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Banzai · June 19th, 2009, 07:31 AM

The new 08+ Ninja is physically very similar in size and weight to the 600 class bikes, but the added weight of adding a passenger on the 250 GREATLY alters the HP/Weight ratio, making it handle like a dog. It can be done, and gotten used to, but with the relatively narrow margin of error in the HP/weight only 1 up and ability to get out of trouble easily/quickly with it, I feel that extra you have is used up right to the edge of 'safe' for me when adding a passenger. ESPECIALLY with the crappy IRC tires that don't roll over and stick well.

If you regularly ride 2 up, you'll want to adjust the rear shock preload, and gas mileage and brake pad life will suffer somewhat.

With a passenger, slow is smooth, smooth is safe, safe is cool.

June 19th, 2009, 07:31 AM	#5
Banzai Psychic war veteran Name: Thomas Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawi Green '09 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 663	The new 08+ Ninja is physically very similar in size and weight to the 600 class bikes, but the added weight of adding a passenger on the 250 GREATLY alters the HP/Weight ratio, making it handle like a dog. It can be done, and gotten used to, but with the relatively narrow margin of error in the HP/weight only 1 up and ability to get out of trouble easily/quickly with it, I feel that extra you have is used up right to the edge of 'safe' for me when adding a passenger. ESPECIALLY with the crappy IRC tires that don't roll over and stick well. If you regularly ride 2 up, you'll want to adjust the rear shock preload, and gas mileage and brake pad life will suffer somewhat. With a passenger, slow is smooth, smooth is safe, safe is cool. __________________________________________________ * If you're arguing with some idiot over the internet, chances are pretty good he's doing the same thing! Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction