Took my Ninja for the first time to go up to 70mph. On my bike, that's about 8000rpm.
But, oh, boy, it's under powered. I am used to 1200cc. This 250cc sounds like a lawn mower and it runs like one too. I feel the lack of power at 1st and at the 2nd gear especially. I know I will get used to it.
One more thing that I need to get used to is the right turn signal is on the left hand control - like any other UJM. I JUST got used to the Harley way, now I have to be careful not to hit the starter button on Ninja.
Lastly, I look forward to putting in 87 octane gas again. I hope to get 60-70 mpg as well. That report will come much later since the bike has 4.8 gal. If going 70mpg, that's 280 miles before fill. That's nearly one week of my commute.
But, oh, boy, it's under powered. I am used to 1200cc. This 250cc sounds like a lawn mower and it runs like one too. I feel the lack of power at 1st and at the 2nd gear especially. I know I will get used to it.
One more thing that I need to get used to is the right turn signal is on the left hand control - like any other UJM. I JUST got used to the Harley way, now I have to be careful not to hit the starter button on Ninja.
Lastly, I look forward to putting in 87 octane gas again. I hope to get 60-70 mpg as well. That report will come much later since the bike has 4.8 gal. If going 70mpg, that's 280 miles before fill. That's nearly one week of my commute.
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