low n narrow.

unless u hv very short legs.



This post has been edited by basilisk: Sep 24 2019, 01:04 PM

If I'm being honest Ninja 650 isn't really a huge upgrade from a 250 (only your wallet needs to be upgraded). Get a triple/four cylinder, that's an upgrade.

This post has been edited by RalphRatedR: Sep 24 2019, 04:13 PM

How tall are you? It's already a low riding bike actually.

sometimes a person's leg length is not proportioned to their height. like myself im 170cm but inseam is less than 30inches, way shorter than others.

160 only.. combo with short leg lagi

Very true.... Short leg issues 😂

Riden a bike before? I actually have a few friends who are around that height but rides taller bikes. It's all in the experience and the one leg tip toe method. I myself am not tall too at 165 but comfortably able to ride the Z650. Even had no problems riding the bigger sibling the z900 as well.

Bro check some seller on mudah selling z650 2017 pre registered unit for 31k on road. Ping me if you need the contacts.

ok.. finally bought the bike, but the next day announce movement control..zzzz so cant get the bike yet..
just wanna ask, is z650 is high in thief list? i am living in condo, but the kind with shop lots at ground floor, so anyone walk into car park.

bike itself..no... calipers.... there was a z650 case i know of with attempted caliper theft...

so suggest u get them caliper special screws ASAP.

ic.. that is the only thing? or there are other stuff i need to take care as well?

the other usual stuff u can get oso like the brake lock, padlocks etc...up to u.

thanks for the advise!!

let us know when the side signals start to drop... many pply complain...

haha.. it is wobbly. looks fragile.