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Motorcycles Motorcycles Beginners Buying Advice Enthusiasts From Basem Wasef, your Guide to Motorcycles If you're averse to five-figure price tags, we've got two all-new, sub-$9,000 bikes you'll want to read about: Kawasaki's Ninja 650 and BMW's G650GS Sertão. • Follow Me on Twitter! • "Like" Me on Facebook! '12 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Review: Mild Child, Revised Of all the chassis, engine, and styling updates to Kawasaki's Ninja 650, perhaps the most telling is the name: for 2012, the "R" was dropped, offering some truth in advertising and suggesting that despite its sharp looks, the middleweight Ninja isn't quite as menacing as its hyperbike siblings, the ZX-10R and ZX-14R. What's this $7,499 sportbike like to ride, and how does it fit into our list of 10 Great Advanced Beginner Motorcycles?... read more See More About:  sport bikes  beginner riding  Motorcycle Customer Satisfaction and Spending Rises in 2011 The motorcycle industry may be struggling, but J.D. Power's 14th annual report suggests that dealers and manufacturers are working harder than ever to keep buyers satisfied. The study surveyed 8,123 owners between September 2010 and May 2011 and found that product, sales experience, and cost of ownership improved "notably from 2010"... Read more See More About:  industry research  '12 BMW G650GS Sertão: Ruggedized For Your Offroad Enjoyment What the heck is a Sertão, and what does it have to do with an ABS-equipped German bike? Hint: If you're thinking of the Dakar Rally, you're on the right track. I tested this single-cylinder, dual-purpose bike on trails and highways, and came back with some thoughts on how BMW's latest GS distinguishes itself from the aggressively priced competition... read more See More About:  naked motorcycles  dual purpose motorcycles  Motorcycles Ads Used Motorcycles Classic Bikes Motorcycles for Sale Bike Used ATVs and Dirt Bikes Featured Articles Touring Tips Places to Ride: Routes, Roads, and Highways Women and Motorcycling Bike Customizing Motorcycle Reviews Photo Galleries of New Motorcycles, Concepts, Classics and Events   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More> This newsletter is written by: Basem Wasef Motorcycles Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Motorcycles newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas! "Ben Spies: Taking It to the Next Level" "Motorcycle Touring Bible" Advertisement