[Ownership Thread]: Ninja 650R - Ownership Thread - Page 3 - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

lessgravity · 07-25-2011, 12:46 AM

hmm the 650 owners seem to be the inactive kind, cmon post some

I'm looking to buy the bike soon, waiting to hear reviews and problems from the owners

kiranghag · 07-25-2011, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lessgravity

hmm the 650 owners seem to be the inactive kind, cmon post some

I'm looking to buy the bike soon, waiting to hear reviews and problems from the owners

Soon? The bookings have been stopped at the moment. Might open after few more or all deliveries of first batch are done. So need to wait

As of now only 6 deliveries have been done if my count is correct. And not all are on the forum

Till then you can read plenty of reviews and videos from international forums and youtube.

milancherian · 07-25-2011, 11:50 AM

Where are our N650R owners?

nirvanaguy19 · 07-25-2011, 12:05 PM

I am here

. But i am too busy enjoying my new Ninja

. Let me know if you have any specific queries. Just 1 week since owning it and I have clocked 350 kms. Planning a long road trip this weekend to get the bike ready for first service (1000 kms)

bikefreak · 07-25-2011, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RhythmRana99

you had R1 and you bought n650 why?

My first big bike was a CBR 600. After this, I bought a CBR 954. This was sold off as I felt I was more comfortable with a 600, but I could not find any reasonably priced 600 in a good condition & landed up with another 954. After this I had the 07 R1 for about an year.

After 5 yrs with these crotch rockets I realised I have had my fill of insane acceleration, 250+ speeds, burnt thighs and fried b@lls !!

I used to take these bikes to drop my daughter to school, to my office, market, banks etc, but they were just not practical for city riding - the high revving, aggressive posture and overheating issues. I needed a bike that would fulfil all these criteria and at the same time be legal and not very expensive to buy and maintain. The ninja ticked all the right boxes (other than its color

).
So u see, for me it was a no brainer !!

Before the ninja was launched, I did consider the CB1000, the FZ1 and the monster, all of which had considerably more power than the ninja. But of what use ?! Without a proper visor to duck behind, it is almost impossible (and dangerous) to take a bike over 160-180 !!!
So these options did not make sense, not to mention the Bajaj backup and price advantage with the Ninja.

now . . . . .
I'M LOVIN' IT !!

satyenpoojary · 07-25-2011, 05:06 PM

^and am jealous

So why did you not consider a Harley- - - - - Dont bother, I know the answer

*Waiting!

ajith · 07-26-2011, 01:37 AM

I am one of the "missed-the-first-bus" 650R hopefuls. Am really eager to know what upgrades folks are planning. Can one of the 650R owners start an "650R upgrades" thread?
From reading international threads here are a couple mods which are inexpensive immediate things to do.
a) Raise the forks in the triple tree by 10mm to sharpen steering to make it easier in the city and in the parking lots. The sites talk about 20mm which i thought was too much. Reduces the ground clearance a wee so be warned.
b) Set rear suspension sag to 30% to handle bad roads. I tend to ride MX style over bad roads and have gotten used to using my Kari's plush suspension to the fullest. My theory is that this will give me the best braking performance on dodgy surfaces.

Have some more ideas but am still researching. More on the other thread when/if it is started.

-Ajith

raZer · 07-26-2011, 09:31 AM

Those who booked around 20th June and later are not going to get their bikes before mid-week September. Of course bookings were stopped in Mumbai on the 28th.

Bikes are coming through in a trickle, less than two bikes per week are being delivered per showroom.

kochumvk · 07-28-2011, 08:33 PM

Any finance options available for 650R from bajaj? ot any other?

If yes , Whats the rate and down payment?

lijok · 07-28-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kochumvk

Any finance options available for 650R from bajaj? ot any other?

If yes , Whats the rate and down payment?

The Probiking center guys here told they arrange finances via HDFC. Let me see if I can find out the rates for you.

07-25-2011, 12:46 AM	#21 (permalink)
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07-26-2011, 01:37 AM	#27 (permalink)
ajith Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Posts: 76	I am one of the "missed-the-first-bus" 650R hopefuls. Am really eager to know what upgrades folks are planning. Can one of the 650R owners start an "650R upgrades" thread? From reading international threads here are a couple mods which are inexpensive immediate things to do. a) Raise the forks in the triple tree by 10mm to sharpen steering to make it easier in the city and in the parking lots. The sites talk about 20mm which i thought was too much. Reduces the ground clearance a wee so be warned. b) Set rear suspension sag to 30% to handle bad roads. I tend to ride MX style over bad roads and have gotten used to using my Kari's plush suspension to the fullest. My theory is that this will give me the best braking performance on dodgy surfaces. Have some more ideas but am still researching. More on the other thread when/if it is started. -Ajith Last edited by ajith; 07-26-2011 at 01:38 AM. Reason: typo

07-28-2011, 08:33 PM	#29 (permalink)
kochumvk Throttlebody Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pune, Cochin Posts: 466	Any finance options available for 650R from bajaj? ot any other? If yes , Whats the rate and down payment? __________________

07-25-2011, 12:05 PM	#24 (permalink)
nirvanaguy19 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 8	I am here . But i am too busy enjoying my new Ninja . Let me know if you have any specific queries. Just 1 week since owning it and I have clocked 350 kms. Planning a long road trip this weekend to get the bike ready for first service (1000 kms)

07-26-2011, 09:31 AM	#28 (permalink)
raZer Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 4	Those who booked around 20th June and later are not going to get their bikes before mid-week September. Of course bookings were stopped in Mumbai on the 28th. Bikes are coming through in a trickle, less than two bikes per week are being delivered per showroom.

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