Ninja 650R - Ownership Thread

[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

@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.

[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???

[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

[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.

[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

[ambuj316]

Re: Ninja 650R - Ownership Thread

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

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[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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[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.

[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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[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

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

Stock is Bridgestone battalax for 2011 edition and dunlop roadsmart for newer editions. Ask prev owner when he changed to Metzzler

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[adityabhelke]

Re: Ninja 650R - Ownership Thread

Please look at the chart here.. Roadsmart cheapest with fair performance. BT-023 might be better lasting at some extra cost.
__http://www.allmotorcycletirereviews.com/Sport_Touring_Motorcycle_Tire_Reviews.htm

[Sachinnair]

Re: Ninja 650R - Ownership Thread

I have used Dunlop Roadsmart II for 20.5 k kms before I switched to Pirelli Angel ST. I am very happy with the switch to Pirelli, although Dunlop was a great tire for touring Pirelli is just a tad better in performance and off the pavement. Costed me 23K for a set so at a decent price too.