Getting to know her

thurt88 · March 15th, 2012, 04:28 PM

Spent some more time today still getting used to the zx. You would think that getting on a 1000cc from previously riding a 600cc would not be THAT different but it is. To begin with, my CBR felt bulky and awkward to ride. It felt like I was sitting around the bike. The throttle was what I'd call "blippy" and gave me a perma grin the entire time I was on it. Fun bike, very fun.

I still kept my 250 for running around town (errands) w/out dragging out the tank (cbr).

NOW.... with the ZX, this thing is AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!! It handles so well. In low rpm's its kinda boggy (exactly what i hoped for) but it really kicks you in the nutts at 6k and up. Revving it thumps your chest. Im surprised how much more comfortable it is over my 600. It feels like the gas tank is just laying in my lap and just natural. I could ride this bike for my around the town errand as well as commute to work on it. Should I decide to start doing tracks.. well.. this bike was built for it. I also think (many would disagree with size to bike ratio) this bike fits me better because Im 6'1 and 250lbs.

Anyways.. another pic because its still new

Sitting alongside my faithful 250r.

Trailerboy531 · March 15th, 2012, 04:39 PM

I want to hear how that can sounds!! Glad you love the bike

thurt88 · March 15th, 2012, 04:49 PM

supposedly its a complete exhaust. at least... thats what the dealer said. If I can get the youtube thing to work right ill try and get an exhaust note or two on here later.

maybe not tho, all i have is an iphone and the mic isnt all that great.

thurt88 · March 15th, 2012, 06:27 PM

I don't remember how to imbed video but here is a link. I wish you could feel the thump from that thing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xR5PJb4zXik

nickjpass · March 15th, 2012, 06:56 PM

Link to original page on YouTube.

[youtube ]xR5PJb4zXik[ /youtube] - without spaces

choneofakind · March 15th, 2012, 07:11 PM

it's a slip-on, not a full exhaust

http://areapnolimits.com/products/Sl...X-10R-2008.php

Jono · March 15th, 2012, 07:11 PM

Is that a black 250?

But seriously. Nice bike!!!

thurt88 · March 15th, 2012, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

it's a slip-on, not a full exhaust

http://areapnolimits.com/products/Sl...X-10R-2008.php

Thanks. I didnt know for sure. Most people I see put the M4's on theirs. I like the sleeker profile but I think I like the sound of area p better.

Also thx for the comments and nickjpass for posting the vid

choneofakind · March 15th, 2012, 08:21 PM

That is the best sounding ZX10R I've seen on youtube. Kudos to Area P. And to you tommy. Great choice in bike

NDspd · March 16th, 2012, 07:16 PM

Awesome!!! I'm gonna go for a 600cc bike next, probably a Gixxer 600 or a Triumph Street Triple 675

March 15th, 2012, 04:28 PM	#1
thurt88 ninjette.org guru Name: Tommy Location: Missouri Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CRF250L, 2010 ninja 250r Posts: 413	Getting to know her Spent some more time today still getting used to the zx. You would think that getting on a 1000cc from previously riding a 600cc would not be THAT different but it is. To begin with, my CBR felt bulky and awkward to ride. It felt like I was sitting around the bike. The throttle was what I'd call "blippy" and gave me a perma grin the entire time I was on it. Fun bike, very fun. I still kept my 250 for running around town (errands) w/out dragging out the tank (cbr). NOW.... with the ZX, this thing is AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!! It handles so well. In low rpm's its kinda boggy (exactly what i hoped for) but it really kicks you in the nutts at 6k and up. Revving it thumps your chest. Im surprised how much more comfortable it is over my 600. It feels like the gas tank is just laying in my lap and just natural. I could ride this bike for my around the town errand as well as commute to work on it. Should I decide to start doing tracks.. well.. this bike was built for it. I also think (many would disagree with size to bike ratio) this bike fits me better because Im 6'1 and 250lbs. Anyways.. another pic because its still new Sitting alongside my faithful 250r.

March 15th, 2012, 06:56 PM	#5
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Link to original page on YouTube. [youtube ]xR5PJb4zXik[ /youtube] - without spaces __________________________________________________

March 15th, 2012, 04:39 PM	#2
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	I want to hear how that can sounds!! Glad you love the bike

March 15th, 2012, 04:49 PM	#3
thurt88 ninjette.org guru Name: Tommy Location: Missouri Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CRF250L, 2010 ninja 250r Posts: 413	supposedly its a complete exhaust. at least... thats what the dealer said. If I can get the youtube thing to work right ill try and get an exhaust note or two on here later. maybe not tho, all i have is an iphone and the mic isnt all that great.

March 15th, 2012, 06:27 PM	#4
thurt88 ninjette.org guru Name: Tommy Location: Missouri Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CRF250L, 2010 ninja 250r Posts: 413	I don't remember how to imbed video but here is a link. I wish you could feel the thump from that thing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xR5PJb4zXik

March 15th, 2012, 07:11 PM	#6
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	it's a slip-on, not a full exhaust http://areapnolimits.com/products/Sl...X-10R-2008.php

March 15th, 2012, 07:11 PM	#7
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Is that a black 250? But seriously. Nice bike!!!

March 15th, 2012, 08:21 PM	#9
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	That is the best sounding ZX10R I've seen on youtube. Kudos to Area P. And to you tommy. Great choice in bike

March 16th, 2012, 07:16 PM	#10
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Awesome!!! I'm gonna go for a 600cc bike next, probably a Gixxer 600 or a Triumph Street Triple 675