Long distance ride

Keenan84 · March 13th, 2010, 03:44 PM

Just wanted to know if its safe to take this bike cross-country. i would be doing A LOT of highway riding at 100+km/h. Is this alright for the engine? i dont want any overheating or anything like that.

Apex · March 13th, 2010, 03:53 PM

I think it is safe to say that the 250 is a good bike and built like a tank.

100kmh? No problem. I was on my little 250 trying to follow a CBR600, ZX10 and CBR1000 to a track day and I had it pinned to 160kmh (100mph) for a solid 35 minutes (or so) with no overheating issues.

Keenan84 · March 13th, 2010, 03:54 PM

Ive had a weird issue of riding the bike around for about two hours, ill go grab a bite to eat, come back 15 minutes later and its tough to start. is that normal?

Alex · March 13th, 2010, 05:27 PM

No problemo to take this bike as far as you want, as long as you want.

Link 1
Link 2

One of those threads has a link to a guy who took his 2008 ninjette completely across the country.

Sailariel · March 13th, 2010, 05:38 PM

The Ninja is more than capable for a cross continent run. I did it on a 1956 NSU 250 with 15HP in 1974. If you really want to enjoy the trip, look up Adventure Cycling Association on the net and get some bicycle maps from them (not very expensive) I have found that roads that are good for bicycles are GREAT for motorcycles. I use their maps for all my trips. The MC Touring Guru, Peter Egan uses bicycle maps as well.

CC Cowboy · March 13th, 2010, 05:40 PM

You better do a search. There have been many riders who have attempted this. We haven't heard from any of them again. Well you might be the first to actually return from a long distance trip. That would be a first and you'd make history. I say go for it!

Sailariel · March 13th, 2010, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Keenan84

Ive had a weird issue of riding the bike around for about two hours, ill go grab a bite to eat, come back 15 minutes later and its tough to start. is that normal?

If you use the choke, it will start hard. If you simply turn the key and press the button, the bike should come to life. Don`t apply any throttle.

Sailariel · March 13th, 2010, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

You better do a search. There have been many riders who have attempted this. We haven't heard from any of them again. Well you might be the first to actually return from a long distance trip. That would be a first and you'd make history. I say go for it!

Oscar, must be that I did it on an NSU--Syracuse NY to Seattle and back. Maybe if I did it on a Ninja, I would become an MIA.

Cedilla · March 14th, 2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Keenan84

Ive had a weird issue of riding the bike around for about two hours, ill go grab a bite to eat, come back 15 minutes later and its tough to start. is that normal?

I don't know if its normal, but my bike does the same thing. Sometime it takes two or three tries to get her going. It does not do it all the time, but most of the time in the summer its like that.

capt_bugaloo · March 14th, 2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailariel

The Ninja is more than capable for a cross continent run. I did it on a 1956 NSU 250 with 15HP in 1974.

My father rode from Vancouver to Halifax in the early 70s on a Yamaha 175. Traffic is a lot worse these days I imagine, but if you plan your route well you can avoid a lot of that.
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CC Cowboy · March 15th, 2010, 12:01 PM

When I was a kid I rode from Boston to St. Louis, by way of the Indy 500, every year from 72 to 78 on an FLH (by myself, except for 76). Then again in 82 on a Suzuki Katana 1000. I never had a problem.

Banzai · March 15th, 2010, 12:51 PM

I routinely used to take my Ninjette at highway speeds for 200-250 mile/day trips. It eats it and smiles.

March 13th, 2010, 03:44 PM	#1
Keenan84 ninjette.org member Name: Keenan Location: Newmarket, Ontario Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Special Edition Posts: 217	Long distance ride Just wanted to know if its safe to take this bike cross-country. i would be doing A LOT of highway riding at 100+km/h. Is this alright for the engine? i dont want any overheating or anything like that.

March 13th, 2010, 03:53 PM	#2
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I think it is safe to say that the 250 is a good bike and built like a tank. 100kmh? No problem. I was on my little 250 trying to follow a CBR600, ZX10 and CBR1000 to a track day and I had it pinned to 160kmh (100mph) for a solid 35 minutes (or so) with no overheating issues. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

March 13th, 2010, 05:27 PM	#4
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	No problemo to take this bike as far as you want, as long as you want. Link 1 Link 2 One of those threads has a link to a guy who took his 2008 ninjette completely across the country. __________________________________________________ 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)

March 13th, 2010, 05:40 PM	#6
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	You better do a search. There have been many riders who have attempted this. We haven't heard from any of them again. Well you might be the first to actually return from a long distance trip. That would be a first and you'd make history. I say go for it! __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

March 15th, 2010, 12:01 PM	#11
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	When I was a kid I rode from Boston to St. Louis, by way of the Indy 500, every year from 72 to 78 on an FLH (by myself, except for 76). Then again in 82 on a Suzuki Katana 1000. I never had a problem. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

March 13th, 2010, 03:54 PM	#3
Keenan84 ninjette.org member Name: Keenan Location: Newmarket, Ontario Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Special Edition Posts: 217	Ive had a weird issue of riding the bike around for about two hours, ill go grab a bite to eat, come back 15 minutes later and its tough to start. is that normal?

March 13th, 2010, 05:38 PM	#5
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	The Ninja is more than capable for a cross continent run. I did it on a 1956 NSU 250 with 15HP in 1974. If you really want to enjoy the trip, look up Adventure Cycling Association on the net and get some bicycle maps from them (not very expensive) I have found that roads that are good for bicycles are GREAT for motorcycles. I use their maps for all my trips. The MC Touring Guru, Peter Egan uses bicycle maps as well.

March 15th, 2010, 12:51 PM	#12
Banzai Psychic war veteran Name: Thomas Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawi Green '09 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 663	I routinely used to take my Ninjette at highway speeds for 200-250 mile/day trips. It eats it and smiles. __________________________________________________ * If you're arguing with some idiot over the internet, chances are pretty good he's doing the same thing! Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction

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