If you could describe your bike w/ only one word...

ally99 · October 9th, 2010, 11:49 AM

If you could use only ONE word to describe your Ninja, what would it be?

I'd have to say....forgiving.

This coming from a 120 pound girl who, 3 years ago, was not even comfortable driving a car with a manual transmission, much less a sportbike! I learned to ride on my Lil Ninj, and it forgave so many mistakes during the brunt of my learning process. It is much more forgiving than my 650 would have been had I started on it.

I LOVE this fall weather and just got back from a wedding. And yes, I rode my bike there! lol!

kkim · October 9th, 2010, 11:58 AM

Fun!

saint15 · October 9th, 2010, 11:59 AM

sexy

GeneJunkie · October 9th, 2010, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

If you could use only ONE word to describe your Ninja, what would it be?

I'd have to say....forgiving.

This coming from a 120 pound girl who, 3 years ago, was not even comfortable driving a car with a manual transmission, much less a sportbike! I learned to ride on my Lil Ninj, and it forgave so many mistakes during the brunt of my learning process. It is much more forgiving than my 650 would have been had I started on it.

I LOVE this fall weather and just got back from a wedding. And yes, I rode my bike there! lol!

I totally have to agree with you on that 110%

2WheelGuy · October 9th, 2010, 12:13 PM

Frugal

bob706 · October 9th, 2010, 12:33 PM

Wonderful

bamaland · October 9th, 2010, 12:40 PM

Needy.... lol

TrueFader · October 9th, 2010, 01:24 PM

Broken

addy126 · October 9th, 2010, 01:46 PM

Cheap

Den · October 9th, 2010, 01:48 PM

It's gotta be... right

MikeCG23 · October 9th, 2010, 02:20 PM

Bamf

want1sobad · October 9th, 2010, 02:32 PM

our bikes in general? by those who don't know better "underrated" or "unappreciated". mine specifically, by me - "nicely done"

Snake · October 9th, 2010, 03:56 PM

Capable

hoodadooda · October 9th, 2010, 05:02 PM

Spunky!

ally99 · October 9th, 2010, 05:21 PM

Awesome adjectives!

And technically BAMF is 4 words.

Flashmonkey · October 9th, 2010, 05:33 PM

big

Sailariel · October 9th, 2010, 05:47 PM

Advanced. Certainly well ahead of anything out there. Now if we can get the MC Press (My pet peeve) to give kudos to motorcycles that make sense instead of hawking mega cc behemoths that can do Mach I, we might have some sanity in the sport. Was going down the highway te other day and had this Cro Magnon go by me on some sort of, who gives a damn, superbike with his wheel up at 45 Degrees. I guess I was supposed to be impressed--my honest reaction was that this was an unintelligent show off will not see 50, let alone 68. I enjoy my bikes and plan to ride at least till I am 80--. probably longer. I ride smart and don't ride over my head. I have enrolled in a Sport Bike Rider School to learn new skills. Life is an ongoing learning experience. Those who think they are experts, don't live very long. That does not only apply to motorcylcing. This may be a bit controversial, but you really need about 10 year's experience before you move up from a Ninjette to anything else. (My 2 Cents worth) --And do the bike justice. Anyone who thinks that they have mastered the Ninjette, should go Pro. After 50 years of riding a wide variety of bikes, there is no way that I have the ability to ride a Ninjette to its maximum potential. I have a friend who was a pro racer who will agree with me on that point. We are enamoured with horsepower--not only with motorcycles but cars as well. Who needs a 560HP Cadillac? A friend recently got a Porsche America as a 10nth year wedding anniversary present. This car does not feel comfortable at anything under 90mph. What is the point? The Ninjette without mods will outperform most cars. Why do we need more? I guess that I just don't get it. End of rant.

Racer x · October 9th, 2010, 06:37 PM

Cool
Posted via Mobile Device

dicer20 · October 9th, 2010, 06:45 PM

Amazing

WindMeUp · October 9th, 2010, 06:49 PM

Agile

Havok · October 9th, 2010, 09:07 PM

The bike

Amazing

Me and the bike
Serene

The Stig · October 9th, 2010, 09:22 PM

Lonely:'(

ally99 · October 10th, 2010, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailariel

Those who think they are experts, don't live very long.

Agreed. That's why I'll always consider myself a noob b/c I'm always trying to learn and do "new" things on my bike. And in every ride and mistake is a new lesson to be learned.

rockNroll · October 10th, 2010, 04:54 AM

filthy

KURT · October 10th, 2010, 05:25 AM

Flickable... you read it every day on this forum.

patw · October 10th, 2010, 07:27 AM

Perky

Bleak21 · October 10th, 2010, 07:35 AM

Educational

Ramen · October 10th, 2010, 10:11 AM

All the good words were taken, so I'm gonna say "horny."

Rosie · October 10th, 2010, 08:28 PM

Perfect for learning.
Yes, I know it's 3 words and not just one, but I couldn't find just one word for it off the top of my head. I love it because it's forgiving (like Ally's said) and she's babysitting me through my learning experience in a wonderful way. I get more comfortable every day, and I don't think I could say the same if I had started on a bigger/faster bike.

Havok · October 10th, 2010, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rosie

Perfect for learning.
Yes, I know it's 3 words and not just one, but I couldn't find just one word for it off the top of my head. I love it because it's forgiving (like Ally's said) and she's babysitting me through my learning experience in a wonderful way. I get more comfortable every day, and I don't think I could say the same if I had started on a bigger/faster bike.

Take out the for learning part and just go with perfect! I thought my 250 was going to be a starter bike. I was wrong it is the sport bike for me.

bamaland · October 10th, 2010, 10:54 PM

you guys are lucky, i have yet been able to even sit on a new gen 250.. even the dealer wouldnt allow it

i cant say how the new gen is but my pregen was a blast but it was small for me.. not slow just small.. i felt like i was on a pocket rocket

hopefully one day soon ill be able to sit on one to compare.. they certainly look like they'd feel bigger.

Flow · October 11th, 2010, 12:11 AM

Purple.

tapdiggy · October 11th, 2010, 12:27 AM

Indescribable. I know how I feel when I look at my bike, but I can't express it in words to others.

bamaland · October 11th, 2010, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tapdiggy

Indescribable. I know how I feel when I look at my bike, but I can't express it in words to others.

Love?
Lust?
Whipped?
affectionate?
erotic?
devotion?

tapdiggy · October 11th, 2010, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamaland

Love?
Lust?
Whipped?
affectionate?
erotic?
devotion?

Nope.

Flow · October 11th, 2010, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamaland

Quote:

Originally Posted by tapdiggy

Indescribable. I know how I feel when I look at my bike, but I can't express it in words to others.

Love?
Lust?
Whipped?
affectionate?
erotic?
devotion?

Try a psychedelic and you'll understand.

tapdiggy · October 11th, 2010, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flow

Try a psychedelic and you'll understand.

Oh sweet. Thanks the vocab booster. I got the word now:
EUPHORIC

bamaland · October 11th, 2010, 01:10 AM

great word i feel the same way

Flow · October 11th, 2010, 01:36 AM

I was actually referring to a feeling being indescribable, but if that works for you, it works for you.

ally99 · October 11th, 2010, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramen

All the good words were taken, so I'm gonna say "horny."

LOL! She does like to be ridden hard, doesn't she? hehe!

October 9th, 2010, 11:49 AM	#1
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	If you could describe your bike w/ only one word... If you could use only ONE word to describe your Ninja, what would it be? I'd have to say....forgiving. This coming from a 120 pound girl who, 3 years ago, was not even comfortable driving a car with a manual transmission, much less a sportbike! I learned to ride on my Lil Ninj, and it forgave so many mistakes during the brunt of my learning process. It is much more forgiving than my 650 would have been had I started on it. I LOVE this fall weather and just got back from a wedding. And yes, I rode my bike there! lol! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

October 9th, 2010, 11:59 AM	#3
saint15 ninjette.org member Name: erick Location: holland mi Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250r green se Posts: 30	sexy __________________________________________________ Erick b. Urban Ninja on the streets of Hoelland Michigan.

October 9th, 2010, 12:13 PM	#5
2WheelGuy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Craig Location: Silicon Valley, CA USA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '98 EX250, '02 EX250, '08 250r, '03 SV650, '98 GSXR750 '03 Hayabusa, '87 YSR50, '84 ZX900, +MORE Posts: A lot.	Frugal __________________________________________________ CraigHarris.org Pacific Track Time CraigsWeb See you at 2014 MotoGP Laguna Seca! We'll be camping on Fox Hill. AFM #278

October 9th, 2010, 05:21 PM	#15
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	Awesome adjectives! And technically BAMF is 4 words. __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

October 9th, 2010, 05:47 PM	#17
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Advanced. Certainly well ahead of anything out there. Now if we can get the MC Press (My pet peeve) to give kudos to motorcycles that make sense instead of hawking mega cc behemoths that can do Mach I, we might have some sanity in the sport. Was going down the highway te other day and had this Cro Magnon go by me on some sort of, who gives a damn, superbike with his wheel up at 45 Degrees. I guess I was supposed to be impressed--my honest reaction was that this was an unintelligent show off will not see 50, let alone 68. I enjoy my bikes and plan to ride at least till I am 80--. probably longer. I ride smart and don't ride over my head. I have enrolled in a Sport Bike Rider School to learn new skills. Life is an ongoing learning experience. Those who think they are experts, don't live very long. That does not only apply to motorcylcing. This may be a bit controversial, but you really need about 10 year's experience before you move up from a Ninjette to anything else. (My 2 Cents worth) --And do the bike justice. Anyone who thinks that they have mastered the Ninjette, should go Pro. After 50 years of riding a wide variety of bikes, there is no way that I have the ability to ride a Ninjette to its maximum potential. I have a friend who was a pro racer who will agree with me on that point. We are enamoured with horsepower--not only with motorcycles but cars as well. Who needs a 560HP Cadillac? A friend recently got a Porsche America as a 10nth year wedding anniversary present. This car does not feel comfortable at anything under 90mph. What is the point? The Ninjette without mods will outperform most cars. Why do we need more? I guess that I just don't get it. End of rant. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

October 9th, 2010, 11:58 AM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Fun!

October 9th, 2010, 12:33 PM	#6
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.	Wonderful

October 9th, 2010, 12:40 PM	#7
bamaland ninjette.org member Name: chris Location: picayune,ms Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 93 kawi gpz500 Posts: 242	Needy.... lol

October 9th, 2010, 01:24 PM	#8
TrueFader ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: California Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: 129	Broken

October 9th, 2010, 01:46 PM	#9
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	Cheap

October 9th, 2010, 01:48 PM	#10
Den ninjette.org member Name: Denis Location: Brighton, UK Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 250R(sold); '10 ER-6F Posts: 152	It's gotta be... right

October 9th, 2010, 02:20 PM	#11
MikeCG23 Ride this! Name: Mike Location: Salt Lake City, UT Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 78	Bamf

October 9th, 2010, 02:32 PM	#12
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	our bikes in general? by those who don't know better "underrated" or "unappreciated". mine specifically, by me - "nicely done"

October 9th, 2010, 03:56 PM	#13
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	Capable

October 9th, 2010, 05:02 PM	#14
hoodadooda MotorbikeLuv Name: Aaron Location: Henrico, VA Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (sold), 2006 Daytona 675 in Tornado Red (sold), 2007 Ninja 650 Posts: 272	Spunky!

October 9th, 2010, 05:33 PM	#16
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	big

October 9th, 2010, 06:37 PM	#18
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	Cool Posted via Mobile Device

October 9th, 2010, 06:45 PM	#19
dicer20 ninjette.org member Name: Ron Location: brooklyn,N.Y. Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): blue 2008 ninja 250r Posts: 42	Amazing

October 9th, 2010, 06:49 PM	#20
WindMeUp Small Bike Abuser Name: Stevo Location: Seattle Wa Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R SE, GSX650FK8, DL650K5, CH80K2, AN400K7, SH150i Posts: 95	Agile __________________________________________________ If you are "Too Cool" to be seen on a scooter...you're a Poser

October 9th, 2010, 09:07 PM	#21
Havok Internet Slut Name: Jeff Location: L.A. Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	The bike Amazing Me and the bike Serene

October 9th, 2010, 09:22 PM	#22
The Stig ninjette.org member Name: Missy Location: Batavia Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 250 Ninja Posts: 12	Lonely:'(

October 10th, 2010, 04:54 AM	#24
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	filthy __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

October 10th, 2010, 05:25 AM	#25
KURT Resident Old Guy Name: Kurt Location: Goodyear, Az Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): sold Posts: 264	Flickable... you read it every day on this forum.

October 10th, 2010, 07:27 AM	#26
patw ninjette.org guru Name: Pat Location: Barrie, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 SE Posts: 338	Perky __________________________________________________ 2013 CRF250L 1985 GL1200 Interstate

October 10th, 2010, 07:35 AM	#27
Bleak21 ninjette.org member Name: Dan Location: JerZ Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninjette Posts: 131	Educational

October 10th, 2010, 10:11 AM	#28
Ramen Frak It Name: Sean Location: SWFL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 199	All the good words were taken, so I'm gonna say "horny."

October 10th, 2010, 08:28 PM	#29
Rosie ninjette.org sage Name: Rose Location: San Diego Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 650	Perfect for learning. Yes, I know it's 3 words and not just one, but I couldn't find just one word for it off the top of my head. I love it because it's forgiving (like Ally's said) and she's babysitting me through my learning experience in a wonderful way. I get more comfortable every day, and I don't think I could say the same if I had started on a bigger/faster bike.

October 10th, 2010, 10:54 PM	#31
bamaland ninjette.org member Name: chris Location: picayune,ms Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 93 kawi gpz500 Posts: 242	you guys are lucky, i have yet been able to even sit on a new gen 250.. even the dealer wouldnt allow it i cant say how the new gen is but my pregen was a blast but it was small for me.. not slow just small.. i felt like i was on a pocket rocket hopefully one day soon ill be able to sit on one to compare.. they certainly look like they'd feel bigger.

October 11th, 2010, 12:11 AM	#32
Flow ninjette.org guru Name: Justin Location: Mobile, AL/Memphis, TN Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R/'10 ZX6R/'02 YZ125/'06 DRZ125L/'05 Blaster Posts: 346	Purple.

October 11th, 2010, 12:27 AM	#33
tapdiggy Humble Observer Name: Truong Location: Augusta, Maine Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Yamaha XT250 Posts: 612	Indescribable. I know how I feel when I look at my bike, but I can't express it in words to others. __________________________________________________ Everything I post is "IN MY HONEST OPINION". Why is "Parking Lot Enduro" not a thing?

October 11th, 2010, 01:10 AM	#38
bamaland ninjette.org member Name: chris Location: picayune,ms Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 93 kawi gpz500 Posts: 242	great word i feel the same way

October 11th, 2010, 01:36 AM	#39
Flow ninjette.org guru Name: Justin Location: Mobile, AL/Memphis, TN Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R/'10 ZX6R/'02 YZ125/'06 DRZ125L/'05 Blaster Posts: 346	I was actually referring to a feeling being indescribable, but if that works for you, it works for you.

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