Yet another "I can't believe it's a 250!" ride

Den · July 16th, 2011, 03:33 AM

So some bike lads from my work organised a ride out on motorcycles, and I joined them. Most of the bikes were, well... larger then mine, most were 1000cc+, and the second smallest was a ZR-9R!

The ZR-9R was leading, FZR1300 second, me on my 250R, Triumph ST1050 behind, and some other HD and similar behind... Interesting position, ins't it?

The ZR-9R was hammering first, and I was keen on keeping up, but I found the FZR1300 a bit slow - I always had to drop back. Whereas the ST1050 was struggling keeping up with me.

When we arrived at our destination, all lads were so much amazed how well this little 250 was doing!
"I can't believe it's a 250!"
"I thought it's a 600 or 650..."
"I couldn't catch up with you."
"I've just realised it was "only" a 250!"

Yasko · July 16th, 2011, 08:43 AM

any photos?

Den · July 16th, 2011, 10:16 AM

I really should've taken some pictures...

I did however used an Android App to map my ride:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0...1f719a4e9199c5
Posted via Mobile Device

adri99an · July 16th, 2011, 10:56 AM

The 250 has some "huevos"- just depends how you ride it...I live in the 10xxx rpm range at all times!

phr3ek · July 16th, 2011, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adri99an

The 250 has some "huevos"- just depends how you ride it...I live in the 10xxx rpm range at all times!

pics or it didnt happen

oh wait, there was that speeding ticket

adri99an · July 16th, 2011, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phr3ek

pics or it didnt happen

Hahahahahaaa- don't remind me!!!

Officer: You realize you were speeding?
Me: But officer IT'S A 250!
Officer: No- it's a 250R
Me: check and mate!

oh wait, there was that speeding ticket

greatwhiteninja · July 16th, 2011, 09:41 PM

I actually had a guy ask me today if mine was a 1300..lol

alex.s · July 16th, 2011, 10:12 PM

technically it's an EX250...

wtfh4xx · July 16th, 2011, 10:21 PM

I get it all the time as I go on gorup rides where everyone has a 600 Gixxer or better.
I take the rear since I dont wheelie and it gives me plenty of time to avoid the front runners **** ups.
And as I learned today you get to check out all the chicks asses!

Den · July 17th, 2011, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wtfh4xx

And as I learned today you get to check out all the chicks asses!

Yep, I've had that too!

Luxodave · July 19th, 2011, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wtfh4xx

I get it all the time as I go on gorup rides where everyone has a 600 Gixxer or better.
I take the rear since I dont wheelie and it gives me plenty of time to avoid the front runners **** ups.
And as I learned today you get to check out all the chicks asses!

Damn, I need to go on more group rides.

July 16th, 2011, 03:33 AM	#1
Den ninjette.org member Name: Denis Location: Brighton, UK Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 250R(sold); '10 ER-6F Posts: 152	Yet another "I can't believe it's a 250!" ride So some bike lads from my work organised a ride out on motorcycles, and I joined them. Most of the bikes were, well... larger then mine, most were 1000cc+, and the second smallest was a ZR-9R! The ZR-9R was leading, FZR1300 second, me on my 250R, Triumph ST1050 behind, and some other HD and similar behind... Interesting position, ins't it? The ZR-9R was hammering first, and I was keen on keeping up, but I found the FZR1300 a bit slow - I always had to drop back. Whereas the ST1050 was struggling keeping up with me. When we arrived at our destination, all lads were so much amazed how well this little 250 was doing! "I can't believe it's a 250!" "I thought it's a 600 or 650..." "I couldn't catch up with you." "I've just realised it was "only" a 250!"

July 16th, 2011, 10:16 AM	#3
Den ninjette.org member Name: Denis Location: Brighton, UK Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 250R(sold); '10 ER-6F Posts: 152	I really should've taken some pictures... I did however used an Android App to map my ride: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0...1f719a4e9199c5 Posted via Mobile Device Last futzed with by Den; July 16th, 2011 at 11:33 AM.

July 16th, 2011, 09:41 PM	#7
greatwhiteninja Ridin Dirty Name: Ed Location: Delaware Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 white se 250r , 2008 zx6R Posts: 921	I actually had a guy ask me today if mine was a 1300..lol __________________________________________________ #1

July 16th, 2011, 10:12 PM	#8
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	technically it's an EX250... __________________________________________________

July 16th, 2011, 10:21 PM	#9
wtfh4xx Opinionated individual :) Name: SecretNinjaMan Location: Nor Cal Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninjette Special Edition (red/black) Posts: 342	I get it all the time as I go on gorup rides where everyone has a 600 Gixxer or better. I take the rear since I dont wheelie and it gives me plenty of time to avoid the front runners ** ups. And as I learned today you get to check out all the chicks asses! __________________________________________________ Yoshi slip on, shimmed 2 washers, zip tie throttle mod, pre-load #2, snorkel delete 2010 SE 250R! Miles in the saddle: 1000**

July 16th, 2011, 08:43 AM	#2
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	any photos?

July 16th, 2011, 10:56 AM	#4
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	The 250 has some "huevos"- just depends how you ride it...I live in the 10xxx rpm range at all times!

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