What Brand Bike Did You Move Up To? (Or want to move to) - Page 3

Ninja-KID · October 1st, 2012, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharky nrk

Moved down to a 250 lol.

Really? From what????

sharky nrk · October 2nd, 2012, 06:09 AM

2007 ZX6R - (still own and ride it) see avatar

Asspire · October 2nd, 2012, 06:30 AM

Getting a mint rd350 next year. Nothing says badass like kick starting. 2 stroke ftw.

massacremasses · October 2nd, 2012, 06:46 AM

Did I move up or down? It has the same displacement.

xSean13 · October 4th, 2012, 06:07 PM

I plan on getting a CBR 600rr when I upgrade. Most of my riding is 100 mile round-trips on the interstate to school. I have not had any issues with the 250 on the interstate; while it has sufficient power for the interstate, it doesn't have that 'rocket ship' type of power a supersport has, if it ever needs to be called upon :P

I am not in any hurry to upgrade, and it won't be particularly soon. I'll be joining the Air National Guard soon, so I'll use part of my signing bonus to buy one out-right.

BlackDynamite · December 1st, 2012, 09:39 PM

This summer sold me 250r and bought a black w/gold rims 2009 R6

loz944 · December 2nd, 2012, 12:45 AM

Kawasaki for me problem is the one I like you cant get here and that's the new 636 but also looking at the 1400 which you can get here

exploring/carolina · December 6th, 2012, 01:14 PM

Bought an Aprilia Dorsoduro earlier this year and have lots of fun riding it. Have lots of fun riding the Ninja 250, too!

Jono · December 6th, 2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by exploring/carolina

Bought an Aprilia Dorsoduro earlier this year and have lots of fun riding it. Have lots of fun riding the Ninja 250, too!

Those bikes are sweet!!! I met a guy who has a black 750 with an aftermarket exhaust. Man does it sound nice! Is yours the 1200?

exploring/carolina · December 6th, 2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jono

Those bikes are sweet!!! I met a guy who has a black 750 with an aftermarket exhaust. Man does it sound nice! Is yours the 1200?

It's a 750. Installed a Leo Vince decat with stock mufflers and it sounds really good. Take my Wife two-up on it for "short rides" and she says it's scary/exciting and growls. Told her I have to go easy on the throttle, so I don't lose her off the back or wheelie. This photo gives a good look at the stock muffler & tail tidy (fender eliminator). The DD is a sweet machine. Installing DNA air filter on it tomorrow.

Thanks,

That's a really "nice" Ninja you have! Do you have a photo thread for it? I like to modify bikes and would like to see what you have done to yours. Might modify my Ninja 250 when I finish another project (street tracker) and borrow some of your mod ideas, if you don't mind!

mikeohio · December 6th, 2012, 06:14 PM

A zx636 will probably be my next move up, the 2013s are awesome, but an 05-06 is more likely what i'd buy.

choneofakind · December 6th, 2012, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exploring/carolina

Might modify my Ninja 250 when I finish another project

My input here:
Start with the suspension and brakes. Best bang for the buck.

Jono · December 6th, 2012, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exploring/carolina

Thanks,

That's a really "nice" Ninja you have! Do you have a photo thread for it? I like to modify bikes and would like to see what you have done to yours. Might modify my Ninja 250 when I finish another project (street tracker) and borrow some of your mod ideas, if you don't mind!

Thanks, here is a thread I made for my bike. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=100916

Nice pics of it: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...0&postcount=85
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...postcount=1979

exploring/carolina · December 6th, 2012, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

Thanks, here is a thread I made for my bike. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=100916

Nice pics of it: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...0&postcount=85
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...postcount=1979

Beautiful!!!!!

After the street tracker project, will start on the Ninja next and borrow some of your ideas!

Thanks!

exploring/carolina · December 6th, 2012, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

My input here:
Start with the suspension and brakes. Best bang for the buck.

Will install sonic springs & upgrade rear mono shock. Already have the air box mod & Thermo-Bob mods completed.

Like the looks of Jono's Ninja, too!

Thanks,

czhanghm · December 6th, 2012, 08:38 PM

Def thinking about the upcoming cbr 500r!

bfpower · December 6th, 2012, 09:06 PM

In another year or two I'd like to get a Bonneville. Don't think I'll get rid of the 250 though.

NinjaBoyEddy · December 7th, 2012, 09:52 AM

Staying loyal to Kawi. For now.
I'm ****ing nuts over the 07-08 zx6R I dream about her. I love the undertail exhaust.

So my picks are
1. Zx6R 07-08 RED
2. R1-with new Graves full exhaust

3. Gsxr750
4. Triumph
**** the cbr lol jusskidding. But they are at the end of list

ruben5 · December 12th, 2012, 03:15 PM

2012 Street Triple R for me. I love the extra power, and awesome handling.

Joshorilla · December 12th, 2012, 03:56 PM

I'll probably be getting a BMW F800 GT

bfpower · December 12th, 2012, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruben5

2012 Street Triple R for me. I love the extra power, and awesome handling.

That bike is one sexy beast.

Jono · December 12th, 2012, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruben5

2012 Street Triple R for me. I love the extra power, and awesome handling.

I love that bike! I just wish they kept the round headlights.

oblivion007 · December 12th, 2012, 05:23 PM

I put Honda although there's a variety of bikes I want to move up to. Only reason I refuse to go up to a kawi is because the bike guru's suggested I try some other brand flavors.

choneofakind · December 12th, 2012, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oblivion007

Only reason I refuse to go up to a kawi is because the bike guru's suggested I try some other brand flavors.

Test ride them all to see which you like. There's no reason to limit your options when looking for the right bike.

But Honda's are well rounded bikes, so there's nothing wrong with looking at those.

Slono · December 19th, 2012, 05:42 PM

Not a lot of SV650 fans eh? I upgraded to one, crashed into a deer, and got another one. Good, solid, easy bikes to work on. Plenty of aftermarket parts with a HUGE following. You should check them out.

csmith12 · December 19th, 2012, 05:57 PM

SV's rock yo! Would gladly own one. Especially the nekkid ones.

robmilchling · December 19th, 2012, 07:14 PM

I was dead set on picking up an SV but found a great deal on a Daytona 675. In a way, I regret not buying a naked SV, as it really would be a much better bike for the street in my opinion.

fleemos · December 19th, 2012, 08:39 PM

Triumph Street Triple R is what I really want to get next but they are pricey

Blystr842 · December 20th, 2012, 09:20 AM

Looking at:

WR250X
KTM Duke 390
Ninja 300

Probably go motard. Easy to ride, snappy, fun, and MX bikes are what I know how to ride. I WILL keep the 250 unless I go with 300 or Duke. I'll never go 600cc or larger.

Sirref · December 20th, 2012, 09:39 AM

i want too many bikes
suzuki drz400 supermoto
kawasaki ninja650r commuter
yamaha r6 track bike

Malicious Logic · December 20th, 2012, 09:53 AM

I ended up staying with Kawasaki and getting a 2005 636. I got it more because of the looks than brand loyalty though.

exploring/carolina · December 20th, 2012, 10:47 AM

First sportbike I owned was an SV650. Really nice bike. Liked SV engine so much, when I was looking for a sport touring bike, bought the Vstrom DL 650 with the SV650 engine. Replaced the original 19" front wheel with a 17" SV650 front wheel & fender on my Vstrom, too.

Yellow Strom with 17" front wheel.

ruben5 · December 21st, 2012, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fleemos

Triumph Street Triple R is what I really want to get next but they are pricey

Only "pricey" when compared to a ninjette.

Step up to a 600 cc bike with comparable horse power and you will be looking at closer to $12.000 rather than the $10,000 for the Street Triple R

fleemos · December 21st, 2012, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruben5

Only "pricey" when compared to a ninjette.

Step up to a 600 cc bike with comparable horse power and you will be looking at closer to $12.000 rather than the $10,000 for the Street Triple R

I agree with you on that, just that I don't have enough left in the budget to buy and insure a Street Triple R. If I get another bike I am definitely not selling the 250, it serves as an amazing commuter and the gas savings make it worth keeping. If I had the dough I would add a Daytona 675 R and Street Triple R to my stable in a heart beat, if only that powerball ticket had hit.

I do want another bike for long trips across multiple states though, looking to pick up an FZ6R used for a cross country trip Atlanta<->California next year. Prices are less than half the Triple.

ruben5 · December 22nd, 2012, 09:43 AM

I love my Street, but I am sending the seat out this Winter for a little work. It is not what I would call comfortable much beyond the 2 hour mark.

the big mike · December 22nd, 2012, 11:22 AM

This

Bigballsofpaint · January 9th, 2013, 01:20 PM

I voted quite a while ago but i kept true to my vote. Bought another kawasaki a few weeks ago,

2011 Ninja 1000 - red/black with 1305 miles

View Poll Results: What motorcycle brand did you move to? (Or want to move to)
Kawasaki	63	35.59%
Suzuki	17	9.60%
Yamaha	25	14.12%
Honda	30	16.95%
Other (Sportbike)	31	17.51%
Other (Non-Sportbike)	11	6.21%
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October 2nd, 2012, 06:46 AM	#84
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	Did I move up or down? It has the same displacement. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

December 2nd, 2012, 12:45 AM	#87
loz944 ninjette.org guru Name: Laurence Location: Bangbuathong Thailand Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Green 2012 Ninja 250SE and a Yamaha fino scooter (my wife's really) Posts: 355	Kawasaki for me problem is the one I like you cant get here and that's the new 636 but also looking at the 1400 which you can get here __________________________________________________ Be safe ride smart .....a dumb rider is a dead rider

December 19th, 2012, 05:57 PM	#106
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	SV's rock yo! Would gladly own one. Especially the nekkid ones. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

December 20th, 2012, 09:53 AM	#111
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	I ended up staying with Kawasaki and getting a 2005 636. I got it more because of the looks than brand loyalty though. __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

October 2nd, 2012, 06:09 AM	#82
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	2007 ZX6R - (still own and ride it) see avatar

October 2nd, 2012, 06:30 AM	#83
Asspire Fix It Till Ya Break It Name: Asspyre Location: T.Dot Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 250RRrrrr Posts: 623	Getting a mint rd350 next year. Nothing says badass like kick starting. 2 stroke ftw.

October 4th, 2012, 06:07 PM	#85
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	I plan on getting a CBR 600rr when I upgrade. Most of my riding is 100 mile round-trips on the interstate to school. I have not had any issues with the 250 on the interstate; while it has sufficient power for the interstate, it doesn't have that 'rocket ship' type of power a supersport has, if it ever needs to be called upon :P I am not in any hurry to upgrade, and it won't be particularly soon. I'll be joining the Air National Guard soon, so I'll use part of my signing bonus to buy one out-right.

December 1st, 2012, 09:39 PM	#86
BlackDynamite ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Greater Toronto Area Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 18	This summer sold me 250r and bought a black w/gold rims 2009 R6

December 6th, 2012, 01:14 PM	#88
exploring/carolina ninjette.org guru Name: Bill Location: NC Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 282	Bought an Aprilia Dorsoduro earlier this year and have lots of fun riding it. Have lots of fun riding the Ninja 250, too!

December 6th, 2012, 06:14 PM	#91
mikeohio ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: wooster Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 ninja 250 Posts: 24	A zx636 will probably be my next move up, the 2013s are awesome, but an 05-06 is more likely what i'd buy.

December 6th, 2012, 08:38 PM	#96
czhanghm ninjette.org newbie Name: Chris Location: Reston, VA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: 5	Def thinking about the upcoming cbr 500r!

December 6th, 2012, 09:06 PM	#97
bfpower ninjette.org mafioso Name: Ben Location: Dillon, MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 337	In another year or two I'd like to get a Bonneville. Don't think I'll get rid of the 250 though.

December 7th, 2012, 09:52 AM	#98
NinjaBoyEddy ninjette.org guru Name: Eduardo Location: Hollywood, Calirfnia Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250r special edition Posts: 286	Staying loyal to Kawi. For now. I'm **ing nuts over the 07-08 zx6R I dream about her. I love the undertail exhaust. So my picks are 1. Zx6R 07-08 RED 2. R1-with new Graves full exhaust 3. Gsxr750 4. Triumph ** the cbr lol jusskidding. But they are at the end of list

December 12th, 2012, 03:56 PM	#100
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	I'll probably be getting a BMW F800 GT

December 12th, 2012, 05:23 PM	#103
oblivion007 "scandal!" Name: Adan Location: Somewhere Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R(Crashed 2/26/2014), 09 ER6n Posts: 660	I put Honda although there's a variety of bikes I want to move up to. Only reason I refuse to go up to a kawi is because the bike guru's suggested I try some other brand flavors.

December 19th, 2012, 05:42 PM	#105
Slono ninjette.org guru Name: Solon Location: Toronto, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (sold), 2007 SV650s (deer wrecked), 2010 Suzuki SV650S Posts: 334	Not a lot of SV650 fans eh? I upgraded to one, crashed into a deer, and got another one. Good, solid, easy bikes to work on. Plenty of aftermarket parts with a HUGE following. You should check them out.

December 19th, 2012, 07:14 PM	#107
robmilchling ninjette.org guru Name: Rob Location: Baltimore, Maryland Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Triumph Daytona 675 Posts: 256	I was dead set on picking up an SV but found a great deal on a Daytona 675. In a way, I regret not buying a naked SV, as it really would be a much better bike for the street in my opinion.

December 19th, 2012, 08:39 PM	#108
fleemos ninjette.org guru Name: Darren Location: Sandy Springs, GA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Yamaha FZ6R, 2014 Suzuki GSX-R600 Posts: 299	Triumph Street Triple R is what I really want to get next but they are pricey

December 20th, 2012, 09:20 AM	#109
Blystr842 Venom Sponsored Name: Jon Location: Waco, TX Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R x2 (his & hers), 05 Honda CRF250R Posts: 223	Looking at: WR250X KTM Duke 390 Ninja 300 Probably go motard. Easy to ride, snappy, fun, and MX bikes are what I know how to ride. I WILL keep the 250 unless I go with 300 or Duke. I'll never go 600cc or larger.

December 20th, 2012, 09:39 AM	#110
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	i want too many bikes suzuki drz400 supermoto kawasaki ninja650r commuter yamaha r6 track bike

December 20th, 2012, 10:47 AM	#112
exploring/carolina ninjette.org guru Name: Bill Location: NC Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 282	First sportbike I owned was an SV650. Really nice bike. Liked SV engine so much, when I was looking for a sport touring bike, bought the Vstrom DL 650 with the SV650 engine. Replaced the original 19" front wheel with a 17" SV650 front wheel & fender on my Vstrom, too. Yellow Strom with 17" front wheel.

December 22nd, 2012, 09:43 AM	#115
ruben5 ninjette.org member Name: Casey Location: West Virginia Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Triumph Street Triple R, 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 55	Yep I love my Street, but I am sending the seat out this Winter for a little work. It is not what I would call comfortable much beyond the 2 hour mark.

December 22nd, 2012, 11:22 AM	#116
the big mike ninjette.org sage Name: Michael Location: Belgium Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, Fazer8 Posts: 580	This __________________________________________________ I can not be a true player by playing around.

January 9th, 2013, 01:20 PM	#117
Bigballsofpaint ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jay Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2015 636 ABS - 69 Honda 305 Posts: A lot.	I voted quite a while ago but i kept true to my vote. Bought another kawasaki a few weeks ago, 2011 Ninja 1000 - red/black with 1305 miles

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