I fell in love!!!! :X

paterick4o8 · May 18th, 2009, 07:27 PM

Went to Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, CA this past Sunday for the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown and I fell in love

..Kawasaki was hosting demo rides all day pretty much and I signed up for the ER-6n (which was ok), and this...

Posted at 600cc bike comparison tent

Gettin ready to ride my first super sport bike, peace

Me next to that stupid

on the zx-14.. no real gear, and broke the Kawasaki demo ride rules by passing other riders (me) and not riding in a staggered position with the group

Off we go

Back from the 25 min ride with a smile on my face that you can't see

This is the first time I've ridden a super sport bike. I really have no other riding experience except on the 250R. The way this thing handles is AMAZING!!! It's so smooth and knows what I'm about to do before I do it. and the power! oh the power! It's like hang on to your ass power

and I loved it!!!! I don't see why I'll ever need a liter bike after riding this thing. I can't wait, I'm gonna have to get this one day.. eventually after I really hone down my cornering skills on the 250R and take it the track once or twice. I'm sold.. and if I get it in a year or two, I'm buying it in GREEN! goes perfect with my Hopkins Arai Helmet!

Flashmonkey · May 18th, 2009, 08:06 PM

Hey that looked like a lot of fun! Great weather too!

lavid2002 · May 18th, 2009, 08:23 PM

Sweet dude, good to put a face to that picture bro I never knew what you looked like. The biggest bike Ive ever ridden is a 200CC LOL! I wana swing my bike over a super sport after a few years and try one out :P

Daeldren · May 18th, 2009, 08:34 PM

I have been wanting to try out the new engine and forks on the 09 ZX6, sounds like kawasaki has a real winner to me. I remember the feeling I had on my R6 when you get into the meat of the power-band with the instantaneous throttle response and the tires are just gripping like glue. It would have been a blast at the track where you could really utilize all the technology, on the street the R6 was almost too much though. I like the fact that the 250 is so nimble and light, I have been wondering how much improvement the quick throttle tubes give to the 250r.

kkim · May 18th, 2009, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daeldren

I have been wondering how much improvement the quick throttle tubes give to the 250r.

not enough to warrant the price. do the zip tie trick instead to experiment.

CodE-E · May 18th, 2009, 09:16 PM

Nice, must have been a very fun day!

Snake · May 19th, 2009, 04:26 AM

Cool that looked like fun.

CC Cowboy · May 19th, 2009, 06:54 AM

Too bad they didn't take you out on the track.

tiburonsita · May 19th, 2009, 08:14 AM

Sweeeet - I can feel your excitement

Your jacket rocks btw.

tjkamper · May 19th, 2009, 08:52 AM

Awsome! That must have been a blast. Damn the

to

SpyderGirl · May 19th, 2009, 02:51 PM

Hey there, I went to the same thing on Saturday and rode the 650R and the hubby rode the Concours 14. We had a blast! I loved the bike!

mcteague · May 19th, 2009, 02:56 PM

How were the ergos on the 600 as compared to your 250? I can't imagine that bent over position can be comfortable for very long. Too bad Kawasaki never seems to do these demos in the Mid-Atlantic area.

Tim

SpyderGirl · May 19th, 2009, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcteague

How were the ergos on the 600 as compared to your 250? I can't imagine that bent over position can be comfortable for very long. Too bad Kawasaki never seems to do these demos in the Mid-Atlantic area.

Tim

The 650R that I rode didn't really feel a lot different than my 250 (my 250 has been lowered 2" from stock), just a tad bit taller and of course way more powerful and smooth.

mcteague · May 19th, 2009, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpyderGirl

The 650R that I rode didn't really feel a lot different than my 250 (my 250 has been lowered 2" from stock), just a tad bit taller and of course way more powerful and smooth.

The 650R is very similar in setup to the 250R. I was interested in the OP's ride on the ZX-6R which forces a much more radical body position.

Tim

py2e · May 19th, 2009, 04:45 PM

Man! I wish there are events like this near NJ!

Rocketman · May 19th, 2009, 05:18 PM

I love that helmet....nice gear, looks like you had a lot of fun.

capt_bugaloo · May 19th, 2009, 05:32 PM

I'm really surprised they would let that one guy go on a demo ride without a jacket. I've been on a couple of demo rides here, and if you don't have half-decent riding gear, you don't ride, period.

paterick4o8 · May 19th, 2009, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcteague

How were the ergos on the 600 as compared to your 250? I can't imagine that bent over position can be comfortable for very long. Too bad Kawasaki never seems to do these demos in the Mid-Atlantic area.

The ergos are this are definitely super sport.. the tank itself is wider,flatter, and lower than the 250R, and it's a bit concave so you have room to really get your head low on the tank. the handlebars are obviously lower too than the 250R, and compared to our bikes, the angle at which they point diagonal toward the ground is greater, where as the 250R's bars seems be more parallel to the ground.
all this basically means you'll be bending down more and having your head closer to the tank. while I was riding, I definitely thought to myself that this would not be comfortable for a long trip, but a day's ride in the twisties or track would be a-ok with me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Too bad they didn't take you out on the track.

I got to ride the track for 2 laps at lunch time, but on my 250R. We were all supposed to do 3 laps, but 3 riders went down in turn 1 in the 2nd lap.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiburonsita

Sweeeet - I can feel your excitement

Your jacket rocks btw.

Thanks! I like it too hehe
and it was jitters and excitement at the same time

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpyderGirl

Hey there, I went to the same thing on Saturday and rode the 650R and the hubby rode the Concours 14. We had a blast! I loved the bike!

Yeah I rode the ER-6n.. basically the same bike but more nekkid. I actually didn't like the riding position or styling. the power was nice tho

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocketman

I love that helmet....nice gear, looks like you had a lot of fun.

Thanks as well. yeah, I just got it and it's cool because some of the Kawi racers had the Hopkins helmet too on the track. I got to pick one up on accident and felt it kinda wet with sweat. I realized that they were the racers' helmets after I asked the Arai guy what he was doing with them (prepping them)

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_bugaloo

I'm really surprised they would let that one guy go on a demo ride without a jacket. I've been on a couple of demo rides here, and if you don't have half-decent riding gear, you don't ride, period.

Not sure why either. They only said that you had to have a helmet, gloves, closed footwear, and pants.
It'd be nice if the

wasn't riding near me on the demo

muffinman · May 19th, 2009, 07:22 PM

Ah, damn.. I'm jealous - looks awesome, man.. gotta love the styling of supersports

oh, and Hopkins Arai = WIN

May 18th, 2009, 07:27 PM	#1
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	I fell in love!!!! :X Went to Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, CA this past Sunday for the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown and I fell in love ..Kawasaki was hosting demo rides all day pretty much and I signed up for the ER-6n (which was ok), and this... Posted at 600cc bike comparison tent Gettin ready to ride my first super sport bike, peace Me next to that stupid on the zx-14.. no real gear, and broke the Kawasaki demo ride rules by passing other riders (me) and not riding in a staggered position with the group Off we go Back from the 25 min ride with a smile on my face that you can't see This is the first time I've ridden a super sport bike. I really have no other riding experience except on the 250R. The way this thing handles is AMAZING!!! It's so smooth and knows what I'm about to do before I do it. and the power! oh the power! It's like hang on to your ass power and I loved it!!!! I don't see why I'll ever need a liter bike after riding this thing. I can't wait, I'm gonna have to get this one day.. eventually after I really hone down my cornering skills on the 250R and take it the track once or twice. I'm sold.. and if I get it in a year or two, I'm buying it in GREEN! goes perfect with my Hopkins Arai Helmet!

May 18th, 2009, 08:23 PM	#3
lavid2002 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: South Jerzey Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 181	Sweet dude, good to put a face to that picture bro I never knew what you looked like. The biggest bike Ive ever ridden is a 200CC LOL! I wana swing my bike over a super sport after a few years and try one out :P __________________________________________________ -Dave

May 19th, 2009, 06:54 AM	#8
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	Too bad they didn't take you out on the track. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

May 19th, 2009, 08:52 AM	#10
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Awsome! That must have been a blast. Damn the to __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

May 19th, 2009, 02:51 PM	#11
SpyderGirl 3 for street, 2 for dirt Name: Katlyn Location: San Francisco Bay Area (California) Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Can Am Spyder PE #1344 / 2009 Kawi KLX140L Monster Energy / 2009 Kawi Ninja 250R (RIP 8.23.09) Posts: 586	Hey there, I went to the same thing on Saturday and rode the 650R and the hubby rode the Concours 14. We had a blast! I loved the bike! __________________________________________________ Feel free to look me up on facebook.

May 18th, 2009, 08:06 PM	#2
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Hey that looked like a lot of fun! Great weather too!

May 18th, 2009, 08:34 PM	#4
Daeldren two wheel addict Name: Kenneth Location: Simpsonville, SC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 94 xlh 883, 1984 kawi gpz money pit Posts: 556	I have been wanting to try out the new engine and forks on the 09 ZX6, sounds like kawasaki has a real winner to me. I remember the feeling I had on my R6 when you get into the meat of the power-band with the instantaneous throttle response and the tires are just gripping like glue. It would have been a blast at the track where you could really utilize all the technology, on the street the R6 was almost too much though. I like the fact that the 250 is so nimble and light, I have been wondering how much improvement the quick throttle tubes give to the 250r.

May 18th, 2009, 09:16 PM	#6
CodE-E Ninja Newbie Name: Ben Location: Austria Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): EX250K9 Posts: 126	Nice, must have been a very fun day!

May 19th, 2009, 04:26 AM	#7
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Cool that looked like fun.

May 19th, 2009, 08:14 AM	#9
tiburonsita ninjette.org member Name: m Location: metro area Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 black Ninja 250R Posts: 177	Sweeeet - I can feel your excitement Your jacket rocks btw.

May 19th, 2009, 02:56 PM	#12
mcteague ninjette.org member Name: Tim Location: Maryland Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 117	How were the ergos on the 600 as compared to your 250? I can't imagine that bent over position can be comfortable for very long. Too bad Kawasaki never seems to do these demos in the Mid-Atlantic area. Tim

May 19th, 2009, 04:45 PM	#15
py2e ninjette.org member Name: Pete Location: Clifton, NJ Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 BLACK Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 164	Man! I wish there are events like this near NJ! __________________________________________________

May 19th, 2009, 05:18 PM	#16
Rocketman ninjette.org member Name: James Location: Ontario Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r special edition Posts: 84	I love that helmet....nice gear, looks like you had a lot of fun.

May 19th, 2009, 05:32 PM	#17
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	I'm really surprised they would let that one guy go on a demo ride without a jacket. I've been on a couple of demo rides here, and if you don't have half-decent riding gear, you don't ride, period. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

May 19th, 2009, 07:22 PM	#19
muffinman ninjette.org guru Name: Arthur Location: USA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), '05 ZX6R / 636 Posts: 355	Ah, damn.. I'm jealous - looks awesome, man.. gotta love the styling of supersports oh, and Hopkins Arai = WIN

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