Bandit 650 to GSX-R600 or CBR600RR?

[themeatmanlandry]

Originally Posted by Barbarian

There are a couple things you could do to make life around the garage easier.
The first is getting stronger -- squats, pushups, pumping iron. If you spend the next few months working out, even one day a week, not only will you look better for bikini season, but moving that bike around will be easier too

The second is to get some sort of motorcycle turntable for the garage. One of the hits on the first page of google is a Canadian vendor...

He's right. If you really want results, you should work out IN THE BIKINI . . . IN YOUR BACKYARD.

. . . and send photos so those of us in the know on such subjects can give you pointers and what-not. Maybe you should go ahead and send one now as a "before" shot?

[RC Fan]

Originally Posted by Barbarian

There are a couple things you could do to make life around the garage easier.
The first is getting stronger -- squats, pushups, pumping iron.

I have been lifting weights for about five years now. I still find the bike too heavy.

[Wistrick]

I wonder it the Kawi Versys would be to high for her. ???

[RC Fan]

Originally Posted by Wistrick

I wonder it the Kawi Versys would be to high for her. ???

The seat height is listed as 33.1, so it would be high for sure.

[kay]

Dunno for sure, but there are about 4 female riders who ride this bike amongst those I know. It's light enough to make it manageable I think.

[RC Fan]

Still up in the air! At this point I am seriously considering the Ninja 250R or 650R.

[Clint]

Just got done reading CW's article on the 250. Sounds like a fun ride for a man secure in his sexuality. No posers or macho guys need apply.

[JmalB]

I'm biased towards the 650R.

[donny662]

I think you should go with the 250r. It's lighter in both weight (333lbs vs. 393lbs) and price ($3,499 vs. $6,499US and $4,249 vs. $8,199CA). I have read many good reviews of the new 250r by experienced riders who have loved it. One of the things many have said is that it is funner to ride a less powerful bike near its limits than to take it easy on a very powerful bike.

From your previous posts, it seems the only reason you would go with the 650r over the 250r is because of that magic 650cc number. At this point, with your experience, I don't think you will take advantage of that extra 400cc the 650r offers. The styling of the 250r and 650r are similar, but personally, I like the new 250r better. The rear seat cowl, subframe, and front fender look more like the bigger SuperSport bikes. Also, I think you would be much more comfortable pushing the 250r around in the garage.

From what you have written here, I get the impression that you will change bikes quite often during the course of your riding career. That's certainly not a bad thing, but that also makes me want to suggest that you get the 250r because you will end up getting a bigger bike in a couple of years anyway. In that case, why not go for the cheaper, lighter, and easier to handle bike now. You may even find that the 250r is the perfect bike for you; if not, I think the 250r holds its value better than the 650r.

DID I MENTION THAT THE 250r IS $4,000 LESS THAN THE 650r!?!? ($3000US) (sorry, I really felt the urge to yell that)

P.S. If you do get your new bike lowered, change/modify the side stand to make it lean correctly.

[RC Fan]

Originally Posted by donny662

P.S. If you do get your new bike lowered, change/modify the side stand to make it lean correctly.

The funny thing is that the stock '08 GSX-R600 that I sat on at the dealership is the same height or lower than my Bandit with the lowering kit. I assume it is because of the narrower seat.

I don't know if I would have to have the 650R or the 250R lowered. I do know there is a lower stock seat for the 650R.