Getting mine in a few days!

The whole point of multiple gears is so you actually use them a lot. The whole point of mounting the engine mid chassis is so you SLOW DOWN before a turn. The whole point of rubber tires is so you spin and slide those tires. You're supposed to be at half throttle midway around a corner turn. You're riding this thing as if it's a shopping trolley. Too late at braking. Too late a acceleration. Too much lean over. Zero wheelspin when exiting corners. Etc...

This is the same bike I’m taking my MSF course on, right now! Truly wonderful, and a great bike to get started on if you’ve never ridden!

I had a DR250SH in Tokyo for two years in the early '90s. It was a 1990 model. 29 BHP at the crank, very light. It doesn't have a battery. Pretty fast. I wish I still had it. Nick

So in my opinion the bike should have went to idle in the time this video took. I have a stock one and it takes like 30 seconds. I think that your fuel ratio is off, my guess is that it’s lean. I would not idle this bike for long. Once you are on the gas you eliminate the lean condition. I noticed a little lean miss backfire. But any way great sound I am doing the same think.

I’ve had to change the turn signal stems a ton on my 84 650sc. They always dry up and crack

Bleed the clutch first.. if it is still at the end.. its worn plates. Only 50 quid and replace it yourself.. its simple enough

I currently have a 650 but I want one of the smaller bikes for off road used to ride a pe 175 and they're awesome but finding one in decent shape is difficult. I do run my 650 off road but it's not as easy to manage as the smaller displacement bikes and that's why I want one.

M&M's!

I just bought a 2004 mint 1200 blue chromed out sportster 1200 custom with 21k for $2600 and couldn’t be prouder.

What brand exhaust is that

DUDE, MAN WHEN MY KID GETS BIG ENOUGH TO SCOOT MY BIKE, HE AT LEAST BETTER GO W.O.T. YOU RIDE LIKE A GIRL!

Sweet!

Good stuff. To my eyes, and knowing the car, those lines you took, plus brake application and throttle all seemed spot on!

Lads, absolutely well fuckin done! Listening from N.Ireland.. 🤘👏

I wonder if that header can be used with the Kawasaki accessories center stand

I had a '91 Japanese-spec version of this bike. It didn't have an electric starter and was equipped with inverted forks. I found the ergonomics not really to my liking. It had too much of a swayback feel to it. I raised the forks, had the seat cut. I forget by how much and then I put on a McGrath-bend Renthal handlebar. Bingo! It was perfect for me. I used it a little bit off-road and even on a motocross track but it was mostly a commuter/leisure bike. It was a great bike. I loved the motor which was understandable since I came off a Serow 225. When I first got it, I had difficulty starting it. I had to use the compression release a lot but as time went on, I got the hang of it.

These are actually built in Japan, as opposed to the typical Z900, which is built in Thailand. Big reason for the price difference and quality of finish.

I just bought a 1993 DR250s with electric start. Other than the Clymer manual it’s difficult to find information on them. It was $1100 in good shape and felt great on the test ride. Other than the engine it shares a lot of parts with the DR350. The carb is the same with slightly different jetting. The pumper carb is supposed to be much better but like you said, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. I may see if a DR200 tank will fit it for the extra gallon of gas without loosing the 90’s look.

I had both at one point, the 250 is a nice bike, smoother, but the 350 just has a lot more torque and low end power. The 250 runs about 1000 rpm more in 6th, so not so relaxed on the road.

Man she go good huh!!! 40 years old n looks better then most 20 something’s!!!!

Beautiful bike bro!!!! Gr8 video as well!!! TY!.!.

I have the 96 Nighthawk 750 .. the big brother to that one .. engine and alot came from this bike . fun bikes.. i wish they would have kept the shaft drive

2023 Christmas Eve my present 🎁 was a lime Green 💚 dream machine a 2019 kz 900 rs cafe ....cant wait for spring ❣️

I just bought my son a 1990 DR 250, and i got home with it, and cant get it to go past 2nd gear. Any solutions?

I just bought a 1985 nighthawk Project for $100. Not exactly sure what it needs. Carbs cleaned, battery. And a clutch reservoir for starters. Gas tank is also rusty . Im hoping to find the time and funds to get into it here soon. Wish me luck...

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Outstanding can't wait for summer , just gave myself a 2019 kz900 rs cafe for Christmas 🎄⛄🎄⛄🏍️...HO HO HO

Hey - nice video; wonder if you still have this bike. After driving on gravelled surface, do you see any dints and marks on the chrome pipes facing the front wheel? How often do you find yourself cleaning those front of pipes for road stains?

Brown no way 😳

I’ve got the exact same bike 1996 and I love it agree 100% with what you said about the clocks nice and simple engine I think They have so much more character than newer bikes

Well I had a couple of those Nighthawk 700s best bike ever made don't change the exhaust system leave it stock same thing with the intake leave it stock just put a oil filter in there air filter that you spray the oil in they're wonderful the best thing you can do for that bike is to put a lay down bar on the on the bike that's the only thing you really need to do it'll save you money because that bike has a tendency of scraping the case covers sometimes when you're really low and especially if you get the nice black Nerf Bar it looks good it's tight close to the case covers and actually you can put some feet rest on that for a long distance riding the only problem that bike has is it's a small tank I think it's 6 gallons if I remember and I used to go from my house in San Pedro California to Palm Springs and only have about oh less than about a cup of gas left in my tank but I love that bike when I used to get on the freeway I always look down and I'm at 110 miles an hour so I'd always have to back back the bike down a bit but that's a nice clean one the only thing you're missing is the rubber piece that goes over the windscreen it's missing that if you're lucky if you can find it the Corbin seat they make for that bike is a great add on if you're only going to ride one person your ass will thank you

Hey big dog I’m in northern cali I’ve got a collection of these girls if your around hmu

I really want a 650 cause I'd like to be able to do highway, but money is short. What does this top out at? Thanks.

Purchased a VFR800Fi 2000 Plate on Monday being delivered on Friday, Looking forward to it, Haven't ridden for around 6 years, last bike was a Kawasaki GPZ500, First big bike ever for me.

Just did the same to mine. Absolutely love it!

Re: Engine servicing, you can use Honda (Car) filters, exact same dimensions but a deeper canister, hence more filter paper inside, also swap out the OEM oil sump drain plug for a quality Titanium one with a magnet pressed in it, you'll be surprised how much wear swarf it collects come next oil drop, or get a couple or rare earth magnets & stick em on oil filter, this will achieve same results, don't forget to remove em from old filter at service time... 5th Gen motors are pretty bullet proof, I always use Synthetic 4T bike specific Motul or Castrol Power 1 racing oil in mine.... also oil chain with extra thick chainsaw chain oil, lubes better than any rattle can chain lube, then adjust chain tension after oil has soaked in a while to release any stiff links.

the only thing i hated about this bike was the rear wheel drum brake...

Thanks for the great review. I’m an older (65 YO) rider who bought a 2022 model earlier this year and have done about 7K miles on the bike. You may want more power. It’s fine if you do. But you’ll never need more power for the real world. If you’re an experienced rider and can’t have fun on this bike i recommend you seek medical attention immediately. YMMV.

I just bought one of these today as my first ever bike with only 5000 KMs on it. This video is getting me super hyped to get it out there.

Igot a 2006 and yes they are great by the way nice bike

You got a great bike there, I myself have a 1998 one thats now done 62000 and it still has the original clutch! Just don't skimp on oil changes!

I got a 98 EX500 and i rode it for the first time today. it is a beauty, it wants to cruise at 80-90. fell in love as soon as i really hit the throttle.

I got a 2007 Ninja ex500r; it's a great bike for commuting and new riders. I was going to sell it (3.7K), but it seems worth more for me to just keep riding it.

I’m picking up mine from a fella up the road. So excited about it. It will be my 5th machine. All previous bikes were super sport 600cc. Really looking forward to a different riding experience

Wow. Thanks. I have the 22 8n blue and was just today down one strech, a bridge and up the other on the Mississippi today; twistier on one side. But not like this 😆 Thanks, for showing, what she can do.

If that's all you don't like, I'm getting this bike. Thanks

This bike does have great torque and gearing for it. However....Suzuki's gearing dept dropped the ball on their biggest seller ever. The DRZ. I just sold my DRZE {that happened to be Travis Pastrana's} cuz I hated the gearing so bad. Looking at a '90 DR350S and after test riding it Im impressed. Much better overall dual sport IMO than the DRZ

Bro got his teacher to do the bass and drums

Dude you need a moped.... If you were trying to show people about that nighthawk you failed miserably. Boring. Where's the wheelie ? Where's the holeshot. Where's the Hot corner. You just riding around stating the obvious... Useless video