March 6th, 2013, 12:39 PM | #41 | |
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Name: Ed
Location: San Diego
Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R (SOLD - 2/16/2013) Posts: 492
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One last thing: How tall are you? I keep hearing this is a bike for smaller riders. The new gen ninjette was just about the right size for me, I'm 5'11" 175lb and from the bike ergonomics website it shoes the stock seat height is about 3" higher on the bandit, which would be fine, but my legs ARE a little long, worried about that. I'm supposed to go check it out this weekend.
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March 6th, 2013, 02:32 PM | #42 |
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Name: Alan
Location: Woodland, California (Sacramento area)
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I'm like 5' 10" 180 lbs. Yes it looks like the bandit and the newgen are very similar, so if you're happy with the newgen the bandit will probably be fine.
But I know on my pregen I measured the seat to footpeg distance and the Bandit was smaller -- I think I have it in the post, it was like 1 1/2 inches, pretty significant. It felt a little more leg cramped when I had both bikes to compare. You can pretty easily mod the seat by adding more foam, as the seat slopes downward and can be filled in to raise it.... but again, this is another mod that needs to be done... Ride comfort is a big deal for me because I like to do all-day rides when I can. The bandit is not uncomfortable or cramped when I'm just commuting to work (20 minutes). |
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