250 vs bigger bike. In case you wondered.

[Maki]

Enjoy...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLQEnLjuf-8

[Reido]

Enjoy...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLQEnLjuf-8

i wonder what the actual speed was though?

[Maki]

It's not the speed that is the impressive thing on that video, at least not to me. It is the brutal acceleration.

According to Bike (Britains best selling motorcycle magazine), these are the top speeds for the 2009 600cc sportsbikes. (April issue 2009)

Yamaha R6: 172.3 mph = 277 kmh
Honda 600RR: 165.5mph
Suzuki GSX-R600: 164.9 mph
Kawasaki: ZX-6R: 161.6 mph
Triumph 675: 158.5

So, hardly faster than 277
Remember, 100 kmh is the maximum speed on NZ roads. If you want to go faster, do it on a closed track.

[wbks]

Hey dean, why do you say that?

[dblancer]

See my concern with a bigger big is infact the weight and how easy that is to move around. I push my bike in and out of the backyard since its like a pathway AND sometimes when I park I get boxed in badly by scooters and other bikes at Uni. Can take a bit of effort to untangle my own bike.

Even as a learner I am beginning to use full throttle more and more, which means Im getting used to it. I'm noticing how old feeling the suspension is actually seeming when I corner, the power isnt so much holding me back, the age of the bike seems to be starting to appear evident.

As I'm all booked for my restricted and only at best have to do 3 months on a restriced I am looking at bigger bikes.
I find myself strangely attracted to early 90s 400s such as a VFR and ZZR's and ZXR's
Trying to find that balance between more power and still a bike I can handle.

I don't know how wise it is rushing out and getting a 100HP+ bike when only having 36HP to play with at the moment. 400s are around 60HP and appear quite affordable.

[Reido]

my main issue was this

1998 VFR400 NC30 "182.0 kg" (Dry)
2007 R6 "161.9 kg" (Dry)
(from www.bikez.com)

Power I can handle, thats under my control. My Self control when I start riding my R6 is going to have to be solid. I think I can do it.

[wbks]

It'd better be... But I'm guessing that your first ride out will see you over 260km/h (which only takes rolling on in 6th gear).

[Reido]

hell no
i cannot take a risk like that. maybe one day i'll try that, but only on a track.

[wbks]

That's what I would have said, but it's so easy! Anyway, whether you speed or not, I'm sure you'll enjoy the extra power. Passing cars will be a hell of a lot easier than with your ninja

[Maki]

Handling. Once cornering the 600 feels more stable, planted and it feels like it could corner faster. Turn in and transition between corners is easier and faster on a 250 than a 600. The 600 has a lot more engine braking so you have to watch your downshifts, or the rear will get very twitchy. Same goes for accelarating out of corners, the more powerful bike may bite you if the surface is not perfect. So, ultimate cornering speed may be faster on a 600 but the 250 is nimbler and more forgiving.

I take that back. The suspension of the R6 can me adjusted to change things quite a lot. The way mine is set up now, turn in and nimbleness is very similar to the Ninja 250R. You can dial in more stability or more nimbleness according to your preference.

[Chrisnewtobikes]

I only have a gn250,but its great,love riding around,easy to work on and loads of spare out there and cheep to

[Maki]

I only have a gn250,but its great,love riding around,easy to work on and loads of spare out there and cheep to

Great, enjoy, good bike. I have some misgivings about your username though. Do you realize you can not change it? You won't want to be called new to bikes a few years down the track, will you?

[Hiflyer]

Great, enjoy, good bike. I have some misgivings about your username though. Do you realize you can not change it? You won't want to be called new to bikes a few years down the track, will you?

You can change it, you just gotta know who to ask

[Dean]

Hey dean, why do you say that?

About the patience with a cheaper 250? Because I "could" get a ninja if I really wanted to or I "could" get a hyosung because it costs so much and it looks alright. But I "dont" because im learning on my restricted so I need a cheaper just in case I crash it.

Im not going to go for my full when my waiting time finishes, just because the waiting time finishes doesent mean I am ready. It is until I can convicnce myself and a mentor that I have enough skills for the road then i will go for my full - Thats what maturity is, sadly many riders pshycologically cant wait it out.

[Jonno.]

Get over yourself bro...