Small displacement bikes article on BikeMinds

walk_n_wind · December 27th, 2016, 01:16 PM

https://www.bikeminds.com/thethrottl...n-motorcycling

I'm always pessimistic about 250-500cc bikes ever being the "next big thing" in the states. But reading this one definitely made me

CaliGrrl · December 27th, 2016, 08:35 PM

I'm glad to see people giving some attention to the little bikes. I'm seeing a lot of riders on R3s, little Ninjas, and KTMs.

Snake · December 27th, 2016, 11:46 PM

I new that us ninjetters were ahead of our time and now we are in vogue.

Mechanikrazy · December 28th, 2016, 07:52 AM

I think the manufacturers making the 300s mimic supersport styling is finally getting people to stick with the small bikes. Before, everyone was stuck with old styling for the small bikes, so the only way to get that supersport look was a supersport or SV650S.

I've seen a ton of 300s at the track this year, which has been awesome.

cbinker · December 28th, 2016, 01:26 PM

we've had 30-40 bikes in the ultralight weight class, 15-20 bikes in both 250ss and 350ss classes. I race it cause its fun and cheap.

JasonJ · January 6th, 2017, 08:14 AM

Good to see this...

I've always thought that if you have not mastered everything about riding a small displacement bike, what in the world makes anyone think they can handle or master a larger displacement monster?

When my Ninja 250 becomes the thing that limits my riding ability, and not my own skill level, then it's time for a larger, more powerful bike.

Unless I get a good deal on a Yamaha FZ-09, in which case, oh hell yeah! Although I'd probably keep it in throttle setting B most of the time... accidental wheelies are not cool with me.

December 27th, 2016, 01:16 PM	#1
walk_n_wind racer on a budget Name: joeymink Location: NJ Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250, 2006 ZX6R Posts: 55	Small displacement bikes article on BikeMinds https://www.bikeminds.com/thethrottl...n-motorcycling I'm always pessimistic about 250-500cc bikes ever being the "next big thing" in the states. But reading this one definitely made me __________________________________________________ '06 Kawasaki ZX6R '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250 My rider profile
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December 28th, 2016, 01:26 PM	#5
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	we've had 30-40 bikes in the ultralight weight class, 15-20 bikes in both 250ss and 350ss classes. I race it cause its fun and cheap. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

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December 27th, 2016, 08:35 PM	#2
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	I'm glad to see people giving some attention to the little bikes. I'm seeing a lot of riders on R3s, little Ninjas, and KTMs.

December 27th, 2016, 11:46 PM	#3
Snake 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	I new that us ninjetters were ahead of our time and now we are in vogue.

December 28th, 2016, 07:52 AM	#4
Mechanikrazy ninjette.org guru Name: Al Location: Orange County, CA Join Date: Dec 2015 Motorcycle(s): Thruxton R, R6 450 triple, EX300 (sold) Posts: 263	I think the manufacturers making the 300s mimic supersport styling is finally getting people to stick with the small bikes. Before, everyone was stuck with old styling for the small bikes, so the only way to get that supersport look was a supersport or SV650S. I've seen a ton of 300s at the track this year, which has been awesome.

January 6th, 2017, 08:14 AM	#6
JasonJ ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Bay City, MI Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1980 Yamaha XS850G Midnight Special, 32k Miles; 2000 EX250F, <5000 Orig Miles Posts: 98	Good to see this... I've always thought that if you have not mastered everything about riding a small displacement bike, what in the world makes anyone think they can handle or master a larger displacement monster? When my Ninja 250 becomes the thing that limits my riding ability, and not my own skill level, then it's time for a larger, more powerful bike. Unless I get a good deal on a Yamaha FZ-09, in which case, oh hell yeah! Although I'd probably keep it in throttle setting B most of the time... accidental wheelies are not cool with me.