Question about Highway Driving!

atl-ninja250 · May 5th, 2011, 07:21 AM

I've had my 250r for about a year now and I'm considering upgrading to a Ninja 650r for better highway driving but I'm not sure if it's really worth it.

My main concerns:
1) I weigh 180 and my gf riding on the back weighs 130.
2) I will be averaging speeds of 70-80mph for 6-8 hours at a time

Will this hurt my 250r engine in the long term? Keeping it at 9,000 - 10,000 RPM for such a long time??

Please help! I love my 250r but I need to know if it will survive!

dubojr1 · May 5th, 2011, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atl-ninja250

I've had my 250r for about a year now and I'm considering upgrading to a Ninja 650r for better highway driving but I'm not sure if it's really worth it.

My main concerns:
1) I weigh 180 and my gf riding on the back weighs 130.
2) I will be averaging speeds of 70-80mph for 6-8 hours at a time

Will this hurt my 250r engine in the long term? Keeping it at 9,000 - 10,000 RPM for such a long time??

Please help! I love my 250r but I need to know if it will survive!

Won't hurt it a bit. The lil Ninja LOVES to rev.

SteveL · May 5th, 2011, 07:25 AM

The only problem you will have with the 250R on a 6 to 8 hour run is a sore butt

Steve

CC Cowboy · May 5th, 2011, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atl-ninja250

I've had my 250r for about a year now and I'm considering upgrading to a Ninja 650r for better highway driving but I'm not sure if it's really worth it.

My main concerns:
1) I weigh 180 and my gf riding on the back weighs 130.
2) I will be averaging speeds of 70-80mph for 6-8 hours at a time

Will this hurt my 250r engine in the long term? Keeping it at 9,000 - 10,000 RPM for such a long time??

Please help! I love my 250r but I need to know if it will survive!

This is the funniest thing I have read today. Sorry but I don't see you averaging 70-80 mph for 6-8 hours. If you add in that you have to stop for gas that brings your average down to probably 35-40. Then you have to add in stopping for relieve the back pain from the gf, riding on the back, hitting you continuously as she is yelling, "we have to stop I have to pee, I have to smoke, I need drink, are we there yet, THIS SUX, I'll never do this again, YOU SUCK, I want a new b/f, I'm telling my mother, I'm telling your mother, my ass hurts, and I'll never do this again", bring your average down to the 20-25mph range.

Where are you headed that takes so long to get there?

dubojr1 · May 5th, 2011, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

This is the funniest thing I have read today. Sorry but I don't see you averaging 70-80 mph for 6-8 hours. If you add in that you have to stop for gas that brings your average down to probably 35-40. Then you have to add in stopping for relieve the back pain from the gf, riding on the back, hitting you continuously as she is yelling, "we have to stop I have to pee, I have to smoke, I need drink, are we there yet, THIS SUX, I'll never do this again, YOU SUCK, I want a new b/f, I'm telling my mother, I'm telling your mother, my ass hurts, and I'll never do this again", bring your average down to the 20-25mph range.

Where are you headed that takes so long to get there?

geez....I'd buy a girl like that a muzzle!

atl-ninja250 · May 5th, 2011, 07:57 AM

HAHAHAHA ... lets hope not

If she does that, I'll drop her off and keep on ridin lol

Thanks for the tips guys. I guess I have nothing to worry about with this 250!

bp328i · May 5th, 2011, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

This is the funniest thing I have read today. Sorry but I don't see you averaging 70-80 mph for 6-8 hours. If you add in that you have to stop for gas that brings your average down to probably 35-40. Then you have to add in stopping for relieve the back pain from the gf, riding on the back, hitting you continuously as she is yelling, "we have to stop I have to pee, I have to smoke, I need drink, are we there yet, THIS SUX, I'll never do this again, YOU SUCK, I want a new b/f, I'm telling my mother, I'm telling your mother, my ass hurts, and I'll never do this again", bring your average down to the 20-25mph range.

Where are you headed that takes so long to get there?

This just made me laugh out loud really loud, the only problem with that is I’m at work. I sit up on a podium above my department and everyone, I mean everyone that works for me just looked at me like I’m crazy…

Mulholland · May 5th, 2011, 08:28 AM

pretty sure he meant he would be doing highway speeds 70-80mph while on the highway, not that his average velocity for the trip would be 70-80mph...

nice comprehension on your part though, and good response

atl-ninja250 · May 5th, 2011, 08:29 AM

LMAO Bruce =D

Oscar -- I missed ur question by the way! I'm riding to my vacation house in panama city from atlanta. But I also plan to ride to myrtle beach a few times this summer! I looooooove riding to the beach

dtyndall · May 7th, 2011, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

This is the funniest thing I have read today. Sorry but I don't see you averaging 70-80 mph for 6-8 hours. If you add in that you have to stop for gas that brings your average down to probably 35-40. Then you have to add in stopping for relieve the back pain from the gf, riding on the back, hitting you continuously as she is yelling, "we have to stop I have to pee, I have to smoke, I need drink, are we there yet, THIS SUX, I'll never do this again, YOU SUCK, I want a new b/f, I'm telling my mother, I'm telling your mother, my ass hurts, and I'll never do this again", bring your average down to the 20-25mph range.

Where are you headed that takes so long to get there?

No no, THIS is probably the funniest thing I've ever read. And it's completely true to boot.

I took my girlfriend on a 75 mile ride to the beach last month on my Ninja 1000 and she was doing all of the above. And again, this was on the comparably comfortable Ninja 1000, not the 250 or the 650 this guy was looking at getting (and congrats on your purchase, by the way).

Admittedly a 150 mile ride in six hours' time is a little excessive since we never do two-up riding, but c'mon! You agreed to get on! lol

Seattle_Chris · May 10th, 2011, 12:42 AM

I'm not sure how experienced you are, so may be useless info, but something that took me a bit realize, is that the bike HATES being bogged down. When you're zipping up a hill, with the throttle fully open, and you're just not having enough oomph, don't be afraid to shift down. I'm a BIG guy (probably equal to your two up), and I go up STEEP Seattle hills at 85mph daily no problem as long as I'm not in top gear while doing it.

bdavison · May 10th, 2011, 05:52 AM

No joke, you stick you girlfriend on that church pew rear seat on the ninja 250 for 6-8 hours, and she will be looking for a new boyfriend at the next gas station.

I cant imagine going that far on the 250 in a single shot ride. I can handle about 4 hours on it straight, and then even I need a break.

rockNroll · May 10th, 2011, 06:27 AM

Get a bigger bike.

CC Cowboy · May 10th, 2011, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seattle_Chris

I'm a BIG guy (probably equal to your two up),

Chris, I bet you look cute wearing that helmet in your avatar!

Seattle_Chris · May 10th, 2011, 07:44 PM

Lol, yeah, that'd be awesome if I had one! All my helmets are manly man helmets though. Fatties look funny enough on little sport bikes enough already. I'd NEVER be brave enough to actually wear that helmet. It would be hilarious though. If only I had bigger balls.

kkim · May 10th, 2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Seattle_Chris

If only I had bigger balls.

PM CC. I'm sure he can help you out.

Seattle_Chris · May 10th, 2011, 08:01 PM

Uhhhh, yeah.. . . . NO.

Just because I like Hello Kitty people always gotta make assumptions about who I'll let touch my little friends.

LOL

kkim · May 10th, 2011, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seattle_Chris

Uhhhh, yeah.. . . . NO.

Just because I like Hello Kitty people always gotta make assumptions about who I'll let touch my little friends.

LOL

CC Cowboy · May 11th, 2011, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seattle_Chris

Uhhhh, yeah.. . . . NO.

Just because I like Hello Kitty people always gotta make assumptions about who I'll let touch my little friends.

LOL

Touch! We were talking a good kick. They will swell up to enormous almost instantly.

bp328i · May 11th, 2011, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Touch! We were talking a good kick. They will swell up to enormous almost instantly.

I really need to stop reading your post while I'm at work. All my employees are starting to wonder why I keep laughing so hard.

May 5th, 2011, 07:21 AM	#1
atl-ninja250 The Website Guy Name: Justin Location: Atlanta Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R & 650R Posts: 27	Question about Highway Driving! I've had my 250r for about a year now and I'm considering upgrading to a Ninja 650r for better highway driving but I'm not sure if it's really worth it. My main concerns: 1) I weigh 180 and my gf riding on the back weighs 130. 2) I will be averaging speeds of 70-80mph for 6-8 hours at a time Will this hurt my 250r engine in the long term? Keeping it at 9,000 - 10,000 RPM for such a long time?? Please help! I love my 250r but I need to know if it will survive!

May 5th, 2011, 07:25 AM	#3
SteveL old git Name: Steve Location: Geneve Switzerland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW K1300S Posts: 479	The only problem you will have with the 250R on a 6 to 8 hour run is a sore butt Steve __________________________________________________ Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.

May 10th, 2011, 06:27 AM	#13
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	Get a bigger bike. __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

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May 5th, 2011, 07:57 AM	#6
atl-ninja250 The Website Guy Name: Justin Location: Atlanta Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R & 650R Posts: 27	HAHAHAHA ... lets hope not If she does that, I'll drop her off and keep on ridin lol Thanks for the tips guys. I guess I have nothing to worry about with this 250!

May 5th, 2011, 08:28 AM	#8
Mulholland Garage Monkey Name: Richard Location: North Texas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 03 Ninjette Posts: 166	pretty sure he meant he would be doing highway speeds 70-80mph while on the highway, not that his average velocity for the trip would be 70-80mph... nice comprehension on your part though, and good response

May 5th, 2011, 08:29 AM	#9
atl-ninja250 The Website Guy Name: Justin Location: Atlanta Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R & 650R Posts: 27	LMAO Bruce =D Oscar -- I missed ur question by the way! I'm riding to my vacation house in panama city from atlanta. But I also plan to ride to myrtle beach a few times this summer! I looooooove riding to the beach

May 10th, 2011, 12:42 AM	#11
Seattle_Chris Newb since 10/2009 Name: Chris Location: Seattle Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE. Slowly morphing to ADV bike. :D Posts: 182	I'm not sure how experienced you are, so may be useless info, but something that took me a bit realize, is that the bike HATES being bogged down. When you're zipping up a hill, with the throttle fully open, and you're just not having enough oomph, don't be afraid to shift down. I'm a BIG guy (probably equal to your two up), and I go up STEEP Seattle hills at 85mph daily no problem as long as I'm not in top gear while doing it.

May 10th, 2011, 05:52 AM	#12
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.	No joke, you stick you girlfriend on that church pew rear seat on the ninja 250 for 6-8 hours, and she will be looking for a new boyfriend at the next gas station. I cant imagine going that far on the 250 in a single shot ride. I can handle about 4 hours on it straight, and then even I need a break.

May 10th, 2011, 07:44 PM	#15
Seattle_Chris Newb since 10/2009 Name: Chris Location: Seattle Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE. Slowly morphing to ADV bike. :D Posts: 182	Lol, yeah, that'd be awesome if I had one! All my helmets are manly man helmets though. Fatties look funny enough on little sport bikes enough already. I'd NEVER be brave enough to actually wear that helmet. It would be hilarious though. If only I had bigger balls.

May 10th, 2011, 08:01 PM	#17
Seattle_Chris Newb since 10/2009 Name: Chris Location: Seattle Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE. Slowly morphing to ADV bike. :D Posts: 182	Uhhhh, yeah.. . . . NO. Just because I like Hello Kitty people always gotta make assumptions about who I'll let touch my little friends. LOL