Need to crush your ego? Ride a liter bike! - Page 2

Motofool · August 15th, 2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

I was asked recently to do a write up on a KTM RC8 via a pm. Given some time, I can add it to this thread as an additional perspective. It wasn't my first time on a liter bike but it was my first time on a liter bike "at pace" on the track.

Impressive additional perspective !!!

sunspots · September 16th, 2013, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshorilla

Good write up, don't worry, some 250 owners get pissy when you imply other machines are faster or better in any way.

What the **** did you just ****ing say about my 250, you little ****? Ill have you know I graduated top of my class in the Navy Seals, and Ive been involved in numerous secret raids on Al-Quaeda, and I have over 300 confirmed kills. I am trained in gorilla warfare and Im the top sniper in the entire US armed forces. You are nothing to me but just another target. I will wipe you the **** out with precision the likes of which has never been seen before on this Earth, mark my ****ing words. You think you can get away with saying that **** to me over the Internet? Think again, ****er. As we speak I am contacting my secret network of spies across the USA and your IP is being traced right now so you better prepare for the storm, maggot. The storm that wipes out the pathetic little thing you call your life. Youre ****ing dead, kid. I can be anywhere, anytime, and I can kill you in over seven hundred ways, and thats just with my bare hands. Not only am I extensively trained in unarmed combat, but I have access to the entire arsenal of the United States Marine Corps and I will use it to its full extent to wipe your miserable ass off the face of the continent, you little ****. If only you could have known what unholy retribution your little clever comment was about to bring down upon you, maybe you would have held your ****ing tongue. But you couldnt, you didnt, and now youre paying the price, you goddamn idiot. I will **** fury all over you and you will drown in it. Youre ****ing dead, kiddo.

parox91 · September 16th, 2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sunspots

What the **** did you just ****ing say about my 250, you little ****? Ill have you know I graduated top of my class in the Navy Seals, and Ive been involved in numerous secret raids on Al-Quaeda, and I have over 300 confirmed kills. I am trained in gorilla warfare and Im the top sniper in the entire US armed forces. You are nothing to me but just another target. I will wipe you the **** out with precision the likes of which has never been seen before on this Earth, mark my ****ing words. You think you can get away with saying that **** to me over the Internet? Think again, ****er. As we speak I am contacting my secret network of spies across the USA and your IP is being traced right now so you better prepare for the storm, maggot. The storm that wipes out the pathetic little thing you call your life. Youre ****ing dead, kid. I can be anywhere, anytime, and I can kill you in over seven hundred ways, and thats just with my bare hands. Not only am I extensively trained in unarmed combat, but I have access to the entire arsenal of the United States Marine Corps and I will use it to its full extent to wipe your miserable ass off the face of the continent, you little ****. If only you could have known what unholy retribution your little clever comment was about to bring down upon you, maybe you would have held your ****ing tongue. But you couldnt, you didnt, and now youre paying the price, you goddamn idiot. I will **** fury all over you and you will drown in it. Youre ****ing dead, kiddo.

I bet I'd snipe him first.

Alex · September 16th, 2013, 06:37 PM

Rugby Winger · September 16th, 2013, 06:46 PM

My life is too busy to be judging other riders like that. I think riders who judge need to get a life. Someone's choice of ride should not concern another. I've ridden liter bikes and they are very entertaining but they have their place and for my purposes they do not fit.

backinthesaddleagain · September 16th, 2013, 06:46 PM

Alex you are right that Ktm is adjustable in many ways. 2 friends of mine ride them and one of them sells 3 jap brands plus bmw and duc and his favorite ride is the rc8r.

fast1075 · September 19th, 2013, 03:07 AM

No ego getting bruised here. Bikes are tools, pick the right one for the purpose. One of my favorites is my scooter. I break out the Buell for knee dragging, The ninja is as yet an unknown variable, but I bet there are some roads I ride that would give a liter bike fits keeping up. Fact

Sentinel · September 19th, 2013, 11:19 AM

GOing the other way is interesting.

I have ridden almost everything over the decades. My garage has a 2011 ninja 1000 in it, and that';s not even close to the fastest or most powerful bike I've ever had, although it is by far my favorite.

Riding the 250 is simply a different activity than riding a mega-HP literbike. It's not the same thing at all.

Don't sweat haters. Folks gotta toss up their irrelevency sometimes.

If you don't want to go fast, ride a small motor bike. Hell, I can ride my N250 WAY too fast FOR CONDITIONS in some areas (70 mph through 25mph turns, which is what the N250 is BEST for), so the liter bike isn't specifically dangerous, although it can be a loaded gun and a bottle of whiskey if you don;t know what you;re doing.

csmith12 · September 19th, 2013, 11:25 AM

Welcome Sentinel!

Sentinel · September 19th, 2013, 12:06 PM

Yeah - the N2.5 ia fun in the tight stuff and there are prolly turns you can go faster than an R1 on. But be cool about it. Some kid on a YZ125 might show up and school you mister Mini Ninja racer.

BTW - I bought the N2.5 for my GF to teach her to ride on. Now she wants "more" (a N3.0?) and I am having mega fun riding the Mad Moped.

Anyone move "up" from a N2.5 to a N3.0 and find it a worthwhile trade-up?

Or is it just silliness?

fast1075 · September 19th, 2013, 12:35 PM

I think every race track has a 14 year old kid on a clapped out RS-125 that will pass you on the outside on one corner and on the inside the next......while you think you a riding like (pick one, or add one of your own) Roberts, or Agostini, or Reed, or Rossi, or DuHamel, or Stoner, or Marquez, ad infinitum.

CycleCam303 · September 19th, 2013, 01:41 PM

I find it funny that this thread attracted so much attention. The conversation seems to be deviating a bit and to set things straight the ninja 250 300 is a very fun and capable machine on public roads but has lower limits than a true sport bike.

My original, long winded point is that even an older superbike like a ducati 996 is extremely capable. Motorcycles do 3 things. Turn, stop, go. The ninja 250 is easier to ride because it does those 3 things at a much lesser rate. That's why the racing is interesting to watch because most of the riders can get close to the limits thus keeping racing close.

Go to any local motorcycle racing venue and look at the open and fast classes. The fields split apart and there will be a front pack that it wouldn't matter if they were on the crappiest bike. They'd still crush the field.

Sirref · September 19th, 2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sentinel

Yeah - the N2.5 ia fun in the tight stuff and there are prolly turns you can go faster than an R1 on. But be cool about it. Some kid on a YZ125 might show up and school you mister Mini Ninja racer.

BTW - I bought the N2.5 for my GF to teach her to ride on. Now she wants "more" (a N3.0?) and I am having mega fun riding the Mad Moped.

Anyone move "up" from a N2.5 to a N3.0 and find it a worthwhile trade-up?

Or is it just silliness?

the 300 has a lot more midrange torque, is more comfortable on highway, and it feels better than the 250 in every way imaginable other than price. if she wants a good deal more I'd suggest 650 class as the 300 is close but better at everything in marginal ways that add up. if she wants to stay on something small for a good deal of time I'd recommend it otherwise just skip it and move up to a 650

choneofakind · September 19th, 2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CycleCam303

My original, long winded point is that even an older superbike like a ducati 996 is extremely capable. Motorcycles do 3 things. Turn, stop, go. The ninja 250 is easier to ride because it does those 3 things at a much lesser rate.

Should have named the thread, "Need to keep your 250 boner in check? Ride a liter bike!"

fast1075 · September 19th, 2013, 02:02 PM

The old saying is "anyone can ride a fast bike slow, the fun is riding a slow bike fast".

rasta · September 19th, 2013, 09:49 PM

I came out of the gym tonight and someone had parked has/her Hyabusa next to my ninjette. Best way the ensure a bike doesn't get stolen? Having it parked next to a nicer one

tfkrocks · September 19th, 2013, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rasta

I came out of the gym tonight and someone had parked has/her Hyabusa next to my ninjette. Best way the ensure a bike doesn't get stolen? Having it parked next to a nicer one

So basically almost any other sportbike lol.

ShadowStalk3r · September 19th, 2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rasta

I came out of the gym tonight and someone had parked has/her Hyabusa next to my ninjette. Best way the ensure a bike doesn't get stolen? Having it parked next to a nicer one

It's good to see the Hyabusa rider looking out for you.

rasta · September 19th, 2013, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ShadowStalk3r

It's good to see the Hyabusa rider looking out for you.

It was a funny scene seeing the two of them next to each other. The 'busa was like a mama bear looking out and protecting her cub lol

CycleCam303 · September 20th, 2013, 08:17 AM

I was in walnut creek yesterday. There was a ruby colored one parked out at the shell station off Ygnacio and California. It was parked next to an m3. Looked like beauty and the beast. Aside from straight line power I cannot understand the allure of such a hideous beast.

DCMoney · September 20th, 2013, 10:11 AM

How do you think these guys feel after getting passed by a 250?

http://youtu.be/ofivawCpn00

Link to original page on YouTube.

September 16th, 2013, 06:37 PM	#44
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September 19th, 2013, 11:25 AM	#49
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September 20th, 2013, 10:11 AM	#61
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Rugby Winger ninjette.org member Name: Roderick Location: Missouri City, Texas (Greater Houston) Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 60	My life is too busy to be judging other riders like that. I think riders who judge need to get a life. Someone's choice of ride should not concern another. I've ridden liter bikes and they are very entertaining but they have their place and for my purposes they do not fit.

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fast1075 ninjette.org guru Name: harry Location: Central Florida Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250, 2004 Buell XB12s, Honda 110 Elite Posts: 332	No ego getting bruised here. Bikes are tools, pick the right one for the purpose. One of my favorites is my scooter. I break out the Buell for knee dragging, The ninja is as yet an unknown variable, but I bet there are some roads I ride that would give a liter bike fits keeping up. Fact

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Sentinel ninjette.org newbie Name: Mars Location: Bremerton Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 N500, 2010 N250, 2011 N1000. Posts: 6	GOing the other way is interesting. I have ridden almost everything over the decades. My garage has a 2011 ninja 1000 in it, and that';s not even close to the fastest or most powerful bike I've ever had, although it is by far my favorite. Riding the 250 is simply a different activity than riding a mega-HP literbike. It's not the same thing at all. Don't sweat haters. Folks gotta toss up their irrelevency sometimes. If you don't want to go fast, ride a small motor bike. Hell, I can ride my N250 WAY too fast FOR CONDITIONS in some areas (70 mph through 25mph turns, which is what the N250 is BEST for), so the liter bike isn't specifically dangerous, although it can be a loaded gun and a bottle of whiskey if you don;t know what you;re doing.

September 19th, 2013, 12:06 PM	#50
Sentinel ninjette.org newbie Name: Mars Location: Bremerton Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 N500, 2010 N250, 2011 N1000. Posts: 6	Yeah - the N2.5 ia fun in the tight stuff and there are prolly turns you can go faster than an R1 on. But be cool about it. Some kid on a YZ125 might show up and school you mister Mini Ninja racer. BTW - I bought the N2.5 for my GF to teach her to ride on. Now she wants "more" (a N3.0?) and I am having mega fun riding the Mad Moped. Anyone move "up" from a N2.5 to a N3.0 and find it a worthwhile trade-up? Or is it just silliness?

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fast1075 ninjette.org guru Name: harry Location: Central Florida Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250, 2004 Buell XB12s, Honda 110 Elite Posts: 332	I think every race track has a 14 year old kid on a clapped out RS-125 that will pass you on the outside on one corner and on the inside the next......while you think you a riding like (pick one, or add one of your own) Roberts, or Agostini, or Reed, or Rossi, or DuHamel, or Stoner, or Marquez, ad infinitum.

September 19th, 2013, 01:41 PM	#52
CycleCam303 King Hamfist Name: Cameron Location: NorCal East Bay Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Crf 150R, 2011 Hypermotard 796 Posts: 940	I find it funny that this thread attracted so much attention. The conversation seems to be deviating a bit and to set things straight the ninja 250 300 is a very fun and capable machine on public roads but has lower limits than a true sport bike. My original, long winded point is that even an older superbike like a ducati 996 is extremely capable. Motorcycles do 3 things. Turn, stop, go. The ninja 250 is easier to ride because it does those 3 things at a much lesser rate. That's why the racing is interesting to watch because most of the riders can get close to the limits thus keeping racing close. Go to any local motorcycle racing venue and look at the open and fast classes. The fields split apart and there will be a front pack that it wouldn't matter if they were on the crappiest bike. They'd still crush the field.

September 19th, 2013, 02:02 PM	#55
fast1075 ninjette.org guru Name: harry Location: Central Florida Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250, 2004 Buell XB12s, Honda 110 Elite Posts: 332	The old saying is "anyone can ride a fast bike slow, the fun is riding a slow bike fast".

September 19th, 2013, 09:49 PM	#56
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	I came out of the gym tonight and someone had parked has/her Hyabusa next to my ninjette. Best way the ensure a bike doesn't get stolen? Having it parked next to a nicer one

September 20th, 2013, 08:17 AM	#60
CycleCam303 King Hamfist Name: Cameron Location: NorCal East Bay Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Crf 150R, 2011 Hypermotard 796 Posts: 940	I was in walnut creek yesterday. There was a ruby colored one parked out at the shell station off Ygnacio and California. It was parked next to an m3. Looked like beauty and the beast. Aside from straight line power I cannot understand the allure of such a hideous beast.