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March 21st, 2012, 03:54 PM
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Ninjette CPT
Name: Vince
Location: jacksonville, fl
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.
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something new....
got asked to do some mock ups for the new Ninja 650...
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March 21st, 2012, 03:58 PM
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Nooblet
Name: Akima
Location: England
Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 5
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Ooh nice. Is this your idea about what it could look like? I like the 2-part tank design. I'm a fan of the protruding windscreens that seem to be doing their rounds on various new bikes.
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March 22nd, 2012, 01:56 PM
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Ninjette CPT
Name: Vince
Location: jacksonville, fl
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.
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yes, some ideas on what could be done to improve the aesthetics of the bike....
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March 22nd, 2012, 04:34 PM
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Newb..... on a steeek! :D
Name: Mike
Location: Windermere, FL
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.
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Only differences I see are a few color highlights (like the gold trim) and the elimination of the rear fender. The tank is already a two-piece and the windshield is adjustable on the 2012. They also have a single-seat cowl for the new 650. Saw it on one or two of the 650's at the Kawasaki show tent at Daytona Bike Week.
I also demo rode it. WOW, what a difference that seat makes in comfort from the old one piece. It's totally night and day difference in comfort. I couldn't stand the previous seat and was already getting sore on it before the end of the 30min demo ride last year. This year however it was extremely comfortable. I also think that it sounds somewhat like an I6 car motor when accelerating. 
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March 24th, 2012, 01:49 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Todd
Location: Carmel CA
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R (street) Feel Like a Pro Rental 250 (Race) Yamaha R6 (AMA Racebike) Posts: 27
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I have yet to see the 2012 650s but the tv ads seem to be pushing them pretty hard. I'd like to try one out at a dealership may be a nice grocery getter.
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March 24th, 2012, 02:09 PM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: Andy
Location: Sheboygan, WI
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike Posts: 890
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The rear end of the 2012 Ninja 650 reminds me of the Yamaha FZ8.
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March 25th, 2012, 07:22 AM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: David
Location: Loves Park, IL
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Time will tell Posts: 969
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For some reason.. The tail just looks too short vertically and horizontally.. Other than that, I think it looks great.
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March 25th, 2012, 11:29 PM
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ex-ninjette.org guru :o
Name: Trevor
Location: Barrie, Ontario
Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2003 SV1000 S Posts: 475
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sign me up for the raven edition. that ****'s HAWT
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March 26th, 2012, 01:52 PM
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Ninjette CPT
Name: Vince
Location: jacksonville, fl
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.
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Quote:
me first 
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