How hard do you guys ride your ninjette?

OGjackafidy · August 25th, 2011, 11:13 AM

I usually don't take to over 10000 rpms but it just feels like its hard on it taking to 8 or 9 through first and second what do yall think?

Alex · August 25th, 2011, 11:14 AM

I don't leave mine below 10k.

azimmer11 · August 25th, 2011, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

I don't leave mine below 10k.

+1. i always pull to redline before shifting

Snake · August 25th, 2011, 11:28 AM

The ninjette has a high revving engine use it to the full rev advantage.

DjDiablo · August 25th, 2011, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azimmer11

+1. i always pull to redline before shifting

+2

azimmer11 · August 25th, 2011, 11:46 AM

girls dont like it when you drive like a grandma...especially on a motorcycle

bdavison · August 25th, 2011, 11:53 AM

Trust me...the ninja can take it.
I rode from Ocoee, Tennessee to Warner Robins, GA down I75 in 90+ deg heat with it turning 10g the entire way. Im 6'3" and 185lbs, and the bike had a fully loaded tankbag, and saddlebags. The bike couldnt care less.

The only time I slowed down was to get gas.

These things are darn near bulletproof. Dont be afraid to wind it up, thats what it was designed to do. I dont think Id run bouncing it off the rev-limiter the entire time, but running 9-10g for hours on end wont hurt it a bit.

Just keep good clean oil and filter in it, and make sure you've got coolant...and your good to go.

EsrTek · August 25th, 2011, 12:04 PM

I'm on it pretty hard, to point of wanting more and a bigger bike..
Mine took an hour solid at 90+ on interstate and never complained.

ninja_sleeper · August 25th, 2011, 12:30 PM

I was curious about this too. I keep mine between 9k and 11k all the time. If it's below that I feel like I have no control whatsoever on my bike.

Kevin2109 · August 25th, 2011, 12:42 PM

Ive been on mine at 12-13k on the freeway for over an hour, shes all good, no worries! In the canyons i'm from 9-redline all day long, doesnt care

Beat her, she likes it

Racer x · August 25th, 2011, 12:43 PM

I have pushed the engine past all limits of reasonable service. The only thing that will hurt it is neglect .Change the oil do the service and it will last. Reving it to 13500 will not hurt it at all.My limiter is set at 14500.

ninja250 · August 25th, 2011, 12:49 PM

Ooops, I think I rode mine too hard.
I have an awesome set of tools though, I can fix it.

kamikaze · August 25th, 2011, 01:02 PM

i ride mine like i stole it.

Racer x · August 25th, 2011, 01:21 PM

This is what 14000 RPM sounds like.

http://youtu.be/269u3WNk6Ic

Kevin2109 · August 25th, 2011, 01:26 PM

cant wait to get my new ignition!

OGjackafidy · August 25th, 2011, 01:31 PM

Do yall let it warm up for a minute before you start going that hard?

Alex · August 25th, 2011, 01:39 PM

Of course - everything should be up to operating temp before any significant load or revs are put on the motor. That doesn't mean it needs to warm up while stationary, but the first few minutes while riding the bike should be on the gentle side until oil temp / coolant temp / engine block/head temp are all where they need to be for max revs / max power.

n4mwd · August 25th, 2011, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OGjackafidy

Do yall let it warm up for a minute before you start going that hard?

I run mine to redline at every stop sign and light. If you want to ride slow, you bought the wrong kind of bike.

I let it warm up, however long that takes, before I run it hard. Usually that is about 500 feet to the stop sign. On colder days, it can take longer.

rockNroll · August 25th, 2011, 01:45 PM

I just tool around on mine, nice n easy. Don't wanna break stuff

Racer x · August 25th, 2011, 01:46 PM

You want to warm up the engine before pushing it .But warming up the engine riding easy in traffic. Keeping it below 9000 RPM is OK. But waking the throttle and shifting off the revlimiter of a cold engine will scuff the piston sides and reduce compression over time.

kaiserz · August 25th, 2011, 01:48 PM

I ride her hard, she likes it that way. I like feeling her vibrate between my knees, I love to hear her scream when I hit her red line, it's like ecstasy

But of course you want to take it nice and easy at the start, make sure she gets hot first then BAM

caps · August 25th, 2011, 02:10 PM

<-----Drive it like I stole it

RedNinja21 · August 25th, 2011, 02:11 PM

The harder I ride her, the louder she purrs.

alex.s · August 25th, 2011, 02:26 PM

my rev range: 10.5krpm-12.5krpm.

ride it like you stole it... and by that i mean drunk, high on crack, swerving in and out of traffic while running from the cops.

Kevin2109 · August 25th, 2011, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

my rev range: 10.5krpm-12.5krpm.

ride it like you stole it... and by that i mean drunk, high on crack, swerving in and out of traffic while running from the cops.

So rolling on extacy is a bad idea? damn...

Nemesis · August 25th, 2011, 02:33 PM

I ride it like I stole it!

setasai · August 25th, 2011, 02:37 PM

I wont purposely keep it at high rpms but I also dont restrict it to low rpms either. Depends on the area. I'm accelerating, nobody is in front of me, sure i'll ride her hard up to speed and then back off to coast if necessary. In town, I prefer around 6-8k rpms.

kyrider · August 25th, 2011, 02:38 PM

I ride her like a $2 whore!

alex.s · August 25th, 2011, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyrider

I ride her like a $2 whore!

so... only for short distances, otherwise your stuff starts burning?

Mr.E · August 25th, 2011, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

so... only for short distances, otherwise your stuff starts burning?

greatwhiteninja · August 25th, 2011, 03:48 PM

i shift at redline

LoD575 · August 25th, 2011, 03:57 PM

I've only had mine to 10k so far but it only has 115 miles on it.
I do plan on taking advantage of the full rpm band in about 50 more miles.

KawiKid860 · August 25th, 2011, 03:57 PM

I shift at 4k... oh this is a 250 forum my bad! lol

Boom King · August 25th, 2011, 04:37 PM

Almost as hard as a Chuck Norris round house kick to the head.... almost, because nothing is as hard as that.

Bill N · August 25th, 2011, 04:38 PM

Everybody has an opinion, I have mine. If the Ninjette was my only bike I'd probably spank it hard to get my thrills. But for me its mostly my commuter and I bought it to last for several years to provide fun rides at great economy. Even when I spank it, it's like a non event. Read my posts, I love the bike it does everything I want it to and handles like a dream. But my other bikes the, 1300 FJR, and 1100 Guzzi are the bikes I own for high power performance. When I spank them hard it's a real kick in the pants and they do it with aplomb and no stress. I guess it depends on what you bought the bike for. In my case mostly just fun, cheap, city commuting. Having said that, I've led several rides on the Ninjette with my liter bike friends and I'll take her to the max on these occasions and she holds her own.
Bill

bhalv · August 25th, 2011, 07:33 PM

ride it like you stole it! nothing like hitting 13k in an intersection......doing 30mph

Shaol1n Monk · August 25th, 2011, 08:02 PM

i have an extremely loud MGP growler exhaust so the only time i keep rpms low is when im in a residential neighborhood late at night, or when 5-0 is around.

i usually shift close to redline and on highway im doin 90-95 in 6th at about 11-12k

adri99an · August 25th, 2011, 08:24 PM

i only ride her in the redline

AeroXtasy · August 25th, 2011, 08:36 PM

Wow, I've been under-shifting a lot. I shift at around 7,000 rpms.

Live2ride · August 25th, 2011, 09:02 PM

I have a 15t front sprocket so I get a few more mph in each gear and normally shift before 8k rpms. The twisties are a different story sometimes...

August 25th, 2011, 11:13 AM	#1
OGjackafidy ninjette.org member Name: Jack Location: columbia MO Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 132	How hard do you guys ride your ninjette? I usually don't take to over 10000 rpms but it just feels like its hard on it taking to 8 or 9 through first and second what do yall think? __________________________________________________ "The goal in life is to die young at a very old age" " Four wheels moves the body, two wheels moves the soul'

August 25th, 2011, 11:14 AM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I don't leave mine below 10k. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

August 25th, 2011, 12:30 PM	#9
ninja_sleeper ninjette.org guru Name: Carrie Location: Oregon Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 2	I was curious about this too. I keep mine between 9k and 11k all the time. If it's below that I feel like I have no control whatsoever on my bike. __________________________________________________

August 25th, 2011, 12:42 PM	#10
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	Ive been on mine at 12-13k on the freeway for over an hour, shes all good, no worries! In the canyons i'm from 9-redline all day long, doesnt care Beat her, she likes it __________________________________________________ ----> My Youtube! <---- Unregistered, watch my youtube page!

August 25th, 2011, 12:49 PM	#12
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	Ooops, I think I rode mine too hard. I have an awesome set of tools though, I can fix it. __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

August 25th, 2011, 11:28 AM	#4
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	The ninjette has a high revving engine use it to the full rev advantage.

August 25th, 2011, 11:46 AM	#6
azimmer11 ninjette.org sage Name: Alex Location: michigan Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 784	girls dont like it when you drive like a grandma...especially on a motorcycle

August 25th, 2011, 11:53 AM	#7
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	Trust me...the ninja can take it. I rode from Ocoee, Tennessee to Warner Robins, GA down I75 in 90+ deg heat with it turning 10g the entire way. Im 6'3" and 185lbs, and the bike had a fully loaded tankbag, and saddlebags. The bike couldnt care less. The only time I slowed down was to get gas. These things are darn near bulletproof. Dont be afraid to wind it up, thats what it was designed to do. I dont think Id run bouncing it off the rev-limiter the entire time, but running 9-10g for hours on end wont hurt it a bit. Just keep good clean oil and filter in it, and make sure you've got coolant...and your good to go.

August 25th, 2011, 12:04 PM	#8
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	I'm on it pretty hard, to point of wanting more and a bigger bike.. Mine took an hour solid at 90+ on interstate and never complained.

August 25th, 2011, 12:43 PM	#11
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	I have pushed the engine past all limits of reasonable service. The only thing that will hurt it is neglect .Change the oil do the service and it will last. Reving it to 13500 will not hurt it at all.My limiter is set at 14500.

August 25th, 2011, 01:02 PM	#13
kamikaze ex-ninjette.org guru :o Name: Trevor Location: Barrie, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2003 SV1000 S Posts: 475	i ride mine like i stole it.

August 25th, 2011, 01:21 PM	#14
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	This is what 14000 RPM sounds like. http://youtu.be/269u3WNk6Ic

August 25th, 2011, 01:26 PM	#15
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	cant wait to get my new ignition! __________________________________________________ ----> My Youtube! <---- Unregistered, watch my youtube page!

August 25th, 2011, 01:31 PM	#16
OGjackafidy ninjette.org member Name: Jack Location: columbia MO Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 132	Do yall let it warm up for a minute before you start going that hard? __________________________________________________ "The goal in life is to die young at a very old age" " Four wheels moves the body, two wheels moves the soul'

August 25th, 2011, 01:39 PM	#17
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Of course - everything should be up to operating temp before any significant load or revs are put on the motor. That doesn't mean it needs to warm up while stationary, but the first few minutes while riding the bike should be on the gentle side until oil temp / coolant temp / engine block/head temp are all where they need to be for max revs / max power. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

August 25th, 2011, 01:45 PM	#19
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	I just tool around on mine, nice n easy. Don't wanna break stuff __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

August 25th, 2011, 01:46 PM	#20
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	You want to warm up the engine before pushing it .But warming up the engine riding easy in traffic. Keeping it below 9000 RPM is OK. But waking the throttle and shifting off the revlimiter of a cold engine will scuff the piston sides and reduce compression over time.

August 25th, 2011, 01:48 PM	#21
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	I ride her hard, she likes it that way. I like feeling her vibrate between my knees, I love to hear her scream when I hit her red line, it's like ecstasy But of course you want to take it nice and easy at the start, make sure she gets hot first then BAM

August 25th, 2011, 02:10 PM	#22
caps Sexy Beast Name: Mat Location: Tampa Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R, 2006 ZX-14, 2012 Ducati Monster Posts: A lot.	<-----Drive it like I stole it __________________________________________________ 2010 Ninja 250 2006 Ninja ZX-14 ^Both Links

August 25th, 2011, 02:11 PM	#23
RedNinja21 ninjette.org member Name: Jack Location: NNJ Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 103	The harder I ride her, the louder she purrs. __________________________________________________

August 25th, 2011, 02:26 PM	#24
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	my rev range: 10.5krpm-12.5krpm. ride it like you stole it... and by that i mean drunk, high on crack, swerving in and out of traffic while running from the cops. __________________________________________________

August 25th, 2011, 02:33 PM	#26
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	I ride it like I stole it!

August 25th, 2011, 02:37 PM	#27
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	I wont purposely keep it at high rpms but I also dont restrict it to low rpms either. Depends on the area. I'm accelerating, nobody is in front of me, sure i'll ride her hard up to speed and then back off to coast if necessary. In town, I prefer around 6-8k rpms.

August 25th, 2011, 02:38 PM	#28
kyrider ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bobbert Location: Russell Springs, KY Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I ride her like a $2 whore!

August 25th, 2011, 03:48 PM	#31
greatwhiteninja Ridin Dirty Name: Ed Location: Delaware Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 white se 250r , 2008 zx6R Posts: 921	i shift at redline __________________________________________________ #1

August 25th, 2011, 03:57 PM	#32
LoD575 ninjette.org sage Name: Steve Location: Valdosta GA, US Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 2006 Ninja ZX6R-636 Posts: 661	I've only had mine to 10k so far but it only has 115 miles on it. I do plan on taking advantage of the full rpm band in about 50 more miles.

August 25th, 2011, 03:57 PM	#33
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	I shift at 4k... oh this is a 250 forum my bad! lol

August 25th, 2011, 04:37 PM	#34
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Almost as hard as a Chuck Norris round house kick to the head.... almost, because nothing is as hard as that.

August 25th, 2011, 04:38 PM	#35
Bill N ninjette.org member Name: Bill Location: Tampa Fl Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 250 Ninja Posts: 180	Everybody has an opinion, I have mine. If the Ninjette was my only bike I'd probably spank it hard to get my thrills. But for me its mostly my commuter and I bought it to last for several years to provide fun rides at great economy. Even when I spank it, it's like a non event. Read my posts, I love the bike it does everything I want it to and handles like a dream. But my other bikes the, 1300 FJR, and 1100 Guzzi are the bikes I own for high power performance. When I spank them hard it's a real kick in the pants and they do it with aplomb and no stress. I guess it depends on what you bought the bike for. In my case mostly just fun, cheap, city commuting. Having said that, I've led several rides on the Ninjette with my liter bike friends and I'll take her to the max on these occasions and she holds her own. Bill

August 25th, 2011, 07:33 PM	#36
bhalv ninjette.org member Name: brent Location: NOVA/ LYNCHBURG Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 93 ninja 250 Posts: 111	ride it like you stole it! nothing like hitting 13k in an intersection......doing 30mph

August 25th, 2011, 08:02 PM	#37
Shaol1n Monk shaol1n ninja stuntman Name: Jae Location: Philly Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha YZF R6 Anniversary "Yoshiko" 2007 Honda CBR600RR "Katsumi"(SOLD) 2010 Ninja ZX-2R "JADE" (RIP) Posts: 726	i have an extremely loud MGP growler exhaust so the only time i keep rpms low is when im in a residential neighborhood late at night, or when 5-0 is around. i usually shift close to redline and on highway im doin 90-95 in 6th at about 11-12k __________________________________________________ YOSHIKO 06 R6 Flushmount signals,Comp Werkes fender elim,GYTR Carbon Fiber Exhaust,Gold Shorty Levers,Shogun Frame Sliders,custom carbon fiber tank pad,white powder coated wheels,Dunlop Q2 tires

August 25th, 2011, 08:24 PM	#38
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	i only ride her in the redline

August 25th, 2011, 08:36 PM	#39
AeroXtasy New 2-Wheel Addict Name: Reece Location: Bardstown Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2009 250r Kawasaki Ninja Posts: 129	Wow, I've been under-shifting a lot. I shift at around 7,000 rpms.

August 25th, 2011, 09:02 PM	#40
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	I have a 15t front sprocket so I get a few more mph in each gear and normally shift before 8k rpms. The twisties are a different story sometimes... __________________________________________________

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