December 2nd, 2012, 05:29 AM | #1 |
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200 mile review
I put 200 miles on my black 300 after purchase yesterday. Posted purchase info and initial pic here: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...079#post609079 I agree with what Alex has posted about the 300 and the 300vsNewGen250 here: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=115561 My background is: 20K miles experience, ridden pregen/newgen/07 CBR600RR/10 Fury/09 Boulevard C50, 220 lbs, ride aggresively on the back roads. Not to be called lazy: + This bike is a lot of fun! - The front brake seems less capable out of the box compared to my '08 250r + The rear brake doesn't require as delicate of a touch to prevent tire lockup + MPG was 52.5 with me wringing the hell out of it! + The seat is good. + Rides smooth as glass on the highway at 85 indicated + I LOVE having a clock! - A fraction less nimble than the 250r - Felt tougher to achieve a full tuck(out of the wind) than the 250r. I am 5'10" + Mirrors seem slightly more useful than 250r - I liked the ultra low 1st gear of the 250r. I liked jumping off the line and have no heartache about using the full tach + Super sexy + I didn't notice the fuel tank wobble some had described + Tires are good. Will work for 99.9% of street riders. + Good power and throttle response. It is still a Ninjette power wise + I like the engine exhaust sound. A little whistle on the intake and more exhaust bass than 250r / Didn't really notice the slipper function...but that is the point if ridden properly Any of the - are merely nitpicking. This bike is awesome. This will be a HOT ITEM for the forseeable future.
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December 2nd, 2012, 08:25 AM | #2 |
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Thanks, Tom !
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December 2nd, 2012, 09:21 AM | #3 |
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This excites me... and you got a black one... Idk though... I really do like the white... errr so hard.
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December 2nd, 2012, 09:26 AM | #4 |
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I truly like the white ones A LOT. Unfortunately, experiece has taught me how quickly white gets nasty during a ride. It does help that the bottom of the fairing is black though.
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December 2nd, 2012, 09:52 AM | #5 |
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Not that I like being one of "those" people, but I think I'd like the white even more if it weren't pretty much the only color released for the first several months. Not that I'd plan on selling it, but I think you'll probably see way more white on the resale market eventually than Black or that nasty green.
Idk, if I end up going with the 300 over the 250 it'll be a hard choice...
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December 2nd, 2012, 01:05 PM | #6 |
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Although white does show the grime, black shows the paint imperfections. If you've never had a black vehicle, and you're any kind of perfectionist, be prepared to hate having a black motorcycle! Every swirl mark, abrasion, nick, scratch, etc pops out at you.
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January 9th, 2013, 06:38 PM | #7 |
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I want one!!! Soon!
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January 14th, 2013, 05:29 PM | #8 |
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Tom, thanks for taking the time to review the 300. This was the kind of post I was looking for! I'm hoping to get one this spring.
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January 15th, 2013, 03:35 AM | #9 |
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Go for it! If your not losing money on the switch, it is a worthy upgrade.
Just remember the rules of "supply and demand" this riding season. These 300s won't stay on showroom floors. Dealers will take advantage.
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January 19th, 2013, 01:21 PM | #11 |
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500 miles on the odometer:
I still love it, and think it is an improvement over my '08 250r. I stand by all my original comments. I do hear an exhaust/deceleration pop with 3/2 downshifts. It does not concern me though. Everyone wants this bike!!!
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