Biggest tire in stock swing arm

young-ninjette · April 18th, 2012, 03:52 PM

Hi everyone, I'm farely new to the bike scene, and decided on a ninjette. The issue I find is the rear wheel size, it seems a tad small (skinny) for my liking.

I'm hoping the community would help with some info on the largest size wheel and rims I could use on my ninja without having to do any modifications.

And secondly, should I worry about the rear wheel losing traction on turns on the stock skinny wheels? As that is my main concern.

And if I were to 2up on the ninja, should I invest in the larger wheel?

Thanks in advance

Alex · April 18th, 2012, 03:56 PM

If you don't inflate it, you could probably get a 240 in there if you pushed really hard.

etiainen · April 18th, 2012, 03:56 PM

Changing the tire size is a cosmetic only thing. You will have nice and large chicken strips.

http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Should_...n_Larger_Tires

TnNinjaGirl · April 18th, 2012, 04:00 PM

Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II

140 rear, stock front. Problem solved. /thread

etiainen · April 18th, 2012, 04:03 PM

How does that 140 fit on the stock rim?

Soujyu · April 18th, 2012, 04:06 PM

No, just use the stock tire sizes; our selection of tires for the stock sizes is good.

There is no point to using a fatter tire (unless if you need race tires that you can't get at stock sizes).

TnNinjaGirl · April 18th, 2012, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by etiainen

How does that 140 fit on the stock rim?

Perfectly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soujyu

No, just use the stock tire sizes; our selection of tires for the stock sizes is good.

There is no point to using a fatter tire (unless if you need race tires that you can't get at stock sizes).

IE: Get the Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II in a 140 rear and stock front.

choneofakind · April 18th, 2012, 05:50 PM

Search. Function.

jasle · April 18th, 2012, 06:11 PM

It is not a function of too wide of a tire for the swingarm. Anything over a 150 is too wide for the rim and becomes dangerous because the edges pinch in. We run a 150/60/17 and it works well. worn to within 1/8" of the rear edge.

DO NOT use anything wider than a 160...

Malicious Logic · April 18th, 2012, 07:32 PM

Are you wanting a bigger rear tire because of personal preference as you stated first? Or because you doubt Kawasaki's engineers and the bike's ability to perform on the tire size it was designed for, which you then said was your main concern.

CC Cowboy · April 19th, 2012, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

If you don't inflate it, you could probably get a 240 in there if you pushed really hard.

Are you being serious?

Alex · April 19th, 2012, 01:15 PM

April 18th, 2012, 03:52 PM	#1
young-ninjette ninjette.org member Name: Thomas Location: calgary Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 -Blue Posts: 17	Biggest tire in stock swing arm Hi everyone, I'm farely new to the bike scene, and decided on a ninjette. The issue I find is the rear wheel size, it seems a tad small (skinny) for my liking. I'm hoping the community would help with some info on the largest size wheel and rims I could use on my ninja without having to do any modifications. And secondly, should I worry about the rear wheel losing traction on turns on the stock skinny wheels? As that is my main concern. And if I were to 2up on the ninja, should I invest in the larger wheel? Thanks in advance

April 18th, 2012, 03:56 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	If you don't inflate it, you could probably get a 240 in there if you pushed really hard. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 18th, 2012, 04:06 PM	#6
Soujyu ninjette.org sage Name: W Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R (sold), 2012 Tuono V4R Posts: 512	No, just use the stock tire sizes; our selection of tires for the stock sizes is good. There is no point to using a fatter tire (unless if you need race tires that you can't get at stock sizes). __________________________________________________ 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R - "Aria" (sold) 2012 Aprilia Tuono V4R - "Perrine" Proof that Harleys and Ninjettes are friendly with each other

April 18th, 2012, 06:11 PM	#9
jasle ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Austin TX Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09Ninja250, Ducati Monster 800ie, Harley FXSTS,Rebel 250,CR144,KX85,RM85L Posts: 142	It is not a function of too wide of a tire for the swingarm. Anything over a 150 is too wide for the rim and becomes dangerous because the edges pinch in. We run a 150/60/17 and it works well. worn to within 1/8" of the rear edge. DO NOT use anything wider than a 160... __________________________________________________ Thanks to: , DUNLOP, WHOOPIE RACING, 995 PAINTWORKS, South Austin Motorcycles

April 18th, 2012, 07:32 PM	#10
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Are you wanting a bigger rear tire because of personal preference as you stated first? Or because you doubt Kawasaki's engineers and the bike's ability to perform on the tire size it was designed for, which you then said was your main concern. __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

April 18th, 2012, 03:56 PM	#3
etiainen CBR250R Traitor Name: Jon Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Red CBR250R 2009 Ninja 250r SE(With 2008 Fairings)(sold) Posts: 924	Changing the tire size is a cosmetic only thing. You will have nice and large chicken strips. http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Should_...n_Larger_Tires

April 18th, 2012, 04:00 PM	#4
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II 140 rear, stock front. Problem solved. /thread

April 18th, 2012, 04:03 PM	#5
etiainen CBR250R Traitor Name: Jon Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Red CBR250R 2009 Ninja 250r SE(With 2008 Fairings)(sold) Posts: 924	How does that 140 fit on the stock rim?

April 18th, 2012, 05:50 PM	#8
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April 19th, 2012, 01:15 PM	#12
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	__________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

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