Ninja 250 passes Gixxer 1000 on twisties

Anthony_marr · October 16th, 2009, 12:49 AM

Not that it was a race, but anyone can see that in her natural element - the twisties - our Ninjette has no problem keeping up with her bigger cousins.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Jerry · October 16th, 2009, 01:15 AM

SteveL · October 16th, 2009, 01:28 AM

It’s true that on the technical stuff the 250R is more than a match for the bigger heaver bikes. Although in the video there are some sections of road where the two big bikes did not use their extra power and leave you way behind

Steve

Anthony_marr · October 16th, 2009, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveL

It’s true that on the technical stuff the 250R is more than a match for the bigger heaver bikes. Although in the video there are some sections of road where the two big bikes did not use their extra power and leave you way behind

Steve

True enough, and your 650 too.

These are not the tightest twisties I've seen or even ridden. I'd say the tighter, the more advantageous for the Ninjette relative to the biggies.

bob706 · October 16th, 2009, 04:03 AM

that was pretty cool. nice job

rockNroll · October 16th, 2009, 04:12 AM

Those corners weren't tight enough to slow the other bikes down to the 250's pace. Just looks like they weren't very confident/skilled or just felt like puttin along. Good thing too, as their gear wasn't up to ninjette specs

mikedabike64 · October 16th, 2009, 05:05 AM

the 250 was just warmin up.

rockNroll · October 16th, 2009, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mike h

the 250 was just warmin up.

Nice

I thought it was nice to see that the rider w/ the camera wasn't skeered of the yellow lines nor the corner when it came time that the other bike was impeding his progress

Anthony_marr · October 16th, 2009, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockNroll

Those corners weren't tight enough to slow the other bikes down to the 250's pace. Just looks like they weren't very confident/skilled or just felt like puttin along. Good thing too, as their gear wasn't up to ninjette specs

I posted this video partly because these other guys aren't pushing it. More of a real world riding situation, and legal!

I wonder if the Gixxer rider even realized that it was a 250 that he allowed to pass him.

minuslars · October 16th, 2009, 03:33 PM

Yes, it's no secret, raw engine power doesn't equate to cornering ability. I've seen an old lady on a Vespa keep up with my 250 before.

Anthony_marr · October 16th, 2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by minuslars

Yes, it's no secret, raw engine power doesn't equate to cornering ability. I've seen an old lady on a Vespa keep up with my 250 before.

Got that, Cute Scoot?

minuslars · October 16th, 2009, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony_marr

Got that, Cute Scoot?

It was bright pink. With matching skirt and helmet.

lol!

HKr1 · October 16th, 2009, 03:45 PM

Some people have allot of luck. Going into on coming traffic on what looks to be a blind corner. It's like when theres a pursuit on cops, some of these peeps running thru lights, blowing stop signs. I take something for granted, and always get screwed.....

October 16th, 2009, 04:02 PM

Got it Anthony

rockNroll · October 16th, 2009, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKr1

Some people have allot of luck. Going into on coming traffic on what looks to be a blind corner. It's like when theres a pursuit on cops, some of these peeps running thru lights, blowing stop signs. I take something for granted, and always get screwed.....

There was no going into on coming traffic on a blind corner in this video. Looked like a safe pass to me.

Anthony_marr · October 16th, 2009, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cute Scoot~

Got it Anthony

Now I'd like to see ya catching a Ninja with a Helix!

October 16th, 2009, 04:41 PM

How fast does a Vespa go?

October 16th, 2009, 04:44 PM

ok I see the fastest vespa goes 80mph

adouglas · October 16th, 2009, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cute Scoot~

ok I see the fastest vespa goes 80mph

I dunno about that.

Add a couple of jet engines and....

Verus Cidere · October 17th, 2009, 12:35 AM

There wasn't any traffic, but there was definitely a point when the camera was WAY into the oncoming lane. Turn wasn't completely blind, but the other bike was in the way of the view. When the pass actually ocurred, it was safe because both bikes were in the same lane, but just before it the 250 did go into the wrong lane. Lucky someone wasn't coming around the corner in some kind of hummer or something. I wonder how cool that would've looked in the camera.

headshrink · October 17th, 2009, 01:01 AM

Daddy is so proud (with a tear in my eye)!

mike_sema · October 17th, 2009, 12:34 PM

nice vid I do this all the time I go on rides and every one has a 600cc or more and by the end of the ride I have them following behind me. but this is due to riding on such tight roads

October 16th, 2009, 12:49 AM	#1
Anthony_marr ninjette.org guru Name: Anthony Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZZR 250; 1996 Suzuki Katana GSXF 600; 80s Yamaha 650 Special; 70s Kawasaki 350 Triple Posts: 448	Ninja 250 passes Gixxer 1000 on twisties Not that it was a race, but anyone can see that in her natural element - the twisties - our Ninjette has no problem keeping up with her bigger cousins. Link to original page on YouTube.

October 16th, 2009, 01:15 AM	#2
Jerry ninjette.org member Name: Jerry Location: California Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 Posts: 178	She's a little goat, she is..

October 16th, 2009, 01:28 AM	#3
SteveL old git Name: Steve Location: Geneve Switzerland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW K1300S Posts: 479	It’s true that on the technical stuff the 250R is more than a match for the bigger heaver bikes. Although in the video there are some sections of road where the two big bikes did not use their extra power and leave you way behind Steve __________________________________________________ Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.

October 16th, 2009, 04:02 PM	#14
Cute Scoot~ Guest Posts: n/a	Vespa has Hootspa :-) Got it Anthony

October 16th, 2009, 04:41 PM	#17
Cute Scoot~ Guest Posts: n/a	maybe :D How fast does a Vespa go?

October 16th, 2009, 04:03 AM	#5
bob706 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.	that was pretty cool. nice job

October 16th, 2009, 04:12 AM	#6
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	Those corners weren't tight enough to slow the other bikes down to the 250's pace. Just looks like they weren't very confident/skilled or just felt like puttin along. Good thing too, as their gear wasn't up to ninjette specs

October 16th, 2009, 05:05 AM	#7
mikedabike64 ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: jackson, nj Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 271	the 250 was just warmin up.

October 16th, 2009, 03:33 PM	#10
minuslars ninjette.org member Name: Arthur Location: NoVA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '03 EX250 Posts: 134	Yes, it's no secret, raw engine power doesn't equate to cornering ability. I've seen an old lady on a Vespa keep up with my 250 before.

October 16th, 2009, 03:45 PM	#13
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	Some people have allot of luck. Going into on coming traffic on what looks to be a blind corner. It's like when theres a pursuit on cops, some of these peeps running thru lights, blowing stop signs. I take something for granted, and always get screwed.....

October 16th, 2009, 04:44 PM	#18
Cute Scoot~ Guest Posts: n/a	vespa speed ok I see the fastest vespa goes 80mph

October 17th, 2009, 12:35 AM	#20
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	There wasn't any traffic, but there was definitely a point when the camera was WAY into the oncoming lane. Turn wasn't completely blind, but the other bike was in the way of the view. When the pass actually ocurred, it was safe because both bikes were in the same lane, but just before it the 250 did go into the wrong lane. Lucky someone wasn't coming around the corner in some kind of hummer or something. I wonder how cool that would've looked in the camera. __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

October 17th, 2009, 01:01 AM	#21
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Daddy is so proud (with a tear in my eye)!

October 17th, 2009, 12:34 PM	#22
mike_sema ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: tucson az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 371	nice vid I do this all the time I go on rides and every one has a 600cc or more and by the end of the ride I have them following behind me. but this is due to riding on such tight roads __________________________________________________ 08 250R: sportisi VR full exhaust, Dynojet, custom seat, kleen air rmvd, rim tape, grips, fender chop,zg db windscreen,k&n air filter,15t front sprocket,sportisi-usa clipons,solo seat cowl

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