March 29th, 2018, 10:37 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016
Motorcycle(s): Ninja650
Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VaFish
One of the other motorcycle mags/web sites has a comparison that includes the R3 and the Ninja 400 still wins. They rated them #1 Ninja 400, #2 KTM 390, #3 R3, #4 Honda #5 Suzuki.
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Good to know, thanks. A local mechanic told me that the R3 and ... can't remember if it was Honda or Suzuki but they have weak clutches.
Quote:
Originally Posted by jkv45
The R3 has 10% more displacement and about 10% more power than a Ninja 300. For the street, pretty sure a Ninja is still a better choice.
The Ninja 400 is significantly ahead of both from the sound of it.
As far as the KTM being rated second in another comparison, I've ridden one a fair amount and have been underwhelmed by the engine (single). Boring, even compared to an older Ninja 250 IMO.
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I sat on a KTM in the shop and didn't like it at all.
I like the idea of a new bike but I don't really want to give up my current bike.
Still pondering.
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