2008 ninja 650 r?

[rdr2282]

wanted to see what you guys thought about the 2008 ninja 650 r.
thinking about buying one any thoughts would be great
thanx

[CenCalKat]

I almost bought one! but got a deal on my kat i couldn't pass up. Upright riding position, easy to handle, pretty light and flickable bike. Not too much power, good if you are still learning.

[rdr2282]

i have a 2006 kat but was thinking about the 650 just to have. kinda like the look and can get a pretty good price of 4999 before taxes brand new

[Skeezix]

Because of the lower weight I would think that it might be a better in town bike.
I like the extra weight of the Kat on the highway.

[MdowGS500]

might be a fun one haven't riden one my self yet

[kain101]

i was wondering about them... when you guys ride one leave a review.

[lmj001]

ttt

road a freinds nice bike i have a 1991 kat600 with v&h exhaust and jet kit and it will pass me so power is not to bad plus it,s injected nice bice for the price and great all around bike

[Enjay386]

I'm pretty anti-ninja but this bike deserves a second glance. My friend has this bike in black actually, just got it. It might be an '07 though, I'm not totally sure. Handles pretty well, and it is a bit faster than my 2005 Katana, obviously. It's really lightweight and small to me, must be compared to getting off a Katana, because everyone who sits on my bike thinks it's "beastly" in size.

[GSXF]

I'm pretty anti-ninja

It actually make perfect sense. Back in the days of feudal Japan Katana are Samurai's sword, while Ninja are actually trained to assassinate Samurai...(Samurai's sword is KATANA)



Back on topic of the Ninja 650R.

Before buying the Kat I did seriously considered the Ninja 650R and the SV650. I ended up with the Kat because I want a sport "touring" bike. Else after alot of research and thoughts it would had been the Ninja 650R.

Here's link to an comparasion between Ninja and SV:

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=3250

[gobigorange189]

my neighbor has a new ninja 650...its a pretty nice bike...

[Billy Mac]

What about the Versys from Kawasaki?

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=5231

[Rok_Stars_Bars]

I personal think they are ugly, sound crappy, and slow. With the Kat I get all the things I want in one. I rode with a guy for a while. He look goofy IMHO. But to each is his own. But look at me I have to stand up to go over speed bumps some say thats dumb. I thinks it GREAT.

[Electrical_Tech]

Because of the lower weight I would think that it might be a better in town bike.
I like the extra weight of the Kat on the highway.

My wife's ZZR is close on 100lbs lighter than my Kat, yet I find it much more stable and less affected by the wind on the highway .. could that be because it's lowered and about 10" shorter (or so) and therefore not as much of a sail to catch the wind?

We wanted to get a 650r for her, but couldn't get our hands on one.

[Bartenderchris]

Is this bike like the Kat, so it is more of an upright riding position?

[Rok_Stars_Bars]

Is this bike like the Kat, so it is more of an upright riding position?

UMMM IDK if I would say that. Its a 2 cyd engine, Aluminium Frames, Dirt bike riding position. Its really nothing like the katana, other then maybe Kaws. purpose for it. To be a cheaper bike.