2012 650r?

areifel · October 1st, 2011, 08:42 PM

Found this online on another forum. Think this bike is the real deal? i am highly interested if so. The more i look at it, the more it seems photoshopped. Any news on the next 650r? looking to upgrade soon and there are an overwhelming amount of choices

Jiggles · October 1st, 2011, 08:44 PM

The new 650r's have a magnetic pulsating stabilizer which allows the bike to stand up while stopped without a kickstand

areifel · October 1st, 2011, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

The new 650r's have a magnetic pulsating stabilizer which allows the bike to stand up while stopped without a kickstand

This^

Live2ride · October 1st, 2011, 08:52 PM

Someone definitely did a poor job of Photoshopping a new gen 250's tail on that sucker...in fact that's full of horrible photoshopping technique.

areifel · October 1st, 2011, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Live2ride

Someone definitely did a poor job of Photoshopping a new gen 250's tail on that sucker...in fact that's full of horrible photoshopping technique.

yeah, i just noticed after i posted. Sorry, guys.

Heed · October 1st, 2011, 08:54 PM

that looks just like the '11 as far as i can tell. only difference is color in the swing arm region

sombo · October 1st, 2011, 08:56 PM

It's photoshopped cause that's the 250's tail on that 650.

choneofakind · October 1st, 2011, 08:57 PM

Even if it's bad photoshop technique, it looks 10x better than the 650R.

areifel · October 1st, 2011, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Even if it's bad photoshop technique, it looks 10x better than the 650R.

agreed, i was sold once i saw the split seat.

SSR · October 1st, 2011, 11:16 PM

Even with this "not well done" picture, someone should send this to Kawasaki and say

"see, look how good it looks! Now build it!"

LoneRonin · October 2nd, 2011, 10:23 AM

The split seat looks a lot nice than the banana seat....

I don't understand Kawi. In Canada we have the 400r and 650r which look the exact same with the gay banana seat, yet the 400r has grab bars but not the 650....Wouldn't it make sense to put them on the higher powered because people are more likely to ride 2up on the 650r??

Jinx250 · October 3rd, 2011, 08:48 AM

There are rumors that the 2012 model will be redesigned, like they did for the 09. Who's to say they won't go with the split seat? It would make sense, as they did the original 650 from 06 - 08, and the current gen is 09-11, so why not after 3 model years change it again?

As far as the grab bars, they are available on the 650. Keep in mind that the 400 is the same everything as the 650. The only difference being that it has a resleeved engine for lower CCs.

coolbreeze · October 3rd, 2011, 12:27 PM

be nice if it was the real deal. i guess we will find out in a few days.

Warapura · October 3rd, 2011, 08:55 PM

A friend toured the factory in Thailand for the Er-6n production line. They were very strict on no cameras and no Q+A.

He said: It's between a speed-triple and Z1000 in looks. Split seat, aluminium swing arm (not off the Versys). He said it looks great. They mentioned better TQ with the same HP.

I live in Thailand.

dubojr1 · October 4th, 2011, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warapura

A friend toured the factory in Thailand for the Er-6n production line. They were very strict on no cameras and no Q+A.

He said: It's between a speed-triple and Z1000 in looks. Split seat, aluminium swing arm (not off the Versys). He said it looks great. They mentioned better TQ with the same HP.

I live in Thailand.

Now this design could be interesting...

THE BIG SITT · October 4th, 2011, 01:01 PM

Whens this bad boy gonna be released?

Lil_Green_Demon · October 4th, 2011, 01:11 PM

If it were real, I'd probably be saving up money to buy it.

Eventually. Not any time soon, of course.

CZroe · October 5th, 2011, 08:33 AM

The most obvious tell even without Photoshop anomalies is that it has a passenger seat with no passenger pegs. Doh!

Edit: Oh. those are folded passenger pags extending from the rider pegs, right?

NathanUc · October 5th, 2011, 10:10 PM

I'm torn on this subject.

I want a 650r only because I want to be able to two up better. Otherwise I'm perfectly happy with my 250r.

Banana seats are the best for two up riding imo making the 650r a great option. If it had a raised seat, I would almost rather just buy a zx6r and I feel this would be a popular situation.

Sure raised seat is much better for solo riding and looks a million times better, but I don't know if it's something I'd be happy with in the end on the 650r as a 'sports touring' bike.

NikkitaNinja · October 6th, 2011, 11:26 PM

Look in closer on the seat, much more out of focus and blurry than the rest of the bike, yes we all know its a photoshop but could have been done better, looks sick though!

THE BIG SITT · October 7th, 2011, 03:51 PM

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/...0r-first-look/

The OP in this thread admits to photoshopping it himself :/

sombo · October 7th, 2011, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE BIG SITT

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/...0r-first-look/

The OP in this thread admits to photoshopping it himself :/

Ok, I was reading more in the thread and he does admit to making the photo but turns out he claims he used MSpaint and doesn't know how to use photoshop.

That says to me that he has talent since I believe that MSpaint is a little harder to get a really good quality pic like that compared to photoshop. But I could be wrong since I've never used photoshop myself.

Here are a few more he did with different tails:

October 1st, 2011, 08:42 PM	#1
areifel ninjette.org member Name: Drew Location: Florida Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 194	2012 650r? Found this online on another forum. Think this bike is the real deal? i am highly interested if so. The more i look at it, the more it seems photoshopped. Any news on the next 650r? looking to upgrade soon and there are an overwhelming amount of choices

October 1st, 2011, 08:44 PM	#2
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	The new 650r's have a magnetic pulsating stabilizer which allows the bike to stand up while stopped without a kickstand __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

October 1st, 2011, 08:52 PM	#4
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	Someone definitely did a poor job of Photoshopping a new gen 250's tail on that sucker...in fact that's full of horrible photoshopping technique. __________________________________________________

October 1st, 2011, 08:54 PM	#6
Heed ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: John Location: Illinois Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): None yet, yet. Posts: A lot.	that looks just like the '11 as far as i can tell. only difference is color in the swing arm region __________________________________________________ The Rush is Addictive

October 1st, 2011, 11:16 PM	#10
SSR ninjette.org guru Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa, Ontario Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 398	Even with this "not well done" picture, someone should send this to Kawasaki and say "see, look how good it looks! Now build it!" __________________________________________________ From here...to everywhere!

October 1st, 2011, 08:56 PM	#7
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	It's photoshopped cause that's the 250's tail on that 650.

October 1st, 2011, 08:57 PM	#8
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Even if it's bad photoshop technique, it looks 10x better than the 650R.

October 2nd, 2011, 10:23 AM	#11
LoneRonin ninjette.org sage Name: Jason Location: Mississauga Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 634	The split seat looks a lot nice than the banana seat.... I don't understand Kawi. In Canada we have the 400r and 650r which look the exact same with the gay banana seat, yet the 400r has grab bars but not the 650....Wouldn't it make sense to put them on the higher powered because people are more likely to ride 2up on the 650r??

October 3rd, 2011, 08:48 AM	#12
Jinx250 Smoker Name: Bob Location: SoCal Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): Guess.... Posts: 556	There are rumors that the 2012 model will be redesigned, like they did for the 09. Who's to say they won't go with the split seat? It would make sense, as they did the original 650 from 06 - 08, and the current gen is 09-11, so why not after 3 model years change it again? As far as the grab bars, they are available on the 650. Keep in mind that the 400 is the same everything as the 650. The only difference being that it has a resleeved engine for lower CCs.

October 3rd, 2011, 12:27 PM	#13
coolbreeze ninjette.org sage Name: darius Location: GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 250 sold; 2005 636 sold. BIKELESS IN ATLANTA Posts: 753	be nice if it was the real deal. i guess we will find out in a few days.

October 3rd, 2011, 08:55 PM	#14
Warapura ninjette.org member Name: Kawa Location: The world Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): R1 ZX10R Posts: 18	A friend toured the factory in Thailand for the Er-6n production line. They were very strict on no cameras and no Q+A. He said: It's between a speed-triple and Z1000 in looks. Split seat, aluminium swing arm (not off the Versys). He said it looks great. They mentioned better TQ with the same HP. I live in Thailand.

October 4th, 2011, 01:01 PM	#16
THE BIG SITT ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Indianapolis Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 771	Whens this bad boy gonna be released?

October 4th, 2011, 01:11 PM	#17
Lil_Green_Demon Winging It In Life Name: Umar Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	If it were real, I'd probably be saving up money to buy it. Eventually. Not any time soon, of course. __________________________________________________ 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - Apr 22, 2011; Sold - Feb 17, 2015) 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - May 01, 2017; Current)

October 5th, 2011, 08:33 AM	#18
CZroe 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.	The most obvious tell even without Photoshop anomalies is that it has a passenger seat with no passenger pegs. Doh! Edit: Oh. those are folded passenger pags extending from the rider pegs, right?

October 5th, 2011, 10:10 PM	#19
NathanUc B-Town Ninja Name: Nathan Location: Bloomington, IN Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Black 2013 Ninja ZX6R ABS Posts: 609 Blog Entries: 3	I'm torn on this subject. I want a 650r only because I want to be able to two up better. Otherwise I'm perfectly happy with my 250r. Banana seats are the best for two up riding imo making the 650r a great option. If it had a raised seat, I would almost rather just buy a zx6r and I feel this would be a popular situation. Sure raised seat is much better for solo riding and looks a million times better, but I don't know if it's something I'd be happy with in the end on the 650r as a 'sports touring' bike. __________________________________________________ Downgraded to a 2013 636. Previous owner of a 2010 250r --------------------------------- My moto-vlog YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/bloomingtonninja

October 6th, 2011, 11:26 PM	#20
NikkitaNinja ninjette.org guru Name: Tyler Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Nikkita - 2003 Buell XB9R Posts: 274	Look in closer on the seat, much more out of focus and blurry than the rest of the bike, yes we all know its a photoshop but could have been done better, looks sick though!

October 7th, 2011, 03:51 PM	#21
THE BIG SITT ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Indianapolis Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 771	http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/...0r-first-look/ The OP in this thread admits to photoshopping it himself :/

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