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silentIm · August 3rd, 2012, 07:20 AM

Wrap up from http://motorplus.otomotifnet.com/rea...ju_160_km/jam_

First ride review from Indonesian motorcycle news site otomotif.net:

Handling is sportier than the 2008 Ninja. Footstep position is a bit backward. The seating position is higher, put the rider a bit more into tucking position. Fuel tank design also help the rider during steep cornering.

The new frame is similar at first sight. But the rider confirms about refinement on frame by Kawi, he claims he pass the corners in Sentul circuit with more confidence, and lightly change direction. Wheelbase is said to be longer 10 mm than the previous gen.

There is no alteration in suspension as well as brake. The brake is the same as the previous gen, and perform similarly.

The rider also mentions smooth low to mid rev. But starting from 6500 RPM the bike pulls strongly. At Sentul circuit before first corner it pulls up to 158 km/h, And definitely able to pass 160 km/h given longer track.

He also mentions about lower engine vibration due to engine rubber mounting, and he feels lower heat from the engine compared to the old one, like Kawi claims, but he does not sure how hot it will be on traffic.

@taufik-tmcblog, can you confirm this?

August 3rd, 2012, 07:20 AM	#476
silentIm ninjette.org member Name: Firman Location: Surabaya, Indonesia Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 red ninja 250r Posts: 94	Wrap up from http://motorplus.otomotifnet.com/rea...ju_160_km/jam_ First ride review from Indonesian motorcycle news site otomotif.net: Handling is sportier than the 2008 Ninja. Footstep position is a bit backward. The seating position is higher, put the rider a bit more into tucking position. Fuel tank design also help the rider during steep cornering. The new frame is similar at first sight. But the rider confirms about refinement on frame by Kawi, he claims he pass the corners in Sentul circuit with more confidence, and lightly change direction. Wheelbase is said to be longer 10 mm than the previous gen. There is no alteration in suspension as well as brake. The brake is the same as the previous gen, and perform similarly. The rider also mentions smooth low to mid rev. But starting from 6500 RPM the bike pulls strongly. At Sentul circuit before first corner it pulls up to 158 km/h, And definitely able to pass 160 km/h given longer track. He also mentions about lower engine vibration due to engine rubber mounting, and he feels lower heat from the engine compared to the old one, like Kawi claims, but he does not sure how hot it will be on traffic. @taufik-tmcblog, can you confirm this?