I just have a 650 sport.....not a R....
I started on a 250 before moving to my 600, and I can definitely relate to what you are saying. I didn't ride with too many supersports until I got one of my own, but I did here and there.
A very small percentage of riders need to have that much bike. They are almost impractical to even own. Maybe it's just me but I think it's kinda dumb. They don't look as nice as other ninja models, they are bigger and bulkier, I don't see the reason why you'd ever have to hit over 200+ , and riding around town you'd probably only use 1 or 2 gears. Idk maybe it's just me. Ill stick with my 600 and keep my mouth shut I suppose.jrock2192 said:
It really depends on the rider, I had very little SS expirience, takin a friends gs500 down the road a few times, and my first bike was the 10r. It's about respecting the power until your comfortable. I think starting big made me better because the first time I rode a zx6 it was a like Ridin a dirt bike, it seemed very easy.jrock2192 said:
I feel you. Even if I couldn't ride the damn thing it would sure be AWESOME!
Don't be a Girl......:whistling:I have the ninja 300 and it's the same for me, on mountain roads through the twisty parts its really nimble and I can pull ahead, but as soon as a straight appears all the 600's fly past and I'm left with the tapping of their gravel on my visor haha! As for the ninja 14r I took one for a test ride, I've been riding for a few years now but that bike just has obscene amounts of power, especially when you set the traction control and limiters off, I won't go anywhere near it until I've had at least another 2 or 3 years under my belt!!
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Guys. 250's are great handling bikes but ifyou feel Embarrassed its because you have allowed un real expectations to exist. However,now they should be humbled. There is nothing wrong with getting a small bike but be real. The 250 is a commuter bike that has been marketed as a street machine. All part of of the kawasaki strategy. Yes a bigger bike is nice bit a 600 riding with 1000's will feel embarrassed as well is they are to have unreal expectations as well. No matter how good the rider. I suggest getting the 600 because its all around performance and comfort. However the cadillac of kawasaki's super sport line up is actually the zx14 not just a bike for drag racing. Its still and comfort is what put it into a sport touring bike. Super nice ride with great smooth easy interstate or highway driving. No need to feel like you need another gear even if you have them. The zx14 is not you curving bike although it can be done just takes alot of skill and honestly its alot for many of your veteran riders including myself. No room for technical errors or physical errors eitherkeith217 said:
