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26 RIDEFAST MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2021 I had to meet our photographer Stefan for an early morning photo shoot on the 650 in a picturesque little village that did require a rush hour commute of about 30 kays. With SA being in the state it is we all have to stand in a queue for our ration of electricity coz the traffic lights were out. The narrowness of the 650 came into play dodging ‘dumb f@%k’s’ lane surfing while busy social-media surfing. The rear view mirrors mounted way out front are marginally wider than the riders elbows allowing for good rear view but are also great for measuring space between vehicles as you lane split. That lighter clutch was received with much gratitude by my left hand and the riding position had me looking over most vehicles with ease. That slipper clutch and ABS were tested on more than one occasion along with my lung capacity and my command of expletives in more than one of our official languages. All performed admirably. Once I was out of traffic and playing in the twistys and could really use all of the rev counter the mid weight Ninja really came into its own, and I am quite sad I didn’t get a chance to take it onto a track. The dual throttle valve technology, really does keep it all smooth and predictable without stealing any of the power or torque. The rear suspension set up along with the trellis frame kept it all neat and tidy through the corners to the point that I had to remind myself I was in a semi urban area and not wearing leathers as I started pushing harder through the bends. Once the photoshoot was done it was time for a quick cup of coffee to freshen up the vocal cords for the next bit of rush hour traffic out of town and onto some nice sweeping back roads for about 150 kays to really stretch the 650 Ninjas legs. Whipping along the sweeping back roads through the countryside all resplendent in green and sunshine after the spring rains easily at around 180kmh really got my heart singing. SA roads being what they are these days makes really good suspension vital, not just for cornering speed or braking and acceleration weigh transference but also for nasty bump absorption, which can really catch you off guard and get everything quite out of shape and if you’re unlucky… throw you into the beautiful scenery. The 650 Ninja quietly soaked up all the bumps and lumps so much that I turned around and went at a really bad section of road two or three times flat out to see if it would get all squirley, which it didn’t. Whipping down the freeway and tucking my 115kg, 2m lump into the fuel tank recesses and behind the windshield I managed an admirable 192km ph on a flat section with a bit of a head wind. I suspect that once the engine has loosened up a bit I might be able to get a bit more out of it, but the torque and the power are more than enough to have a lot of fun in the mountain passes and hit the long road to your favourite part of the country. I didn’t check exact mileage but it was somewhere around 500 kays or so and we used about a tank and a half of juice, giving us somewhere in the vicinity of 20 to 22 kays to a litre give or take, not bad considering the engine was still tight, about a thousand clicks on it when we collected it and we weren’t riding for economy. I had to meet our photographer Stefan for an early morning I had to meet our photographer Stefan for an early morning photo shoot on the 650 in a picturesque little village that did require a rush hour commute of about 30 kays. I had to meet our photographer Stefan for an early morning photo shoot on the 650 in a picturesque little village that did require a rush hour commute of about 30 kays. With SA being in the state it is we all have to stand in a queue I had to meet our photographer Stefan for an early morning photo shoot on the 650 in a picturesque little village that did require a rush hour commute of about 30 kays. With SA being in the state it is we all have to stand in a queue for our ration of electricity coz the traffic lights were out. The I had to meet our photographer Stefan for an early morning photo shoot on the 650 in a picturesque little village that did require a rush hour commute of about 30 kays. With SA being in the state it is we all have to stand in a queue for our ration of electricity coz the traffic lights were out. The narrowness of the 650 came into play dodging ‘dumb f@%k’s’ lane surfing while busy social-media surfing. I had to meet our photographer Stefan for an early morning photo shoot on the 650 in a picturesque little village that did require a rush hour commute of about 30 kays. With SA being in the state it is we all have to stand in a queue for our ration of electricity coz the traffic lights were out. The narrowness of the 650 came into play dodging ‘dumb f@%k’s’ lane surfing while busy social-media surfing. The rear view mirrors mounted way out front are marginally wider I had to meet our photographer Stefan for an early morning photo shoot on the 650 in a picturesque little village that did require a rush hour commute of about 30 kays. With SA being in the state it is we all have to stand in a queue for our ration of electricity coz the traffic lights were out. The narrowness of the 650 came into play dodging ‘dumb f@%k’s’ lane surfing while busy social-media surfing. The rear view mirrors mounted way out front are marginally wider than the riders elbows allowing for good rear view but are also I had to meet our photographer Stefan for an early morning photo shoot on the 650 in a picturesque little village that did require a rush hour commute of about 30 kays. With SA being in the state it is we all have to stand in a queue for our ration of electricity coz the traffic lights were out. The narrowness of the 650 came into play dodging ‘dumb f@%k’s’ lane surfing while busy social-media surfing. The rear view mirrors mounted way out front are marginally wider than the riders elbows allowing for good rear view but are also great for measuring space between vehicles as you lane split. That lighter clutch was received with much gratitude by my left I had to meet our photographer Stefan for an early morning photo shoot on the 650 in a picturesque little village that did require a rush hour commute of about 30 kays. With SA being in the state it is we all have to stand in a queue for our ration of electricity coz the traffic lights were out. The narrowness of the 650 came into play dodging ‘dumb f@%k’s’ lane surfing while busy social-media surfing. The rear view mirrors mounted way out front are marginally wider than the riders elbows allowing for good rear view but are also great for measuring space between vehicles as you lane split. That lighter clutch was received with much gratitude by my left hand and the riding position had me looking over most vehicles I had to meet our photographer Stefan for an early morning photo shoot on the 650 in a picturesque little village that did require a rush hour commute of about 30 kays. With SA being in the state it is we all have to stand in a queue for our ration of electricity coz the traffic lights were out. The narrowness of the 650 came into play dodging ‘dumb f@%k’s’ lane surfing while busy social-media surfing. The rear view mirrors mounted way out front are marginally wider than the riders elbows allowing for good rear view but are also great for measuring space between vehicles as you lane split. That lighter clutch was received with much gratitude by my left hand and the riding position had me looking over most vehicles with ease. That slipper clutch and ABS were tested on more than I had to meet our photographer Stefan for an early morning photo shoot on the 650 in a picturesque little village that did require a rush hour commute of about 30 kays. With SA being in the state it is we all have to stand in a queue for our ration of electricity coz the traffic lights were out. The narrowness of the 650 came into play dodging ‘dumb f@%k’s’ lane surfing while busy social-media surfing. The rear view mirrors mounted way out front are marginally wider than the riders elbows allowing for good rear view but are also great for measuring space between vehicles as you lane split. That lighter clutch was received with much gratitude by my left hand and the riding position had me looking over most vehicles with ease. That slipper clutch and ABS were tested on more than one occasion along with my lung capacity and my command of expletives in more than one of our official languages. All I had to meet our photographer Stefan for an early morning photo shoot on the 650 in a picturesque little village that did require a rush hour commute of about 30 kays. With SA being in the state it is we all have to stand in a queue for our ration of electricity coz the traffic lights were out. The narrowness of the 650 came into play dodging ‘dumb f@%k’s’ lane surfing while busy social-media surfing. The rear view mirrors mounted way out front are marginally wider than the riders elbows allowing for good rear view but are also great for measuring space between vehicles as you lane split. That lighter clutch was received with much gratitude by my left hand and the riding position had me looking over most vehicles with ease. That slipper clutch and ABS were tested on more than one occasion along with my lung capacity and my command of expletives in more than one of our official languages. All performed admirably. I had to meet our photographer Stefan for an early morning photo shoot on the 650 in a picturesque little village that did require a rush hour commute of about 30 kays. With SA being in the state it is we all have to stand in a queue for our ration of electricity coz the traffic lights were out. The narrowness of the 650 came into play dodging ‘dumb f@%k’s’ lane surfing while busy social-media surfing. The rear view mirrors mounted way out front are marginally wider than the riders elbows allowing for good rear view but are also great for measuring space between vehicles as you lane split. That lighter clutch was received with much gratitude by my left hand and the riding position had me looking over most vehicles with ease. That slipper clutch and ABS were tested on more than one occasion along with my lung capacity and my command of expletives in more than one of our official languages. All performed admirably. I had to meet our photographer Stefan for an early morning photo shoot on the 650 in a picturesque little village that did require a rush hour commute of about 30 kays. With SA being in the state it is we all have to stand in a queue for our ration of electricity coz the traffic lights were out. The narrowness of the 650 came into play dodging ‘dumb f@%k’s’ lane surfing while busy social-media surfing. The rear view mirrors mounted way out front are marginally wider than the riders elbows allowing for good rear view but are also great for measuring space between vehicles as you lane split. That lighter clutch was received with much gratitude by my left hand and the riding position had me looking over most vehicles with ease. That slipper clutch and ABS were tested on more than one occasion along with my lung capacity and my command of expletives in more than one of our official languages. All performed admirably. Once I was out of traffic and playing in the twistys and could really use all of the rev counter the mid weight Ninja really came I had to meet our photographer Stefan for an early morning photo shoot on the 650 in a picturesque little village that did require a rush hour commute of about 30 kays. With SA being in the state it is we all have to stand in a queue for our ration of electricity coz the traffic lights were out. The narrowness of the 650 came into play dodging ‘dumb f@%k’s’ lane surfing while busy social-media surfing. The rear view mirrors mounted way out front are marginally wider than the riders elbows allowing for good rear view but are also great for measuring space between vehicles as you lane split. That lighter clutch was received with much gratitude by my left hand and the riding position had me looking over most vehicles with ease. That slipper clutch and ABS were tested on more than one occasion along with my lung capacity and my command of expletives in more than one of our official languages. All performed admirably. Once I was out of traffic and playing in the twistys and could really use all of the rev counter the mid weight Ninja really came into its own, and I am quite sad I didn’t get a chance to take it I had to meet our photographer Stefan for an early morning photo shoot on the 650 in a picturesque little village that did require a rush hour commute of about 30 kays. With SA being in the state it is we all have to stand in a queue for our ration of electricity coz the traffic lights were out. The narrowness of the 650 came into play dodging ‘dumb f@%k’s’ lane surfing while busy social-media surfing. The rear view mirrors mounted way out front are marginally wider than the riders elbows allowing for good rear view but are also great for measuring space between vehicles as you lane split. That lighter clutch was received with much gratitude by my left hand and the riding position had me looking over most vehicles with ease. That slipper clutch and ABS were tested on more than one occasion along with my lung capacity and my command of expletives in more than one of our official languages. All performed admirably. Once I was out of traffic and playing in the twistys and could really use all of the rev counter the mid weight Ninja really came into its own, and I am quite sad I didn’t get a chance to take it onto a track. The dual throttle valve technology, really does keep I had to meet our photographer Stefan for an early morning photo shoot on the 650 in a picturesque little village that did With SA being in the state it is we all have to stand in a queue for our ration of electricity coz the traffic lights were out. The narrowness of the 650 came into play dodging ‘dumb f@%k’s’ lane surfing while busy social-media surfing. The rear view mirrors mounted way out front are marginally wider than the riders elbows allowing for good rear view but are also great for measuring space between vehicles as you lane split. That lighter clutch was received with much gratitude by my left hand and the riding position had me looking over most vehicles with ease. That slipper clutch and ABS were tested on more than one occasion along with my lung capacity and my command of expletives in more than one of our official languages. All performed admirably. Once I was out of traffic and playing in the twistys and could really use all of the rev counter the mid weight Ninja really came into its own, and I am quite sad I didn’t get a chance to take it onto a track. The dual throttle valve technology, really does keep it all smooth and predictable without stealing any of the power or torque. The rear suspension set up along with the trellis frame I had to meet our photographer Stefan for an early morning photo shoot on the 650 in a picturesque little village that did With SA being in the state it is we all have to stand in a queue for our ration of electricity coz the traffic lights were out. The narrowness of the 650 came into play dodging ‘dumb f@%k’s’ lane surfing while busy social-media surfing. The rear view mirrors mounted way out front are marginally wider than the riders elbows allowing for good rear view but are also great for measuring space between vehicles as you lane split. That lighter clutch was received with much gratitude by my left hand and the riding position had me looking over most vehicles with ease. That slipper clutch and ABS were tested on more than one occasion along with my lung capacity and my command of expletives in more than one of our official languages. All performed admirably. Once I was out of traffic and playing in the twistys and could really use all of the rev counter the mid weight Ninja really came into its own, and I am quite sad I didn’t get a chance to take it onto a track. The dual throttle valve technology, really does keep it all smooth and predictable without stealing any of the power or torque. The rear suspension set up along with the trellis frame kept it all neat and tidy through the corners to the point that I photo shoot on the 650 in a picturesque little village that did With SA being in the state it is we all have to stand in a queue for our ration of electricity coz the traffic lights were out. The narrowness of the 650 came into play dodging ‘dumb f@%k’s’ The rear view mirrors mounted way out front are marginally wider than the riders elbows allowing for good rear view but are also great for measuring space between vehicles as you lane split. That lighter clutch was received with much gratitude by my left hand and the riding position had me looking over most vehicles with ease. That slipper clutch and ABS were tested on more than one occasion along with my lung capacity and my command of expletives in more than one of our official languages. All Once I was out of traffic and playing in the twistys and could really use all of the rev counter the mid weight Ninja really came into its own, and I am quite sad I didn’t get a chance to take it onto a track. The dual throttle valve technology, really does keep it all smooth and predictable without stealing any of the power or torque. The rear suspension set up along with the trellis frame kept it all neat and tidy through the corners to the point that I had to remind myself I was in a semi urban area and not wearing With SA being in the state it is we all have to stand in a queue for our ration of electricity coz the traffic lights were out. The narrowness of the 650 came into play dodging ‘dumb f@%k’s’ The rear view mirrors mounted way out front are marginally wider than the riders elbows allowing for good rear view but are also great for measuring space between vehicles as you lane split. That lighter clutch was received with much gratitude by my left hand and the riding position had me looking over most vehicles with ease. That slipper clutch and ABS were tested on more than one occasion along with my lung capacity and my command of expletives in more than one of our official languages. All Once I was out of traffic and playing in the twistys and could really use all of the rev counter the mid weight Ninja really came into its own, and I am quite sad I didn’t get a chance to take it onto a track. The dual throttle valve technology, really does keep it all smooth and predictable without stealing any of the power or torque. The rear suspension set up along with the trellis frame kept it all neat and tidy through the corners to the point that I had to remind myself I was in a semi urban area and not wearing leathers as I started pushing harder through the bends. Once the photoshoot was done it was time for a quick cup of coffee With SA being in the state it is we all have to stand in a queue for our ration of electricity coz the traffic lights were out. The narrowness of the 650 came into play dodging ‘dumb f@%k’s’ The rear view mirrors mounted way out front are marginally wider than the riders elbows allowing for good rear view but are also great for measuring space between vehicles as you lane split. That lighter clutch was received with much gratitude by my left hand and the riding position had me looking over most vehicles with ease. That slipper clutch and ABS were tested on more than one occasion along with my lung capacity and my command of expletives in more than one of our official languages. All Once I was out of traffic and playing in the twistys and could really use all of the rev counter the mid weight Ninja really came into its own, and I am quite sad I didn’t get a chance to take it onto a track. The dual throttle valve technology, really does keep it all smooth and predictable without stealing any of the power or torque. The rear suspension set up along with the trellis frame kept it all neat and tidy through the corners to the point that I had to remind myself I was in a semi urban area and not wearing leathers as I started pushing harder through the bends. Once the photoshoot was done it was time for a quick cup of coffee to freshen up the vocal cords for the next bit of rush hour traffic narrowness of the 650 came into play dodging ‘dumb f@%k’s’ The rear view mirrors mounted way out front are marginally wider than the riders elbows allowing for good rear view but are also great for measuring space between vehicles as you lane split. That lighter clutch was received with much gratitude by my left hand and the riding position had me looking over most vehicles with ease. That slipper clutch and ABS were tested on more than one occasion along with my lung capacity and my command of expletives in more than one of our official languages. All Once I was out of traffic and playing in the twistys and could really use all of the rev counter the mid weight Ninja really came into its own, and I am quite sad I didn’t get a chance to take it onto a track. The dual throttle valve technology, really does keep it all smooth and predictable without stealing any of the power or torque. The rear suspension set up along with the trellis frame kept it all neat and tidy through the corners to the point that I had to remind myself I was in a semi urban area and not wearing leathers as I started pushing harder through the bends. Once the photoshoot was done it was time for a quick cup of coffee to freshen up the vocal cords for the next bit of rush hour traffic out of town and onto some nice sweeping back roads for about The rear view mirrors mounted way out front are marginally wider than the riders elbows allowing for good rear view but are also great for measuring space between vehicles as you lane split. That lighter clutch was received with much gratitude by my left hand and the riding position had me looking over most vehicles with ease. That slipper clutch and ABS were tested on more than one occasion along with my lung capacity and my command of expletives in more than one of our official languages. All Once I was out of traffic and playing in the twistys and could really use all of the rev counter the mid weight Ninja really came into its own, and I am quite sad I didn’t get a chance to take it onto a track. The dual throttle valve technology, really does keep it all smooth and predictable without stealing any of the power or torque. The rear suspension set up along with the trellis frame kept it all neat and tidy through the corners to the point that I had to remind myself I was in a semi urban area and not wearing leathers as I started pushing harder through the bends. Once the photoshoot was done it was time for a quick cup of coffee to freshen up the vocal cords for the next bit of rush hour traffic out of town and onto some nice sweeping back roads for about 150 kays to really stretch the 650 Ninjas legs. Whipping along the sweeping back roads through the countryside all resplendent The rear view mirrors mounted way out front are marginally wider than the riders elbows allowing for good rear view but are also great for measuring space between vehicles as you lane split. That lighter clutch was received with much gratitude by my left hand and the riding position had me looking over most vehicles with ease. That slipper clutch and ABS were tested on more than one occasion along with my lung capacity and my command of expletives in more than one of our official languages. All Once I was out of traffic and playing in the twistys and could really use all of the rev counter the mid weight Ninja really came into its own, and I am quite sad I didn’t get a chance to take it onto a track. The dual throttle valve technology, really does keep it all smooth and predictable without stealing any of the power or torque. The rear suspension set up along with the trellis frame kept it all neat and tidy through the corners to the point that I had to remind myself I was in a semi urban area and not wearing leathers as I started pushing harder through the bends. Once the photoshoot was done it was time for a quick cup of coffee to freshen up the vocal cords for the next bit of rush hour traffic out of town and onto some nice sweeping back roads for about 150 kays to really stretch the 650 Ninjas legs. Whipping along the sweeping back roads through the countryside all resplendent in green and sunshine after the spring rains easily at around The rear view mirrors mounted way out front are marginally wider than the riders elbows allowing for good rear view but are also great for measuring space between vehicles as you lane split. That lighter clutch was received with much gratitude by my left hand and the riding position had me looking over most vehicles with ease. That slipper clutch and ABS were tested on more than one occasion along with my lung capacity and my command of expletives in more than one of our official languages. All Once I was out of traffic and playing in the twistys and could really use all of the rev counter the mid weight Ninja really came into its own, and I am quite sad I didn’t get a chance to take it onto a track. The dual throttle valve technology, really does keep it all smooth and predictable without stealing any of the power or torque. The rear suspension set up along with the trellis frame kept it all neat and tidy through the corners to the point that I had to remind myself I was in a semi urban area and not wearing leathers as I started pushing harder through the bends. Once the photoshoot was done it was time for a quick cup of coffee to freshen up the vocal cords for the next bit of rush hour traffic out of town and onto some nice sweeping back roads for about 150 kays to really stretch the 650 Ninjas legs. Whipping along the sweeping back roads through the countryside all resplendent in green and sunshine after the spring rains easily at around 180kmh really got my heart singing. SA roads being what they That lighter clutch was received with much gratitude by my left hand and the riding position had me looking over most vehicles with ease. That slipper clutch and ABS were tested on more than one occasion along with my lung capacity and my command of expletives in more than one of our official languages. All Once I was out of traffic and playing in the twistys and could really use all of the rev counter the mid weight Ninja really came into its own, and I am quite sad I didn’t get a chance to take it onto a track. The dual throttle valve technology, really does keep it all smooth and predictable without stealing any of the power or torque. The rear suspension set up along with the trellis frame kept it all neat and tidy through the corners to the point that I had to remind myself I was in a semi urban area and not wearing leathers as I started pushing harder through the bends. Once the photoshoot was done it was time for a quick cup of coffee to freshen up the vocal cords for the next bit of rush hour traffic out of town and onto some nice sweeping back roads for about 150 kays to really stretch the 650 Ninjas legs. Whipping along the sweeping back roads through the countryside all resplendent in green and sunshine after the spring rains easily at around 180kmh really got my heart singing. SA roads being what they are these days makes really good suspension vital, not just for cornering speed or braking and acceleration weigh transference hand and the riding position had me looking over most vehicles with ease. That slipper clutch and ABS were tested on more than one occasion along with my lung capacity and my command of expletives in more than one of our official languages. All Once I was out of traffic and playing in the twistys and could really use all of the rev counter the mid weight Ninja really came into its own, and I am quite sad I didn’t get a chance to take it onto a track. The dual throttle valve technology, really does keep it all smooth and predictable without stealing any of the power or torque. The rear suspension set up along with the trellis frame kept it all neat and tidy through the corners to the point that I had to remind myself I was in a semi urban area and not wearing leathers as I started pushing harder through the bends. Once the photoshoot was done it was time for a quick cup of coffee to freshen up the vocal cords for the next bit of rush hour traffic out of town and onto some nice sweeping back roads for about 150 kays to really stretch the 650 Ninjas legs. Whipping along the sweeping back roads through the countryside all resplendent in green and sunshine after the spring rains easily at around 180kmh really got my heart singing. SA roads being what they are these days makes really good suspension vital, not just for cornering speed or braking and acceleration weigh transference but also for nasty bump absorption, which can really catch you with ease. That slipper clutch and ABS were tested on more than one occasion along with my lung capacity and my command of expletives in more than one of our official languages. All Once I was out of traffic and playing in the twistys and could really use all of the rev counter the mid weight Ninja really came into its own, and I am quite sad I didn’t get a chance to take it onto a track. The dual throttle valve technology, really does keep it all smooth and predictable without stealing any of the power or torque. The rear suspension set up along with the trellis frame kept it all neat and tidy through the corners to the point that I had to remind myself I was in a semi urban area and not wearing leathers as I started pushing harder through the bends. Once the photoshoot was done it was time for a quick cup of coffee to freshen up the vocal cords for the next bit of rush hour traffic out of town and onto some nice sweeping back roads for about 150 kays to really stretch the 650 Ninjas legs. Whipping along the sweeping back roads through the countryside all resplendent in green and sunshine after the spring rains easily at around 180kmh really got my heart singing. SA roads being what they are these days makes really good suspension vital, not just for cornering speed or braking and acceleration weigh transference but also for nasty bump absorption, which can really catch you off guard and get everything quite out of shape and if you’re Once I was out of traffic and playing in the twistys and could really use all of the rev counter the mid weight Ninja really came into its own, and I am quite sad I didn’t get a chance to take it onto a track. The dual throttle valve technology, really does keep it all smooth and predictable without stealing any of the power or torque. The rear suspension set up along with the trellis frame kept it all neat and tidy through the corners to the point that I had to remind myself I was in a semi urban area and not wearing leathers as I started pushing harder through the bends. Once the photoshoot was done it was time for a quick cup of coffee to freshen up the vocal cords for the next bit of rush hour traffic out of town and onto some nice sweeping back roads for about 150 kays to really stretch the 650 Ninjas legs. Whipping along the sweeping back roads through the countryside all resplendent in green and sunshine after the spring rains easily at around 180kmh really got my heart singing. SA roads being what they are these days makes really good suspension vital, not just for cornering speed or braking and acceleration weigh transference but also for nasty bump absorption, which can really catch you off guard and get everything quite out of shape and if you’re unlucky… throw you into the beautiful scenery. The 650 Ninja quietly soaked up all the bumps and lumps so much that I turned Once I was out of traffic and playing in the twistys and could really use all of the rev counter the mid weight Ninja really came into its own, and I am quite sad I didn’t get a chance to take it onto a track. The dual throttle valve technology, really does keep it all smooth and predictable without stealing any of the power or torque. The rear suspension set up along with the trellis frame kept it all neat and tidy through the corners to the point that I had to remind myself I was in a semi urban area and not wearing leathers as I started pushing harder through the bends. Once the photoshoot was done it was time for a quick cup of coffee to freshen up the vocal cords for the next bit of rush hour traffic out of town and onto some nice sweeping back roads for about 150 kays to really stretch the 650 Ninjas legs. Whipping along the sweeping back roads through the countryside all resplendent in green and sunshine after the spring rains easily at around 180kmh really got my heart singing. SA roads being what they are these days makes really good suspension vital, not just for cornering speed or braking and acceleration weigh transference but also for nasty bump absorption, which can really catch you off guard and get everything quite out of shape and if you’re unlucky… throw you into the beautiful scenery. The 650 Ninja quietly soaked up all the bumps and lumps so much that I turned around and went at a really bad section of road two or three Once I was out of traffic and playing in the twistys and could really use all of the rev counter the mid weight Ninja really came into its own, and I am quite sad I didn’t get a chance to take it onto a track. The dual throttle valve technology, really does keep it all smooth and predictable without stealing any of the power or torque. The rear suspension set up along with the trellis frame kept it all neat and tidy through the corners to the point that I had to remind myself I was in a semi urban area and not wearing leathers as I started pushing harder through the bends. Once the photoshoot was done it was time for a quick cup of coffee to freshen up the vocal cords for the next bit of rush hour traffic out of town and onto some nice sweeping back roads for about 150 kays to really stretch the 650 Ninjas legs. Whipping along the sweeping back roads through the countryside all resplendent in green and sunshine after the spring rains easily at around 180kmh really got my heart singing. SA roads being what they are these days makes really good suspension vital, not just for cornering speed or braking and acceleration weigh transference but also for nasty bump absorption, which can really catch you off guard and get everything quite out of shape and if you’re unlucky… throw you into the beautiful scenery. The 650 Ninja quietly soaked up all the bumps and lumps so much that I turned around and went at a really bad section of road two or three times flat out to see if it would get all squirley, which it didn’t. really use all of the rev counter the mid weight Ninja really came into its own, and I am quite sad I didn’t get a chance to take it onto a track. The dual throttle valve technology, really does keep it all smooth and predictable without stealing any of the power or torque. The rear suspension set up along with the trellis frame kept it all neat and tidy through the corners to the point that I had to remind myself I was in a semi urban area and not wearing leathers as I started pushing harder through the bends. Once the photoshoot was done it was time for a quick cup of coffee to freshen up the vocal cords for the next bit of rush hour traffic out of town and onto some nice sweeping back roads for about 150 kays to really stretch the 650 Ninjas legs. Whipping along the sweeping back roads through the countryside all resplendent in green and sunshine after the spring rains easily at around 180kmh really got my heart singing. SA roads being what they are these days makes really good suspension vital, not just for cornering speed or braking and acceleration weigh transference but also for nasty bump absorption, which can really catch you off guard and get everything quite out of shape and if you’re unlucky… throw you into the beautiful scenery. The 650 Ninja quietly soaked up all the bumps and lumps so much that I turned around and went at a really bad section of road two or three times flat out to see if it would get all squirley, which it didn’t. Whipping down the freeway and tucking my 115kg, 2m lump into the fuel tank recesses and behind the windshield I managed an into its own, and I am quite sad I didn’t get a chance to take it onto a track. The dual throttle valve technology, really does keep it all smooth and predictable without stealing any of the power or torque. The rear suspension set up along with the trellis frame kept it all neat and tidy through the corners to the point that I had to remind myself I was in a semi urban area and not wearing leathers as I started pushing harder through the bends. Once the photoshoot was done it was time for a quick cup of coffee to freshen up the vocal cords for the next bit of rush hour traffic out of town and onto some nice sweeping back roads for about 150 kays to really stretch the 650 Ninjas legs. Whipping along the sweeping back roads through the countryside all resplendent in green and sunshine after the spring rains easily at around 180kmh really got my heart singing. SA roads being what they are these days makes really good suspension vital, not just for cornering speed or braking and acceleration weigh transference but also for nasty bump absorption, which can really catch you off guard and get everything quite out of shape and if you’re unlucky… throw you into the beautiful scenery. The 650 Ninja quietly soaked up all the bumps and lumps so much that I turned around and went at a really bad section of road two or three times flat out to see if it would get all squirley, which it didn’t. Whipping down the freeway and tucking my 115kg, 2m lump into the fuel tank recesses and behind the windshield I managed an admirable 192km ph on a flat section with a bit of a head wind. onto a track. The dual throttle valve technology, really does keep it all smooth and predictable without stealing any of the power or torque. The rear suspension set up along with the trellis frame kept it all neat and tidy through the corners to the point that I had to remind myself I was in a semi urban area and not wearing leathers as I started pushing harder through the bends. Once the photoshoot was done it was time for a quick cup of coffee to freshen up the vocal cords for the next bit of rush hour traffic out of town and onto some nice sweeping back roads for about 150 kays to really stretch the 650 Ninjas legs. Whipping along the sweeping back roads through the countryside all resplendent in green and sunshine after the spring rains easily at around 180kmh really got my heart singing. SA roads being what they are these days makes really good suspension vital, not just for cornering speed or braking and acceleration weigh transference but also for nasty bump absorption, which can really catch you off guard and get everything quite out of shape and if you’re unlucky… throw you into the beautiful scenery. The 650 Ninja quietly soaked up all the bumps and lumps so much that I turned around and went at a really bad section of road two or three times flat out to see if it would get all squirley, which it didn’t. Whipping down the freeway and tucking my 115kg, 2m lump into the fuel tank recesses and behind the windshield I managed an admirable 192km ph on a flat section with a bit of a head wind. I suspect that once the engine has loosened up a bit I might be
Stefan says: Right off the bat this bike looks and feels like a little superbike. When I first sat on it, it reminded me a lot of the Ninja 400 size wise. The seat is all too comfortable and quite low allowing me to bend my knees with my feet flat on the ground. The riding position is extremely comfortable with the raised bars not too far ahead, and the low mid/back pegs. After a long day of riding my knees were the only joints to start aching, my back and wrists were still ready for more riding. What’s nice about the engine is that you can cruise around at low speeds and low revs and it feels like a very relaxed bike, almost unassuming, but once you get above 6000 rpm you realise, this is a Ninja. Every back road and highway turns into a race track if you wring the throttle, and it has ample power to put a smile on your face. It’s a lightweight little superbike that you can easily throw around corners, and getting into the full tuck race position feels very welcoming on this bike. The brakes and ABS also work fantastically, saving me from a few swerving taxis whilst racing down the highway. With me riding and my girlfriend (combined weight of around 120KG) on the back we could easily cruise at 170-180 kph with more power to give. I never got the opportunity and enough space to push for top speed but I can see this bike reaching 210kph with me alone on it no problem. From a photographer’s point of view, this bike is stunning. You could take pictures of it all day. The aggressive styling and Kawasaki green make for very Iconic Ninja Photos. Sean says he had to chase me off the saddle, but it’s mostly because I wanted to take it out to more photo spots, enjoying the ride all the way. In the final analysis: This is a lot of motorcycle for around R125,000.00 with looks that will turn every other road user green with envy. It is more than quick enough, handles like a sport bike, tours just as easily and is great for commuting and at almost twenty rand to the litre for fuel it is light on your pocket at the pump. Go check out www.kmsa.co.za for more info, your closest dealer or to arrange a test ride. Engine type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin Valve system DOHC, 8 valves Displacement 649 cm³ Fuel system Fuel injection: Ø 36 mm x 2 with dual throttle valves Starting System Electric Lubrication Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump Brakes front Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs. Caliper Dual piston Brakes rear Single 220 mm petal disc. Caliper Single-piston Suspension front 41 mm telescopic fork Suspension rear Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload Frame type Trellis, high-tensile steel Wheel travel front 125 mm Wheel travel rear 130 mm Tyre, front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Tyre, rear 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) L x W x H 2,055 x 740 x 1,145 mm Wheelbase 1,410 mm Ground clearance 130 mm Fuel capacity 15 litres Seat height 790 mm Curb mass 193 kg Maximum torque 64 Nm / 6,700 rpm Maximum power 50.2 kW / 8,000 rpm Fuel consumption 4.5 l/100 km Transmission 6-speed, return Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual Final drive Sealed chain RIDEFAST MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2021 27
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