My boyfriend just bought his first bike which is a Kawasaki Ninja 250. I really wanna ride with him but I'm not sure if I should. From what I read, The Ninja is a very small bike. I weigh about 190 pounds and my boyfriend ways about 140 pounds. Is it safe for me to ride with him?
2007-04-13 12:11:07 · 15 answers · asked by madmonkett 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
madmonkett, I guess you see that an overwhelming majority agree with my original answer to your question via E-mail. If you were to choose mine as "Best Answer" I hope you'll post it for all to see. And thanks for asking for other opinions. I'm certain now you'll make the safe choice...... STAY OFF IT!!!!
2007-04-13 17:13:58 · answer #1 · answered by toyracer49 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just because a 250 is small fry in the USA doesn't mean it can';t be done: remember in 90% of the world they do this sort of thing all the time. In Vietnam I saw many bikes with mum, dad and a kid being taken to school on the rider's lap. In Britain 250cc was a very normal bike size until the 1960s.
Having said that, the bike will be pretty damn slow with both of you on it. The rider should be reasonably experienced before attempting to take a large pillion, and you should have some idea of your responsibilities, too: riding pillion is not the passive experience that being in a car is: you have to help the rider by leaning properly, not sliding forward when he brakes, and so on.
But for a small ride to get the experience I don't see why you should have any problem. The greatest danger is when the bike is going slowly: taking off, stopping, and any time it is being ridden slowly while turning, such as in a car park. Plan you ride to avoid these situations, and wear full protective gear.
2007-04-13 15:46:50 · answer #2 · answered by llordlloyd 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For a low-speed ride around the block or something, you shouldn't have a problem.
I'd be wary of having a passenger on a 250 at higher speeds.
My son has a Ninja 250 and has occasionally ridden his friends (against my wishes BTW). But my son is 135 pounds and I doubt if any of his friends are over 160 pounds.
If your boyfriend is not an experienced rider, I would say don't ride with him. Wait till he gets more experience and a bigger bike.
Even better is get a bike of your own and ride together. It's way more fun that way (at least in regards to riding).
2007-04-13 12:30:14 · answer #3 · answered by Wyoming Rider 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i rarely see 2-up on a sport bike. the passenger winds up sittin up pretty high in the back and her knees are practically in her chest. not the most comfortable position to ride on the back.
now about the bike...for u, u'd probably have it straining to get to 100 solo. this is only a 250cc bike, a rather small bike for a solo rider, just too small for 2 up and be safe. u would be safer riding 2 up on a cruiser. those bikes are built for 2 up. i would suggest at the bare minumum a 900cc bike....the bigger, the better; they ride better, the ride is softer, and u would have more room to sit comfortably. and he would be safer in handling the bike. dont forget, if he goes down, so do u. if he hasnt had at the minumum.....6 months SOLO saddle time, he isnt ready to ride 2-up. that's an entirely different animal. any weight shift on ur part, no matter how slight, will be transmitted to the bike, especially a ninja. if he has a bit of a handful controlling the scoot solo, he so isnt ready to have u on the back. i suggest u get ur own bike, or get a cruiser if u want to ride with him.
2007-04-13 13:05:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you want to know for sure look at the owners manual for the bike. Every one has a maximum weight rating. You should never exceed this especially on a motorcycle. I had a friend w/ me when I had a smaller bike and all but flipped it over at a stop sign that was up hill. Come to find out w/ the two of us on it we were about 70 lbs. over the max. I think that is too much for that small a bike.
2007-04-13 12:34:20 · answer #5 · answered by wzzrd 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A 250 sport bike won't deal with a passenger well, but it'll do it. You'll just have to go slow and take it easy. As the passenger, you'll have to sit still so you don't upset the balance of the bike.
Most importantly though, is make sure your boyfriend is a good enough rider to handle a passenger, it can change things a lot.
2007-04-13 15:20:24 · answer #6 · answered by rohak1212 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If he knows what he's doing, and you can hang on..yes. If no to either, NO. A 250 Ninja is a light bike, and unstable due to it's weight. Putzin around town maybe. High speed highway, If you were my daughter, I'd ground you and save your life.
2007-04-13 12:16:20 · answer #7 · answered by 35 YEARS OF INTUITION 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
well, unless you like dieing, you shouldnt put 330 lbs on a bike that weighs just barely more than that. not to mention it probably wouldnt move, the only reason that bike goes anything resembling fast is that its very light. and if its his first bike... unless hes been riding it alot since passing a safety course... i wouldnt trust my life to him.
2007-04-13 12:20:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Not trying to be funny but that is a little too much for a bike that size
2007-04-13 12:14:52 · answer #9 · answered by wild1highinvamountains 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yea as far as weightwise but im not sure about powerwise cause a 250 is kinda small power for street bike
2007-04-13 12:14:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Not if he is inexperienced! Wait til he gets a bigger bike! A 600 say. Road rash hurts!
2007-04-13 12:13:53 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋