Ninja 300 Freeway Riding

robertkh100 · December 1st, 2012, 01:24 PM

Sorry if this has been asked before but I want to sell my r6 and get the new ninja 300. I take the freeway for about 60 miles every other day and soon it will be everyday. Will the ninja 300 be fast enough for the freeway stock?

Jiggles · December 1st, 2012, 01:27 PM

He's back!

And sensible?

WTF is going on here brah?

choneofakind · December 1st, 2012, 01:27 PM

Robert: Yes.

Jiggs: Prolly got scared of the R6

robertkh100 · December 1st, 2012, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

He's back!

And sensible?

WTF is going on here brah?

missed you too. nothings going on, the new 300s just look pretty awesome

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Robert: Yes.

Jiggs: Prolly got scared of the R6

no. and thanks

choneofakind · December 1st, 2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by robertkh100

no.

no? I was answering your question. Yes it will be fast enough for the freeway.

Check out this thread for reference: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=119509

If you change to a 15T front sprocket (~$15) the speedo will be accurate, and it will be just fine. It's already better than the 250 for freeway riding without any modifications.

Jiggles · December 1st, 2012, 01:40 PM

Still slower than my 250 though

Jiggles · December 1st, 2012, 01:40 PM

Robert, are you a coke mule? I mean it makes sense, under 18 and money out the asshole

robertkh100 · December 1st, 2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

no? I was answering your question. Yes it will be fast enough for the freeway.

Check out this thread for reference: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=119509

If you change to a 15T front sprocket (~$15) the speedo will be accurate, and it will be just fine. It's already better than the 250 for freeway riding without any modifications.

I meant no I did not get scared of the r6. Do you know if the insurance will be more expensive than the 250? A little difference is not a big deal. And what will be different as far as performance goes if I change to the 15T sprocket?

robertkh100 · December 1st, 2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Robert, are you a coke mule? I mean it makes sense, under 18 and money out the asshole

Lol one of the reasons im getting the 300 is because of money so no.

choneofakind · December 1st, 2012, 01:45 PM

I would assume the insurance will be a little higher, but idk because I don't own a 300.

From my experience changing gearing on my 250, the 15T will be a nice compromise. That's also what was stated in that thread. So it's likely going to feel just fine, but don't expect it to be a rocket like your R6

robertkh100 · December 1st, 2012, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

I would assume the insurance will be a little higher, but idk because I don't own a 300.

From my experience changing gearing on my 250, the 15T will be a nice compromise. That's also what was stated in that thread. So it's likely going to feel just fine, but don't expect it to be a rocket like your R6

Ok, thanks for all the info man. I'll be getting the 300 unless the insurance is more expensive by a lot.

beazy411 · December 1st, 2012, 02:38 PM

I just got my 300 and have it insured with Progressive for $366 a year down in New Orleans. This is with 0 years riding experience, clean record for the last 3 years, and over 25. Hope it helps.

Yasko · December 1st, 2012, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Still slower than my 250 though

And mine.

robertkh100 · December 1st, 2012, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by beazy411

I just got my 300 and have it insured with Progressive for $366 a year down in New Orleans. This is with 0 years riding experience, clean record for the last 3 years, and over 25. Hope it helps.

thanks and good job keeping a clean record

JELY1990 · December 1st, 2012, 08:29 PM

Why are you selling the R6?

Coolbpf · December 1st, 2012, 08:54 PM

Not only is my 250 faster than Jiggles', it doesn't run into cars either!

Tigerpaw · December 2nd, 2012, 06:50 AM

Plenty of power for freeways. It does not have uber illegal speed power of a super sport.

People that ask these questions need to realize you can push the engine at the top of the RPMs ALL DAY LONG.

slowninja · December 3rd, 2012, 12:11 AM

Your question was pretty well answered up top.

This is just out of my curiosity. How are you afford these bikes? You brought a brand new 2012 Ninja 250R, totaled it in a month and bought an R6 for about 4-5 months. You now want to buy a brand new Ninja 300R and you're still a teenager. What do your parents say about this. Do they give you whatever you want?

PS: Did you get "bored" with the R6 as well?

EsrTek · December 3rd, 2012, 04:45 AM

R6's fit me pretty nicely, of the 4 major SS's..

I'll trade ya my 2011 and some cash, which you can go 5mins from my house and buy a 300 with!!!

ionized · December 3rd, 2012, 08:32 PM

I still am amazed that some people think these bikes are not fast enough for the freeway. Maybe it depends on the freeway? I commute daily on an 04 250 and could regularly maintain 80-90 with a taller gear ratio. The 300 will easily do so, and I'll be doing so once I get further into break-in and put on a 15T front.

Aggrotech · December 4th, 2012, 03:17 PM

did the op really ask if the 300 will work on the freeway?

the 250 works perfectly fine..i can easily pass anything and everything with stock everything...surely the 300 will be even better, ya think?

himynameisjoe · December 4th, 2012, 04:26 PM

I'd love to see a picture of this kid on any of these bikes

haha I love trolls.

Minikin_Jo · December 5th, 2012, 10:49 AM

*subscribed*

ricomtzjr · December 5th, 2012, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robertkh100

I meant no I did not get scared of the r6. Do you know if the insurance will be more expensive than the 250? A little difference is not a big deal. And what will be different as far as performance goes if I change to the 15T sprocket?

Quote:

Originally Posted by robertkh100

Ok, thanks for all the info man. I'll be getting the 300 unless the insurance is more expensive by a lot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by beazy411

I just got my 300 and have it insured with Progressive for $366 a year down in New Orleans. This is with 0 years riding experience, clean record for the last 3 years, and over 25. Hope it helps.

Now I am completely pissed. I just bought a '12 250 because of the insurance prices. I had my eye on a white ninja 300, but the deal breaker was the insurance. I am 30 yrs old, clean record over the last 3+ years, 0 years riding experience.

The cheapest I was able to get was through Progressive (via USAA) for about $650/yr. Now, I know that isn't extremely expensive, but was not in my budget for now because I am paying for insurance all at once. The '12 250, I got for $5400 out the door with an 1 year of extended warranty, and insurance was $350/year full coverage.

The funny thing was that I got a quote for a '13 250 and it was the same as a '12. So I don't see why the 300 was so much for me. This is in El Paso, TX.

Jiggles · December 5th, 2012, 11:44 AM

You completely changed the decision of your bike over $300/yr?

BlackNinja8 · December 5th, 2012, 11:57 AM

I agree $300/yr doesn't sound like enough to tip the scale to me. You would make up that amount in resale I bet.

BlackNinja8 · December 5th, 2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Aggrotech

did the op really ask if the 300 will work on the freeway?

the 250 works perfectly fine..i can easily pass anything and everything with stock everything...surely the 300 will be even better, ya think?

The 300 will not work on the freeway. With my 250 I was in real danger at 80mph if someone tried to jump in my lane. I could only quickly accelerate to 90. Now that I got the SV I can quickly go from 80 to 100 in the same amount of time and I am sooooo much safer cruising around a hazard at 100mph. I still can't believe Kawi sold so many of these unsafe bikes over the years.

ricomtzjr · December 5th, 2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

You completely changed the decision of your bike over $300/yr?

LOL, well, not just the $300/yr for insurance. The total cost of the bike plus insurance would have cost me another $1500 in total costs. That wasn't in my buget at that time. I suppose I could have waited, but my aging Ninja500 was making me more impatient.

I have no regrets with buying the 250, fuel injection aside...lol. I'd like a 300, but I don't know if I'd like to get one for my next one, or just move up to a liter bike. For what I am looking for in the 300, I could easily get out of a liter bike (fuel injection/sportier look and feel) and then some.

choneofakind · December 5th, 2012, 12:10 PM

BlackNinja8 lolwut? You trollin?

Minikin_Jo · December 5th, 2012, 01:24 PM

Whut...is he serious? How does one say "safe" and "travel 100 mph" in the same sentence? (I'm still recovering from my concussion so I can't tell if I'm reading that as serious or a joke.)

I am no insurance expert but, is it possible that the higher rate is because this bike is new and insurance companies don't have an idea/experience/research on riders/accidents/parts?

I just can't fathom why insurance on a 300 would significantly cost more than a 250 otherwise. *shrugs*

Jiggles · December 5th, 2012, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minikin_Jo

Whut...is he serious? How does one say "safe" and "travel 100 mph" in the same sentence? (I'm still recovering from my concussion so I can't tell if I'm reading that as serious or a joke.)

I am no insurance expert but, is it possible that the higher rate is because this bike is new and insurance companies don't have an idea/experience/research on riders/accidents/parts?

I just can't fathom why insurance on a 300 would significantly cost more than a 250 otherwise. *shrugs*

Cuz it's newer

subxero · December 5th, 2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Cuz it's newer

Kinda funny and sort of related. I recently traded my 2010 Civic Si (sporty 4dr) for a 04 F150 crew cab. Called progressive to switch things up and they told me my insurance would go up with the older used, beat to hell truck that was completely paid for.

I said wait? WTF? They said oh, well newer cars have better safety features, I said its an O4 truck, thanks but no thanks i'm calling geico. I did and they instantly were hundreds lower than progressive on my truck with better coverage, but were always higher than progressive for my Si?

its a strange world

Tigerpaw · December 5th, 2012, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricomtzjr

Now I am completely pissed. I just bought a '12 250 because of the insurance prices. I had my eye on a white ninja 300, but the deal breaker was the insurance. I am 30 yrs old, clean record over the last 3+ years, 0 years riding experience.

The cheapest I was able to get was through Progressive (via USAA) for about $650/yr. Now, I know that isn't extremely expensive, but was not in my budget for now because I am paying for insurance all at once. The '12 250, I got for $5400 out the door with an 1 year of extended warranty, and insurance was $350/year full coverage.

The funny thing was that I got a quote for a '13 250 and it was the same as a '12. So I don't see why the 300 was so much for me. This is in El Paso, TX.

I know insurance varies wildly for different situations, but damn... I am now paying $84/yr for a new 300 with full coverage at Progressive(via USAA). I am married, 33 y/o, with a no fault bike wreck and 2 speeding tickets. $500 deductible and multibike discount with 4 years experience.

Jiggles · December 5th, 2012, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigerpaw

I know insurance varies wildly for different situations, but damn... I am now paying $84/yr for a new 300 with full coverage at Progressive(via USAA). I am married, 33 y/o, with a no fault bike wreck and 2 speeding tickets. $500 deductible and multibike discount with 4 years experience.

Comparing what people pay for insurance on their bikes isn't really comparable and there are too many variables

Sort of like dynoing your bike and trying to compare your dyno to someone elses

BlackNinja8 · December 5th, 2012, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

BlackNinja8 lolwut? You trollin?

Poor attempt at sarcasm I guess...

choneofakind · December 5th, 2012, 04:25 PM

Okay, just checking

sarcasm is kind of hard to get across at times, especially when I'm nodding off after a run.

robertkh100 · December 9th, 2012, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricomtzjr

LOL, well, not just the $300/yr for insurance. The total cost of the bike plus insurance would have cost me another $1500 in total costs. That wasn't in my buget at that time. I suppose I could have waited, but my aging Ninja500 was making me more impatient.

I have no regrets with buying the 250, fuel injection aside...lol. I'd like a 300, but I don't know if I'd like to get one for my next one, or just move up to a liter bike. For what I am looking for in the 300, I could easily get out of a liter bike (fuel injection/sportier look and feel) and then some.

The 250 is good, but it did need a couple minor updates which the 300 has.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ionized

I still am amazed that some people think these bikes are not fast enough for the freeway. Maybe it depends on the freeway? I commute daily on an 04 250 and could regularly maintain 80-90 with a taller gear ratio. The 300 will easily do so, and I'll be doing so once I get further into break-in and put on a 15T front.

I just wanted to be extra sure, and after riding it on the freeway for nearly an hour I am.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minikin_Jo

Whut...is he serious? How does one say "safe" and "travel 100 mph" in the same sentence? (I'm still recovering from my concussion so I can't tell if I'm reading that as serious or a joke.)

I am no insurance expert but, is it possible that the higher rate is because this bike is new and insurance companies don't have an idea/experience/research on riders/accidents/parts?

I just can't fathom why insurance on a 300 would significantly cost more than a 250 otherwise. *shrugs*

It is higher but not a lot. Maybe it's the extra 15 hp? I'm not sure either.

Jiggles · December 9th, 2012, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robertkh100

It is higher but not a lot. Maybe it's the extra 15 hp? I'm not sure either.

I love you.

choneofakind · December 9th, 2012, 10:53 PM

Wait, so did you get the 300 already Robert? If so, congrats again on the new ride.

robertkh100 · December 9th, 2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

I love you.

take a break

December 1st, 2012, 01:24 PM	#1
robertkh100 ninjette.org member Name: Robert Location: los angeles Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled), 2007 Yamaha R6(Sold), 2013 Ninja 300 Special Edition W/O ABS Posts: 168	Ninja 300 Freeway Riding Sorry if this has been asked before but I want to sell my r6 and get the new ninja 300. I take the freeway for about 60 miles every other day and soon it will be everyday. Will the ninja 300 be fast enough for the freeway stock?

December 1st, 2012, 01:27 PM	#2
Jiggles 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 MOTM - Apr '13	He's back! And sensible? WTF is going on here brah? __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

December 1st, 2012, 01:40 PM	#6
Jiggles 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 MOTM - Apr '13	Still slower than my 250 though __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

December 1st, 2012, 01:40 PM	#7
Jiggles 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 MOTM - Apr '13	Robert, are you a coke mule? I mean it makes sense, under 18 and money out the asshole __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

December 1st, 2012, 02:38 PM	#12
beazy411 ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: New Orleans Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 159	I just got my 300 and have it insured with Progressive for $366 a year down in New Orleans. This is with 0 years riding experience, clean record for the last 3 years, and over 25. Hope it helps. __________________________________________________ ~B.

December 1st, 2012, 01:27 PM	#3
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Robert: Yes. Jiggs: Prolly got scared of the R6

December 1st, 2012, 01:45 PM	#10
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I would assume the insurance will be a little higher, but idk because I don't own a 300. From my experience changing gearing on my 250, the 15T will be a nice compromise. That's also what was stated in that thread. So it's likely going to feel just fine, but don't expect it to be a rocket like your R6

December 1st, 2012, 08:29 PM	#15
JELY1990 Boring is my middle name. Name: Jason Location: Bay Area, CA Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 258	Why are you selling the R6?

December 1st, 2012, 08:54 PM	#16
Coolbpf Limp Noodle Name: Tyler Location: Missouri Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250, Fastest Red money can buy Posts: 212	Not only is my 250 faster than Jiggles', it doesn't run into cars either!

December 2nd, 2012, 06:50 AM	#17
Tigerpaw ninjette.org guru Name: Tom Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 '09 Boulevard C50. '08 250r(TOTALED BY DEER) Posts: 467	Plenty of power for freeways. It does not have uber illegal speed power of a super sport. People that ask these questions need to realize you can push the engine at the top of the RPMs ALL DAY LONG. __________________________________________________ CHEERS!!!

December 3rd, 2012, 12:11 AM	#18
slowninja ninjette.org member Name: Duey Location: FLorida Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 71	Your question was pretty well answered up top. This is just out of my curiosity. How are you afford these bikes? You brought a brand new 2012 Ninja 250R, totaled it in a month and bought an R6 for about 4-5 months. You now want to buy a brand new Ninja 300R and you're still a teenager. What do your parents say about this. Do they give you whatever you want? PS: Did you get "bored" with the R6 as well?

December 3rd, 2012, 04:45 AM	#19
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	R6's fit me pretty nicely, of the 4 major SS's.. I'll trade ya my 2011 and some cash, which you can go 5mins from my house and buy a 300 with!!! __________________________________________________ My replies are intended for street riding only, plz do not provide track only replies. Visit my new MotoVlog Channel !!

December 3rd, 2012, 08:32 PM	#20
ionized ninjette.org member Name: Nunya Location: Orlando, FL Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 04' Ninja 250, 13' Ninja 300 Posts: 10	I still am amazed that some people think these bikes are not fast enough for the freeway. Maybe it depends on the freeway? I commute daily on an 04 250 and could regularly maintain 80-90 with a taller gear ratio. The 300 will easily do so, and I'll be doing so once I get further into break-in and put on a 15T front.

December 4th, 2012, 03:17 PM	#21
Aggrotech ninjette.org sage Name: Justin Location: Fresno CA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 12' Ninja 250 Posts: 831	did the op really ask if the 300 will work on the freeway? the 250 works perfectly fine..i can easily pass anything and everything with stock everything...surely the 300 will be even better, ya think?

December 4th, 2012, 04:26 PM	#22
himynameisjoe ninjette.org sage Name: Joe Location: Lancaster, PA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled) Posts: 984 Blog Entries: 2	I'd love to see a picture of this kid on any of these bikes haha I love trolls. __________________________________________________ "I am a creationist, I believe man created god."

December 5th, 2012, 10:49 AM	#23
Minikin_Jo ninjette.org sage Name: Jo Location: Howard County, MD Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 528	subscribed __________________________________________________ I'm not short, I'm concentrated AWESOME!

December 5th, 2012, 11:44 AM	#25
Jiggles 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 MOTM - Apr '13	You completely changed the decision of your bike over $300/yr? __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

December 5th, 2012, 11:57 AM	#26
BlackNinja8 ninjette.org guru Name: NJ Location: Westchester, NY Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R (Sold); 2012 Vulcan 900; 2009 Harley Iron 883; 2004 SV650s; and a bunch of others over the years... Posts: 470	I agree $300/yr doesn't sound like enough to tip the scale to me. You would make up that amount in resale I bet.

December 5th, 2012, 12:10 PM	#29
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	BlackNinja8 lolwut? You trollin?

December 5th, 2012, 01:24 PM	#30
Minikin_Jo ninjette.org sage Name: Jo Location: Howard County, MD Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 528	Whut...is he serious? How does one say "safe" and "travel 100 mph" in the same sentence? (I'm still recovering from my concussion so I can't tell if I'm reading that as serious or a joke.) I am no insurance expert but, is it possible that the higher rate is because this bike is new and insurance companies don't have an idea/experience/research on riders/accidents/parts? I just can't fathom why insurance on a 300 would significantly cost more than a 250 otherwise. shrugs __________________________________________________ I'm not short, I'm concentrated AWESOME!

December 5th, 2012, 04:25 PM	#36
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Okay, just checking sarcasm is kind of hard to get across at times, especially when I'm nodding off after a run.

December 9th, 2012, 10:53 PM	#39
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Wait, so did you get the 300 already Robert? If so, congrats again on the new ride.

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