The new GSXR...smaller than a Ninjette!

adouglas · January 26th, 2011, 08:42 AM

Went to the NY Int'l Motorcycle Show last weekend.

The 2011 GSXR is calling my name. Fits me like a glove, and I'm one of those guys who doesn't need to, but strongly prefers to, put more than his toes on the ground and doesn't want to modify (read compromise) the bike to do it.

The bike feels incredibly small and light for a supersport... a lot like my newgen 250, in fact. I checked out the published specs and sure enough, this thing is tiny.

The GSXR wheelbase is 0.4 inches shorter, it's a wee bit narrower (0.1 inches) and the overall bike is a whopping 2 inches shorter. And it's not all that heavy... even the 750 has a curb weight of only 419 lbs.

Because of the small size, I found the ergos to be pretty darned nice. Sitting forward in the seat with my arms bent appropriately, I didn't feel stressed (i.e. craning my neck to see). Scooting back and putting my chest on the tank was pretty comfortable, too.

For the record, I'm 5'7" if I eat my Wheaties and wear pants with a 30" inseam. My body has more or less average proportions.

wvninja · January 26th, 2011, 08:46 AM

I'm the same way and ended up lowering my CBR to fit me.. I guess I should've waited a year and got a Gixxer.

CThunder-blue · January 26th, 2011, 09:05 AM

weird. I have a 30" inseam and have no problems flat footing. I've always wanted a gixxer tho. take any pix?

Flashmonkey · January 26th, 2011, 09:08 AM

Heh...so when you gonna buy one?

wvninja · January 26th, 2011, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CThunder-blue

weird. I have a 30" inseam and have no problems flat footing. I've always wanted a gixxer tho. take any pix?

I had no problem flat footing on the ninja and a 650 .. not on a 600 or 1000 though.

CC Cowboy · January 26th, 2011, 09:22 AM

Andrew, what are we talking about, 600, 750, or 1000?

They should all be about the same size but which one do you like?

I've had Suzuki bikes since the 60's and always loved them. I still have a few.

patw · January 26th, 2011, 09:24 AM

Andrew, you sound like you're the exact same height and inseam I am. Check out the new ZX-10 as well. It feels the same way you described the Gixxer.

HKr1 · January 26th, 2011, 09:27 AM

600 at that show:

CC Cowboy · January 26th, 2011, 09:39 AM

Kerry , I really like that paint scheme. Were you in New York for the show?

HKr1 · January 26th, 2011, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Kerry , I really like that paint scheme. Were you in New York for the show?

Spy's dude

zilaniz · January 26th, 2011, 11:07 AM

Yeah the new 600 and 750 are sweet. I would prob go with the 750 since its only like 800 more if I remember right.

Flashmonkey · January 26th, 2011, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKr1

600 at that show:

Wow, that is sex-tacular!

CC Cowboy · January 26th, 2011, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zilaniz

Yeah the new 600 and 750 are sweet. I would prob go with the 750 since its only like 800 more if I remember right.

I always liked the 750 better than the 600 (girl's bike). The only reason to buy the 600 is if you want to race with ten thousand other Jr. racers.

Now the 1000 is the real street/track bike!

Powerlogix · January 26th, 2011, 06:46 PM

The seat height on a Ninja 250 I believe is 30.5 inches. I did a search and found the 2011gsxr seat height is about 31.9 inches. Did it feel as comfortable or more comfortable seat height then the 250? I have about the same inseam and curious. Might just need to go sit on one when the dealers get them in.

CZroe · January 26th, 2011, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKr1

600 at that show:

Why is a Suzie plastered with Team Green's sponsor? Monster = Kawi.

k-os · January 26th, 2011, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

Why is a Suzie plastered with Team Green's sponsor? Monster = Kawi.

Because all the posers love putting Monster logos on their bikes.

CC Cowboy · January 26th, 2011, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

Why is a Suzie plastered with Team Green's sponsor? Monster = Kawi.

Monster=Energy drink

Sponsored;
Rossi
Tech 3 Yamaha team
Carmichael
Spies
Davies
Edwards
McGrath
Simoncelli
Villopoto

just to name a few.

Cab305 · January 26th, 2011, 08:18 PM

Great.... now if Yamaha would make the R6 lower we're in business.

JMcDonald · January 26th, 2011, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

I always liked the 750 better than the 600 (girl's bike). The only reason to buy the 600 is if you want to race with ten thousand other Jr. racers.

Now the 1000 is the real street/track bike!

...Huh?

gogoKawi · January 26th, 2011, 10:12 PM

Suzuki shaved some weight off of the GSXR. Performance-wise, it's excellent. Motorcycle News ranked it as the #1 600 for 2011. But, the new look... I am not a fan.

ztrack157 · January 26th, 2011, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cab305

Great.... now if Yamaha would make the R6 lower we're in business.

I'm 6'0 and the Yamaha's are the only bike I have ever been on that I couldn't flat foot. They make great track bikes but horrible street bikes.

Flashmonkey · January 27th, 2011, 09:09 PM

Link to original page on YouTube.

LOL look at that tach needle jump when it hits about 11k in 1st. Ludicrous business.

Also, 170+mph on a 600. I think my butt just exploded.

headshrink · January 27th, 2011, 10:58 PM

GSXR 600.... what a beginers bike! ;p

CC Cowboy · January 28th, 2011, 10:33 AM

Yea, beginners bike for girls!

Flashmonkey · January 28th, 2011, 10:57 AM

I like girls. They're sexy.

headshrink · January 28th, 2011, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

I like girls. They're sexy.

rockNroll · January 28th, 2011, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

I like girls. They're sexy.

especially on motorcycles

Jinx250 · January 28th, 2011, 04:15 PM

The Gixxer 6 is the only SS bike I can reasonably flat foot.

Live2ride · January 28th, 2011, 04:30 PM

I'm liking that stock gear indicator

Reswob · January 28th, 2011, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cab305

Great.... now if Yamaha would make the R6 lower we're in business.

Maybe you should just be taller and quit trying to ruin (make smaller) all the bikes for the rest of us normal sized people

R6's are notoriously tall though, no way you'll ever fit on one if you're worried about seat height.

THE BIG SITT · September 8th, 2011, 06:06 AM

Yeah I sat on a new Gixxer while I was at the MotoGP in Indy. They fit me so nice! But it seems that everyone around here who rides a Gixxer around here is a hybrid mix of a SQUID and a douche.

clintalmighty · September 8th, 2011, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE BIG SITT

everyone around here who rides a Gixxer around here is a hybrid mix of a SQUID and a douche.

+1

leed · September 8th, 2011, 06:16 AM

In the meantime.. I sat on my friends 03 GSXR750 a while back, and it didn't feel all that much bigger, and the weight felt less. If I had to guess, I'd say that it felt lighter because it probably had a lower center of gravity.

And when it comes to bikes being small.. I am 5'7" with an inseam 29 or less, so all bikes are big on me, hahaha. Makes backing up a pain, so I usually get off and walk it. Riding, though, it makes no difference.

ninja250 · September 8th, 2011, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

Went to the NY Int'l Motorcycle Show last weekend.

The 2011 GSXR is calling my name. Fits me like a glove, and I'm one of those guys who doesn't need to, but strongly prefers to, put more than his toes on the ground and doesn't want to modify (read compromise) the bike to do it.

The bike feels incredibly small and light for a supersport... a lot like my newgen 250, in fact. I checked out the published specs and sure enough, this thing is tiny.

The GSXR wheelbase is 0.4 inches shorter, it's a wee bit narrower (0.1 inches) and the overall bike is a whopping 2 inches shorter. And it's not all that heavy... even the 750 has a curb weight of only 419 lbs.

Because of the small size, I found the ergos to be pretty darned nice. Sitting forward in the seat with my arms bent appropriately, I didn't feel stressed (i.e. craning my neck to see). Scooting back and putting my chest on the tank was pretty comfortable, too.

For the record, I'm 5'7" if I eat my Wheaties and wear pants with a 30" inseam. My body has more or less average proportions.

I told you one year ago, GSXR, didn't I.

Sorry but the 2011 takes all the cakes there ever was or has been and ever will be.
I cry every time I go to the store to sit on them and don't take one home. lol

ninja250 · September 8th, 2011, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE BIG SITT

Yeah I sat on a new Gixxer while I was at the MotoGP in Indy. They fit me so nice! But it seems that everyone around here who rides a Gixxer around here is a hybrid mix of a SQUID and a douche.

So get yourself a GSXR and be the exception to the rule!
you don't have to be a squid douchbag combo.
WTF are you waiting for Suzi rules the road. There's a reason they fit you so nice.
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
They were made to be the best!

Don't believe me?
Than why can they ask $2000 more than any other 600 for a GSXR and get it?
You don't have to be a douchebag to ride one of the best motorcycles on the planet.
Just have to want to treat yourself to the best of the best!
Man even my old ones were nice.
I need another Suzuki GSXR.

The Sleeper Cadillac of the Super Sport world.

adouglas · September 8th, 2011, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE BIG SITT

Yeah I sat on a new Gixxer while I was at the MotoGP in Indy. They fit me so nice! But it seems that everyone around here who rides a Gixxer around here is a hybrid mix of a SQUID and a douche.

So? Buck the trend and be a bold individualist.

I'm old enough to got give a crap what anyone else thinks.

Some guy named Lance Armstrong (you may have heard of him) wrote a book called "It's Not About the Bike."

ninja250 · September 8th, 2011, 06:33 AM

In 2005 when I got my R6 I made a post on the R6 forum about how bad it hurt to sit on.
got rid of it and never regretted it. I never did such a post in the GSXR forums. Always regret it every time I get rid of one.

I can't find painful seat post but here's proof I had the R6 in 2005
http://www.r6-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20544

Here's me posting in 2005 about wheelies with a 99 gsxr (second post)
http://www.gsxr.com/showthread.php?t=1992&page=2

GSXR's are nice comfy high end fine tuned machines.

Lil_Green_Demon · September 8th, 2011, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

I always liked the 750 better than the 600 (girl's bike). The only reason to buy the 600 is if you want to race with ten thousand other Jr. racers.

Now the 1000 is the real street/track bike!

A 600 would be a girl's bike? What does that make the 250 we ride?

ninja250 · September 8th, 2011, 08:05 AM

The 600 is a girls bike. For learners (with bicycle and dirtbike experience).

The 250 is for people who've never ridden anything before or want to budget their bike.

I began on a GSXR 600 and never crashed it. No MSF, but I had prior dirtbike experience.

I dropped the first GSXR once at a stop sign when my pants became tangled on the peg.
Noob mistake.

Never even tipped my second bike, the '02 R6.

For me the 250 happens to be working out as a learning bike that you don't fawk around in the canyons at your extreme limit, and I'm also learning to stunt with it because I played with lesson one and failed. I originally purchased it as my third motorcycle, as a budget bike.

Ranor · September 8th, 2011, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninja250

In 2005 when I got my R6 I made a post on the R6 forum about how bad it hurt to sit on.
got rid of it and never regretted it. I never did such a post in the GSXR forums. Always regret it every time I get rid of one.

I can't find painful seat post but here's proof I had the R6 in 2005
http://www.r6-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20544

Here's me posting in 2005 about wheelies with a 99 gsxr (second post)
http://www.gsxr.com/showthread.php?t=1992&page=2

GSXR's are nice comfy high end fine tuned machines.

This the post you were looking for?

http://www.r6-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20541

January 26th, 2011, 08:46 AM	#2
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	I'm the same way and ended up lowering my CBR to fit me.. I guess I should've waited a year and got a Gixxer. __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja

January 26th, 2011, 09:22 AM	#6
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Andrew, what are we talking about, 600, 750, or 1000? They should all be about the same size but which one do you like? I've had Suzuki bikes since the 60's and always loved them. I still have a few. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

January 26th, 2011, 09:24 AM	#7
patw ninjette.org guru Name: Pat Location: Barrie, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 SE Posts: 338	Andrew, you sound like you're the exact same height and inseam I am. Check out the new ZX-10 as well. It feels the same way you described the Gixxer. __________________________________________________ 2013 CRF250L 1985 GL1200 Interstate

January 26th, 2011, 09:39 AM	#9
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Kerry , I really like that paint scheme. Were you in New York for the show? __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

January 27th, 2011, 10:58 PM	#23
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	GSXR 600.... what a beginers bike! ;p __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

January 26th, 2011, 08:42 AM	#1
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	The new GSXR...smaller than a Ninjette! Went to the NY Int'l Motorcycle Show last weekend. The 2011 GSXR is calling my name. Fits me like a glove, and I'm one of those guys who doesn't need to, but strongly prefers to, put more than his toes on the ground and doesn't want to modify (read compromise) the bike to do it. The bike feels incredibly small and light for a supersport... a lot like my newgen 250, in fact. I checked out the published specs and sure enough, this thing is tiny. The GSXR wheelbase is 0.4 inches shorter, it's a wee bit narrower (0.1 inches) and the overall bike is a whopping 2 inches shorter. And it's not all that heavy... even the 750 has a curb weight of only 419 lbs. Because of the small size, I found the ergos to be pretty darned nice. Sitting forward in the seat with my arms bent appropriately, I didn't feel stressed (i.e. craning my neck to see). Scooting back and putting my chest on the tank was pretty comfortable, too. For the record, I'm 5'7" if I eat my Wheaties and wear pants with a 30" inseam. My body has more or less average proportions.

January 26th, 2011, 09:05 AM	#3
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	weird. I have a 30" inseam and have no problems flat footing. I've always wanted a gixxer tho. take any pix?

January 26th, 2011, 09:08 AM	#4
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Heh...so when you gonna buy one?

January 26th, 2011, 11:07 AM	#11
zilaniz ninjette.org member Name: Jeff Location: PA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 R6 Posts: 224	Yeah the new 600 and 750 are sweet. I would prob go with the 750 since its only like 800 more if I remember right.

January 26th, 2011, 06:46 PM	#14
Powerlogix ninjette.org member Name: Binh Location: N. Cali Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 ninja 250 Posts: 85	The seat height on a Ninja 250 I believe is 30.5 inches. I did a search and found the 2011gsxr seat height is about 31.9 inches. Did it feel as comfortable or more comfortable seat height then the 250? I have about the same inseam and curious. Might just need to go sit on one when the dealers get them in.

January 26th, 2011, 08:18 PM	#18
Cab305 ninjette.org sage Name: Cab Location: Miami Beach Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Blue 10 250r Posts: 697	Great.... now if Yamaha would make the R6 lower we're in business.

January 26th, 2011, 10:12 PM	#20
gogoKawi ninjette.org sage Name: Dre Location: DMV Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300, 2008 ZX6, 2011 Ninja 1000 Posts: 622	Suzuki shaved some weight off of the GSXR. Performance-wise, it's excellent. Motorcycle News ranked it as the #1 600 for 2011. But, the new look... I am not a fan.

January 27th, 2011, 09:09 PM	#22
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Link to original page on YouTube. LOL look at that tach needle jump when it hits about 11k in 1st. Ludicrous business. Also, 170+mph on a 600. I think my butt just exploded.

January 28th, 2011, 10:33 AM	#24
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Yea, beginners bike for girls! __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

January 28th, 2011, 10:57 AM	#25
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	I like girls. They're sexy.

January 28th, 2011, 04:15 PM	#28
Jinx250 Smoker Name: Bob Location: SoCal Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): Guess.... Posts: 556	The Gixxer 6 is the only SS bike I can reasonably flat foot.

January 28th, 2011, 04:30 PM	#29
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'm liking that stock gear indicator __________________________________________________

September 8th, 2011, 06:06 AM	#31
THE BIG SITT ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Indianapolis Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 771	Yeah I sat on a new Gixxer while I was at the MotoGP in Indy. They fit me so nice! But it seems that everyone around here who rides a Gixxer around here is a hybrid mix of a SQUID and a douche.

September 8th, 2011, 06:16 AM	#33
leed ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Loves Park, IL Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Time will tell Posts: 969	In the meantime.. I sat on my friends 03 GSXR750 a while back, and it didn't feel all that much bigger, and the weight felt less. If I had to guess, I'd say that it felt lighter because it probably had a lower center of gravity. And when it comes to bikes being small.. I am 5'7" with an inseam 29 or less, so all bikes are big on me, hahaha. Makes backing up a pain, so I usually get off and walk it. Riding, though, it makes no difference.

September 8th, 2011, 06:33 AM	#37
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	In 2005 when I got my R6 I made a post on the R6 forum about how bad it hurt to sit on. got rid of it and never regretted it. I never did such a post in the GSXR forums. Always regret it every time I get rid of one. I can't find painful seat post but here's proof I had the R6 in 2005 http://www.r6-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20544 Here's me posting in 2005 about wheelies with a 99 gsxr (second post) http://www.gsxr.com/showthread.php?t=1992&page=2 GSXR's are nice comfy high end fine tuned machines. __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

September 8th, 2011, 08:05 AM	#39
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	The 600 is a girls bike. For learners (with bicycle and dirtbike experience). The 250 is for people who've never ridden anything before or want to budget their bike. I began on a GSXR 600 and never crashed it. No MSF, but I had prior dirtbike experience. I dropped the first GSXR once at a stop sign when my pants became tangled on the peg. Noob mistake. Never even tipped my second bike, the '02 R6. For me the 250 happens to be working out as a learning bike that you don't fawk around in the canyons at your extreme limit, and I'm also learning to stunt with it because I played with lesson one and failed. I originally purchased it as my third motorcycle, as a budget bike. __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

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