Ninja 650R - Ownership Thread

[vectorz]

Service Talk

Hey, I wanted to check this with the owners again how has your service experience been with the service center? what was the cost of the first service subsequent services?..was reading some of the issues the GT650 guys were having, so I thought it would be nice if we shared this experience on the forum so we know what to get done and what to avoid.

[djay99]

Thanks vectorz.
I am planning to buy either a Ninja 650 or Triumph Street triple. I love Ninja for its looks but i like a sporty exhaust which triumph gives. Over all triumph is better IMO. Will see both of them and decide.
I got time till triumph starts selling. But Bajaj should start atleast accepting booking for 2012 Ninja 650 as its been long time they stopped.

[satyenpoojary]

Hey, I wanted to check this with the owners again how has your service experience been with the service center? what was the cost of the first service subsequent services?..was reading some of the issues the GT650 guys were having, so I thought it would be nice if we shared this experience on the forum so we know what to get done and what to avoid.

The service charges are a bit on a high side and are costs defined by the work they are doing. The service levels are nothing to be gung ho about, but they are improving.
Spares however are a concern, but the bike is pretty well sorted that way and unless you crash or something you wont need a lot of maintainance!

[vectorz]

Patience is a virtue...

Right now i disagree!..still no news from PB all they say is that they will get clarity maybe Apr end. A very good friend of mine and I wanted to pick up 2 650R (Black and Red if available)..but I guess he liked the GT650N too and has gone ahead and booked it..should be getting it next week..while I still wait ...with virtue for the the booking to open!

[vectorz]

No chatter

Wow! this is a silent thread.. guess until the new owners join it will be.. anyone been on rides..do post some pics or updates.. anyone hear anything about the bookings opening?

[kiranghag]

kneedy... nice!
Nah.. as I plan on giving up my CBZ and using the bike for office commute and around the house chores.. was wondering, as one cant wear gear all the time. Long rides of course without a doubt!.. may b I will just hang on to the ceebzz!

You can keep the CBZ for local commute or sabji-tarkari shopping unless you want to look cool all the while
I have kept 220F and use it when I know I wont get a good parking where I am going.

Wow! this is a silent thread.. giess until the new owners join it will be.. anyone been on rides..do post some pics or updates.. anyone hear anything about the bookings opening?

Bookings are still rumours, i think they have concentrated on KTM and new Pulsar launch for the while.

Few owners including me have done 12000kms+ by now. That comes to 3rd service interval (first service is after 1000kms). Service interval of 5000kms is great as compared to any other Indian bike. Even if you use for regular commute, you dont have to think about service for 3-4 months and then the service costs seem relatively low.

I have taken it to Udaipur, Surat and Bangalore and its fun to ride on open roads, no heat, consistent mileage (20-21) and very reliable. The tank should have been little larger though. You end up visiting petrol pumps every 250kms/2-2.5 hours

some pics

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150730301383967.426809.510968966&type=3&l=e3277ef0e2

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150471485753967.389336.510968966&type=3&l=cce2a7d5d9

[vectorz]

Flutterings

Thanks Kiran..that post was nice to see you enjoying the bike and some nice pics.

Well, I dont want to start anything up in terms of speculation but I have heard of some flitting and flutter from Kawasaki for the bike. What I have is vague, so let me confirm in a week or so .. but there might be light at this long waiting tunnel with more than our expectation, I hope.

[kiranghag]

Thanks Kiran..that post was nice to see you enjoying the bike and some nice pics.

Well, I dont want to start anything up in terms of speculation but I have heard of some flitting and flutter from Kawasaki for the bike. What I have is vague, so let me confirm in a week or so .. but there might be light at this long waiting tunnel with more than our expectation, I hope.

I have heard people spotting 2012 edition in chennai. but launch dates are not confirmed, some say may, some say oct.

and price would be above 5.5

[Ninja2012delhi]

Checked the ninja 2012 in Delhi

Hi ! I checked 2 Probiking dealers in Delhi 3 days back for the booking of the ninja 2012 650r, they have no clue , after a lot of argument I go the bajaj sales head number, he confirmd that bookings are going to open in mid of may-2012. They have taken my number and contact details and have promised to call me as soon as they open bookings. However I doubt since bajaj is busy with new pulsar launch and KTM duke. I donot think the wait is going to end soon. Hope the bajaj folks are reading all this on XBHP.

[vectorz]

I donot think the wait is going to end soon. Hope the bajaj folks are reading all this on XBHP.

Yup!...that is what I have heard too, lets see...

[Sachinnair]

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[adityabhelke]

Nice review of the 2012.
Million Rupee question - when do we get our hairy hands on it

[vectorz]

The force is strong young padiwan!

Well I thought I would post since this has been silent for a while...even after prodding, cajoling, putting awaaz I am none the wiser for the release date. After waiting for 6 months my brain is giving me ideas on what else I can do with the money!

Lets see how long I can hold out giving in to the darkside!


Woohooo.... Death to the Death star!..looks confused..walks away mumbling..

[kinshuk.arya]

just called the probiking showroom here in pune and got the news that they might be launching the 2012 650 in early next month... the on road price will be around 5.25 lakhs... colours as of now they dont have any idea that whether it will be just green this time as well or the rest of them....

[vectorz]

just called the probiking showroom here in pune and got the news that they might be launching the 2012 650 in early next month... the on road price will be around 5.25 lakhs... colours as of now they dont have any idea that whether it will be just green this time as well or the rest of them....

Hi Arya, yes that is the info i got a few days back, and only Green colour again this time in india. ER6N no visability, looks like their road map has changed.

But I am still waiting and not rejoicing ..till I book the bike or see one in the PBK showroom!