Next bike Poll

massacremasses · March 27th, 2012, 09:08 PM

What do you think?

Really torn between getting a SS to take to try and take to the track or a SM to commute with and do wheelies on and not give a **** about it. ATGATT though

Jono · March 27th, 2012, 09:22 PM

I want a supermoto so bad!!!! So get a SM and tell me how it is!

Jiggles · March 27th, 2012, 09:23 PM

Harley

Jono · March 27th, 2012, 09:26 PM

Vespa

Jiggles · March 27th, 2012, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

Vespa

+1

Ninjette is clearly too much for you to handle

massacremasses · March 27th, 2012, 09:35 PM

thanks for the insight guys... smh

Jono · March 27th, 2012, 09:40 PM

This could be you!

exarch · March 27th, 2012, 11:09 PM

Dude, your getting a Dell!
Posted via Mobile Device

Liist · March 27th, 2012, 11:36 PM

Get a SS for the track and the bike nights and keep the Ninjette as your commuter. That's what I'm planning to do since we don't need to insure our bikes here.

dma · March 27th, 2012, 11:53 PM

"to try and take to the track"

You really have to base your decision on whether track days are honestly feasible within your lifestyle/schedule, otherwise I would definitely go supermoto

Anyways good luck with whatever decision you decide, either one will be awesome. Like Liist said keep your ninjette if you get the SS

gfloyd2002 · March 28th, 2012, 04:18 AM

Neither. Go with an adventure bike and travel the world with it.

They are still awesome in the twisties if you get the right one, like a BMWF800GS or a Versys.

And it is completely easy to ride irresponsibly should you choose to do so.

adouglas · March 28th, 2012, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

This could be you!

This guy rocks.

robmilchling · March 28th, 2012, 06:48 AM

How far is your commute?

gilmorec61 · March 28th, 2012, 07:23 AM

Supermoto all the way man. Theres a TON of stuff you can do on a supermoto than on a SS, but then again a SS can do alot more stuff as well. IMO its up to you, are you the kind of person that likes adventure, or do you crave speed? I like both, but i would have to go with a supermoto, becuase i would love the idea of driving on a road, and seeing a gravel road with a ROAD CLOSED sign on it and shooting up passed it and exploring. Or just going through town and going up or down some steps to shave a few minutes of time

Choice is yours man.

CC Cowboy · March 28th, 2012, 07:57 AM

Buy a Goldwing. They rock!

Whiskey · March 28th, 2012, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

This could be you!

I've seen crazier, on a charity run one lad brought a 200cc 2t race tuned Vespa.

Some noise off a racing 2 stroke at full chatter, and some sight to see a vespa do 80+ mph with the rider at full tuck

Xoulrath · March 28th, 2012, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dma

You really have to base your decision on whether track days are honestly feasible within your lifestyle/schedule, otherwise I would definitely go supermoto.

I second this statement. I only purchased my 600 because I believed that within a year of purchasing it, I would be taking it to the track. Well, due to unforseen circumstances, I sold it a month ago and now that I am fully committed to finishing school with a vengeance, all my money for track days is gone for the next two to three years.

Don't get me wrong, the SS was very fun on the street, but if you are even a half-decent rider, you will be going much faster than you really need to be on the street. IMO, to each his own, but the next 600 (or Ducati 1199 Panigale

) I own will be a dedicated track bike.

My next purchase is a supermoto. It just makes sense for the riding I do. I ride tight, twisty backroads and commute. Long-distance riding isn't something I have to do to get to the twisties and my longest commute is only about 30 miles one way. The WR250X has been on my list since I first learned about it. SS quality suspension, better brakes and more sprightly acceleration than a new-gen Ninjette makes it perfect for my needs.

tl:dr - SS if you are 100% positive on track days; SM if you mostly just ride backroads.

choneofakind · March 28th, 2012, 02:00 PM

I love both. Too hard to decide.

The SM is like a mountain bike. Does everything and is fun as balls, and doesn't mind being beat up on.

SS is aggressive and attacks whatever's in it's path and is fun as h*ll

up to you justin

akima · March 28th, 2012, 02:26 PM

I voted for SuperMoto, so you get to try a really different style of motorcycle and have some fun: less expensive than the SS option too I should think. I like Floyd's adventure suggestion too... though, those bikes are scary huge.

dk58 · March 28th, 2012, 02:43 PM

I voted for supermoto. I'm in the same boat right now, and I'm leaning towards the SM. Cheap insurance, good on gas, and lightweight... all the things I love about the 250, but it's something different. The only thing that has me reconsidering is the seat. They aren't comfortable, and, even though there are many aftermarket options, I've read that many aren't much better.

Whiskey · March 28th, 2012, 03:32 PM

The best of both, a KTM 990 SMR

mustang5.0 · March 28th, 2012, 03:37 PM

id say.. 848 evo

KawiKid860 · March 28th, 2012, 04:19 PM

General consensus is that supermotos are badass as **** but not really all that great for commuting unless you drive 5 minutes through the city

hoodadooda · March 29th, 2012, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Buy a Goldwing. They rock!

Link to original page on YouTube.

gfloyd2002 · March 29th, 2012, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

I like Floyd's adventure suggestion too... though, those bikes are scary huge.

Nah. The Versys is only 399 pounds. The BMW F800 is 410 pounds. Very flickable. A Ducati Hypermotard (worst name for a bike ever, btw. I knew a kid in elementary school who was a hypermotard, wore a bicycle helmet all day at school and arrived on the special bus) is about the same as the Versys. A KTM 990 is heavier than either the BMW or the Versys. So is a Dorsoduro. Now a Duke640 . . .

nickjpass · March 29th, 2012, 06:08 AM

SM!

CC Cowboy · March 29th, 2012, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoodadooda

Link to original page on YouTube.

That's nothing comapred to this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nrMQ3QwyPo

Plus they have reverse!

I have two friends that have Goldwings. I don't ride with them, they live in Boston, but, I still wouldn't ride with them.

Kevin2109 · March 29th, 2012, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gfloyd2002

I love this bike! It may have to be my next one, ugh I want them all

massacremasses · March 29th, 2012, 08:56 AM

I dont want an enduro.

A SM with a street and dirt set up would be more preferable.

Jiggles · March 29th, 2012, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gfloyd2002

Nah. The Versys is only 399 pounds. The BMW F800 is 410 pounds. Very flickable. A Ducati Hypermotard (worst name for a bike ever, btw. I knew a kid in elementary school who was a hypermotard, wore a bicycle helmet all day at school and arrived on the special bus) is about the same as the Versys. A KTM 990 is heavier than either the BMW or the Versys. So is a Dorsoduro. Now a Duke640 . . .

Versys has a curb weight of 454.2 lbs. I'd imagine the f800 is similar

massacremasses · March 29th, 2012, 12:00 PM

the SS and SM I am looking at are all comparable in purchase price, however the SM will be more durable and easier to work on.

hoodadooda · March 29th, 2012, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

That's nothing comapred to this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nrMQ3QwyPo

Plus they have reverse!

I have two friends that have Goldwings. I don't ride with them, they live in Boston, but, I still wouldn't ride with them.

I've seen that one before! The guy can ride, no two ways about it.

I don't know any Goldwing riders. I know an older gentleman who rides a PC800, is that close enough?

Look! It even has a trunk!

gfloyd2002 · March 29th, 2012, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Versys has a curb weight of 454.2 lbs. I'd imagine the f800 is similar

All sources list dry weight as 399. Wet weight may be 454. But then all the comparisons I gave (which were dry weight also) would go up, too. Apples to apples.

Point is it is the same weight as most SMs, except for a few of the super light ones like the Duke.

massacremasses · March 29th, 2012, 05:58 PM

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/mcy/2921461171.html

I WANT

Xoulrath · March 29th, 2012, 06:20 PM

Justin, BUY IT! NOW!

massacremasses · March 29th, 2012, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xoulrath

Justin, BUY IT! NOW!

I haz no monies

Xoulrath · March 29th, 2012, 06:43 PM

Well that sucks. EH, you would have just found out about the SXV 5.5 and wanted it after buying the 450 anyway.

massacremasses · March 29th, 2012, 06:51 PM

haha naaa

Jono · March 29th, 2012, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/mcy/2921461171.html

I WANT

Ahhhh, it is beautiful!!!! If I had the money I would buy it right now and have it shipped to TN. Haha.

akima · March 29th, 2012, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoodadooda

Look! It even has a trunk!

Pff, whatever. The ninjette has a trunk too:

View Poll Results: What should I get for my next bike?
SuperMoto (SM)	37	46.84%
Super Sport (SS)	42	53.16%
Voters: 79. You may not vote on this poll

March 27th, 2012, 09:08 PM	#1
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	Next bike Poll What do you think? Really torn between getting a SS to take to try and take to the track or a SM to commute with and do wheelies on and not give a **** about it. ATGATT though __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

March 27th, 2012, 09:23 PM	#3
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	Harley __________________________________________________ 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

March 27th, 2012, 09:35 PM	#6
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	thanks for the insight guys... smh __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

March 28th, 2012, 04:18 AM	#11
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	Neither. Go with an adventure bike and travel the world with it. They are still awesome in the twisties if you get the right one, like a BMWF800GS or a Versys. And it is completely easy to ride irresponsibly should you choose to do so. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

March 27th, 2012, 09:22 PM	#2
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I want a supermoto so bad!!!! So get a SM and tell me how it is!

March 27th, 2012, 09:26 PM	#4
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Vespa

March 27th, 2012, 09:40 PM	#7
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	This could be you!

March 27th, 2012, 11:09 PM	#8
exarch ninjette.org member Name: Tom Location: Dayton, oh Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250r Posts: 72	Dude, your getting a Dell! Posted via Mobile Device

March 27th, 2012, 11:36 PM	#9
Liist ninjette.org guru Name: David Location: Florida Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 357	Get a SS for the track and the bike nights and keep the Ninjette as your commuter. That's what I'm planning to do since we don't need to insure our bikes here.

March 27th, 2012, 11:53 PM	#10
dma ninjette.org member Name: Derek Location: Chicago Suburbs Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 18	"to try and take to the track" You really have to base your decision on whether track days are honestly feasible within your lifestyle/schedule, otherwise I would definitely go supermoto Anyways good luck with whatever decision you decide, either one will be awesome. Like Liist said keep your ninjette if you get the SS

March 28th, 2012, 06:48 AM	#13
robmilchling ninjette.org guru Name: Rob Location: Baltimore, Maryland Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Triumph Daytona 675 Posts: 256	How far is your commute?

March 28th, 2012, 07:23 AM	#14
gilmorec61 ninjette.org guru Name: Chris Location: Newnan, G.A. Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 347	Supermoto all the way man. Theres a TON of stuff you can do on a supermoto than on a SS, but then again a SS can do alot more stuff as well. IMO its up to you, are you the kind of person that likes adventure, or do you crave speed? I like both, but i would have to go with a supermoto, becuase i would love the idea of driving on a road, and seeing a gravel road with a ROAD CLOSED sign on it and shooting up passed it and exploring. Or just going through town and going up or down some steps to shave a few minutes of time Choice is yours man.

March 28th, 2012, 07:57 AM	#15
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	Buy a Goldwing. They rock! __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

March 28th, 2012, 02:00 PM	#18
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I love both. Too hard to decide. The SM is like a mountain bike. Does everything and is fun as balls, and doesn't mind being beat up on. SS is aggressive and attacks whatever's in it's path and is fun as h*ll up to you justin

March 28th, 2012, 02:26 PM	#19
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	I voted for SuperMoto, so you get to try a really different style of motorcycle and have some fun: less expensive than the SS option too I should think. I like Floyd's adventure suggestion too... though, those bikes are scary huge.

March 28th, 2012, 02:43 PM	#20
dk58 ninjette.org member Name: Dan Location: Pittsburgh, PA Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 10 Ninja 250R Posts: 160	I voted for supermoto. I'm in the same boat right now, and I'm leaning towards the SM. Cheap insurance, good on gas, and lightweight... all the things I love about the 250, but it's something different. The only thing that has me reconsidering is the seat. They aren't comfortable, and, even though there are many aftermarket options, I've read that many aren't much better.

March 28th, 2012, 03:32 PM	#21
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	The best of both, a KTM 990 SMR

March 28th, 2012, 03:37 PM	#22
mustang5.0 ninjette.org guru Name: E Location: 818 but i rep 516/631/718 Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 GIXXER 600 Posts: 381	id say.. 848 evo __________________________________________________ "You see it's not the blood you spill that gets you what you want. It's the blood you share, your family, your friendships, your community. These are the most valuable things a man could have."

March 28th, 2012, 04:19 PM	#23
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	General consensus is that supermotos are badass as **** but not really all that great for commuting unless you drive 5 minutes through the city

March 29th, 2012, 06:08 AM	#26
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	SM! __________________________________________________

March 29th, 2012, 08:56 AM	#29
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	I dont want an enduro. A SM with a street and dirt set up would be more preferable. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

March 29th, 2012, 12:00 PM	#31
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	the SS and SM I am looking at are all comparable in purchase price, however the SM will be more durable and easier to work on. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

March 29th, 2012, 05:58 PM	#34
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/mcy/2921461171.html I WANT __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

March 29th, 2012, 06:20 PM	#35
Xoulrath ninjette.org sage Name: T Location: U.S. Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): Current: '11 ZX-6R; Previous: '09 Ninjette; '08 ZX-6R (Ex-Wife '09 TU250X) Posts: 981	Justin, BUY IT! NOW! __________________________________________________ R.I.P EthioKnight (Alex)

March 29th, 2012, 06:43 PM	#37
Xoulrath ninjette.org sage Name: T Location: U.S. Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): Current: '11 ZX-6R; Previous: '09 Ninjette; '08 ZX-6R (Ex-Wife '09 TU250X) Posts: 981	Well that sucks. EH, you would have just found out about the SXV 5.5 and wanted it after buying the 450 anyway. __________________________________________________ R.I.P EthioKnight (Alex)

March 29th, 2012, 06:51 PM	#38
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	haha naaa __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

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