First Ride on new 09' Impressions.

Dano · April 22nd, 2010, 03:54 PM

Ok finally got the new 09' blue ninjette delivered last night and rode it to work today 42 miles one way. Only mod is a werkes slip on and rejetted for it.

Last bike i owned was a 00' SV 650 that I had for 6yrs and sold 2yrs ago.

Impressions.

1. Bike fits me great I am short and like being able to have both feet down at stoplights.

2. Power is good but since I couldn't rev it out all the way due to break in I dont know what the top end will feel like. It currently has only 50 miles on it. I couldn't tell if I am going to be wanting more power. For the commute it was good, not great I have a mix of highway, backroads and side streets.

3. Handling was good no problems.

4. Heard that whine from the gas tank, opened cap and it quit, seems stupid that noone at kawasaki fixed it..stupid problem from such a large corporation. Its annoying.

5. There is no freaking room under the passenger seat for crap!

Over all the bike rides great and I really like it, I will be changing a few things over the summer like the liscense plate hanger and looking for a larger double windscreen but I think its a great bike for the price.

gogoKawi · April 22nd, 2010, 07:44 PM

Congrats on the purchase! I used to think there was no room under the passenger seat until I got my new bike. Then I thought the 250 had an over-sized trunk because it could fit my gloves and disc lock. Funny how perspectives change...

Samer · April 22nd, 2010, 08:52 PM

Do a search on this forum about the tank sound. You'll see that most people, including me, don't mind it at all. It kind of gives the bike character.

As for the break-in RPM. If you're riding it in the highway, there's no way not to be at high RPM. Don't bother worrying about riding at high RPM. Just ride it normally and try not to stay at one RPM for too long. Also, make sure that you've ridden it for a few minutes before going to higher RPM. I think going up to 10K or 11K every now and then will be fine, even for a brand new bike.

zenrush · April 22nd, 2010, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dano

4. Heard that whine from the gas tank, opened cap and it quit, seems stupid that noone at kawasaki fixed it..stupid problem from such a large corporation. Its annoying.

The lady of the house heard that sound for the first time tonight and said it sounded like the bike was crying because it was in the garage and not on the road.

April 22nd, 2010, 03:54 PM	#1
Dano ninjette.org sage Name: Dan Location: Perryopolis, PA Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' Blue Ninja 250R and 07' Honda 919 Posts: 605	First Ride on new 09' Impressions. Ok finally got the new 09' blue ninjette delivered last night and rode it to work today 42 miles one way. Only mod is a werkes slip on and rejetted for it. Last bike i owned was a 00' SV 650 that I had for 6yrs and sold 2yrs ago. Impressions. 1. Bike fits me great I am short and like being able to have both feet down at stoplights. 2. Power is good but since I couldn't rev it out all the way due to break in I dont know what the top end will feel like. It currently has only 50 miles on it. I couldn't tell if I am going to be wanting more power. For the commute it was good, not great I have a mix of highway, backroads and side streets. 3. Handling was good no problems. 4. Heard that whine from the gas tank, opened cap and it quit, seems stupid that noone at kawasaki fixed it..stupid problem from such a large corporation. Its annoying. 5. There is no freaking room under the passenger seat for crap! Over all the bike rides great and I really like it, I will be changing a few things over the summer like the liscense plate hanger and looking for a larger double windscreen but I think its a great bike for the price.

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April 22nd, 2010, 07:44 PM	#2
gogoKawi ninjette.org sage Name: Dre Location: DMV Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300, 2008 ZX6, 2011 Ninja 1000 Posts: 622	Congrats on the purchase! I used to think there was no room under the passenger seat until I got my new bike. Then I thought the 250 had an over-sized trunk because it could fit my gloves and disc lock. Funny how perspectives change...

April 22nd, 2010, 08:52 PM	#3
Samer ninjette.org guru Name: Samer Location: Jupiter, Florida Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 376	Do a search on this forum about the tank sound. You'll see that most people, including me, don't mind it at all. It kind of gives the bike character. As for the break-in RPM. If you're riding it in the highway, there's no way not to be at high RPM. Don't bother worrying about riding at high RPM. Just ride it normally and try not to stay at one RPM for too long. Also, make sure that you've ridden it for a few minutes before going to higher RPM. I think going up to 10K or 11K every now and then will be fine, even for a brand new bike.