300 is the best all round bike ever

allanoue · April 9th, 2013, 04:06 PM

Saturday I got my baby her first oil change. Sunday I adjusted the idle down to 1600 or so and topped of the gas tank.
Rode to work Monday and Tuesday, 240 miles total and just filled her up again 4.05 gallons. I was freeway in the mornings mostly 80 but I did get to 103 indicated at one point. Home is spirited twisties. I love my 300

Alex · April 9th, 2013, 04:08 PM

Jiggles · April 9th, 2013, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by allanoue

K1300S is the best all round bike ever

You forgot a few letters but no worries, I got you covered.

Ev3rL0nG · April 9th, 2013, 05:03 PM

Seriously considering trading in the 250 for a 300 in the near future. Do you feel a low-end power difference?

CC Cowboy · April 9th, 2013, 05:46 PM

I'm seriously confused. Is the 250 still the best around curves. If a 250 and a 300 were in the turns, which is better? I might have to change the order of the universe. I have a headache just thinking about it.

allanoue · April 9th, 2013, 05:49 PM

I think so but the low end of the 250 never bothered me. What bothered me about the 250 was no FI and the poor gas milage at highway speeds.

ally99 · April 9th, 2013, 05:52 PM

At what speed does first gear top out on the 300? I hate that useless gear on the 250.

tfkrocks · April 9th, 2013, 05:53 PM

1st gear on the 300 is still just about as useless as on the 250, though I haven't tried it with a 15t front sprocket yet

allanoue · April 9th, 2013, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

I'm seriously confused. Is the 250 still the best around curves. If a 250 and a 300 were in the turns, which is better? I might have to change the order of the universe. I have a headache just thinking about it.

I do not have the experience to answer that question. I had my first 11,000 miles on a 250 the 12,000 miles on a 500 and now 1 grand on the 300 so still new to riding and 2/3rds of those miles on a freeway.

I am faster on the 300 or am I just faster?

tnr4 · April 9th, 2013, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ally99

At what speed does first gear top out on the 300? I hate that useless gear on the 250.

Haha. Yes, I hated it on the 300 as well, which is why I put the 15t front sprocket. I *think* it runs up to high 20s in 1st now, but I'll just have to go redline it in first for ya' tomorrow. You know -- bein' all altruistic and stuff.

bfpower · April 9th, 2013, 07:25 PM

Just found this thread and for some reason my brain read the entire first post in strongbad's voice.

psych0hans · April 9th, 2013, 07:27 PM

Alex · April 9th, 2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ally99

At what speed does first gear top out on the 300? I hate that useless gear on the 250.

The stock gearing on the 300 is a 14-tooth front, 42-tooth rear. The same ratio as putting a 15-tooth on the front of a 250.

Xplorguy · April 10th, 2013, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tnr4

Haha. Yes, I hated it on the 300 as well, which is why I put the 15t front sprocket. I *think* it runs up to high 20s in 1st now, but I'll just have to go redline it in first for ya' tomorrow. You know -- bein' all altruistic and stuff.

How do you feel overall about that 15T on the front?

tnr4 · April 11th, 2013, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tnr4

Haha. Yes, I hated it on the 300 as well, which is why I put the 15t front sprocket. I *think* it runs up to high 20s in 1st now, but I'll just have to go redline it in first for ya' tomorrow. You know -- bein' all altruistic and stuff.

Well, I wasn't nearly optimistic enough! I bounce off the rev-limiter right at 37mph with the 15t installed. Lots of 1st gear there. I shifted out of second right before the limiter and was at 55mph. Those speeds are indicated, so with the new sprocket they may in fact be a little low, but the speedo seems pretty darn close.

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Originally Posted by Xplorguy

How do you feel overall about that 15T on the front?

Love it love it love it. I can't believe that they ship the bike with the 14t sprocket. Probably doesn't hurt my highway commute either.

Xplorguy · April 11th, 2013, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tnr4

Well, I wasn't nearly optimistic enough! I bounce off the rev-limiter right at 37mph with the 15t installed. Lots of 1st gear there. I shifted out of second right before the limiter and was at 55mph. Those speeds are indicated, so with the new sprocket they may in fact be a little low, but the speedo seems pretty darn close.

Love it love it love it. I can't believe that they ship the bike with the 14t sprocket. Probably doesn't hurt my highway commute either.

And the 15T goes on with no modification to the bike?

Joshorilla · April 11th, 2013, 09:34 AM

My euro spec FI ninja 250 goes to 37 in first also.

!!(0_o)!! · April 11th, 2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bfpower

Just found this thread and for some reason my brain read the entire first post in strongbad's voice.

allanoue · April 11th, 2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by !!(0_o)!!

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vman1313 · April 11th, 2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by allanoue

Saturday I got my baby her first oil change. Sunday I adjusted the idle down to 1600 or so and topped of the gas tank.
Rode to work Monday and Tuesday, 240 miles total and just filled her up again 4.05 gallons. I was freeway in the mornings mostly 80 but I did get to 103 indicated at one point. Home is spirited twisties. I love my 300

I feel your HAPPINESS!

I definitely feel that "FOR MY RIDING STYLE & NEEDS" - the 300 bike is the best bike ever made!!!!!

choneofakind · April 11th, 2013, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Joshorilla

My euro spec FI ninja 250 goes to 37 in first also.

My EFI retrofit pregen goes 38.6 at the 14,300 rpm redline in 1st with14/45 gearing, 41.3 with 15/45 gearing.

Clearly the 300 is an under-acheiver.

250rr · April 11th, 2013, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tnr4

Those speeds are indicated, so with the new sprocket they may in fact be a little low, but the speedo seems pretty darn close.

The sprocket changes the indication on the speedometer on the 300!? I think you should think that through a bit.

Jiggles · April 11th, 2013, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 250rr

The sprocket changes the indication on the speedometer on the 300!? I think you should think that through a bit.

It does

Alex · April 11th, 2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 250rr

The sprocket changes the indication on the speedometer on the 300!? I think you should think that through a bit.

Yup. There is no longer a speed sensor off the front wheel. It now runs off the countershaft like most other modern bikes, so gearing changes do affect the speedometer.

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

It does

250rr · April 11th, 2013, 02:45 PM

Oops. Thanks for the edukasion!

I should never doubt tnr4!!

tnr4 · April 11th, 2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Xplorguy

And the 15T goes on with no modification to the bike?

Yup. Doesn't change air/fuel or anything, so you can just throw it on and ride away; change it back if you don't like it.

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Originally Posted by 250rr

Oops. Thanks for the edukasion!

I should never doubt tnr4!!

Haha. That's right!

April 9th, 2013, 04:06 PM	#1
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	300 is the best all round bike ever Saturday I got my baby her first oil change. Sunday I adjusted the idle down to 1600 or so and topped of the gas tank. Rode to work Monday and Tuesday, 240 miles total and just filled her up again 4.05 gallons. I was freeway in the mornings mostly 80 but I did get to 103 indicated at one point. Home is spirited twisties. I love my 300

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CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I'm seriously confused. Is the 250 still the best around curves. If a 250 and a 300 were in the turns, which is better? I might have to change the order of the universe. I have a headache just thinking about it. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

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Ev3rL0nG ninjette.org member Name: Sean Location: Akron, OH Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250 Posts: 25	Seriously considering trading in the 250 for a 300 in the near future. Do you feel a low-end power difference?

April 9th, 2013, 05:49 PM	#6
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	I think so but the low end of the 250 never bothered me. What bothered me about the 250 was no FI and the poor gas milage at highway speeds.

April 9th, 2013, 05:53 PM	#8
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	1st gear on the 300 is still just about as useless as on the 250, though I haven't tried it with a 15t front sprocket yet

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bfpower ninjette.org mafioso Name: Ben Location: Dillon, MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 337	Just found this thread and for some reason my brain read the entire first post in strongbad's voice.

April 11th, 2013, 09:34 AM	#17
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	My euro spec FI ninja 250 goes to 37 in first also.

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250rr ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Mark Location: Portland Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.	Oops. Thanks for the edukasion! I should never doubt tnr4!! Last futzed with by 250rr; April 11th, 2013 at 02:46 PM. Reason: added addition

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