250r to a 650r :)

atl-ninja250 · May 5th, 2011, 08:13 PM

Bought a 650r today!

I love it so far but I see what everyone means about the 250r being so much fun (on turns/twisties and revs)!

But the 650r fits me so much better. I find it a bit more comfortable and much safer/smoother on the interstate

Why not make a 650r section on this forum?? Or is there another one out there just for 650r?

atl-ninja250 · May 5th, 2011, 08:17 PM

... ignore the broken bricks in the background

lol

atl-ninja250 · May 5th, 2011, 08:20 PM

Oh and I can definitely see why people recommend a 250r to newbies too!

Quite a difference!

setasai · May 5th, 2011, 08:26 PM

Neato. From that picture, the 650 actually looks much bigger than the 250R.

k-os · May 5th, 2011, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by setasai

Neato. From that picture, the 650 actually looks much bigger than the 250R.

I was thinking that as well. Do you have your 250 lowered at all?

atl-ninja250 · May 5th, 2011, 08:33 PM

Nope not lowered one bit! It's really that much bigger! Suprising...I know!
I can imagine a lot of short riders would have trouble with this 650

bob706 · May 5th, 2011, 08:35 PM

Congrats

Nice ride

atl-ninja250 · May 5th, 2011, 08:48 PM

Thanks!!
I'll post a pic of me on it tomorrow with the givi trunk attached!
Taking it down to panama city

gogoKawi · May 5th, 2011, 08:50 PM

Congrats. The 650 is a fun bike. The torque isn't brutal, but it's enough to keep you on your toes. And you will find that it's pretty nimble in the twisties. It just takes a bit more setup time than the 250. But there are very few bikes out there that you can just throw into a turn like the 250

Enjoy!!!!

ninjaprof · May 5th, 2011, 09:54 PM

I just recently downsized from the 650 to the 250. Sure, the 650 is a little better on the highways, but the 250 is MUCH more fun to ride. For me, it's all about the fun factor. It SEEMS like a bigger bike would be more fun (and maybe for you it will be), but for me...I much prefer the 250.

BTW: There are Ninja 650 forums you can join.

atl-ninja250 · May 5th, 2011, 10:03 PM

Andre - thx!!

Kevin - Yeah I agree on the fun factor! Thats why I will miss my 250 when I sell it! The 650 is just what I've been needing though. I'm 6'3" and 180 lbs so maybe that has something to do with it.... Thanks for the tip on the forums, guess ill take a look around for them!

nebraskan · May 6th, 2011, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atl-ninja250

Andre - thx!!

Kevin - Yeah I agree on the fun factor! Thats why I will miss my 250 when I sell it! The 650 is just what I've been needing though. I'm 6'3" and 180 lbs so maybe that has something to do with it.... Thanks for the tip on the forums, guess ill take a look around for them!

i'm guessing you fit a lot better on the 650? i'm about your height and it seems like my legs are too long for the lil 250.

rceezy · May 6th, 2011, 06:56 AM

Congrats!

atl-ninja250 · May 6th, 2011, 07:38 AM

Thanks!

Yes, my legs fit a lot better on the 650r than the 250r.
I wasnt "uncomfortable" on the 250r by any means...
But I am much "more comfortable" on the 650r!

nebraskan · May 6th, 2011, 01:26 PM

you should post some more pictures up of that 650! i like it!

ricochet08 · May 6th, 2011, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nebraskan

you should post some more pictures up of that 650! i like it!

definitely get some more pics up!

and congrats!

Hitman · May 6th, 2011, 03:57 PM

I'm keep them both.

My Daily and Weekend bike.

kogary · May 6th, 2011, 07:17 PM

Great choice on the 650! They are really comfortable bikes, especially for commuting.

More pics please

-Gary

atl-ninja250 · May 7th, 2011, 06:04 PM

Will do guys! I'll get some more pics soon! I accidently dropped it when doing a u-turn and broke the mirror off!!! ahhh lol

no worries, not really any other damage. i wasnt moving. just toppled over

but yea, here's a pic of it with and without the givi trunk!

dtyndall · May 7th, 2011, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by setasai

Neato. From that picture, the 650 actually looks much bigger than the 250R.

I agree. I don't think that we as 250R owners really take note sometimes of how other bikes really dwarf us. I bought a Ninja 1000 recently and it looks monstrous in comparison. Of course, it IS a big bike by anyone's standards, but still.

I love the newly redone 650R. I was on the fence about whether to spend 7000$ on one and modify the heck out of it, or settle on the 1000 and keep it as is. But either way, the 650R is satisfying as heck, and the same can be said for the Versys IMO.

nebraskan · May 9th, 2011, 10:16 AM

i'm guessing a passenger fits on there fine with that givi on?

atl-ninja250 · May 9th, 2011, 12:51 PM

Yeah the 1000 is nice too! But i knew i just really wanted a larger version of the 250r with more low rev power. And thats exactly what I got

And yes, the givi trunk made it MORE comfortable for my gf to ride actually because she had something to lean back when her back got tired!

nebraskan · May 9th, 2011, 01:12 PM

thats awesome! any idea if she'd fit ok with the givi saddlebags?

kawboyCAFE · May 9th, 2011, 09:14 PM

looking at the pic of both bikes side-by-side at the top of the forum makes me think of david and goliath.

sarapacman99 · May 9th, 2011, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k-os

I was thinking that as well. Do you have your 250 lowered at all?

i like my 250 but was also looking into getting a 2nd bigger bike in the future. but the problem is i'm 5'5" and i had to have my 250 lowered

i'm afraid i can't lower a bigger CC bike that low.

ScorpionNinja · May 10th, 2011, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nebraskan

thats awesome! any idea if she'd fit ok with the givi saddlebags?

Yep!

I have a 2009 650R and i'am currently looking for Topcase and Sidecases for mine!

They are expensive as hell though!!!

Topcase = Givi V46 + Givi 449FZ (mounting kit)

Sidecases = Givi V35 + Givi PLX449 (mounting kit)

There is a complete KIT on ebay, for like $800!

Sidescases & mounting brackets/hardware ONLY!

It doesnt include the Topcase and its mounting brackets, etc!

All in all, if you want a Topcase (Tail of bike) and Sidecases.... your looking at like $1200-1300!!!
Too turn your 650R into a "Mini" Concours-14

Hitman · May 11th, 2011, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarapacman99

i like my 250 but was also looking into getting a 2nd bigger bike in the future. but the problem is i'm 5'5" and i had to have my 250 lowered

i'm afraid i can't lower a bigger CC bike that low.

You're taller than me and I have a 600 and a 250r. Look at my post, both my bikes are lowered. You will not have to lower yours as much as I had to.

sarapacman99 · May 11th, 2011, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hitman

You're taller than me and I have a 600 and a 250r. Look at my post, both my bikes are lowered. You will not have to lower yours as much as I had to.

that makes me feel a lot better

but no plans on getting a 600cc anytime soon

atl-ninja250 · May 16th, 2011, 12:15 PM

Yeah I love my Givi case! and I'll definitely be looking to add some saddlebags in the future if needed! Although a bookbag is a lot cheaper :P

ally99 · May 16th, 2011, 03:44 PM

I LOVED my 650, but I was never as comfortable on it as I am on my 250 because I'm too short and small. I was adapting, but my hubby wasn't comfortable on seeing me on such a big bike, so we sold it. For now, it's just me and Lil' Ninj.

Maybe one day I'll upgrade again. I did LOVE my 650 the year I had it. I hope you enjoy yours!

ninjaprof · May 16th, 2011, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

I LOVED my 650, but I was never as comfortable on it as I am on my 250 because I'm too short and small. I was adapting, but my hubby wasn't comfortable on seeing me on such a big bike, so we sold it. For now, it's just me and Lil' Ninj.

Maybe one day I'll upgrade again. I did LOVE my 650 the year I had it. I hope you enjoy yours!

That's exactly how I feel. I am 5' 8" and on the 650R I always felt like I was riding a horse. I can easily "flat-foot" my 250R which makes me very comfortable. Sure, the extra power of the 650R was very nice, but all things considered, I am enjoying the 250R much more. Plus, to me, the 250R is MUCH better looking.

24hr · May 16th, 2011, 04:26 PM

the 650r is a great bike if you are going from a 250 as your first bike. If you had bikes with over 100hp that are in the 600cc class it would be a hard to get used to. I got the 250 cause the gas is cheap and the bike is cheap.

ally99 · May 17th, 2011, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjaprof

That's exactly how I feel. I am 5' 8" and on the 650R I always felt like I was riding a horse. I can easily "flat-foot" my 250R which makes me very comfortable. Sure, the extra power of the 650R was very nice, but all things considered, I am enjoying the 250R much more. Plus, to me, the 250R is MUCH better looking.

Hey Kevin. I'm 5'5", 115 pounds, so yeah, it was totally like a horse!

...or, er, a llama. Where's the horse smiley?

headshrink · May 18th, 2011, 06:26 PM

How are you likeing he dash on the 650?

Scott1620 · May 19th, 2011, 12:58 PM

Nice choice, I made the same move to a 650R this year and am loving it! I found riderforums.com has a good 650R section (nothing like this site though). You find a good 650R forum?

Linuss · May 19th, 2011, 01:08 PM

The dealership I got my 250 at JUST got in a black 2008 650R with 5k miles, and it's listed at $3,750.

Sooooo tempted....

headshrink · May 19th, 2011, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linuss

The dealership I got my 250 at JUST got in a black 2008 650R with 5k miles, and it's listed at $3,750.

Sooooo tempted....

I know what you mean, but I REALLY like the redesigned front fairing/lights. Although, I've never been wild about the look of windshields that aren't "framed" on the sides like our Ninjettes are. Unfortunately a lot of bikes have moved away from that recently.

If only there was a good used market locally.....

Linuss · May 19th, 2011, 01:47 PM

If only I didn't still owe $3000 on my Ninjette....

Oh well, that will be paid off in 5ish months.

headshrink · May 19th, 2011, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linuss

If only I didn't still owe $3000 on my Ninjette....

Oh well, that will be paid off in 5ish months.

I was going to pay mine off in the first few months (100% finance with ext. war.)...... BUT like happened, so 3 years later, I have one payment left!

Not the best financial policy, I know...

Linuss · May 19th, 2011, 02:00 PM

Meh, that's why I financed my 250 for 4 years. I knew I could pay it off with cash on hand now, or within a couple of months, but I wanted the lowest possible mandatory payment, because as you said, life happens and I wanted to be sure I had cash if needed.

I can buy that 650 right this second if I want... but I like having money.

May 5th, 2011, 08:13 PM	#1
atl-ninja250 The Website Guy Name: Justin Location: Atlanta Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R & 650R Posts: 27	250r to a 650r :) Bought a 650r today! I love it so far but I see what everyone means about the 250r being so much fun (on turns/twisties and revs)! But the 650r fits me so much better. I find it a bit more comfortable and much safer/smoother on the interstate Why not make a 650r section on this forum?? Or is there another one out there just for 650r?

May 5th, 2011, 08:17 PM	#2
atl-ninja250 The Website Guy Name: Justin Location: Atlanta Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R & 650R Posts: 27	... ignore the broken bricks in the background lol Last futzed with by atl-ninja250; May 6th, 2011 at 07:48 AM.

May 6th, 2011, 01:26 PM	#15
nebraskan ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Nebraska Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 67	you should post some more pictures up of that 650! i like it! __________________________________________________ "Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer." -- Arnold Schwarzenegger

May 9th, 2011, 10:16 AM	#21
nebraskan ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Nebraska Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 67	i'm guessing a passenger fits on there fine with that givi on? __________________________________________________ "Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer." -- Arnold Schwarzenegger

May 9th, 2011, 01:12 PM	#23
nebraskan ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Nebraska Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 67	thats awesome! any idea if she'd fit ok with the givi saddlebags? __________________________________________________ "Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer." -- Arnold Schwarzenegger

May 5th, 2011, 08:20 PM	#3
atl-ninja250 The Website Guy Name: Justin Location: Atlanta Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R & 650R Posts: 27	Oh and I can definitely see why people recommend a 250r to newbies too! Quite a difference!

May 5th, 2011, 08:26 PM	#4
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	Neato. From that picture, the 650 actually looks much bigger than the 250R.

May 5th, 2011, 08:33 PM	#6
atl-ninja250 The Website Guy Name: Justin Location: Atlanta Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R & 650R Posts: 27	Nope not lowered one bit! It's really that much bigger! Suprising...I know! I can imagine a lot of short riders would have trouble with this 650

May 5th, 2011, 08:35 PM	#7
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	Congrats Nice ride

May 5th, 2011, 08:48 PM	#8
atl-ninja250 The Website Guy Name: Justin Location: Atlanta Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R & 650R Posts: 27	Thanks!! I'll post a pic of me on it tomorrow with the givi trunk attached! Taking it down to panama city

May 5th, 2011, 08:50 PM	#9
gogoKawi ninjette.org sage Name: Dre Location: DMV Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300, 2008 ZX6, 2011 Ninja 1000 Posts: 622	Congrats. The 650 is a fun bike. The torque isn't brutal, but it's enough to keep you on your toes. And you will find that it's pretty nimble in the twisties. It just takes a bit more setup time than the 250. But there are very few bikes out there that you can just throw into a turn like the 250 Enjoy!!!!

May 5th, 2011, 09:54 PM	#10
ninjaprof ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300SE Posts: 47	I just recently downsized from the 650 to the 250. Sure, the 650 is a little better on the highways, but the 250 is MUCH more fun to ride. For me, it's all about the fun factor. It SEEMS like a bigger bike would be more fun (and maybe for you it will be), but for me...I much prefer the 250. BTW: There are Ninja 650 forums you can join.

May 5th, 2011, 10:03 PM	#11
atl-ninja250 The Website Guy Name: Justin Location: Atlanta Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R & 650R Posts: 27	Andre - thx!! Kevin - Yeah I agree on the fun factor! Thats why I will miss my 250 when I sell it! The 650 is just what I've been needing though. I'm 6'3" and 180 lbs so maybe that has something to do with it.... Thanks for the tip on the forums, guess ill take a look around for them!

May 6th, 2011, 06:56 AM	#13
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	Congrats!

May 6th, 2011, 07:38 AM	#14
atl-ninja250 The Website Guy Name: Justin Location: Atlanta Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R & 650R Posts: 27	Thanks! Yes, my legs fit a lot better on the 650r than the 250r. I wasnt "uncomfortable" on the 250r by any means... But I am much "more comfortable" on the 650r!

May 6th, 2011, 07:17 PM	#18
kogary ninjette.org member Name: Gary Location: CO Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 66	Great choice on the 650! They are really comfortable bikes, especially for commuting. More pics please -Gary

May 7th, 2011, 06:04 PM	#19
atl-ninja250 The Website Guy Name: Justin Location: Atlanta Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R & 650R Posts: 27	Will do guys! I'll get some more pics soon! I accidently dropped it when doing a u-turn and broke the mirror off!!! ahhh lol no worries, not really any other damage. i wasnt moving. just toppled over but yea, here's a pic of it with and without the givi trunk!

May 9th, 2011, 12:51 PM	#22
atl-ninja250 The Website Guy Name: Justin Location: Atlanta Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R & 650R Posts: 27	Yeah the 1000 is nice too! But i knew i just really wanted a larger version of the 250r with more low rev power. And thats exactly what I got And yes, the givi trunk made it MORE comfortable for my gf to ride actually because she had something to lean back when her back got tired!

May 9th, 2011, 09:14 PM	#24
kawboyCAFE im a NinFo!.... Name: 00000000000 Location: 0000000 Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 00000000000000000 Posts: 19	looking at the pic of both bikes side-by-side at the top of the forum makes me think of david and goliath.

May 16th, 2011, 12:15 PM	#29
atl-ninja250 The Website Guy Name: Justin Location: Atlanta Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R & 650R Posts: 27	Yeah I love my Givi case! and I'll definitely be looking to add some saddlebags in the future if needed! Although a bookbag is a lot cheaper :P

May 16th, 2011, 03:44 PM	#30
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	I LOVED my 650, but I was never as comfortable on it as I am on my 250 because I'm too short and small. I was adapting, but my hubby wasn't comfortable on seeing me on such a big bike, so we sold it. For now, it's just me and Lil' Ninj. Maybe one day I'll upgrade again. I did LOVE my 650 the year I had it. I hope you enjoy yours! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

May 16th, 2011, 04:26 PM	#32
24hr ninjette.org member Name: nd Location: So Cal Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): Current: SV650s (previous in the order: Ex500, GSXR750, YZF600R, 250R) Posts: 15	the 650r is a great bike if you are going from a 250 as your first bike. If you had bikes with over 100hp that are in the 600cc class it would be a hard to get used to. I got the 250 cause the gas is cheap and the bike is cheap.

May 18th, 2011, 06:26 PM	#34
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	How are you likeing he dash on the 650? __________________________________________________ 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

May 19th, 2011, 12:58 PM	#35
Scott1620 ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: Delaware Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r(sold), 2007 650R (sold), 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 199	Nice choice, I made the same move to a 650R this year and am loving it! I found riderforums.com has a good 650R section (nothing like this site though). You find a good 650R forum?

May 19th, 2011, 01:08 PM	#36
Linuss ninjette.org guru Name: Steve Location: DFW Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 294	The dealership I got my 250 at JUST got in a black 2008 650R with 5k miles, and it's listed at $3,750. Sooooo tempted....

May 19th, 2011, 01:47 PM	#38
Linuss ninjette.org guru Name: Steve Location: DFW Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 294	If only I didn't still owe $3000 on my Ninjette.... Oh well, that will be paid off in 5ish months.

May 19th, 2011, 02:00 PM	#40
Linuss ninjette.org guru Name: Steve Location: DFW Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 294	Meh, that's why I financed my 250 for 4 years. I knew I could pay it off with cash on hand now, or within a couple of months, but I wanted the lowest possible mandatory payment, because as you said, life happens and I wanted to be sure I had cash if needed. I can buy that 650 right this second if I want... but I like having money.

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