September 28th, 2012, 10:04 PM | #1 |
MSF Instructor
Name: Mike
Location: Tampa
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300, 2010 Yamaha WR250R, 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 117
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2013 Ninja 300 + 2013 Mustang GT
My latest additions to my growing family of motor vehicles:
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September 28th, 2012, 10:06 PM | #2 |
Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
Location: San Jose, Ca
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 1
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You tease us with brand new vehicles and show us only one picture?
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September 28th, 2012, 10:09 PM | #3 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Joshua
Location: Eugene, OR
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 142
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Great color choice. How do you like the bike?
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September 28th, 2012, 10:19 PM | #5 |
Moo
Name: David
Location: Toronto'ish, Canada
Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 103
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Holy bananas, more pics man... MOAR PICS!
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September 28th, 2012, 11:33 PM | #6 |
Recalculating. . .
Name: Jason
Location: Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 (sold) '12 Ninja 650 Posts: 353
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Cool! I currently have a 2006 Mustang and a 2009 250, but I am about to order a 2013 Mustang and am definitely looking at the new '13 300!
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September 29th, 2012, 04:24 AM | #7 |
MSF Instructor
Name: Mike
Location: Tampa
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300, 2010 Yamaha WR250R, 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 117
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September 29th, 2012, 04:28 AM | #8 |
MSF Instructor
Name: Mike
Location: Tampa
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300, 2010 Yamaha WR250R, 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 117
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No choice, white is the only color released. I wanted black w/ABS but then learned that ABS is only on the SE model and I am not paying an extra $200 for a color scheme I like less.
I had a black 650R, black SV1000S, and a black 1000RR so I decided why not pop a white one instead of waiting another month for black. The bike is excellent. My Yamaha WR250R is the only bike that rivals the fun factor. The power is very similar between the two bikes. It has more low and mid range power than I ever imagined it would. Yesterday I was in 6th at 4k RPMs merging on the freeway and just rolled on the throttle to keep up with the car merging in front of me. Never did that on a Ninja 250. The engine now feels like a baby 650R in terms of powerband and smoothness, albeit with a much flatter top end (11-13k). I think with exhaust and a power commander it will greatly improve top end pull and become my favorite bike. Excellent job Kawasaki |
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September 29th, 2012, 04:34 AM | #9 | |
MSF Instructor
Name: Mike
Location: Tampa
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300, 2010 Yamaha WR250R, 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 117
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Also, if its a DD don't get black. Ford's black is terrible....not metallic at all so every tiny water spot and swirl mark shows up. I get it hand washed twice a week (dont have time to do it myself) and if still looks dirty the other 5 days. What were you thinking of ordering ? |
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September 29th, 2012, 07:10 AM | #10 |
MSF Instructor
Name: Mike
Location: Tampa
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300, 2010 Yamaha WR250R, 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 117
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September 29th, 2012, 07:43 AM | #12 |
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.
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Congrats! Picking up its twin in a couple hours!
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September 29th, 2012, 07:43 AM | #13 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Whodat
Location: Ware Is.,MA
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot.
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MSF must be paying big bucks these days!
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September 29th, 2012, 07:46 AM | #14 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Hansveer
Location: Bombay, India
Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.
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I'm SOOOOOOOOO totally Jealous
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September 29th, 2012, 07:50 AM | #15 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Arnold
Location: Honolulu
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250r Posts: 191
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September 29th, 2012, 08:03 AM | #16 |
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.
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It's always on when you turn on the key and don't yet start the bike. Same on 250's.
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September 29th, 2012, 08:11 AM | #18 | |
ninjette.org dude
Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
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September 29th, 2012, 08:28 AM | #19 | |
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Name: Moises
Location: watsonville
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September 29th, 2012, 09:22 AM | #20 |
MSF Instructor
Name: Mike
Location: Tampa
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300, 2010 Yamaha WR250R, 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 117
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September 29th, 2012, 11:21 AM | #22 |
MSF Instructor
Name: Mike
Location: Tampa
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300, 2010 Yamaha WR250R, 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 117
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September 29th, 2012, 04:54 PM | #24 | |
Recalculating. . .
Name: Jason
Location: Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 (sold) '12 Ninja 650 Posts: 353
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LOL! Sounds good to me! Quote:
Here's a pic of my current car I will be trading in... Sad to see her go, but looking forward to the new car: And it's basically a garage queen/weekend driver (and I have a car cover as well), so I am not too worried... My daily driver is either our Mini or the 250... No matter what I am driving, I am usually having fun...
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September 29th, 2012, 05:00 PM | #25 | |
MSF Instructor
Name: Mike
Location: Tampa
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300, 2010 Yamaha WR250R, 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 117
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I almost got the Brembo package but I live in an old neighborhood with brick roads- the test drive beat me up with that package. Smoother ride with the 18s. The Brembos also leave a lot of brake dust on the rims and the factory brakes are limited by the tires- the Brembos don't seem to improve stopping distance. I did spring for the 3.55 rear axle and Torsen diff though. I was dead seat on recaros until I drove one with them- lose the power seat and they are snug but get hot fast because of it |
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September 29th, 2012, 05:13 PM | #26 | |
Recalculating. . .
Name: Jason
Location: Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 (sold) '12 Ninja 650 Posts: 353
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Sadly with the convertible, the only option for gearing is the 3.31's, but like my current car (which I switched over to 3.73's), I upgrade the gears at some point too! I loved the feel of the Recaros (man, they feel nice a snug), but with the Vert, I wanted to get the heated seats this time (which is nicer in the spring and night cruises) and the comfort package comes with the added electric seat for the passenger! Plus, they don't come in red...
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September 29th, 2012, 07:53 PM | #27 |
CPT Falcon
Name: J.Emmett Turner
Location: Newnan, GA
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.
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You bought too early! The Mustang is getting IRS soon.
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September 29th, 2012, 08:00 PM | #28 |
Recalculating. . .
Name: Jason
Location: Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 (sold) '12 Ninja 650 Posts: 353
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It's also getting a redesign and will be a bit smaller (they are going into the European market, part of their globalization)... All coming in the 2015 model year... But so far, from what I have seen/read, I am not happy with the direction they're trying to go, which is why I wanted to buy now...
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September 29th, 2012, 08:36 PM | #29 |
MSF Instructor
Name: Mike
Location: Tampa
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300, 2010 Yamaha WR250R, 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 117
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Meh. I go through cars too fast to care bout what is coming out in a year or two. I usually keep a car for about a year.
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September 29th, 2012, 08:41 PM | #30 |
MSF Instructor
Name: Mike
Location: Tampa
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300, 2010 Yamaha WR250R, 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 117
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It handles like an American car (good not great) so I don't care. If I wanted a car that handled well I would have bought another M3. It is a muscle car and the solid axle doesn't bother me one bit. Plus, it was like $38,000 and the cars I was cross shopping with it were all over $50k so if it spontaneously combusts tomorrow I don't care it was a bargain for the power and the head-turning factor.
I will probably never buy another American car because the build quality is SO FAR from Japanese and German cars it is stunning. I will enjoy the 5.0 for a few years and maybe keep it as a weekender or turn it into a show car. I have been seriously considering trading it in on a 2012 911 4S or turbo but tonight a girl was riding in the back and fell in love with the couch-like rear seat (mine is leather) and I realized I DID make the great decision as far as 0-60/sex appeal/comfort vs price. |
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September 30th, 2012, 11:16 AM | #31 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Dylan
Location: virginia beach
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R SE:WHITE Posts: 27
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Love white bikes!
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September 30th, 2012, 09:44 PM | #32 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Chase
Location: California
Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 225
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That looks incredible! I am watching your vs. 250 video!
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September 30th, 2012, 09:53 PM | #33 |
MSF Instructor
Name: Mike
Location: Tampa
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300, 2010 Yamaha WR250R, 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 117
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October 1st, 2012, 01:03 PM | #34 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Chase
Location: California
Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 225
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October 2nd, 2012, 04:44 PM | #35 |
Blind 250 Loving Whore
Name: Tom
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.
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Welcome to the club of the best rides!
'08 250, '12 GT here. |
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October 2nd, 2012, 04:51 PM | #36 |
MSF Instructor
Name: Mike
Location: Tampa
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300, 2010 Yamaha WR250R, 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 117
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Haha our cars are faster than our bikes
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October 2nd, 2012, 04:54 PM | #37 |
Recalculating. . .
Name: Jason
Location: Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 (sold) '12 Ninja 650 Posts: 353
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Nice pics Tom! They almost match! My new car and bike will also match (both black)... LOL!
Oh yeah!
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October 2nd, 2012, 04:58 PM | #38 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Sev
Location: Vancouver
Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09' 250r Thunder Blue Posts: 165
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October 12th, 2012, 10:12 AM | #39 |
MSF Instructor
Name: Mike
Location: Tampa
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300, 2010 Yamaha WR250R, 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 117
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October 13th, 2012, 09:53 AM | #40 | |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Nick
Location: Brooklyn
Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): :( Posts: 275
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My 250 exceeded my expectations last summer too...had no clue there was a 300 till 3 weeks ago...what else?...Stop revving in neutral! I had a Special Edition in green and am looking forward to the 2013 but am really hoping to for a ZX or 650R for next summer..thanks again for the great video with knowledge and experience... Lol really want to jump on one tomorrow and feel the difference. -NickNYC : |
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