Height and Comfort

mSoueiD · July 16th, 2010, 08:09 AM

Seeing as im getting my bike very soon im just wondering how comfortable you fellow ninja riders are on your bike. Im 5'9 and 160 pounds would i be able to sit comfortably on the ninja?

CC Cowboy · July 16th, 2010, 08:11 AM

Yes

mSoueiD · July 16th, 2010, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Yes

thanks for the reply. im only asking because many people have said to me that the ninja looks very small (as it should be due to the small engine etc.) but would i look too overly enlarged on the bike?

CC Cowboy · July 16th, 2010, 08:18 AM

No

miks · July 16th, 2010, 08:21 AM

Its personal preference whether you'll be uncomfortable or not, go sit on the bike and see what happens.

SteveL · July 16th, 2010, 08:46 AM

At 5'9” you will be fine on a Ninja the bigger bikes tend to be wider because of the I4 motor but the distance from seat to bars is the same so don't worry.

Steve

FrugalNinja250 · July 16th, 2010, 09:06 AM

32" inseam, can flat-foot both feet on my '06 even with the taller tires I installed last year. Bike is completely stock suspension-wise.

Alex · July 16th, 2010, 09:20 AM

/moved to General, this isn't off-topic...

ericdrum · July 16th, 2010, 09:37 AM

I'm 6'4" and 250 lbs. On the current gen bikes, I don't feel too big on it or uncomfortable at all.

drowe531 · July 16th, 2010, 09:40 AM

6'0" 200ish and I fit it nicely I think.

bdavison · July 16th, 2010, 09:57 AM

6'3" and 185 here....Im quite comfortable on it, even for those 200mile trips up the interstate that weve been taking lately.

I plan on putting clip-ons on mine, because Id like to have to reach a little more for the bars, and perhaps some rearsets to get my knees down a little lower.

I can tell you this....at 5'9"..its gonna fit you like a glove.

TrueFader · July 16th, 2010, 11:03 AM

the engine may be smaller, but it is still designed to fit a human.

00NissanNinja · July 16th, 2010, 11:08 AM

Fits me fine and I'm 5'10" and close to your weight, very comfortable and easy to get on and ride, I am gonna modify the seat though cause it gets uncomfortable for me sometimes

Xoulrath · July 17th, 2010, 02:42 PM

I'm 6'2" and 270 and the bike fits me well enough, though clip-ons would be nice both for feel and slightly better ergos, and the engine pulls me well enough. Why do you think you would have fitment issues?

July 16th, 2010, 08:09 AM	#1
mSoueiD ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Woodbridge Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): None yet; looking to get a 250r Posts: 22	Height and Comfort Seeing as im getting my bike very soon im just wondering how comfortable you fellow ninja riders are on your bike. Im 5'9 and 160 pounds would i be able to sit comfortably on the ninja?

July 16th, 2010, 08:11 AM	#2
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	Yes __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

July 16th, 2010, 08:18 AM	#4
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	No __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

July 16th, 2010, 08:21 AM	#5
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Its personal preference whether you'll be uncomfortable or not, go sit on the bike and see what happens. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

July 16th, 2010, 08:46 AM	#6
SteveL old git Name: Steve Location: Geneve Switzerland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW K1300S Posts: 479	At 5'9” you will be fine on a Ninja the bigger bikes tend to be wider because of the I4 motor but the distance from seat to bars is the same so don't worry. Steve __________________________________________________ Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.

July 16th, 2010, 09:06 AM	#7
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	32" inseam, can flat-foot both feet on my '06 even with the taller tires I installed last year. Bike is completely stock suspension-wise.

July 16th, 2010, 09:20 AM	#8
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	/moved to General, this isn't off-topic... __________________________________________________ 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)

July 16th, 2010, 09:37 AM	#9
ericdrum ninjette.org member Name: Eric Location: SLC, UT Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R SE Green Posts: 49	I'm 6'4" and 250 lbs. On the current gen bikes, I don't feel too big on it or uncomfortable at all.

July 16th, 2010, 09:40 AM	#10
drowe531 ninjette.org guru Name: David Location: Burlington, MA Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 (sold); 2008 Plasma Blue Ninja 250 Posts: 364	6'0" 200ish and I fit it nicely I think.

July 16th, 2010, 09:57 AM	#11
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.	6'3" and 185 here....Im quite comfortable on it, even for those 200mile trips up the interstate that weve been taking lately. I plan on putting clip-ons on mine, because Id like to have to reach a little more for the bars, and perhaps some rearsets to get my knees down a little lower. I can tell you this....at 5'9"..its gonna fit you like a glove.

July 16th, 2010, 11:03 AM	#12
TrueFader ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: California Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: 129	the engine may be smaller, but it is still designed to fit a human.

July 16th, 2010, 11:08 AM	#13
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	Fits me fine and I'm 5'10" and close to your weight, very comfortable and easy to get on and ride, I am gonna modify the seat though cause it gets uncomfortable for me sometimes

July 17th, 2010, 02:42 PM	#14
Xoulrath ninjette.org sage Name: T Location: U.S. Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): Current: '11 ZX-6R; Previous: '09 Ninjette; '08 ZX-6R (Ex-Wife '09 TU250X) Posts: 981	I'm 6'2" and 270 and the bike fits me well enough, though clip-ons would be nice both for feel and slightly better ergos, and the engine pulls me well enough. Why do you think you would have fitment issues?

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