…is a modern classic.The Kawasaki Ninja 650 unseated the Suzuki SV650 as our pick for Best Entry-Level Streetbike. But don't shed too many tears for the old reliable SV, as it took runner-up in our pick for Best Standard.Best Entry-Level Streetbike: Kawasaki Ninja 650The laudable SV650 gets usurped…

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…improve handling while still keeping a relatively short wheelbase of 55.3 inches. 2006 Ninja 650R vs Suzuki SV650 Gallery Recent Street Bike Motorcycle ReviewsRelated Articles 2004 Reality Bike Shootout 2006 Kawasaki Ninjas First Look 2006 Kawasaki ZX-10R First Ride 2006 Kawasaki ZX-14 First Ride

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…The footpegs' aluminum bracket is stylish but glaringly large.The tubular steel frame is one of the first things you notice when you walk up the Ninja 650. The candy red paint may have something to do with this. The other detail that stands out is the linkage-free shock hanging out on the right side…

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…protection offered by the fairing that makes the Z such a versatile bike. In Europe, where the 750 is a top seller for Kawasaki (second only to the Ninja 650), the Little Z has also been offered up sans windscreen.The instrument cluster behind the screen is informative and attractive, but we do have a quibble…

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…of the industry." This much is also true for Team Green, which actually jump-started the 600cc sportbike class with the introduction of the ZX600R Ninja way back in 1985. How critical is this market for Kawasaki? Well, its 636cc?ZX-6R was the best selling motorcycle for Kawasaki's U.S. arm among any…

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A newbie rider will be more confident and quicker on a friendly bike like the Ninja 650 as opposed to a pure-bred sportbike.Now for some head-to-head comparisons: The Kawasaki's tranny feels snickity-smooth with a slightly long shifter throw. The SV, on the other hand, has a shorter throw but doesn't…

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…found the Ninja 650R, which the Versys is a clear derivative of, to be an amenable model for such riders when we tested it head-to-head against the Suzuki SV650 last year, and this new design figures to carry on the user-friendly habits of its Ninja forebear while challenging Suzuki's V-Strom 650 for market…

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…GSX650R is a 16-valve, DOHC, liquid-cooled motor utilizing a 65.5mm x 48.7mm bore and stroke. The 6-speed, chain-driven bike is based off the Bandit 650, a naked European version.Nestled behind the double cradle steel frame's 26 degrees of rake and 4.25 inches of trail, and in between the 57.9-inch wheelbase…

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