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Originally Posted by eversic
You guys have been great. don't get me wrong...I love everything about my 250r....including the flickability....hearing whats been said....it makes more sense to get a 650 vs. a 1000. I recognize the danger of jumping on a liter bike...hence why Im doing my research....but truth be told....one of the reasons I don't do a lot of freeway riding is because I feel so exposed on the 250R on the freeway. Just so buzzy, I get blown around so easy, and have minimal passing power....as in I have to plan everything strategically vs when Im in the city...I have a lot of fun.
I did sit on both 650 & 1000 at the stealership. I love them both....I like the "heavy duty" feeling of the 1000....seems like a "boss" bike that I can cruise on the blvd in style on....but if its that heavy....and dangerous for newbs....well...I have no pride in learning. I see lots of youngsters on gixxers ALL the time....hence why I hate gixxers. Guess I don't want to be a racer wannabe.....aka Im 36, married (happily) and like only occasionally pissing of cagers....anyone on 2 wheels should be friends.
Side note....I always wanted a Ninja 500.....my favorite old school bike....but when I say the Ninja 650, I decided to start on a 250R to learn the ropes so i wouldn't end up 6ft under. 
Thanks again. |
The 650 will DEFINITELY accomplish all your goals and is great on the highway.
Even though the Ninja 1000 is over 1000ccs I would never call it a literbike bc it has nowhere near the power of a supersport 1000. If the money makes absolutely no difference you will probably be happier with the 1000. The engine is more refined and the bike is more solid.