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Xoulrath · August 7th, 2011, 09:19 PM

They are actual handlebars, as opposed to pseudo clip-ons.

nickjpass · August 7th, 2011, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Xoulrath

They are actual handlebars, as opposed to pseudo clip-ons.

What is wrong with the stock ones, and how do the aftermarket handlebars affect handling/comfort?

NathanUc · August 11th, 2011, 10:27 AM

I was thinking about getting a 650r for a really long time now and almost did. HOWEVER.. days like today make me glad I still didn't. Today I was having some fun on country roads and went WOT to 13k (about 30-35mph) in first and shifted into second right before a really long sweeping turn and did a mini power wheelie.. hey did you know you can hardly a turn a bike without the front wheel on the ground?

If that would have happened on a 650r, it probably wouldn't have been a mini power wheelie and probably would have been me crying over a bike wrapped around a tree. Lesser is more.

5,921miles about 4 months.

No trollin here, just saying pre-mature 'upgrading' can cost you more than the couple hundred $ you'll loose going into 2012 with your Ninja. Until you need the power, you shouldn't get it.

CZroe · August 12th, 2011, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

I don't like how the SV650 has the weird boxy two piece seat. I don't mind two piece seats but it just looks old lol.

Long single-piece "banana seats" like what are on the pregen are what look old. That said, I never liked the boxy passenger seat either.

CZroe · August 12th, 2011, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

What is wrong with the stock ones, and how do the aftermarket handlebars affect handling/comfort?

I doubt there's anything wrong with them, they just aren't sporty and don't have a "sport" position. Neither does the 250R, but at least they don't look like tubular ATV handlebars one, long single-piece tube for both grips). There are clip-ons available to improve the sporty look and posture (lower and more forward).

Merc250r · August 13th, 2011, 06:20 AM

next to friends ducati which I got to drive, scary as crap to much power IMO

nickjpass · August 13th, 2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by CZroe

Long single-piece "banana seats" like what are on the pregen are what look old. That said, I never liked the boxy passenger seat either.

Certain sport bikes are getting uglier, uglier, and even more uglier.

matha028 · August 13th, 2011, 03:26 PM

So what your saying is that after 2 months and 4200 miles on my 250. An '09 ZX-14R for $7995 is a bad idea?

Reddoak · August 13th, 2011, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by matha028

So what your saying is that after 2 months and 4200 miles on my 250. An '09 ZX-14R for $7995 is a bad idea?

I say do it. Sell all your worthless, expensive gear, too. Just wear flip flops and a wife-beater.

Merc250r · August 13th, 2011, 05:37 PM

Things I miss about the ninja

It has better braking

Easier in the twisties

Better mpg

Better lighting

Merc250r · August 13th, 2011, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matha028

So what your saying is that after 2 months and 4200 miles on my 250. An '09 ZX-14R for $7995 is a bad idea?

I sat on that bike at the dealer holy crap too big.

Reddoak · August 13th, 2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Merc250r

Things I miss about the ninja

It has better braking

Easier in the twisties

Better mpg

Better lighting

Time to update your profile....

Yeah, I missed the MPG at first, but it wound up being about 5-10 MPG once the bike was broken in... The little Ninja was easier to maneuver in a parking lot, and had better wind protection than the ER does.

nickjpass · August 13th, 2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Reddoak

Time to update your profile....

Yeah, I missed the MPG at first, but it wound up being about 5-10 MPG once the bike was broken in... The little Ninja was easier to maneuver in a parking lot, and had better wind protection than the ER does.

But since the ER-6n is naked, you can't really compare wind protection.

Merc250r · August 14th, 2011, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

But since the ER-6n is naked, you can't really compare wind protection.

true

nickjpass · August 14th, 2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Ren13

It is a "sport tourer" what did you expect?

It's not a Sport Tourer. It's in the "Supersport" section on Kawasaki.com for a reason.

Merc250r · August 14th, 2011, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

It's not a Sport Tourer. It's in the "Supersport" section on Kawasaki.com for a reason.

does look like a sport tourer

CZroe · August 14th, 2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Merc250r

does look like a sport tourer

That would be the Kawasaki Concours 14. It is based on the same bike.

Alex · August 14th, 2011, 04:21 PM

The ZX-14, like the Hayabusa, and the discontinued Blackbird, are all considered GT-type bikes rather than supersports. Kawi puts it there because there's no better place to put it on their website. Fun bikes, all of them (most bikes are!), but as stated above, they are a very different type of ride compared to the track-focused 600's and 1000's. A ZX-14 with some luggage configured could make for a very capable sport-touring bike. To denote this, it's one of the reasons that Kawi calls it the ZX-14, instead of the ZX-14R, a letter it appends to all of its sport-focused bikes (including our ninjette!).

August 7th, 2011, 09:19 PM	#121
Xoulrath ninjette.org sage Name: T Location: U.S. Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): Current: '11 ZX-6R; Previous: '09 Ninjette; '08 ZX-6R (Ex-Wife '09 TU250X) Posts: 981	They are actual handlebars, as opposed to pseudo clip-ons. __________________________________________________ R.I.P EthioKnight (Alex)

August 11th, 2011, 10:27 AM	#123
NathanUc B-Town Ninja Name: Nathan Location: Bloomington, IN Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Black 2013 Ninja ZX6R ABS Posts: 609 Blog Entries: 3	I was thinking about getting a 650r for a really long time now and almost did. HOWEVER.. days like today make me glad I still didn't. Today I was having some fun on country roads and went WOT to 13k (about 30-35mph) in first and shifted into second right before a really long sweeping turn and did a mini power wheelie.. hey did you know you can hardly a turn a bike without the front wheel on the ground? If that would have happened on a 650r, it probably wouldn't have been a mini power wheelie and probably would have been me crying over a bike wrapped around a tree. Lesser is more. 5,921miles about 4 months. No trollin here, just saying pre-mature 'upgrading' can cost you more than the couple hundred $ you'll loose going into 2012 with your Ninja. Until you need the power, you shouldn't get it. __________________________________________________ Downgraded to a 2013 636. Previous owner of a 2010 250r --------------------------------- My moto-vlog YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/bloomingtonninja

August 13th, 2011, 03:26 PM	#128
matha028 ninjette.org guru Name: Adam Location: Orlando FL Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R red/black SE <-- totalled now '11 650r BLACK Posts: 334	So what your saying is that after 2 months and 4200 miles on my 250. An '09 ZX-14R for $7995 is a bad idea? __________________________________________________ Proud to stand by the fact that I saved my life by laying my bike down and sliding away from it, to avoid a T-Bone collision with a red light runner.

August 14th, 2011, 04:21 PM	#138
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	The ZX-14, like the Hayabusa, and the discontinued Blackbird, are all considered GT-type bikes rather than supersports. Kawi puts it there because there's no better place to put it on their website. Fun bikes, all of them (most bikes are!), but as stated above, they are a very different type of ride compared to the track-focused 600's and 1000's. A ZX-14 with some luggage configured could make for a very capable sport-touring bike. To denote this, it's one of the reasons that Kawi calls it the ZX-14, instead of the ZX-14R, a letter it appends to all of its sport-focused bikes (including our ninjette!). __________________________________________________ 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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Merc250r ninjette.org member Name: Murad Location: Orlando fl Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Yamaha FZ6R Posts: 84	next to friends ducati which I got to drive, scary as crap to much power IMO

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