New Ninja 650R???? What do you know?? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

stp1971 · 03-22-2006, 07:28 AM

Ok,, I have sat on them,, I have played vroom vroom in the dealership,, and I have even read the specs on it.

Does anyone know anyone or does anyone know a good deal about it???

Like gas mileage, will it tote a 220 pound man pretty well, is it quick or is it a slug? I currently have the 1500LC and it is a beast and I would like to find something a little more nimble for the ride to work. The new 650R sits pretty well and is actually a comfortable egronomic feel to it.

Any input would be welcome.

**Louis** · 03-22-2006, 07:37 AM

Here's two links on here worth checking:

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...highlight=650r
http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...highlight=650r

**drgibson** · 03-22-2006, 07:41 AM

Dude get a VStrom much more versitile.

stp1971 · 03-22-2006, 08:02 AM

Yeah, but the riding position of the V-Strom puts more weight on your arms and more stress on your back. Do they make any bars that pull back more for the V-Strom???

**Louis** · 03-22-2006, 08:13 AM

Hmm, I wouldn't have thought that the riding position of the Strom was more straigth than the 650R...

You sure about this Sean?

**drgibson** · 03-22-2006, 08:39 AM

I thought the stron was fairly upright.

stp1971 · 03-22-2006, 09:04 AM

It just felt that the Ninja had more of a neutral position with it just feeling like there was no weight on the forearms or wrists where the Strom feels like i was leaning more forward. I may be wrong but I guess I would need to go sit on the two side by side again.

MagnumForce · 03-22-2006, 01:26 PM

Sean, glad to hear you're expanding your horizons. I would not hesitate to recommend the Ninja 650R as a second ride. I've sat on one and can indeed say that it is comfortable. I would have loved to test ride one though. I don't think this bike will have any issues hauling a 220lb man around, but it may involve some clutch play on certain situations, YMMV. I figure if this bike is powerful enough to do a wheelie, it can certainly haul yer big butt around.

Not that I'm trying to 'pimp' my ride or anything, but have you sat on an F4i yet? If so, do you feel there is more forward lean than you're willing to accept? Honda's VFR800 might also be another option to consider.

QuacktheDuck · 03-22-2006, 06:36 PM

i saw the ninja for the second time at the dealer. it's ok, i do like the exhaust design/location but didn't think too much of the bike as a whole. interceptor is a very cool bike but supposedly the 98 was better than the new one?? dunno...when i sat on one i thought it was nice.

I think the v-strom is very neutral, but that's just me. One thing im loving alot is how it negates any irregularities, bumps in the road. This morning going over the same dip that would jolt me out of my M50's seat...as every car slowed down, i just gunned it. No fuss, no problems...fun as hell

feel like a kid on a bicycle again with this thing...

Shea · 03-22-2006, 07:18 PM

*coughBuellcough*

Just kidding. The 650R looks like a great sporty standard. Not exactly sure what it's classified as, but that's how I describe it to people.

stp1971 · 03-23-2006, 09:31 AM

I am going to fix the '81 GS650G,, for $400.00 bones I can get it running,, get "J" and my brother up to speed. Then if neither of them wants to buy it from me I will have a good sport/standard to play on.

I am going to do some more investigating on the V-Strom and the 650R and once I get some dinero saved up I might get one at the end of the season. I'd like to have one for the commute. I am digging the front fairing on the V-Strom and the ability to take it off road in the dirt as well.

**intimid8er** · 03-23-2006, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by stp1971

I am going to fix the '81 GS650G,, for $400.00 bones I can get it running,, get "J" and my brother up to speed. Then if neither of them wants to buy it from me I will have a good sport/standard to play on.

I am going to do some more investigating on the V-Strom and the 650R and once I get some dinero saved up I might get one at the end of the season. I'd like to have one for the commute. I am digging the front fairing on the V-Strom and the ability to take it off road in the dirt as well.

Good idea...

I was thinking that this morning. You got a bike right under your nose that shouldn't matter if it got rained on or not.

Ride that ya bastid!!!

stp1971 · 03-23-2006, 10:53 AM

Yeah but can dream of being rich can't he???

**intimid8er** · 03-23-2006, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by stp1971

Yeah but can dream of being rich can't he???

WTF????

stp1971 · 03-23-2006, 11:48 AM

I mean I can at least dream of being rich enough to own a full stable.

**drgibson** · 03-23-2006, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by stp1971

I mean I can at least dream of being rich enough to own a full stable.

You already have a full stable...

It's just full of junk!

stp1971 · 03-23-2006, 11:59 AM

One man's junk is another man's treasures. I have PLENTY of treasures.

**intimid8er** · 03-23-2006, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by stp1971

One man's junk is another man's treasures. I have PLENTY of treasures.

I can ship ya up a load of dog feces spray painted gold if ya like !!!!!

stp1971 · 03-23-2006, 12:54 PM

I am completely stocked up on feces,,,thanks though...

.

**drgibson** · 03-23-2006, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by stp1971

I am completely stocked up on feces,,,thanks though...

.

Some might say theat you are even full of feces

03-22-2006, 07:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,768	New Ninja 650R???? What do you know?? Ok,, I have sat on them,, I have played vroom vroom in the dealership,, and I have even read the specs on it. Does anyone know anyone or does anyone know a good deal about it??? Like gas mileage, will it tote a 220 pound man pretty well, is it quick or is it a slug? I currently have the 1500LC and it is a beast and I would like to find something a little more nimble for the ride to work. The new 650R sits pretty well and is actually a comfortable egronomic feel to it. Any input would be welcome. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

03-22-2006, 07:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,650	Here's two links on here worth checking: http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...highlight=650r http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...highlight=650r __________________ Louis

03-22-2006, 07:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,417	Dude get a VStrom much more versitile. __________________ Looking for better fuel economy? Consider a KLR... Better gas milage then a Prius or a Smart car, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg and your testosterone.

03-22-2006, 08:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,768	Yeah, but the riding position of the V-Strom puts more weight on your arms and more stress on your back. Do they make any bars that pull back more for the V-Strom??? __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

03-22-2006, 08:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,650	Hmm, I wouldn't have thought that the riding position of the Strom was more straigth than the 650R... You sure about this Sean? __________________ Louis

03-22-2006, 08:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,417	I thought the stron was fairly upright. __________________ Looking for better fuel economy? Consider a KLR... Better gas milage then a Prius or a Smart car, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg and your testosterone.

03-22-2006, 09:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,768	It just felt that the Ninja had more of a neutral position with it just feeling like there was no weight on the forearms or wrists where the Strom feels like i was leaning more forward. I may be wrong but I guess I would need to go sit on the two side by side again. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

03-22-2006, 01:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	Sean, glad to hear you're expanding your horizons. I would not hesitate to recommend the Ninja 650R as a second ride. I've sat on one and can indeed say that it is comfortable. I would have loved to test ride one though. I don't think this bike will have any issues hauling a 220lb man around, but it may involve some clutch play on certain situations, YMMV. I figure if this bike is powerful enough to do a wheelie, it can certainly haul yer big butt around. Not that I'm trying to 'pimp' my ride or anything, but have you sat on an F4i yet? If so, do you feel there is more forward lean than you're willing to accept? Honda's VFR800 might also be another option to consider. __________________ "I love the smell of toner in the morning… it's the smell of victory!" MAJ M, Staff Officer Last edited by MagnumForce; 03-22-2006 at 02:27 PM.

03-22-2006, 06:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
QuacktheDuck Sprocket Pilot Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2004 FZ6 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 858	i saw the ninja for the second time at the dealer. it's ok, i do like the exhaust design/location but didn't think too much of the bike as a whole. interceptor is a very cool bike but supposedly the 98 was better than the new one?? dunno...when i sat on one i thought it was nice. I think the v-strom is very neutral, but that's just me. One thing im loving alot is how it negates any irregularities, bumps in the road. This morning going over the same dip that would jolt me out of my M50's seat...as every car slowed down, i just gunned it. No fuss, no problems...fun as hell feel like a kid on a bicycle again with this thing... __________________ Quacktheduck is one lucky duck. Miss my v-strom...06/14/06, the best i ever had...

03-22-2006, 07:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Shea Third gear and cruising Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Buell XB12Ss Lightning Location: York, Pa Posts: 521	coughBuellcough Just kidding. The 650R looks like a great sporty standard. Not exactly sure what it's classified as, but that's how I describe it to people.

03-23-2006, 09:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,768	I am going to fix the '81 GS650G,, for $400.00 bones I can get it running,, get "J" and my brother up to speed. Then if neither of them wants to buy it from me I will have a good sport/standard to play on. I am going to do some more investigating on the V-Strom and the 650R and once I get some dinero saved up I might get one at the end of the season. I'd like to have one for the commute. I am digging the front fairing on the V-Strom and the ability to take it off road in the dirt as well. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

03-23-2006, 10:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,768	Yeah but can dream of being rich can't he??? __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

03-23-2006, 11:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,768	I mean I can at least dream of being rich enough to own a full stable. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

03-23-2006, 11:59 AM	#17 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,768	One man's junk is another man's treasures. I have PLENTY of treasures. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

03-23-2006, 12:54 PM	#19 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,768	I am completely stocked up on feces,,,thanks though.... __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

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