Kawasaki Ninja 650
The Ninja 650 marches to its own drum, and it's a quirky one indeed. The 649cc parallel twin engine makes it unique however, and in the land of inline four cylinder bikes this one really has potential to stand out. Fitting in with the herd has its benefits, but then so does bucking the trend and playing the black sheep. With some minor mods this seemingly docile bike will instantly liven up and has potential to be the life of the party (up to 100 mph anyways).

Hack this mess off immedi...

Hack this mess off immediately.

Braided lines will improve...

Braided lines will improve braking.

Ditch the PEP Boys pipe and...

Ditch the PEP Boys pipe and gangly rearsets.
SUGGESTED MODS
Fender eliminator: Competition Werkes, $119.95
In about an hour you can trim all the fat off that big behind. With an LED plate light and turn signals included you'll be in spec with the law while giving the bike a much needed butt lift.
Slip-on exhaust: Leo Vince, $499
The classy part of this pipe is that it comes with a quiet insert so you can determine the noise level. Your street cred and looks will improve dramatically thanks to the can's titanium construction and much better looks than the ridiculous Pep Boys car muffler that comes stock. And, Leo Vince claims a five percent power increase across the rev range with significant weight savings.
Powdercoated Shock Spring: Local shop, $50 (est.)
The unique shock sits in plain sight and it's an easy target for improvement. Remove the shock and have the spring powdercoated to match the bodywork. Voilá.
Rearsets: Woodcraft, $334.99
A pair of rearsets eliminates all the clutter and adds performance by reducing weight and allowing you to customize your foot position.
Brake Lines: Roaring Toyz, $89.99
Steel braided brake lines improve performance, and lately more and more optional colors and banjo bolts have hit the market as well. Roaring Toyz lets you customize your lines, so how about some green lines with black fittings?
Rear Seat cowl: Kawasaki, $249.95
There's nothing sportier than a stepped seat. While you can't change the actual seat and tail section you can easily add a cowl to make it look like you did.