June 1st, 2010, 09:11 PM | #1 |
ninjette.org member
Name: parker
Location: STL
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 n250, 14 n300, 22 n400 Posts: 98
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2010 ex650r blue
for anyone else interested in a '10 ex650, you'll be surprised to see the full painted lower fairing, unlike the factory photos that show it black. was a pleasant surprise to match my '09 250 blue.
anyone have a favored 650 site as good as this group? |
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June 1st, 2010, 10:44 PM | #2 |
FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER
Name: Steve
Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758
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Looks like a great bike !
We never did get to meet up to ride. I'll definitely be making some trips down Hermann way this summer,i've got 3 day weekends till the end of august. Steve |
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June 2nd, 2010, 04:47 AM | #3 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Dave
Location: Bordentown, NJ
Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 2
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I would also be very interested in any info on the 650, or other forums where it is discussed. I've been looking to step up from the 250, and it seems to me like the 650 offers a comfortable ride, yet it still retains the sport styling that I prefer. I don't think I need a flat out race machine like the ZX, and I would like to stick with Kawasaki, so from everything I've read, the 650 looks like the perfect machine for me. It also helps that I'm small/short, and I think the 650 is tailored a bit toward smaller riders.
Can anyone offer more insight into the 650? Or point me in the proper direction? Thanks! |
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June 2nd, 2010, 05:53 AM | #4 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Greg
Location: Rhode Island
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.
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Looks great - best of luck.
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June 2nd, 2010, 05:47 PM | #5 |
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.
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I got a good look at this color in the review linked to on Kawiforum's main page. VERY nice.
I prefer the '08 windscreen/headlight. I wish that they would color the passenger seat area of the "bananna seat" so that it would look more sporty like they did with some colors in previous years (green on '08, silver on '06, IIRC) and the sport cowl options make me prefer black. I guess I just want the best of both worlds. |
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June 10th, 2010, 11:23 AM | #6 |
ninjette.org member
Name: private
Location: lkklk
Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: 28
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I've never been able to find good sites for the 650 sadly. Just the various Kawasaki forum websites with general sections for it. It's a great bike though! It's what I ended up starting out with.
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June 19th, 2010, 02:44 AM | #7 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Daniel
Location: somerset
Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red '08 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 36
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650 sites
Hey guys, there are some great sites out there for the Ninja 650's
Here's the ones I'm a member of, I will hopefully have a new 650R in about 2 weeks! http://www.kawiforums.com/ninja-650r-er6/ http://www.riderforums.com/forumdisp...aysprune=&f=86 http://www.brp650forum.com/phpBB3/index.php That last one is great cause the Mod runs a shop that sells aftermarket parts, and the technical advice is excellent. riderforums.com is also run by a 650 parts store, link is below. http://www.ninja650shop.com/ Hope it helps, and see you on there!!
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June 25th, 2010, 08:22 PM | #8 |
ninjette.org member
Name: SaM
Location: Houston
Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 ninja 250r, 2009 650r Posts: 150
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I have a 2008 green one =p
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June 25th, 2010, 09:06 PM | #9 |
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
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Great looking bike. I have always like the ease of adjustability on the side mounted shock.
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June 26th, 2010, 09:06 AM | #10 |
ninjette.org member
Name: parker
Location: STL
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 n250, 14 n300, 22 n400 Posts: 98
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funny you mention the shock- off topic, the factory sets the "preload" at 4 (1softest, 7 strongest). for these 500 miles miles i haven't been comfortable from the rear at all so i put it back to 1. now i'm comfortable. this all coming from a 250 lbs rider.
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June 26th, 2010, 09:13 AM | #11 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Sean
Location: Mary Esther, FL
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.
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Good looking bike. I like where they put the exhaust. No chrome bazooka
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June 26th, 2010, 02:09 PM | #12 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Lucas
Location: Pompton Lakes, NJ
Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue 250R Posts: 446
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those bars look higher than the gas tank and almost as high as the windscreen. is it possible to adjust them naturally without needing to purchase clipons? im not too familiar with the 650r
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June 26th, 2010, 03:37 PM | #13 |
ninjette.org member
Name: parker
Location: STL
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both of the bikes are stock and yes, the 250's grips are lower and more sporty than the position of the 650. so far with about a month and 500 miles i'm still getting used to the added heft/ weight, power, and weight distribution change on/ off throttle. from what i've read the FI shuts off eagerly at deceleration to protect the catalyst?
here's a shot of the bar. |
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June 28th, 2010, 02:27 AM | #14 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Daniel
Location: somerset
Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red '08 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 36
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Another 650R!!
I've just bought a 650R in the same colour!!! I pick it up on Saturday after the finance is finalised. I can't wait!
The 10min testride was more than enough to convince me I had made the right decision, wow what a bike!!! I think the bars need to be lowered, and I have been looking at the Sportsbars V3 sold at ninja650shop.com, but I will see how things go once I ride it more!!! Roll on Saturday!
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June 28th, 2010, 06:10 AM | #15 |
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Name: Tin
Location: NJ
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very nice....
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August 16th, 2010, 01:29 PM | #16 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Peter
Location: San Francisco
Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 67
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Not upgrading anytime soon, but either this or the sv650 would be my likely step up when/if I do. Looks great. Think that ninja650shop.com site has aftermarket bars that lower it down to a sportier stance I think too.
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August 17th, 2010, 11:50 AM | #17 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Nate
Location: west virginia
Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633
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I didn't buy one just because of the handlebars and the fact that the shifter and rear brake lever seems really close into the bike (pigeon toed to just use them?). The handle bars are REALLY far up compaired to the 250. As for seat it feels just like the 250 as far as height / width really.
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September 2nd, 2010, 08:19 AM | #18 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Russ
Location: Texas
Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 650R, 2009 250R (sold) Posts: 55
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I love the blue. The BRP forums are pretty nice. The owner (greg) is looking to build a 650R community much like the ninjette community found here.
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August 4th, 2017, 05:45 AM | #19 |
ninjette.org member
Name: parker
Location: STL
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 n250, 14 n300, 22 n400 Posts: 98
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for anyone else interested in a '10 ex650, you'll be surprised to see the full painted lower fairing, unlike the factory photos that show it black. was a pleasant surprise to match my '09 250 blue.
IMG_3206a.JPG anyone have a favored 650 site as good as this group? |
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August 4th, 2017, 05:46 AM | #20 |
ninjette.org member
Name: parker
Location: STL
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 n250, 14 n300, 22 n400 Posts: 98
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both of the bikes are stock and yes, the 250's grips are lower and more sporty than the position of the 650. so far with about a month and 500 miles i'm still getting used to the added heft/ weight, power, and weight distribution change on/ off throttle. from what i've read the FI shuts off eagerly at deceleration to protect the catalyst?
here's a shot of the bar. 650r1a.JPG |
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