tell me more about the ninja 650r

[sammyd]

<div>Please tell more about the ninja 650r, I already sat on and inspected the gs500f, it looks better than i expected , a 06 leftover no miles ,my feet are flat on ground , i'm not inmidated by it etc......How much hp does the 650r have, because looking at it online it may be a little more</div><div>advanced have better looks, more upgrades, which may allow me to maybe keep it longer. are their any slip-on pipes for the gs500? friends tell me u want people to know you're coming but not too loud. But anyway i'm excited about gs500f but wanted to no more about the 650 before i made my purchase....</div><div> </div><div> thanx, for your support.......</div>

[Monk]

Ride both, let your gut decide.<br><br>My wife loves her new 2007 Ninja650R. <br><br>A ride will tell you, buying a bike is a lot like buying a guitar, the right one looks right, feels right and sounds right.<br><br><br><div></div>

[ZRX4ME]

<div>Hello!!</div><div> I did a demo-ride on the 650r Ninja last summer at Mid-Ohio.</div><div> My impressions: GREAT handling, linear power delivery good, not overwhelming. But the seat MURDERED me. Hard in all the wrong places, felt good sitting on it briefly, 20 minutes on it I couldnt wait to get off the bike.</div><div> Maybe a Corbin would have made the difference here.</div><div> </div>

[tmk7c9]

<div>As I mentioned in your other post, I wouldn't see any reason that you would take the 650R over the GS500, especially if you plan on replacing it anyways when you get better.</div><div><br>But, if you are considering the 650R, why not give the SV650 a look as well? Most magazine reviews seem to think the SV is a better bike, and I believe that its cheaper. After riding both, I would say the SV is definately a better bike, although part of what makes it better is the engine, which isn't necessarily a good thing for a new rider. The SV's power delivery is just as good as the ninja 650, except it has a little more power overall.</div><div> </div><div>I thought handling was very similar between the two, but I liked the riding position of the SV better. The ninja has a huge gas tank that rises up right in front of you, and It tended to hit me right in the jewels. The SV has similar problems (most sporting bikes do), but not nearly as bad.</div><div> </div><div>anyways, I don't see any problems with the ninja, but I still feel that a GS500 would serve your needs better.</div>

[TT]

<div></div><div>I have owned my 2007 Ninja 650R Since Tuesday April 30th. I have 1000 miles on it today. My opinion buy this bike. Hands-down it is an absolute dream to pilot in miles of twisted back country corners. Yesturay May 5th, I pilotted the 650R on the track for an entire day 200 miles of absolute joy. I am 180 lbs have ridden and owned 15 other motorcycles. I can flick this thing like a do my mountain bike. The 650R is nimble quick and yes a 400 mile day saddle bike. If your ridding close to the tank (oops bad rider) move your butt back about 1.5&quot; and you're just fine. The draw-backs, I had to part with my Ginger the t595 Daytona to own this bike, it could use a taller windscreen (Kawasaki manaufactures a sport touring one and so does Zero Gravity), I plan to buy one. I love this bike. I am more inspired to ride, and ride it hard.The Stock tire Bridstone Battle Axe Tires stick like nobody's business. If you're new to riding sport bike or an old timer. You'll love this machine.</div><div> </div><div>Now Where Can I find a Big Cowboy Buckle that States Kawasaki &quot;Let the Good Times Roll... BABY&quot;! </div><br><br>Message Edited by TT on <span class="date_text">05-06-2007</span> <span class="time_text">05:59 PM</span>

[ZZRJIM]

<div></div><div>I also just purchased a 650r after looking at the 2007 FZ1, Bandit 1250S and the 650r. I wanted a comfortable all around bike for commuting, and weekend rides. What drew me into the 650r was it's price point, good fairing and mid range torque. I have owned an older 2001 Bandit 1200, 2003 ZZR1200 and 2005 919 in the past few years.<br><br></div><p><!-- [if !supportEmptyParas] --><!-- [endif] -->I really can't find any fault with the bike so far. Certainly another 150cc (BMW F800 ST) and an adjustable suspension would make it perfect. However, that would raise the weight and cost considerably. The bike is very neutral, and easy to ride, a beginner won't feel over their head. The engine is very smooth, and the harmonics of an I-4 engine just are not present.</p><p><br></p><p><!-- [if !supportEmptyParas] --><!-- [endif] -->I was able to test ride it before the purchase, and that alleviated any concerns over lack of power in a bike with this displacement. The 650r doesn’t doesn't pull like a big I-4 above 7K, the power of a twin is much more linear. It does pull very well between 4 to 9K rpm, which is where I spend most of my time. The bike is so light (&lt;400 lbs) dry that is very easy to turn quickly.</p><div></div>

[cnlster]

Are you planning on moving up, or keeping it? In my humble opinion, if yu are gonna move up, get the GS. It's cheaper and I resold mine for 4900$ in a little over a year later. If you are planning on keeping the bike for a while, I would go with the 650, or as the previous post says the sv650. I am sure the resale on these is good as well, and they should provide you with all the power you want. I've ridden the GS, SV650s, but have not rode the Kawi. SV is not a comfortable bike, but tons of mods are available including a gel seat. Not really anything for the GS, some rejetting, and exhaust. Don't know about the kawi. Anyway, there's my 2 cents<br><div></div>