Bike size, new gen vs pre gen(zzr)

bowerbird100 · August 1st, 2013, 06:45 AM

Hi!

I was just after a little information about how both bikes feel, I'm 6,3" 36" inseam and fit in the ninja 300 very well, have been told the ninja 250 would fit average but i could always gt drop pegs or rearsets.

How is the zzr compared to the ninja 300 and the ninja 250?

Thanks ahead of time

Alex · August 1st, 2013, 10:43 AM

They are all quite similar sizes and have similar riding positions. If you fit well on one, you'll almost certainly be comfortable on any of them; if you're not comfortable on one, the same applies.

adouglas · August 1st, 2013, 10:48 AM

The 300 and 250 have almost identical ergonomics. They should... they're basically the same bike, with tweaks.

zzr as in zzr600?

Bigger bike. Wider. Heavier. Slightly higher/broader seat. Maybe a bit longer reach to the bars. Not a huge machine by any stretch, but I wouldn't call it "small."

If you're comfy on a 300 you'll have no trouble. Probably won't need to mod it.

Alex · August 1st, 2013, 10:51 AM

He's from Oz - the ZZR250 was that hybrid of the pre-gen mechanicals, with 17" wheels and a nicer looking fairing. US didn't get it, but AUS, Canada, and other parts of the world did.

NevadaWolf · August 1st, 2013, 10:58 AM

That's a nice looking bike. Kinda old school/new school. Man, why don't we get the fun stuff?

bowerbird100 · August 1st, 2013, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

He's from Oz - the ZZR250 was that hybrid of the pre-gen mechanicals, with 17" wheels and a nicer looking fairing. US didn't get it, but AUS, Canada, and other parts of the world did.

Thanks for that bit of info, I was unaware of this until now.

Guess I wil properly be getting a zzr then, they are alot cheaper than the new gens(the only pre gens in au are gpx, zzr and back in the 80's zxr).

Motofool · August 1st, 2013, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowerbird100

Thanks for that bit of info, I was unaware of this until now.

Try this for comparisons:
http://cycle-ergo.com/

August 1st, 2013, 06:45 AM	#1
bowerbird100 ninjette.org member Name: Cody Location: Nsw, au Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 1990 GPX250, 1998 Suzuki DRZ400E Posts: 26	Bike size, new gen vs pre gen(zzr) Hi! I was just after a little information about how both bikes feel, I'm 6,3" 36" inseam and fit in the ninja 300 very well, have been told the ninja 250 would fit average but i could always gt drop pegs or rearsets. How is the zzr compared to the ninja 300 and the ninja 250? Thanks ahead of time

August 1st, 2013, 10:43 AM	#2
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	They are all quite similar sizes and have similar riding positions. If you fit well on one, you'll almost certainly be comfortable on any of them; if you're not comfortable on one, the same applies. __________________________________________________ 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)

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August 1st, 2013, 10:51 AM	#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	He's from Oz - the ZZR250 was that hybrid of the pre-gen mechanicals, with 17" wheels and a nicer looking fairing. US didn't get it, but AUS, Canada, and other parts of the world did. __________________________________________________ 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)

August 1st, 2013, 10:58 AM	#5
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