200 mile review

Tigerpaw · December 2nd, 2012, 05:29 AM

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.

Motofool · December 2nd, 2012, 08:25 AM

Thanks, Tom !

himynameisjoe · December 2nd, 2012, 09:21 AM

This excites me... and you got a black one...

Idk though... I really do like the white... errr so hard.

Tigerpaw · December 2nd, 2012, 09:26 AM

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.

himynameisjoe · December 2nd, 2012, 09:52 AM

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...

tnr4 · December 2nd, 2012, 01:05 PM

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.

But if you get a bike to ride and not to look at, get whichever one makes you horny!

ally99 · January 9th, 2013, 06:38 PM

I want one!!! Soon!

ally99 · January 14th, 2013, 05:29 PM

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.

Tigerpaw · January 15th, 2013, 03:35 AM

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.

LoneRonin · January 19th, 2013, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by himynameisjoe

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...

good thing we got red in Canada...it looks awesome. I would never consider upgrading to 300 though, after 30k miles on the 250 I need a REAL upgrade...an extra handful of horses just ain't gonna do it for me.

Tigerpaw · January 19th, 2013, 01:21 PM

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!!!

December 2nd, 2012, 05:29 AM	#1
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	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. __________________________________________________ CHEERS!!! Last futzed with by Tigerpaw; December 2nd, 2012 at 07:08 AM. Reason: This post can't contain the awesomeness of the 300
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December 2nd, 2012, 08:25 AM	#2
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Thanks, Tom ! __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

December 2nd, 2012, 09:21 AM	#3
himynameisjoe ninjette.org sage Name: Joe Location: Lancaster, PA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled) Posts: 984 Blog Entries: 2	This excites me... and you got a black one... Idk though... I really do like the white... errr so hard. __________________________________________________ "I am a creationist, I believe man created god."

December 2nd, 2012, 09:26 AM	#4
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	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. __________________________________________________ CHEERS!!!

December 2nd, 2012, 09:52 AM	#5
himynameisjoe ninjette.org sage Name: Joe Location: Lancaster, PA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled) Posts: 984 Blog Entries: 2	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... __________________________________________________ "I am a creationist, I believe man created god."

December 2nd, 2012, 01:05 PM	#6
tnr4 ninjette.org sage Name: Travis Location: Washington, DC Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki GSX650F! Past: Kawasaki Ninja 300 (Sold); Triumph Street Triple (Sold); Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: 664	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. But if you get a bike to ride and not to look at, get whichever one makes you horny!

January 9th, 2013, 06:38 PM	#7
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	I want one!!! Soon! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

January 14th, 2013, 05:29 PM	#8
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	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. __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

January 15th, 2013, 03:35 AM	#9
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	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. __________________________________________________ CHEERS!!!

January 19th, 2013, 01:21 PM	#11
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	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!!! __________________________________________________ CHEERS!!!

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