[electjohn]

There is no vin the 650 has a frame number and a motor number. Didn't know that until I managed to get a ticket and the police asked for the vin and couldn't find it only a frame number

 

[unL33T]

ER6F / 650R / EX650 is all the same bike. There is zero difference. ER6N is naked and has different headlight and front fairing but is otherwise the same. So that question has already been answered so I don't know why it's still coming up.

In regards to insurance, you can call it whatever you want for a quote. Many companies will want a VIN to get a reliable quote and even if the quote you lower once you give the VIN for coverage the rate will go up if it's in their system as something different. But yes, you should avoid using "ninja". My current company I initially got quotes from, then I called again and the second person told me they do not cover any ninja's, then I called again and the person said the same thing and I argued with her until she went and talked to her manager and it turned out she was wrong. However, they will not insure any of the ZX (supersport/proper Ninja) bikes.

My bike is actually listed on my insurance policy as KAWASAKI EX650 NINJA 650R 2009.

 

[unL33T]

There is no vin the 650 has a frame number and a motor number. Didn't know that until I managed to get a ticket and the police asked for the vin and couldn't find it only a frame number

Mine has a VIN. I have no idea where it is on the bike but it has one.

 

[unL33T]

Found it.

Highlighted red is the VIN.

 

[cyclesarge]

There is no vin the 650 has a frame number and a motor number. Didn't know that until I managed to get a ticket and the police asked for the vin and couldn't find it only a frame number

The "frame number" is the VIN. If you look at your title, it will have the same number as your frame listed in the VIN box.

 

[Honyock]

Not that it applies to the Kawaski 650, but the State Farm VIN to model cross reference for my other bike was wrong in my favor. The cross reference had it as a 400cc Burgman scooter when the bike is actually a DRZ400SM. I would think it would be difficult to ride a Burgman like a hooligan. I'm certain that it's difficult NOT to ride the SM like a hooligan.

 

[earlthepearl]

suspension is diff between the 2. Handlebars diff. The R version usually has a higher rpm range. Mite be other diff's too?

 

[unL33T]

suspension is diff between the 2. Handlebars diff. The R version usually has a higher rpm range. Mite be other diff's too?

This is completely incorrect.

 

[Problomatic]

Yeah....not true at all. Ex650 is the 650r. Now the 2012 up bikes lost the r. They also lost compression and had some gear changes, fueling map changes, suspension changes, and exhaust changes. Along with a looks redesign.... But it's still the ex650.

 

[Smash]

suspension is diff between the 2. Handlebars diff. The R version usually has a higher rpm range. Mite be other diff's too?

Uh. Like 3/4 of the posts in thus thread say they are the same. Did you even read any prior posts???

 

[ebinho]

Never say the word "Ninja" when getting an insurance quote. Just say "EX650". Same thing for when you search for parts online.

And is there a similar non-Ninja name for the new 1000? Is it EX-1000?

Ninja 1000 = ZX1000G

 

[fencingdude101]

Ninja 1000 = ZX1000G

I thought it was Z1000SX?

 

[RubberMan]

I bought a leftover 2016 Ninja EX650 in March '17 (this yr) and it says the model number is a EX650EGFL. Anyone want to weigh in on what this model is? I'm trying to figure out if I have an 650R or a 650......or if I have something else. Any of you experts can let me know?
Rubber

 

[unL33T]

I bought a leftover 2016 Ninja EX650 in March '17 (this yr) and it says the model number is a EX650EGFL. Anyone want to weigh in on what this model is? I'm trying to figure out if I have an 650R or a 650......or if I have something else. Any of you experts can let me know?
Rubber

All the same. EX650, 650R, ER6F.

 

[RubberMan]

But you didn't say the model that I have, which is the EX650EGFL. Why does it have a different model number if it's the same? Must be some difference, no?
Rubber

 

[mark_tampa]

Don't know what the "L" would stand for, but a quick search on used bikes through NADA shows the last three digits of the model changed every year. Most likely a way to track the year of the bike, even through they were basically the same from 2012-2016.

2016
EX650EGF Ninja 650
EX650FGF Ninja 650 (ABS)

2015
EX650EFF Ninja 650
EX650FFF Ninja 650 (ABS)

2014
EX650EEF Ninja 650
EX650FEF Ninja 650 (ABS)

2013
EX650EDF Ninja 650R
EX650FDF Ninja 650R (ABS)

2012 (only shows one model listed)
EX650ECF Ninja 650R

 

[RubberMan]

That's good info and I appreciate. Would not have known where to look because I googled it and didn't find what you found. Thanks again Mark_Tampa!!!
Rubber

 

[chrlyb]

Along this line of questioning, is anyone aware of body panel changes between 2012 and 2014 ? other than paint ? I am trying to swap out my orage (/) for green..