September 5th, 2010, 08:51 PM | #1 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Dave
Location: Michigan
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.
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My 250R has a big brother...
This past weekend i picked up my 2nd bike!
My 250R now has a New Big Brother! |
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September 5th, 2010, 08:58 PM | #2 |
ninjette.org dude
Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much.
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/moved to the lair
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September 6th, 2010, 12:49 AM | #3 |
CPT Falcon
Name: J.Emmett Turner
Location: Newnan, GA
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.
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Niiiiiiice!
I like the new tail compared to 2008. Now, even though it's still a bananna seat, it doesn't have to be black to look good! Even so, I'd like to see it with a false cowl line on the seat like some of the older 650R bikes. Perhaps CustomSeatCreations can help with that? I like the older style windscreen too, but that's just me. Last futzed with by CZroe; September 8th, 2010 at 07:07 PM. |
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September 6th, 2010, 09:57 AM | #4 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14
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Great looking pair of bikes. I see you stuck with the red color theme.
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September 6th, 2010, 12:39 PM | #5 |
ninjette.org member
Name: sho
Location: SoCal
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): CBR600RR Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: 144
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Nice bike! Looks great!
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September 6th, 2010, 01:12 PM | #6 |
Resident Old Guy
Name: Kurt
Location: Goodyear, Az
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): sold Posts: 264
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I have a 650R as well. Seems like logical stablemates, 'cause more than a few of us have them. It must be the intoxicating low-end torque.
Congrats! Last futzed with by KURT; September 6th, 2010 at 02:33 PM. |
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September 6th, 2010, 01:42 PM | #7 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Carol
Location: Roseville, MI
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2004 BMW 1150RT Posts: 144
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Sweeet!!!
I can't believe you didn't spill it on the phone today. Way to keep a secret So are you still gonna keep the 250?
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September 6th, 2010, 01:44 PM | #8 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Sean
Location: Mary Esther, FL
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.
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Congrats
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September 7th, 2010, 09:04 AM | #9 |
Psychic war veteran
Name: Thomas
Location: Norfolk, VA
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawi Green '09 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 663
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Cool deal.
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September 7th, 2010, 01:52 PM | #10 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Dave
Location: Michigan
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.
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I did get to talk to her the day she came to pick up her 650 and ride it home! She was like me, started on a 08 green 250, sold hers on craigslist and upgraded to the 650. I of course asked her if i could ride hers around the parking lot , but she laughed and smiled, then took off for home. I didnt have time to tell her about Ninjette. org!!! Oh well. |
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September 7th, 2010, 01:59 PM | #11 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Dave
Location: Michigan
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.
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Yes, i will be keeping the 250 and still plan on doing Gingermann trackday Oct. 2nd-3rd this Fall. If my cars trans blows, then i will have to sell my 250 and use the money to Buy (cash) or Finance a good used, low miles, 2000-2004 Dodge Dakota w/ 3.9 V6, Extended Cab. (then ill have a truck to transport my 650 to trackdays) Or - unless i win one of those two Bikes from Gibraltar trade centers bike nites Oct. 8th-9th! Then ill sell the Raffle bike, buy a good Dodge Dakota, and keep the 250. |
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September 7th, 2010, 02:06 PM | #12 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Dave
Location: Michigan
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.
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Ive only got 41 miles on my 650, just from riding from dealer to my aunts house to show them it, then back home. Weather has been "IF"y the last two days so ive kept it tucked in. I kept it under 6k RPM during those 41 miles, with one red light i took off @ 6k RPM in 1st.... being so used to my 250, i wasnt ready for the 2-2.5x power and almost fell off it, just slightly! I know its not 110-115 HP like the ZX-6R, but when you go from 25-28HP to 65HP... its quite an unexpected jump in acceleration! |
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September 7th, 2010, 02:10 PM | #13 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Dave
Location: Michigan
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.
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Yea, $5,398 OTD.
I tried and tried to get them to throw in FREE Passenger Grab handles, but they couldnt or wouldnt do it! I plan on keeping the 250, but now i need to find a CHEAP front/rear stand Combo w/ rear spools! Anyone know of anything like that, say UNDER $100? Im not buying 2 more Pitbull stands for this bike. This winter when i store em both, the 650 is getting the Pitbulls under it. 440lbs. |
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September 7th, 2010, 02:15 PM | #14 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Dave
Location: Michigan
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.
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September 8th, 2010, 06:16 AM | #15 |
IC2(SW)
Name: Kerry
Location: Pensacola
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.
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Congrats on the new ride!
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September 8th, 2010, 01:25 PM | #17 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Ryan
Location: Orlando, FL
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Black '11 ZX-6R Posts: 209
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What happened to being too poor to get your girlfriend her own bike and now you have too, you're going to get it!!LOL, man i can't wait for my next bike and loved that comment about almost falling off which is what im worried about when i step foot on the 6r. Congratulations man and if the banana seat bothers you i saw a seal cover you coulld put on that makes it looks more than half way decent.
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September 9th, 2010, 11:36 AM | #18 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Dave
Location: Michigan
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.
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Shes just fine riding on the back with me! As far as poor, well my 250 is paid off, the 650's payments are $119/month. Im not going to make double or triple payments a month on the 650, like i did with the 250 to get it paid off in a short 12 months! Nor will i get blowing money on mods and crap, well i only need 2 things for the 650. Stompgrip pre-cut kit (gas tank/sides) and those passenger grab handles (so GF has another thing to hold onto - that it also provides more things to tie down cargo when i solo longer trips) If my cars transmission goes (the torqueconverter is going bad fast) I just dont have enuff money to buy and make payments on a new car. My GF and I will just have to share her car during the winter if my car blows up for good! (its old and the money req'd to fix it, im better off buying something used 6-8 yrs old instead) |
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September 25th, 2010, 04:07 PM | #19 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Dave
Location: Michigan
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.
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Well, today my GF called me to let me know that UPS dropped off a package!
My OEM (ER-6n) Grab Bars came in from a Ebay seller!!! I got them on and they look great. I did notice a DEFECT in the Rear body plastics on the 650R. The grab bars arent able to fully tighten flush. So ill have to grind away some of the rear plastics so the holes fit/line-up perfectly! Cant wait to go ride 2UP and test them out. The GF should be happier with being able to hold onto those during Braking... I know I WILL! |
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September 25th, 2010, 07:37 PM | #20 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Dave
Location: Michigan
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.
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I crashed my 650R tonight! Went for a 2UP ride with my GF, when i really wasnt in the mood, plus it was already dark out when she asked "lets go for a ride? ". |
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September 26th, 2010, 01:03 AM | #21 |
CPT Falcon
Name: J.Emmett Turner
Location: Newnan, GA
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.
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September 26th, 2010, 06:23 AM | #22 |
Fighting Texas Aggie '05
Name: Neil
Location: Hutto, TX
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.
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yeah, that stinks, hopefully you guys are ok
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September 26th, 2010, 11:55 AM | #23 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Dave
Location: Michigan
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.
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were ok!
im just sooo pissed, at myself, and every thing about it. No broken bones, road rash, etc on either of us. I cant say "Just be glad you guys didnt get into worse trouble" - or all that - I cant stop thinking about what if... what if i did this, what if i did that... ya know? |
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September 26th, 2010, 02:35 PM | #24 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: J.G.
Location: Austin
Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959
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I still lay awake some nights thinking about my first, and only so far, slide to high side. I too was unhurt for the most part, but it meant little at the time, but now I am grateful when looking back.
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October 27th, 2010, 02:48 PM | #25 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Dave
Location: Michigan
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.
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Pics...
Grab bars on/off. Before crash, after! With Big bro & Lil bro together! |
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October 27th, 2010, 05:50 PM | #26 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Carol
Location: Roseville, MI
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2004 BMW 1150RT Posts: 144
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Hmmm. Sorry to hear the damage to the bike...
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November 1st, 2010, 03:58 PM | #27 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Dave
Location: Michigan
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.
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More bad luck!
So over the weekend, i pull out the 650 and check things over on it, before we go on our trip! Rear tire PSI was @ 10 psi. So i put it up on the rear stand, use soapy water and check the rear tire. Sure as ****, i have a Nail (heads broken off) right in the middle of the tread causing a Slow air leak!!! Dealership doesnt Open till Tomorrow TUES. I was hoping to ride the 650 this week and as many November days possible before im Forced to winterize it!!! |
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November 2nd, 2010, 05:23 PM | #28 | |
CPT Falcon
Name: J.Emmett Turner
Location: Newnan, GA
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.
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November 7th, 2010, 01:26 PM | #29 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Dave
Location: Michigan
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.
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Well, im still waiting for my 650 to be Fixed at the dealer!
This weeks weather is nice for riding and perhaps the LAST "warm" November week to do so. I also messed up my right wrist/hand. So, either i heal up enuff to Ride my 650 home next week, or I have Rage42 ride it home for me! Warranty wont cover expenses of transporting my 650 (once fixed and rideable) from the Dealer, to my home! Only covers that, if you Reverse that order! heh. Anyone living 2,000 miles away, wanna be Nice and come over Here, to Transport my 650 home for me, FREE? I still have to Winterize both Bikes, I just cant work on them with One-hand, ya know! |
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November 16th, 2010, 11:36 AM | #30 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Dave
Location: Michigan
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.
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Bikes still at the dealer!
:sigh: At this rate i wont be able to ride it home before the temps get around freezing and dangerously Icy!!! |
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August 14th, 2011, 11:48 AM | #31 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Dave
Location: Michigan
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.
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Long time since Ive posted.
Well, this weekend I was voted in by the members of Redlinesuperbike! I'm an Official Member of Redlinesuperbike! I still log on this fourm to see if I have any PM's about my 250R (for sale). I no longer post on the Michigan Detroit Riders thread, cuz its dead and no one ever comes out to the events I post up. Not gonna waste my time with that anymore, sorry! I've done a Track day @ Grattan July 2, 2011. Rode my 650R of course. What a BLAST man!!! Lots of members of Redline are there and I will be at Grattan again, Sept. 3rd, 4th, 2011. We have a partnership with STT and STG. Its gonna be a Fun weekend!!! See you there! Later - Dave |
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August 14th, 2011, 05:44 PM | #32 |
"scandal!"
Name: Adan
Location: Somewhere
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R(Crashed 2/26/2014), 09 ER6n Posts: 660
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a freaking clock!
WOW! nice=] |
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August 15th, 2011, 08:30 AM | #33 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Dave
Location: Michigan
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.
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Yet I cant afford the Concours-14. Which is a Great Bike btw, I got to demo ride it 2x, once solo, once 2UP. My GF loves it, but the 650R was the right choice for me(us). I looked at and demo rode the SV650. Sorry, but the 650R is more comfy to ride. Not too mention, Looks IMO, much better than the SV650! The 650R is just as flickable in the corners as the 250R, though you need to ride the 650R for afew weeks to get fully used too its cornering, etc! MPG: City 38-43, Highway 45-53. It varies, depending on your speed, solo riding, or have a passenger on back, etc. I've demo rode a lot of Bikes this Spring/Summer and It makes me appreciate the 650R. Im glad I got it for my 2nd Bike. |
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August 15th, 2011, 09:18 AM | #34 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Josh
Location: Lafayette Louisiana
Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 R6 Posts: 509
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haha me and my good buddy Jarrid have the same thing going on. Two great bikes!
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August 15th, 2011, 12:40 PM | #35 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Josh
Location: Lafayette Louisiana
Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 R6 Posts: 509
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My girlfriend and I (about 270lbs combined) ride 2up all the time. Yes, even on the interstate. I've gotten up to just over 90 (mph not kph lol) and the bike still handled it perfectly fine. The only time I really notice the difference is in really hard acceleration situations like passing or taking off hard from a light. Ninjettes are awesome!
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August 15th, 2011, 03:47 PM | #36 |
ninjette.org member
Name: United States
Location: Sofla
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 32
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Congrats!
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August 22nd, 2011, 04:41 AM | #37 | |
CBR250R Traitor
Name: Jon
Location: Greater Philadelphia Area
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Red CBR250R 2009 Ninja 250r SE(With 2008 Fairings)(sold) Posts: 924
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August 25th, 2011, 07:41 PM | #38 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Rob
Location: Orlando, FL
Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 ZX6R Posts: 147
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For anyone that has gone from 250 to a 650, how was it adjusting to the higher weight of the 650? I sat on a 650 today while my bike was getting serviced and it just seems like it would be much harder to balance at low speeds.
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August 25th, 2011, 07:52 PM | #39 |
wat
Name: wat
Location: tustin/long beach
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much.
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its better to make a new thread for new topics. its not the weight that makes bigger bikes harder to manage, it's the power. you need good throttle control
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August 26th, 2011, 12:35 PM | #40 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Dave
Location: Michigan
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.
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But, the more I rode the 650R, the more I liked it. 40-50 miles later once home, I loved it. I was used to the 650Rs higher gravity, etc. At low speed parking lot stuff, the 250R is more agile, due to its lower center of gravity and weight, but once you ride the 650R for 1 week (if your a taller type rider - Im 5'9" and flat foot it easy) you'll forget about the difference between the 650R & 250R. lol I havent rode my 250R since April 2011, but last year when I first got the 650R, I rode one than the other afew times during the Fall. 650R is just as easy to do "S" turns, as the 250R. You just have to get used to the bike and develop your Skill. No bike is gonna make YOU be able to turn/move better. |
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