What a great machine we ride!

sofo · May 9th, 2010, 05:43 PM

File this under some kind of romantic post-great ride gushing but in the past few weeks as my '09 Ninja 250R nears 4000km I am finding it just fits. I have yet to tweak the intake, fueling or exhaust and am going to get more comfortable with clip-ons and rear sets this month but even so this bike is treating me to some wonderful rides.

This afternoon in the Vancouver sun I took the long way home and the combination of weather, route, traffic, speed, and "nice bike" comments has me yet again thinking that anyone who thinks the 250 isn't a good bike is out of their minds.

I hope you are all out enjoying similar experiences today.

mikedabike64 · May 9th, 2010, 06:02 PM

well i have the pre gen but i know what you mean by "it just fits", i always feel "in the zone" the minute i hop on it. I dont even know (or care) why that is. but its fun to push around and perfect for improving your skills.
If you re not comfortable with the feel of a`bike its hard to bulid confidence.

tabogon · May 9th, 2010, 06:13 PM

Definitely get that "in the zone" feel. I can't get enough of it, every little excuse to ride my 250 and I'm off!

sofo · May 9th, 2010, 06:17 PM

I identify with other machines, like a lot of people and get similar feelings when I am able to play "in it" when my guitar is in my hands but man, this bike just has something... even in traffic I feel like I'm on a potential race bike even though I'm totally behaving myself. When my wits allow for relaxed corners and smooth shifts, it's magic.

zenrush · May 9th, 2010, 07:26 PM

I must admit I had doubts about being happy on a 250 as opposed to going up to a 600 but I can honestly say that I feel just fine about my choice. The thing just feels right every time I hop on and turn the key. I will eventually get a bigger bike but the 250 is not going anywhere.

The best part is I believe I will be a better rider in the long run because of the 250.

gitoy · May 9th, 2010, 09:43 PM

when it comes to choosing between the 250 and the 600 i usually pick the 250...yeah, as goldilocks would say, it is not too slow and not too fast, it feels just right...in the twisties, canyons, around town, and even on the freeway...

shift_6 · May 10th, 2010, 03:01 PM

a majority of my friends on 600's are scared to lean into turns, i can throw the 250 into a corner easy

May 9th, 2010, 05:43 PM	#1
sofo ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: Vancouver, BC Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 410	What a great machine we ride! File this under some kind of romantic post-great ride gushing but in the past few weeks as my '09 Ninja 250R nears 4000km I am finding it just fits. I have yet to tweak the intake, fueling or exhaust and am going to get more comfortable with clip-ons and rear sets this month but even so this bike is treating me to some wonderful rides. This afternoon in the Vancouver sun I took the long way home and the combination of weather, route, traffic, speed, and "nice bike" comments has me yet again thinking that anyone who thinks the 250 isn't a good bike is out of their minds. I hope you are all out enjoying similar experiences today.

May 10th, 2010, 03:01 PM	#7
shift_6 ninjette.org member Name: SHIFT Location: QUEENS, NYC Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Candy Plasma Blue Posts: 125	a majority of my friends on 600's are scared to lean into turns, i can throw the 250 into a corner easy __________________________________________________ Real HIP HOP is not on the radio \| SHIFT the MC \| 3,100 Channel Views & Rising \| Updated April 18,2010

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May 9th, 2010, 06:02 PM	#2
mikedabike64 ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: jackson, nj Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 271	well i have the pre gen but i know what you mean by "it just fits", i always feel "in the zone" the minute i hop on it. I dont even know (or care) why that is. but its fun to push around and perfect for improving your skills. If you re not comfortable with the feel of a`bike its hard to bulid confidence.

May 9th, 2010, 06:13 PM	#3
tabogon ninjette.org guru Name: Josh Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R (Metallic Island Blue) Posts: 262	Definitely get that "in the zone" feel. I can't get enough of it, every little excuse to ride my 250 and I'm off!

May 9th, 2010, 06:17 PM	#4
sofo ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: Vancouver, BC Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 410	I identify with other machines, like a lot of people and get similar feelings when I am able to play "in it" when my guitar is in my hands but man, this bike just has something... even in traffic I feel like I'm on a potential race bike even though I'm totally behaving myself. When my wits allow for relaxed corners and smooth shifts, it's magic.

May 9th, 2010, 07:26 PM	#5
zenrush ninjette.org member Name: Russ Location: Texas Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 650R, 2009 250R (sold) Posts: 55	I must admit I had doubts about being happy on a 250 as opposed to going up to a 600 but I can honestly say that I feel just fine about my choice. The thing just feels right every time I hop on and turn the key. I will eventually get a bigger bike but the 250 is not going anywhere. The best part is I believe I will be a better rider in the long run because of the 250.

May 9th, 2010, 09:43 PM	#6
gitoy ninjette.org guru Name: gitoy Location: rpv, ca Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 04 ninja 250, 05 zzr 600 (sold), 07 cbr600rr Posts: 319	when it comes to choosing between the 250 and the 600 i usually pick the 250...yeah, as goldilocks would say, it is not too slow and not too fast, it feels just right...in the twisties, canyons, around town, and even on the freeway...