September 24th, 2009, 09:12 AM | #161 | |
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September 24th, 2009, 09:17 AM | #162 |
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How much height do you lose with it? If it's 2 inches or greater, it's definitely something I would consider despite the cost! 1 measly inch would not be worth it.
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September 24th, 2009, 09:41 AM | #163 |
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I was headed up to Howard U. yesterday. Going up this big ass hill and as I got to the top I came up to a big orange Busa. It's 2:00PM , 84 degrees, 95% Humidity, on asphalt, on a hill, in stop and go traffic and in DC. What do you want to be riding Ninja 250 or belly flopping a Busa? The dude looked like he was going to die.
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September 24th, 2009, 09:57 AM | #164 | |
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i was seriously considering purchasing that bike. somehow, the 29.9 inches seemed a lot lower than my 09 ninja. i had a lot more bend in my knee. the lower seat is a no cost option and the lower suspension is a $175 option. the only thing is that you lose the center stand if you go with the lower suspension option. |
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September 24th, 2009, 10:25 AM | #165 | |
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September 24th, 2009, 10:29 AM | #166 |
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i love my 250, but ive never been on anything bigger and would definitely like to try some bigger bikes out one day, so i really can't say yet. chances are ill like teh 250 the best because im not a big guy and dont think i need that much power in a bike, but im not going to completely avoid anything bigger
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September 24th, 2009, 10:36 AM | #167 | |
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September 24th, 2009, 11:08 AM | #168 |
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Don't worry, there are some bikes out there that everyone but Shaq needs to deal with in the same way. Check out Annie sitting on the HP2:
Both feet dangling 6"+ off of the ground. No, she didn't ride it that day. I couldn't touch on either side either when on the kickstand, but was a little closer than she was. I don't think anyone would postulate that it's a fantastic idea that people can't reach the ground comfortably, it's just a matter of packaging and design choices on many modern bikes that dictate a higher seat. What it comes down to sometimes for owners at the end of the process, is a determination of the lesser of two evils; lowering the bike to make it more comfortable while moving around at a stop, and accepting the lessened performance, capabilities, and maybe comfort while the bike is in motion and reaching the ground isn't a factor. It's a bit of a trade-off, and I don't think anyone faults anybody for dealing with the trade-off in a way that works best for them; I think the only pushback is intended to make sure those that are making those decisions are aware of the trade-offs, that's all.
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September 25th, 2009, 09:47 AM | #169 | |
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As for being just as likely to get in an accident, go down, or die on the 250... When you actually get to take a ride on an RR and take it up to redline through a couple of gears your outlook on that might change. I don't think South Florida is honestly a good place to have any kind of motorcycle. It's too hot and bikes and sand don't go well together. A sportbike of any kind is pretty much wasted there, the only good curves you can find are on an offramp. |
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September 25th, 2009, 09:57 AM | #170 |
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Some good curves on the beach too.
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September 25th, 2009, 03:55 PM | #171 |
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I love my 250 and I hope to keep it when I get another bike, but I will have to save lots of pennies because I have my heart set on one of these:
I love long distance rides and I can't find a bike I would like to have more than a BMW 1200 rt. The styling, weight, handling and power are all exactly what I'm looking for
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September 25th, 2009, 04:10 PM | #172 |
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September 25th, 2009, 05:24 PM | #173 |
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Very nice! I'm looking at the GS version. Will be a long time till the pennies are saved up for that... But, I'll always have a 250.
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September 25th, 2009, 07:40 PM | #174 |
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All this time I hadn't noticed your list of bikes below your name ...how do you like your BMW?
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September 25th, 2009, 09:27 PM | #175 |
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i wish i could just have a bike collection and ride whatever i want whenever i feel like it...but since this is real life....i was getting ready to buy a 07 gsx-r600...great bike...it's as light as the ninja...i was on my way with cash in hand and when i thought about having to sell my bike i just couldn't do it....i still really want that gsx-r but giving up my ninja for it....not yet...maybe around christmas when i can get a super deal....or next summer...who knows...i have done everything i can to make my bike more like a 600 but the botton line is it's still a 250...it's fun and i love it...but is it enough to keep me satisfied forever....no
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September 25th, 2009, 10:13 PM | #176 |
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Fun bike! More info on what I've done to that machine right up here...
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September 25th, 2009, 10:53 PM | #177 | |
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2007 Suzuki GSX-R600 Comparison Unchanged for 2007, the Suzuki GSX-R600 will still give any of these Supersport bikes a run for its money.2007 Suzuki GSX-R600MSRP: $8,899Weight: 407 lbs (empty tank)Weight Distribution: 51.7% F (w/full tank)Peak HP: 101.8 @ 13,400 rpmPeak Torque: 43.2 lb-ft @ 11,100 rpm1/4-mile: 10.75 @ 132.8… |
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September 26th, 2009, 01:10 AM | #178 | |
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you shouldn't go by manufactures claims... they all lie.
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September 26th, 2009, 03:31 AM | #180 |
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September 26th, 2009, 04:29 AM | #181 |
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September 26th, 2009, 01:42 PM | #182 |
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September 27th, 2009, 05:56 PM | #183 |
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I want to upgrade to a cbr600rr eventually... If I could afford to I would keep the ninja but I can't.
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October 25th, 2009, 08:18 PM | #184 |
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wut he siad
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October 25th, 2009, 09:55 PM | #185 |
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The 250 is a great bike, but after a little over a year of riding I really wish the bike had fuel injection, a more aggressive riding position, and of course a tad more power.
As soon as I have 10g's to drop on a new toy (which isn't likely to be anytime soon at all) I'm moving to a Triumph Daytona 675, and probably giving the little Ninja to a family member to start them on a 2-wheel addiction! |
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October 26th, 2009, 12:08 AM | #186 |
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After 10,000 miles, I think I'm comfortably able to say that I'll stick with this bike as long as it sticks with me. If I had unlimited funds I'd add an '09+ 650R, but I just don't think I could ever replace it with one... no sir.
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October 26th, 2009, 01:06 AM | #187 |
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I'll be honest here ... i went from a 125 to the ninjette and maybe in a year or two i might make the jump up to either a zx-6r or a 600RR ... also personally i think that if you gonna spend $14000+ on a bike it HAS to be able to pull you from 0 to 120KM/h in a short space of time to fight its way on the freeway ... i'm not a squid but i definitely enjoy riding on the freeway with a big engine ...
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October 26th, 2009, 07:57 AM | #188 | |
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October 26th, 2009, 08:46 AM | #189 |
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I feel like a giant on a lawnmower riding down the highway on the 250, it simply does not have enough power. In Texas the average highway cruising speed is 75 or more on highways. If some idiot comes running up on my tail(which happens a lot) I don't even have the power to speed up and move out of his way.
I've driven Honda Civics that have more power and ability to move out of the 18 wheeler kill zone when need be. I am simply not satisifed with the dinky power of this thing. I've been riding it for four months on top of sporadic experience before that and will continue riding through the winter. When spring rolls around it's time for a zx-6 and my misses to have her way with the ninjette. |
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October 26th, 2009, 09:04 AM | #190 |
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It bears mentioning here that a bike this small, light and low-powered is hugely sensitive to the size of the rider -- both physical stature and weight. Comments like "it's way too underpowered" or "it's got plenty of power" really need to be taken in context.
I'm considerably below average size for an American male (5'7" if I eat my Wheaties, and about 175 lbs.). Therefore there's a lot less aerodynamic drag because I'm physically smaller than most guys, and perhaps less weight to lug because I'm lighter than many. I find the Ninjette to be adequate on the highway. If I tuck (i.e., retract the big air brake that is my torso) I can get a lot more acceleration out of it, even starting at 75 mph, than I can out of my car. (No, I don't drive a muscle car... I drive a Honda Fit, which is exactly what the Civic used to be 20 years ago in terms of size and power -- I owned one of those, too.) When talking about safety on the highway, my benchmark isn't other bikes. It's cars. I can travel safely on the highway in my car. I can get out of the way, pass when I need to, etc. etc. If my bike can do the same or better, then it has sufficient power. Maybe not enough power to be hugely fun, but sufficient. For me, the Ninjette passes that test. The 250 can carry 375 pounds, IIRC. Figure out what fraction of that your weight is. If you took that Honda Civic you mentioned and loaded it proportionately, I bet it wouldn't accelerate worth squat, either. |
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October 26th, 2009, 09:10 AM | #191 |
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How's this for context? I weight close to 250lbs and I have to back off the throttle constantly. I zip around in and out of traffic commuting on the freeways every day and have more than enough "passing power." This is bone-stock too. I HIGHLY doubt that anyone larger than me is riding and making those comments, and these are my impressions at almost 10K miles with a cross-country trip thrown in there, so I'd say that it has MORE than enough power.
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October 26th, 2009, 09:38 AM | #192 |
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I came down fom a cbr 900rr to my 250, I d love to get my hand on a 08 or 09 250 eventually, the roads around here are no more then 60 mph twesties and I cant exploit the 250, or ride it to its full capacity, so who am I kidding, the 250s just too much fun & there's always something new to learn on it
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October 26th, 2009, 09:40 AM | #193 |
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Who wants to tuck or click it down a gear just to make a pass? I'm 6'0 175. It's just not powerful enough for me. I cannot comprehend how you have to back off the throttle in traffic? I have to romp on it in in 1st and 2nd just to stay with the flow of traffic around here.
Also, another reason to go bigger, so I dont have to run wide open throttle in a tuck in 6th just to cruise the highway. It's inconvenient and uncomfortable. I've done the same trips on friends GSXR and R6 with incredible improvement. Not only does it have enough power to move out of people's way but it also doesn't take every last bit of power to ride into a slight headwind at 75-80mph. On the bigger bikes I can ride completely upright, comfortably, for 50 miles down the highway doing 80. It is smooth as can be and not bobbing all around from wind like the 250. |
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October 26th, 2009, 09:52 AM | #194 |
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I spent four hours zipping faster than everyone else yesterday at 80-90+ MPH indicated, backing off to stay away from 100MPH. I consistently moved faster than traffic. I half-tucked ONCE when I was having fun by taking an exit that runs parallel to the freeway before returning (didn't even lay down on my tank bag). I was just trying to see how many more people I could pass that way rather than staying on the freeway. I was loaded down with heavy tools from Harbor Freight but I even had to slow down to merge and traffic was still at 80+ indicated. I did not down shift to make any pass that day.
Anyone who "needs" more passing power is just greedy or not satisfied with "more than enough." It's not a bad thing, but it's not truly a "need." It's just the same as driving a cage... some people gotta have expensive sports cars even though your average performance car has more than enough passing power. You don't really NEED it... you WANT it. |
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October 26th, 2009, 09:59 AM | #195 | |
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October 26th, 2009, 10:04 AM | #196 | |
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October 26th, 2009, 10:04 AM | #197 | |
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October 26th, 2009, 10:16 AM | #198 | |
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1. It will be my fiance's when I am done with it. 2. I wanted to learn to RIDE a bike. Not ride a BIKE. 3. Affordability at the time. I didn't say I hated the thing, just that when it came time I wanted more power. In my riding conditions I would consider it somewhat safe, but not entirely. The posted limits on highways around here are 70 with the cruising speed in the slow lane around 76. The highways are raised and there is nothing around it to break the wind. The ninjette is more affected by wind(weight and power) than the larger bikes i've ridden. Not only does the ninjette more laterally but if I am riding in any kind of head wind I can't pass or speed up in a manner I am comfortable with. Idiots and 18wheelers come flying up so fast around here I want to be able to move in a hurry. You don't have to agree with me, I was just replying to the OP's question. Don't take offense if I don't praise your baby as highly as you do. I love my ninjette when it comes to lower speeds but for my normal commute it does not do the trick. Don't get me wrong, once we get down under 60 and in the few twisties we can find I leave my other friends in the dust. None of the down low performance matters when I consistently do daily commutes down a straight highway at 70+. Geez, can we go on to the next person whose opinions we don't approve of now, please? :rollseyes: Last futzed with by danknation; October 26th, 2009 at 10:20 AM. Reason: spelling |
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October 26th, 2009, 10:29 AM | #199 |
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I've counted about 4 highway complaints just in the last 1/4 of this page, I'm a little confused about what you guys are possibly doing so horribly wrong that you're having trouble?
Cruising about 80 the engine is already revving right in the sweet spot of the powerband, a little twist of the wrist and you can rocket up to 100 before you realize it. How is that not enough power to pass other vehicles on the highway? (and at 6' 200lbs + gear, I'm not a light guy by any stretch). |
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