I am 6'1" and about 185 pounds. I don't want to be cramped or whatever, and I've heard from some people that Ninjas are for smaller people...
2007-06-24 07:47:42 · 5 answers · asked by Dazed/Confused 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
my next question is can the Ninja 250 cruise at 80 mph comfortably, without screaming, or near it's redline?
2007-06-26 11:27:41 · update #1
ninja 250 and 500 are great bikes i am 6ft 200lbs and i ride comfortably in my ninja 250 and it went up to 100mph. so yea i would say its big enough for you.
2007-06-24 07:51:21 · answer #1 · answered by jeff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a 500. You will get bored of a 250 within a few months. And you may even feel a 500 twin is too slow after a while. First bike? Perhaps a 600 or 750 inline 4 cylinder or 650 twin(suzuki SV 650) Im 6'1" and 200 lbs and a 750 is perfect for me.
2007-06-24 15:07:16 · answer #2 · answered by Shawn T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the 250 may be a little small for you, but the 500r shouldnt be a problem. if this is your first bike, might i suggest just going with an older 600cc? find a non fuel injected bike so its not overpowering. i am 6'5" and my first bike was a 97' suzuki gsxr600. runs great only cost $3k and was not too much to ride. my biggest suggestion, go to a dealership, sit on some bikes. everyone fits different on bikes. find one that is comfortable for your body.
2007-06-24 14:52:54 · answer #3 · answered by norcalbro 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are right sport bikes your legs are bent under you and cramps me just to think about it a 250 won't power you onto the freeway and if driven at 75 it will suffer and overheat. You need a 1 liter bike for your weight as much as size try some on at the bike shop.
2007-06-24 14:53:56 · answer #4 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try a Yamaha instead.
2007-06-24 14:58:44 · answer #5 · answered by Bigbird 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋