2013 Ninja 300 + 2013 Mustang GT

Sapper · September 28th, 2012, 10:04 PM

My latest additions to my growing family of motor vehicles:

Jiggles · September 28th, 2012, 10:06 PM

You tease us with brand new vehicles and show us only one picture?

joshuajcrouch · September 28th, 2012, 10:09 PM

Great color choice. How do you like the bike?

xMoises831 · September 28th, 2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

You tease us with brand new vehicles and show us only one picture?

+1

DaveTheCanuck · September 28th, 2012, 10:19 PM

Holy bananas, more pics man... MOAR PICS!

iceknyght · September 28th, 2012, 11:33 PM

Cool! I currently have a 2006 Mustang and a 2009 250, but I am about to order a 2013 Mustang and am definitely looking at the new '13 300!

Sapper · September 29th, 2012, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by iceknyght

Cool! I currently have a 2006 Mustang and a 2009 250, but I am about to order a 2013 Mustang and am definitely looking at the new '13 300!

Do it and we will create our own "13 Club"

Sapper · September 29th, 2012, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by joshuajcrouch

Great color choice. How do you like the bike?

No choice, white is the only color released. I wanted black w/ABS but then learned that ABS is only on the SE model and I am not paying an extra $200 for a color scheme I like less.

I had a black 650R, black SV1000S, and a black 1000RR so I decided why not pop a white one instead of waiting another month for black.

The bike is excellent. My Yamaha WR250R is the only bike that rivals the fun factor. The power is very similar between the two bikes. It has more low and mid range power than I ever imagined it would. Yesterday I was in 6th at 4k RPMs merging on the freeway and just rolled on the throttle to keep up with the car merging in front of me. Never did that on a Ninja 250. The engine now feels like a baby 650R in terms of powerband and smoothness, albeit with a much flatter top end (11-13k). I think with exhaust and a power commander it will greatly improve top end pull and become my favorite bike.

Excellent job Kawasaki

Sapper · September 29th, 2012, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by iceknyght

Cool! I currently have a 2006 Mustang and a 2009 250, but I am about to order a 2013 Mustang and am definitely looking at the new '13 300!

If you're getting a V6 I'd go with base model + perf package only. Save $$. If you're going GT you have to spring for the premium. Better residual value and you get the track apps and nice leather w/ contrast stitching

Also, if its a DD don't get black. Ford's black is terrible....not metallic at all so every tiny water spot and swirl mark shows up. I get it hand washed twice a week (dont have time to do it myself) and if still looks dirty the other 5 days.

What were you thinking of ordering ?

Sapper · September 29th, 2012, 07:10 AM

xMoises831 · September 29th, 2012, 07:37 AM

omg!! its so sexy !

Alex · September 29th, 2012, 07:43 AM

Congrats! Picking up its twin in a couple hours!

CC Cowboy · September 29th, 2012, 07:43 AM

MSF must be paying big bucks these days!

psych0hans · September 29th, 2012, 07:46 AM

I'm SOOOOOOOOO totally Jealous

arnoldc6 · September 29th, 2012, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Sapper

Oil light's on brah?

Alex · September 29th, 2012, 08:03 AM

It's always on when you turn on the key and don't yet start the bike. Same on 250's.

xMoises831 · September 29th, 2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Congrats! Picking up its twin in a couple hours!

you better upload a couple pics ! try to do a side by side comparison haven't seen or read any good one yet im sure yours will be way better.

Alex · September 29th, 2012, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by xMoises831

try to do a side by side comparison haven't seen or read any good one yet

A number them are linked up here, I enjoyed quite a few of them.

xMoises831 · September 29th, 2012, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

A number them are linked up here, I enjoyed quite a few of them.

ehh i read them all while waiting in my doctors office

but they don't do a 250vs300 comparison like you would

Sapper · September 29th, 2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by xMoises831

ehh i read them all while waiting in my doctors office

but they don't do a 250vs300 comparison like you would

I will have a YouTube video up in about an hour.

xMoises831 · September 29th, 2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Sapper

I will have a YouTube video up in about an hour.

thank you

ill be waiting...

Sapper · September 29th, 2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by xMoises831

thank you

ill be waiting...

250 vs 300 video review

Link to original page on YouTube.

alex.s · September 29th, 2012, 11:37 AM

The swing arm looks too small compared to the rest of the bike on the 300

iceknyght · September 29th, 2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapper

Do it and we will create our own "13 Club"

LOL! Sounds good to me!

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Originally Posted by Sapper

If you're getting a V6 I'd go with base model + perf package only. Save $$. If you're going GT you have to spring for the premium. Better residual value and you get the track apps and nice leather w/ contrast stitching

Also, if its a DD don't get black. Ford's black is terrible....not metallic at all so every tiny water spot and swirl mark shows up. I get it hand washed twice a week (dont have time to do it myself) and if still looks dirty the other 5 days.

What were you thinking of ordering ?

I am getting a GT premium Convertible (with the Brembo pkg, Comfort pkg & spoiler delete)... I definitely wanted the track Apps! And my current one is white with red interior, but this time I am going for black with red interior!

This will be my 5th Mustang! And one I plan to keep for a while...

Here's a pic of my current car I will be trading in... Sad to see her go, but looking forward to the new car:

And it's basically a garage queen/weekend driver (and I have a car cover as well), so I am not too worried... My daily driver is either our Mini or the 250... No matter what I am driving, I am usually having fun...

Sapper · September 29th, 2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by iceknyght

LOL! Sounds good to me!

I am getting a GT premium Convertible (with the Brembo pkg, Comfort pkg & spoiler delete)... I definitely wanted the track Apps! And my current one is white with red interior, but this time I am going for black with red interior!

This will be my 5th Mustang! And one I plan to keep for a while...

Here's a pic of my current car I will be trading in... Sad to see her go, but looking forward to the new car:

And it's basically a garage queen/weekend driver (and I have a car cover as well), so I am not too worried... My daily driver is either our Mini or the 250... No matter what I am driving, I am usually having fun...

I almost got the Brembo package but I live in an old neighborhood with brick roads- the test drive beat me up with that package. Smoother ride with the 18s.
The Brembos also leave a lot of brake dust on the rims and the factory brakes are limited by the tires- the Brembos don't seem to improve stopping distance. I did spring for the 3.55 rear axle and Torsen diff though.

I was dead seat on recaros until I drove one with them- lose the power seat and they are snug but get hot fast because of it

iceknyght · September 29th, 2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapper

I almost got the Brembo package but I live in an old neighborhood with brick roads- the test drive beat me up with that package. Smoother ride with the 18s.
The Brembos also leave a lot of brake dust on the rims and the factory brakes are limited by the tires- the Brembos don't seem to improve stopping distance. I did spring for the 3.55 rear axle and Torsen diff though.

I was dead seat on recaros until I drove one with them- lose the power seat and they are snug but get hot fast because of it

Limited tires size isn't too big of an issue as I'll eventually upgrade the rims/tires anyway, but I like the added tuning and tighter suspension the Brembo pkg bring. I don't track the car, but with my local Mustang group, we do take 'spirited' cruises through the twisty hills around here and I think the slotted rotors should help keep the brakes cooler at least on those trips...

Sadly with the convertible, the only option for gearing is the 3.31's, but like my current car (which I switched over to 3.73's), I upgrade the gears at some point too!

I loved the feel of the Recaros (man, they feel nice a snug), but with the Vert, I wanted to get the heated seats this time (which is nicer in the spring and night cruises) and the comfort package comes with the added electric seat for the passenger! Plus, they don't come in red...

CZroe · September 29th, 2012, 07:53 PM

You bought too early! The Mustang is getting IRS soon.

iceknyght · September 29th, 2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CZroe

You bought too early! The Mustang is getting IRS soon.

It's also getting a redesign and will be a bit smaller (they are going into the European market, part of their globalization)... All coming in the 2015 model year... But so far, from what I have seen/read, I am not happy with the direction they're trying to go, which is why I wanted to buy now...

Sapper · September 29th, 2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CZroe

You bought too early! The Mustang is getting IRS soon.

Meh. I go through cars too fast to care bout what is coming out in a year or two. I usually keep a car for about a year.

Sapper · September 29th, 2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CZroe

You bought too early! The Mustang is getting IRS soon.

It handles like an American car (good not great) so I don't care. If I wanted a car that handled well I would have bought another M3. It is a muscle car and the solid axle doesn't bother me one bit. Plus, it was like $38,000 and the cars I was cross shopping with it were all over $50k so if it spontaneously combusts tomorrow I don't care it was a bargain for the power and the head-turning factor.

I will probably never buy another American car because the build quality is SO FAR from Japanese and German cars it is stunning. I will enjoy the 5.0 for a few years and maybe keep it as a weekender or turn it into a show car. I have been seriously considering trading it in on a 2012 911 4S or turbo but tonight a girl was riding in the back and fell in love with the couch-like rear seat (mine is leather) and I realized I DID make the great decision as far as 0-60/sex appeal/comfort vs price.

Stormshadow · September 30th, 2012, 11:16 AM

Love white bikes!

IdRatherDrum · September 30th, 2012, 09:44 PM

That looks incredible! I am watching your vs. 250 video!

Sapper · September 30th, 2012, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by IdRatherDrum

That looks incredible! I am watching your vs. 250 video!

Thanks! I just posted a couple riding videos including a 0-60 run

Nowhere near the mustangs 4.3seconds lol

IdRatherDrum · October 1st, 2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapper

Thanks! I just posted a couple riding videos including a 0-60 run

Nowhere near the mustangs 4.3seconds lol

Mustang is a car I want in the future, well either that or the camaro. I am only 17 so I really can't convince my parents to let me ride and take MSF.

ForceofWill · October 2nd, 2012, 04:44 PM

Welcome to the club of the best rides!

'08 250, '12 GT here.

Sapper · October 2nd, 2012, 04:51 PM

Haha our cars are faster than our bikes

iceknyght · October 2nd, 2012, 04:54 PM

Nice pics Tom! They almost match! My new car and bike will also match (both black)... LOL!

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Originally Posted by Sapper

Haha our cars are faster than our bikes

Oh yeah!

5evenz · October 2nd, 2012, 04:58 PM

Sapper · October 12th, 2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

MSF must be paying big bucks these days!

I just teach MSF courses for fun in my spare time, doesn't pay that well, $20-40/hr depending on class.

In my full time job I am a mortgage banker...

and still an officer in the reserves.

NickNYC · October 13th, 2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Sapper

250 vs 300 video review

Link to original page on YouTube.

Hey thanks,
My 250 exceeded my expectations last summer too...had no clue there was a 300 till 3 weeks ago...what else?...Stop revving in neutral! I had a Special Edition in green and am looking forward to the 2013 but am really hoping to for a ZX or 650R for next summer..thanks again for the great video with knowledge and experience... Lol really want to jump on one tomorrow and feel the difference.
-NickNYC

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September 28th, 2012, 10:04 PM	#1
Sapper MSF Instructor Name: Mike Location: Tampa Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300, 2010 Yamaha WR250R, 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 117	2013 Ninja 300 + 2013 Mustang GT My latest additions to my growing family of motor vehicles:

September 28th, 2012, 10:06 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	You tease us with brand new vehicles and show us only one picture? __________________________________________________ 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

September 28th, 2012, 11:33 PM	#6
iceknyght Recalculating. . . Name: Jason Location: Colorado Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 (sold) '12 Ninja 650 Posts: 353	Cool! I currently have a 2006 Mustang and a 2009 250, but I am about to order a 2013 Mustang and am definitely looking at the new '13 300! __________________________________________________ jasontracewell.com

September 29th, 2012, 07:43 AM	#12
Alex 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. Blog Entries: 7	Congrats! Picking up its twin in a couple hours! __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

September 29th, 2012, 07:43 AM	#13
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	MSF must be paying big bucks these days! __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

September 28th, 2012, 10:09 PM	#3
joshuajcrouch ninjette.org member Name: Joshua Location: Eugene, OR Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 142	Great color choice. How do you like the bike?

September 28th, 2012, 10:19 PM	#5
DaveTheCanuck Moo Name: David Location: Toronto'ish, Canada Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 103	Holy bananas, more pics man... MOAR PICS!

September 29th, 2012, 07:10 AM	#10
Sapper MSF Instructor Name: Mike Location: Tampa Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300, 2010 Yamaha WR250R, 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 117

September 29th, 2012, 07:37 AM	#11
xMoises831 ninjette.org guru Name: Moises Location: watsonville Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 364 Blog Entries: 1	omg!! its so sexy !

September 29th, 2012, 07:46 AM	#14
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	I'm SOOOOOOOOO totally Jealous __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

September 29th, 2012, 08:03 AM	#16
Alex 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. Blog Entries: 7	It's always on when you turn on the key and don't yet start the bike. Same on 250's. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

September 29th, 2012, 11:37 AM	#23
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	The swing arm looks too small compared to the rest of the bike on the 300 __________________________________________________

September 29th, 2012, 07:53 PM	#27
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.	You bought too early! The Mustang is getting IRS soon.

September 30th, 2012, 11:16 AM	#31
Stormshadow ninjette.org member Name: Dylan Location: virginia beach Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R SE:WHITE Posts: 27	Love white bikes!

September 30th, 2012, 09:44 PM	#32
IdRatherDrum ninjette.org member Name: Chase Location: California Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 225	That looks incredible! I am watching your vs. 250 video!

October 2nd, 2012, 04:44 PM	#35
ForceofWill Blind 250 Loving Whore Name: Tom Location: Chesapeake, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.	Welcome to the club of the best rides! '08 250, '12 GT here.

October 2nd, 2012, 04:51 PM	#36
Sapper MSF Instructor Name: Mike Location: Tampa Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300, 2010 Yamaha WR250R, 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 117	Haha our cars are faster than our bikes

October 2nd, 2012, 04:58 PM	#38
5evenz ninjette.org member Name: Sev Location: Vancouver Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09' 250r Thunder Blue Posts: 165