February 16th, 2012, 10:05 PM | #41 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Jono
Location: Memphis, TN
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nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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February 17th, 2012, 08:41 AM | #42 |
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Name: Kyle
Location: Fayetteville
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Hngngng do want... What does the monthly payments look like?
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February 17th, 2012, 11:17 PM | #44 |
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Name: Sean
Location: San Jose, Ca
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Monthly payments are around $1800/mo
This bike definitely serves its purpose as a commuter. The seat is so much more comfortable, angle and what its made of. The 250's seat feels like wood compared to it. If I want I can sit straight up on the seat, slightly leaned over, or fully tucked. It has an adjustable windshield which is epic. The gauge cluster is awesome. It displays current MPG's, Average MPG's, Range (shows how many more miles you can get out of the tank) A clock (**** YES A CLOCK!!!) And a very accurate fuel gauge. Tucking is pretty comfortable and increases MPG's by 7-10mpg. The bike also has a passing light which is useful for getting drivers attention. The throttle is SOOOO much more responsive compared to the 250; to the point that I'm having trouble shifting smoothly on it lol. I feel alot more stretched out on the 650 which is nice. Compared to the 250 where I feel very compacted and low to the ground, its not a bad thing but it feels much more aggressive (perfect for the twisties???) The torque and power of this bike is incredible. 6th gear feels like 3rd on 250. Passing on the freeway is incredibly easy now. It has a hell of a lot more power than I need and I'm still afraid to go WOT in 2nd. I'm also getting the same mileage on it that I was getting on my 250, go figure. The bike also has an economy mode which tells you the optimal throttle position for maximum MPGs. Basically if the eco is off then you are using too much throttle, if its on then you are using the 'correct' amount of throttle. The rear seat looks way more comfortable than the 250s so hopefully it won't wear out girls bums before I can get them to my house. The 650 is quieter than my 250. I have an Area P Quiet Core on my 250 which didnt make the bike too much louder but I can tell the 650 is quieter which is nice. Between 1-3k the bike sounds like the cars from the Jetsons, and I always hear "His boy elroy!" in my head. When engine braking the bike sounds like a turbine powering down, epic. Racing cars on the street is no longer fun since it's not a challenge. On the 250 they had a chance at beating me, now, theres no competition. Sad. Also riding without heated grips is like sucking a bag of dicks, its a terrible experience, so I ordered a new set along with a relay kit. The fender is ugly, I'll probably chop it off soon. The mirrors are alot smaller than the 250 but they are convex. I no longer can see my elbows, but I also cant see behind me, meh. The bike is raised up off the ground significantly more than the 250 which is kinda more comfortable for me but also feels kinda odd. Also, the angle of the handlebars isn't the same as the 250 so it's taking a little getting used to. All in all, I love this bike, its been completely redesigned from previous models with a new frame, forks, handlebars, gas tank, gauge cluster, windshield, tires (these tires ****ing rule) engine, and fairings. Also the r has been dropped from 650r which must be the reason that the insurance is so cheap on this bike. I'm paying about $200 less for the same coverage on the 650 compared to the 250r. This bike can be easily converted to a sport touring and will also be super fun in the twisties. I'm really glad I picked the Ninja 650.
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February 18th, 2012, 01:04 AM | #45 |
Ninjette wanabe :D
Name: Ruslan
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Thats awesome :] but now my first bike will have to be a r1 so i can keep up :/ jk :P
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February 18th, 2012, 01:09 AM | #46 |
Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
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First one to die wins?
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February 18th, 2012, 02:31 AM | #47 |
learning stages
Name: M
Location: ummmm
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Monthly payments are around $1800/mo
? thats alot for a month. man you must be ballin or something. financed right? I have never financed a bike before. is that normal? Nice bike. Im inspired. |
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February 18th, 2012, 02:31 AM | #48 |
learning stages
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what does WOT mean?
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February 18th, 2012, 04:10 AM | #49 |
Ambrosia.
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Wide Open Throttle.
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February 18th, 2012, 10:01 AM | #50 |
#squid
Name: nickypoo
Location: Five Guys
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The bike sounds great...your post makes me want to ride so badly!!
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February 18th, 2012, 10:47 PM | #51 |
Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
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That's what I have to pay in order to not pay interest. I'm determined to not pay any interest. Minimum payment would really be like $50 but then I'd be paying it off for 20 years
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February 18th, 2012, 10:49 PM | #52 |
#squid
Name: nickypoo
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Yeah interest blows. Anytime you have to pay extra money on something, it just puts you down.
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February 18th, 2012, 11:03 PM | #53 |
Ninjette wanabe :D
Name: Ruslan
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When i get a motorcycle you gotta tell me the secret to not dropping it. XD
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February 18th, 2012, 11:42 PM | #54 |
learning stages
Name: M
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February 20th, 2012, 03:35 PM | #56 | |
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glad we can teach you something useful lol
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February 20th, 2012, 03:50 PM | #57 |
Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
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The 250 and 650 side by side
Rum inspired actions
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February 20th, 2012, 04:11 PM | #58 |
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the 650 really doesnt look that much bigger...
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February 20th, 2012, 04:27 PM | #59 |
Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
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Yea I know when I put them next to eachother I was like wtf? Why does the 650 feel so much bigger than the 250, they look so similar. Can't wait to get my Ninja 1000!
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February 20th, 2012, 04:27 PM | #60 |
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Name: nickypoo
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They look like they're almost the same size...
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February 20th, 2012, 04:40 PM | #61 | |
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Quote:
You posted once about what it sounds like but I can't find the post now so here you go.
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February 20th, 2012, 04:49 PM | #62 |
Ninjette wanabe :D
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February 20th, 2012, 06:24 PM | #63 |
#squid
Name: nickypoo
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Maybe I said it sounds similar because of the V-TWIN?
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February 20th, 2012, 06:36 PM | #64 |
Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
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Nah, you asked if I had a video of what it sounds like
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February 20th, 2012, 07:07 PM | #65 |
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February 20th, 2012, 08:46 PM | #66 |
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my 250 is louder than that... lulz
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February 20th, 2012, 09:22 PM | #67 |
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Name: Vic
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Jiggles, Congrats on the new bike!! Black is beautiful
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February 20th, 2012, 09:25 PM | #68 |
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My bad.
Oh, yeah! I'll watch it now I like the 650's deep sound
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March 21st, 2012, 12:07 AM | #69 |
RIP Alex
Name: Cuong
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Nice video of the sound comparison.
I think you just sold me on getting the new 650 Oh, I got 35 mpg with the 250 pegged for the majority of the 150 miles of riding to keep up with a 750. full exhaust and stage 2 jet kit. air filter is tad bit dirty
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March 21st, 2012, 09:00 AM | #70 |
never enough
Name: josh
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The 650 looks good! I'm just not sure about the handle bars. Can you give your input on them?
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March 21st, 2012, 09:20 PM | #71 |
Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
Location: San Jose, Ca
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I didn't like the way that they look at first but the 650 and the fz6r have the same looking bar so it really wasn't a factor in my decision. The bars are growing on my and the dealer was telling me how the bars on the 650 are particularly good for something or other but I don't remember what he was saying
The bars are higher up than on the 250 though which is nice. I can sit in a more upright position if I want, tuck down on the tank, or anything in between
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March 22nd, 2012, 04:23 AM | #72 |
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Name: Andy
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Are there any options for clipons yet, seeing how its such a new bike?
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March 22nd, 2012, 10:03 AM | #73 |
CPT Falcon
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March 22nd, 2012, 11:56 AM | #74 |
Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
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The appeal of Kawis sportbikes is that you don't have to be hunched over the controls
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March 23rd, 2012, 06:34 AM | #75 |
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April 7th, 2012, 02:34 PM | #76 |
One Loyal Fox
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damn, this is good info..when the time comes i want to add to my vehicle collection and get a 6R (probably not for quite a while..gotta learn to ride my 250 first hahaha), gonna get a costco membership!!
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April 7th, 2012, 02:56 PM | #77 |
Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
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Totally worth it, I actually forgot to cash in on the $250 back from costco Lol
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April 25th, 2012, 12:25 AM | #78 |
ninjette.org Ninja :)
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the hell?!?!?!
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April 25th, 2012, 12:31 AM | #79 |
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Name: Sean
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April 25th, 2012, 12:33 AM | #80 |
ninjette.org Ninja :)
Name: Justin
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for reals man, you got a beautiful bike, and got hooked up. nice job!
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