is the ninja 250r really THIS slow?

dimeified · July 15th, 2009, 09:28 AM

Link to original page on YouTube.

Or is the dude on the ninja just inexpirienced and afraid to hit the throttle?

CANTFUNCTION · July 15th, 2009, 09:49 AM

Dude on the ninja was not tring. He should have been more that 3 bike links. I guess he has still in his brake-in period.

Nemy · July 15th, 2009, 09:49 AM

the vid's comments are correct. You'll see the ninja slow down to wait for the poser who stalled. But I don't see the purpose of the video. Everyone knows that a 600 will beat a 250 in a straight line... it's got more than 3 times the hp.

A better vid would be the poser versus a 250 in a couple of twisties... guarantee you the 250 would win against a guy who can't even take off properly

Alex · July 15th, 2009, 09:51 AM

/moved to video section

dimeified · July 15th, 2009, 09:58 AM

i didnt read the comments at the bottom of the page, haha, thanks.

AnarchoMoltov · July 15th, 2009, 10:24 AM

250 is a lot slower than a 600cc CBR...But that video doesnt prove anything.
That wasnt even a race.

sombo · July 15th, 2009, 10:33 AM

Yah, you can tell the ninja was still just kinda coasting waiting for idiot on the CBR to learn how to ride. Plus, what's the point of comparing straight line between an entry level sport bike and a middleweight supersport bike? With about 3x the power of course the straight line acceleration of the CBR is going to be alot higher then the 250r.

Xuracing · July 15th, 2009, 10:35 AM

the ninja is slow but not that slow

capt_bugaloo · July 15th, 2009, 01:12 PM

According to some tests I've seen (Cycle World, Motorcycle Consumer News) the 250 has a 0-60 time of about 5.5 to 6 seconds. Faster than most cars, slower than most bigger bikes.

It's a 250 twin. If you need to do 0-60 in under 4 seconds, you're on the wrong motorcycle.

Cali619 · July 15th, 2009, 01:48 PM

Heres a pretty good example of someone testing the guts out on the 1/4 liter

Link to original page on YouTube.

dimeified · July 15th, 2009, 04:46 PM

My bike arrived today and i definately dont think its too slow, nevermind, haha.

Snake · July 16th, 2009, 01:56 PM

For a 250 this bike is very fast. With that said you can't go camparing apples to oranges.

tjkamper · July 16th, 2009, 02:15 PM

This isn't even a comparison. Why would anyone even think of making a comparison between two different class of bikes.

dimeified · July 16th, 2009, 03:15 PM

i think the video was originally intended to use the cbr as a "control" to show the speed of the ninja against faster sport bikes, unfortunately it all went wrong.

Nexion · July 16th, 2009, 04:23 PM

You can pretty much just twist the throttle completely and not have the front end fly up right? That's an advantage over the 600+cc bikes that have to be careful they don't end up with their heavy bike on top of them.

Nickds7 · July 16th, 2009, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nexion

You can pretty much just twist the throttle completely and not have the front end fly up right? That's an advantage over the 600+cc bikes that have to be careful they don't end up with their heavy bike on top of them.

Depending how light you are, yep. I can lift the front from a stop in first gear, going all out. Not very high at all though.

Nexion · July 17th, 2009, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickds7

Depending how light you are, yep. I can lift the front from a stop in first gear, going all out. Not very high at all though.

5'7" 140lbs. I can probably do it then

Rayme · July 17th, 2009, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nexion

5'7" 140lbs. I can probably do it then

If you dump the clutch at around 9000 RPM you will get a nice wheely..and bog the engine pretty rapidly at the same time

..no way to lift the front unless its on purpose.

Daeldren · July 18th, 2009, 07:01 AM

N 250 is never going to be a drag bike, but a mountain killer it has a lot of potential. In fact Id suffice to say that the ninja would give that cbr a run for its money even with equal skilled riders in the twisties.

Ralgha · August 25th, 2016, 03:14 PM

I've gotten the nose off the ground briefly when taking off fast from a stop, but it didn't go very high.

JohnnyBravo · August 25th, 2016, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ralgha

I've gotten the nose off the ground briefly when taking off fast from a stop, but it didn't go very high.

I've done the same thing... At least one person around here looped a 300 at the track

then there are the stunters on 250 an 300's doing wheelies as they please

akima · August 26th, 2016, 05:51 AM

csmith12 · August 26th, 2016, 07:07 AM

Yes, it's really that slow. Even if two skilled, professional racers got perfect launches, it wouldn't look much different than the video. It's a silly comparison to make really, but does show the difference in power to riders who seek understanding why they are being told that starting on a lower powered bike is considered a safer option.

Going further, talented 250 racers will lift the front wheel just a tiny hair at launch and going from 1st to 2nd IF... they time the shift "just right" and their bike is well tuned.

cbinker · August 26th, 2016, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ralgha

I've gotten the nose off the ground briefly when taking off fast from a stop, but it didn't go very high.

old thread...

with that said, I have wheelied and seen some really awesome wheelies at the start of races.

July 15th, 2009, 09:28 AM	#1
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July 15th, 2009, 09:51 AM	#4
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July 15th, 2009, 01:12 PM	#9
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	According to some tests I've seen (Cycle World, Motorcycle Consumer News) the 250 has a 0-60 time of about 5.5 to 6 seconds. Faster than most cars, slower than most bigger bikes. It's a 250 twin. If you need to do 0-60 in under 4 seconds, you're on the wrong motorcycle. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

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July 15th, 2009, 04:46 PM	#11
dimeified ninjette.org guru Name: Lucas Location: Pompton Lakes, NJ Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue 250R Posts: 446	My bike arrived today and i definately dont think its too slow, nevermind, haha.
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July 15th, 2009, 09:49 AM	#2
CANTFUNCTION ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Georgia Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250(red) Posts: 193	Dude on the ninja was not tring. He should have been more that 3 bike links. I guess he has still in his brake-in period.

July 15th, 2009, 09:49 AM	#3
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	the vid's comments are correct. You'll see the ninja slow down to wait for the poser who stalled. But I don't see the purpose of the video. Everyone knows that a 600 will beat a 250 in a straight line... it's got more than 3 times the hp. A better vid would be the poser versus a 250 in a couple of twisties... guarantee you the 250 would win against a guy who can't even take off properly

July 15th, 2009, 09:58 AM	#5
dimeified ninjette.org guru Name: Lucas Location: Pompton Lakes, NJ Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue 250R Posts: 446	i didnt read the comments at the bottom of the page, haha, thanks.

July 15th, 2009, 10:24 AM	#6
AnarchoMoltov ninjette.org guru Name: Dan Location: Chicago, il.... Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Suzuki GSX-R750 Posts: 378	250 is a lot slower than a 600cc CBR...But that video doesnt prove anything. That wasnt even a race.

July 15th, 2009, 10:33 AM	#7
sombo 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.	Yah, you can tell the ninja was still just kinda coasting waiting for idiot on the CBR to learn how to ride. Plus, what's the point of comparing straight line between an entry level sport bike and a middleweight supersport bike? With about 3x the power of course the straight line acceleration of the CBR is going to be alot higher then the 250r.

July 15th, 2009, 10:35 AM	#8
Xuracing ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Pittsburgh Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Cbr 600RR Cbr600F4i Posts: 75	the ninja is slow but not that slow

July 16th, 2009, 01:56 PM	#12
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	For a 250 this bike is very fast. With that said you can't go camparing apples to oranges.

July 16th, 2009, 02:15 PM	#13
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	This isn't even a comparison. Why would anyone even think of making a comparison between two different class of bikes. __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

July 16th, 2009, 03:15 PM	#14
dimeified ninjette.org guru Name: Lucas Location: Pompton Lakes, NJ Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue 250R Posts: 446	i think the video was originally intended to use the cbr as a "control" to show the speed of the ninja against faster sport bikes, unfortunately it all went wrong.

July 16th, 2009, 04:23 PM	#15
Nexion ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Connecticut, USA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Working towards one Posts: 27	You can pretty much just twist the throttle completely and not have the front end fly up right? That's an advantage over the 600+cc bikes that have to be careful they don't end up with their heavy bike on top of them.

July 18th, 2009, 07:01 AM	#19
Daeldren two wheel addict Name: Kenneth Location: Simpsonville, SC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 94 xlh 883, 1984 kawi gpz money pit Posts: 556	N 250 is never going to be a drag bike, but a mountain killer it has a lot of potential. In fact Id suffice to say that the ninja would give that cbr a run for its money even with equal skilled riders in the twisties.

August 25th, 2016, 03:14 PM	#20
Ralgha ninjette.org sage Name: Kevin Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Tiger 800 XRT Posts: 828	I've gotten the nose off the ground briefly when taking off fast from a stop, but it didn't go very high.

August 26th, 2016, 05:51 AM	#22
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August 26th, 2016, 07:07 AM	#23
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Yes, it's really that slow. Even if two skilled, professional racers got perfect launches, it wouldn't look much different than the video. It's a silly comparison to make really, but does show the difference in power to riders who seek understanding why they are being told that starting on a lower powered bike is considered a safer option. Going further, talented 250 racers will lift the front wheel just a tiny hair at launch and going from 1st to 2nd IF... they time the shift "just right" and their bike is well tuned. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

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