Anyone have any experience or thoughts on the Ninja 1000?
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Anyone have any experience or thoughts on the Ninja 1000?
Thinking about buying a Ninja 1000 because I have outgrown my ninja 250 in every way possible. I was looking at sports bikes that would be somewhat comfortable for distance riding, be good for two up riding, have some balls, and still be pretty decent in the turns. My first bike of choice was an 09 hayabusa with low miles on it but it was sold and since then I have kind of realized that the Busa is not really my thing. Next choice was either between the Ninja 1000 or a Yamaha FZ1.
Was also thinking about an 09+ R1 but was talked out of it... and that is cool maybe one day down the road I can get one.
Was also thinking about an 09+ R1 but was talked out of it... and that is cool maybe one day down the road I can get one.
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Sports bike and comfortable for long riding doesnt really go together in the same sentace. Also how long have you had a 250, are you sure your ready for a 1000? How big are you and why is a 600 or 750 ruled out?
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I was talked out of an R1 because I less than 20 days to being married and my future wife loves to be on the bike with me. We have plans to tour the state and possible further on our new bike. So the R1 as much as I wanted it just didn't make sense to what we have planned. And I am okay with that... kind of
I have had the ninja for almost a year, and it has been far past the time to upgrade. I am 6' @ 210-215. And yes I am more than sure I am ready for a 1000. Just like with my 250 I didn't start doing risky stuff until I felt more confident with the bike and my riding ability. Now I feel way more confident in my riding ability than I do my bikes ability, scared the crap out of myself in a turn at about 70 scraped the left peg because of how low my '05 ex250 is. I am also getting a 1000 so that I can grow into the bike and have something that will bring smiles for a long time that way I won't burn out on it.
I like the styling of the sports bikes that is why I am leaning towards a sport touring like bike instead of a super sport bike. The N1k honestly seems like the best of both worlds that I'm after and they are really nice looking bikes. Like I said in the future I wouldn't mind trying to get myself an R1 it is just not the right decision right now as I am about to be a young married person who will want to be with my wife.
I have had the ninja for almost a year, and it has been far past the time to upgrade. I am 6' @ 210-215. And yes I am more than sure I am ready for a 1000. Just like with my 250 I didn't start doing risky stuff until I felt more confident with the bike and my riding ability. Now I feel way more confident in my riding ability than I do my bikes ability, scared the crap out of myself in a turn at about 70 scraped the left peg because of how low my '05 ex250 is. I am also getting a 1000 so that I can grow into the bike and have something that will bring smiles for a long time that way I won't burn out on it.
I like the styling of the sports bikes that is why I am leaning towards a sport touring like bike instead of a super sport bike. The N1k honestly seems like the best of both worlds that I'm after and they are really nice looking bikes. Like I said in the future I wouldn't mind trying to get myself an R1 it is just not the right decision right now as I am about to be a young married person who will want to be with my wife.
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I was talked out of an R1 because I less than 20 days to being married and my future wife loves to be on the bike with me. We have plans to tour the state and possible further on our new bike. So the R1 as much as I wanted it just didn't make sense to what we have planned. And I am okay with that... kind of
FZ1 or try out a concours 1000 or 14
I have had the ninja for almost a year, and it has been far past the time to upgrade. I am 6' @ 210-215. And yes I am more than sure I am ready for a 1000. Just like with my 250 I didn't start doing risky stuff until I felt more confident with the bike and my riding ability. Now I feel way more confident in my riding ability than I do my bikes ability, scared the crap yout of myself in a turn at about 70 scraped the left peg because of how low my '05 ex250 is. I am also getting a 1000 so that I can grow into the bike and have something that will bring smiles for a long time that way I won't burn out on it.
I am positive you have not outgrown the 250 in terms of ridability (most experts don't outride the bike). You have alot to learn from this statement alone, sounds like you need to learn how to hang off (without dragging knee or parts). Decrease your lean angle and ride the proper way.
I like the styling of the sports bikes that is why I am leaning towards a sport touring like bike instead of a super sport bike. The N1k honestly seems like the best of both worlds that I'm after and they are really nice looking bikes. Like I said in the future I wouldn't mind trying to get myself an R1 it is just not the right decision right now as I am about to be a young married person who will want to be with my wife.
The idea of getting a smaller displacement bike isn't so "you can grow into it" it's so you can learn how to deal with the lack of margin of error.
You can fuck up ur throttle control on a 250 going through a curve and fix it relatively easy...the same thing you do on the 250 (which is generally rip on the throttle and turn ur head and look the direction you wanna go) doesn't work so easy on a liter bike. You rip that throttle you're just going to cause yourself more problems.
FZ1 or try out a concours 1000 or 14
I have had the ninja for almost a year, and it has been far past the time to upgrade. I am 6' @ 210-215. And yes I am more than sure I am ready for a 1000. Just like with my 250 I didn't start doing risky stuff until I felt more confident with the bike and my riding ability. Now I feel way more confident in my riding ability than I do my bikes ability, scared the crap yout of myself in a turn at about 70 scraped the left peg because of how low my '05 ex250 is. I am also getting a 1000 so that I can grow into the bike and have something that will bring smiles for a long time that way I won't burn out on it.
I am positive you have not outgrown the 250 in terms of ridability (most experts don't outride the bike). You have alot to learn from this statement alone, sounds like you need to learn how to hang off (without dragging knee or parts). Decrease your lean angle and ride the proper way.
I like the styling of the sports bikes that is why I am leaning towards a sport touring like bike instead of a super sport bike. The N1k honestly seems like the best of both worlds that I'm after and they are really nice looking bikes. Like I said in the future I wouldn't mind trying to get myself an R1 it is just not the right decision right now as I am about to be a young married person who will want to be with my wife.
The idea of getting a smaller displacement bike isn't so "you can grow into it" it's so you can learn how to deal with the lack of margin of error.
You can fuck up ur throttle control on a 250 going through a curve and fix it relatively easy...the same thing you do on the 250 (which is generally rip on the throttle and turn ur head and look the direction you wanna go) doesn't work so easy on a liter bike. You rip that throttle you're just going to cause yourself more problems.
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I was talked out of an R1 because I less than 20 days to being married and my future wife loves to be on the bike with me. We have plans to tour the state and possible further on our new bike. So the R1 as much as I wanted it just didn't make sense to what we have planned. And I am okay with that... kind of
I like the styling of the sports bikes that is why I am leaning towards a sport touring like bike instead of a super sport bike. The N1k honestly seems like the best of both worlds that I'm after and they are really nice looking bikes.
I like the styling of the sports bikes that is why I am leaning towards a sport touring like bike instead of a super sport bike. The N1k honestly seems like the best of both worlds that I'm after and they are really nice looking bikes.
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you want to tour the country then get a fucking Can-Am bike...
otherwise get an 04 zx10r.
my dream bike.
otherwise get an 04 zx10r.
my dream bike.
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Definitely not the country. We are going to start with the state and go down to key west, up to kissimmee, daytona, out to the cave in the pan handle. just do little mini vacations when we can by backpack. after we head up to the cave we may decide to head into georgia or further. If I could get her into SC for the dragontail road.... that would be sweet.
And a Can-Am bike? that would be like cutting off my balls.
And a Can-Am bike? that would be like cutting off my balls.
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