Ninja 650R - Ownership Thread

[appugodara]

Re: Ninja 650R - Ownership Thread

Metzzler has less than 10k km life. Bridgestone lasted for approx 15k. I haven't faced any grip issues on dry roads,
If you want tourig trye, go for stock tyres

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Stock are?? Coz I purchased my ninja used for 9000kms with METZELER tyres.. It's now 16k Kms..


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[kiranghag]

Re: Ninja 650R - Ownership Thread

Metzzler has less than 10k km life. Bridgestone lasted for approx 15k. I haven't faced any grip issues on dry roads,
If you want tourig trye, go for stock tyres

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[appugodara]

Re: Ninja 650R - Ownership Thread

Hello friends..
From last couple of days I was planning to change rear tyre of my ninja..
Currently I've got METZELER.. They are too soft.. I want bit hard compound which atleast don't get puncture by stones on bad patches of road.. Basically I ride straight so center part of tyre should last long..

Can any one suggest me good tyre..

If there's no option then how's Bridgestone BT023!!??

Also what if i upgrade to 180-55-17 or 180-60-17 ?? Any pros or cons?


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[Sachinnair]

Re: Ninja 650R - Ownership Thread

Anybody from Bangalore? Want to go for a 650 group ride :thumbup:
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Hope you found a group

Hi
I went for a 100km ride on the taj expressway, took a u turn after the toll. the road was quite vacant i still did not run it at high speed for longer period just for a couple of minutes. i crossed 8k rpm, really nothing comes close to the experience. It is like u are on top of an aircraft which is just going to take off "Soul stirring".
However the wind noise was a little too annoying , perhaps i need to buy a new helmet, i am still using the one which was given to me by KTM at the time of delivery and i also need to adjust the wind shield.

Keep riding.

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Yes, A Good Helmet is a must not just to kerb the wind noise but also to provide better safety in case of a fall.

Also, Buy Ear Plugs because no matter which helmet you buy without ear plugs you'll always have wind noise which is not good for your ears. Check out 3M ear plugs.

[Ninja2012delhi]

Re: Ninja 650R - Ownership Thread

Hi

I went for a 100km ride on the taj expressway, took a u turn after the toll. the road was quite vacant i still did not run it at high speed for longer period just for a couple of minutes. i crossed 8k rpm, really nothing comes close to the experience. It is like u are on top of an aircraft which is just going to take off "Soul stirring".

However the wind noise was a little too annoying , perhaps i need to buy a new helmet, i am still using the one which was given to me by KTM at the time of delivery and i also need to adjust the wind shield.

Keep riding.


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[ambuj316]

Re: Ninja 650R - Ownership Thread

Anybody from Bangalore? Want to go for a 650 group ride :thumbup:

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[kiranghag]

Re: Ninja 650 - The green mean machine

Useless Long Term Ownership Stats
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Completed 2 years of home coming on 2011 edition 650R today. Its a rock solid performer and mighty tourer.
Some stats for those who are interested

ODO Reading - 27700 KMs
Commute - 15700 KMs
Touring - 12000 KMs Approx (Multiple trip across India including Gujarat, Rajashtan, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka)
Consumables -
1 Set of tyres @ 16K KMS
Chain sprocket set (due for change)
Air filter @ 25K KMS
Oil/Oil filter and Chain lubes etc at regular intervals
Cost Per KM - INR 33
Fuel
Average - 20.5 KMpL
Total Fuel - 1393 Litres
Total Fuel Cost - INR 1,00,000
Average Fill up - 12.2 Liters
Typical Range between fills - 238 KMs

[Ninja2012delhi]

Re: Ninja 650R - Ownership Thread

The built quality of a ninja650 is excellent , I have been reading about it since ages and of course the form finish everything is great nothing comes close in terms of built quality. The sitting position if I compare to bullet is a little sporty but very comfortable, one can ride it four hours without any fatigue.

[Ninja2012delhi]

Re: Ninja 650R - Ownership Thread

Sure , we can get in touch. Just that I am tied up during weekdays. Usually take out the bike only on Saturdays and Sundays . Let me know where and when , I am not in Delhi right now will be back by next week end. It is always better to have 2 ninja's on the road. It is nice to learn that there are more people interested in noida to buy the ninja 650.
Go ahead buy it, it is a dream machine specially for Indians like us who are not adequately exposed to superbikes , I mean to the extent the western world is exposed. The best , the fastest and the most powerful that we have seen could be a Yamaha 350 that too decades a go and it still remains my favourite.
Incidentally I was on a classic Crome 500 upto last month bought it in disgust last year because Bajaj was not delivering the ninja's in time, learnt it the hard way a cruiser cannot replace a sports bike. I am not missing my bullet at all, I do miss the thump though. Keep riding

[icemang]

Re: Ninja 650 - The green mean machine

Hello everybody.

Congrats to all new owners of the bike. If any of you financed the bike thru banks/NBFCs, could you please share the details here?

Also, a query for those of us who have ridden medium to long distances on a CBR 250 AND then replicated this experience on a N650. Did you find a significant increase in comfort particularly in the posture? I am getting used to my CBR but it is just too sporty in posture and light-weight for nice long tours...

BTW, the fit and finish on the N, even from fotos published here, seems to be excellent.

The battle rages within - Triumph Bonneville or N650???

[puneet.chandila]

Re: Ninja 650 - The green mean machine

@puneet.chandila

I would like to visit Bagga Link as well just to see whether I am lucky enough to see the beast in flesh.
Anyways glad to hear that you live in Sector - 61, Noida. My office is in sector - 62 Noida in 3C Knowledge Boulevard. Maybe when I also buy my green hulk then we can go for a ride.

That's great buddy, my office is also in 62(Stellar IT Park). Hopefully will meet you someday.

[lathiwala_99]

Re: Ninja 650 - The green mean machine

[MENTION=64738]puneet.chandila[/MENTION]

I would like to visit Bagga Link as well just to see whether I am lucky enough to see the beast in flesh.
Anyways glad to hear that you live in Sector - 61, Noida. My office is in sector - 62 Noida in 3C Knowledge Boulevard. Maybe when I also buy my green hulk then we can go for a ride.

[puneet.chandila]

Re: Ninja 650 - The green mean machine

Hi

I am in noida (east delhi), yes i am waiting for the grab rail, checked it out at bagga link karol bagh they donot keep ninja spare parts. I have been informed there is a bajaj service centre in sector 2 noida "suman bajaj" will buy the grab rail when i take it for the first service. I have completed 500kms so the first service will be due this month. I have crossed the 4k rpm mark after completing 150kms and for the first time touched 8k rpm after 500kms. Very hard to resist and there is really no need to follow the break in limitations, just avoid running it for extremely long durations and remember to switch off on red lights or when not in motion. A new engine gets heated up a little more since rings and pistons are still finding space to settle down, therefore it is good to avoid overheating.

Pls let me know if there is a ninja 650 spare parts shop in and around delhi.

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Thats great, Even I am staying in Sector-61 Noida. Lets meet up sometime.
OEM parts are only available through the KTM workshops, and they have to be ordered as these guys don't keep them in stock.

I want to make changes in the exhaust , this bike rides like a car I mean there is really no sound when u are riding it upto 4000rpm. Beyond 4000rpm it does sound good but the wind noise is already so much that u donot really enjoy the engine sound. I am still quite used to the thump of the classic crome 500 not that I wish to compare them in any way.
I believe there should be a muffler or some stuff in the ninja 650 exhaust which can be removed to increase the engine sound a little. I will check with the ninja service team of Bajaj during first service.

Even I want my beast to scream but the OEM exhaust is just not made for it, we will have to go for some after market exhaust system and also 2012-13 Ninja's I believe can not use the slip-ons which are usually cheaper compared to full exhaust systems.

Lets get in touch, may be then we can discuss over it.

@puneet.chandila

Hey buddy congrats for the purchase. I went to the CP showroom in mid sept. and the guys over there informed me for a display bike coming in to the showroom. I see the white ninja 300 is still there so are they displaying the ninja 650? In order to convince my better half for the purchase I need her to see it in the flesh (btw she is already in love with the ninja 300).

Thanks Bro, I don't think you will find Ninja 650 as display bike anywhere its just the bike which are to be displayed are put in the showroom for people to look at. Last week I went to Karolbagh saw one of the bike standing at BaggaLinks Karolbagh adjacent to Hanuman mandir, may be you can try calling them and you might get lucky.

[Sachinnair]

Re: Ninja 650R - Ownership Thread

Thanks Sachin, I have been following your threads here on xbhp and team-bhp. Both of them are extremely informative and have helped me a lot in nailing down on Ninja.


Can you please help us again, by answering these questions:-


Type of Petrol
Engine Oil
Chain lube

Type of Petrol - Normal Petrol [91 Octane]
Engine Oil - Either use Motul 300V or Motul 7100. I have only used Motul 300V till date so cant comment on 7100.
Chain lube - I have been using Motul Chain cleaner and lube since day 1 of ownership. It tends to dry really fast. I have to lube the chain in every 500-700 kms

[lathiwala_99]

Re: Ninja 650 - The green mean machine

[MENTION=64738]puneet.chandila[/MENTION]

Hey buddy congrats for the purchase. I went to the CP showroom in mid sept. and the guys over there informed me for a display bike coming in to the showroom. I see the white ninja 300 is still there so are they displaying the ninja 650? In order to convince my better half for the purchase I need her to see it in the flesh (btw she is already in love with the ninja 300).