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Sailariel · January 1st, 2009, 08:45 AM

It sounds like this whole gearing discussion is predicated on how your bike will be used. In my humble opinion, if the bike is used primarily on secondary roads and only periodically on turnpikes, the stock gearing is OK but not ideal. Riding on the New York State Thruway from Troy to Syracuse, I was keenly aware of how underpowered my bike was. Realistically you can only do so much to a 250. Were I making regular trips of this kind, I seriously doubt that the Ninjette would have been the bike I chose. The 650R would have been a much better choice. Since Route 5 paralells the Thruway, I can always use route 5 with the Ninjette and be in my element. 90% of ny riding is on secondary roads with a speed limit of 55 to 65mph. That`s perfectly fine for the 250. The scenery is also better and there is less traffic to contend with. A great part of the enjoyment one gets from riding a bike is being able to appreciate the sights and sounds of one`s surroundings.

January 1st, 2009, 08:45 AM	#24
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	It sounds like this whole gearing discussion is predicated on how your bike will be used. In my humble opinion, if the bike is used primarily on secondary roads and only periodically on turnpikes, the stock gearing is OK but not ideal. Riding on the New York State Thruway from Troy to Syracuse, I was keenly aware of how underpowered my bike was. Realistically you can only do so much to a 250. Were I making regular trips of this kind, I seriously doubt that the Ninjette would have been the bike I chose. The 650R would have been a much better choice. Since Route 5 paralells the Thruway, I can always use route 5 with the Ninjette and be in my element. 90% of ny riding is on secondary roads with a speed limit of 55 to 65mph. That`s perfectly fine for the 250. The scenery is also better and there is less traffic to contend with. A great part of the enjoyment one gets from riding a bike is being able to appreciate the sights and sounds of one`s surroundings.