Originally posted by SRTH1987
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@zimbly and other 650 owners: I have booked a Ninja 650 and awaiting delivery. i have got a few queries
1. I plan to use my kwacker for daily commuting as well as pleasure rides over the weekend. How according to u 650 will fare in daily office trips in peak traffic. How flickable is it?
[Reply]You can use her for daily rides shouldn't be a problem, but let me tell you she isn't flickable, her forte is straight line stability. Mind it she is heavy, since you come from a RE, I believe you will get used to her.[Reply]
2. How about low and mid end torque?? do we need to shift down frequently? i am upgrading from C-500.
[Reply] She has plenty of low end, mid range will blow ur mind
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3. Anything i need to be aware of or be prepared for? Like any niggles or issues u faced during your ownership??
[Reply] No specific niggles, keep the chain clean and lubed, also you might find the gears hard initially, but they smoothen out after 6 to 7 K. The first gear engaging is a trademark THUD, so don't worry [Reply]
4. What mileage can we expect in city and in highways.
[Reply]If I shift gears at around 9k rpm, I get around 18 kmpl. In city she should give around 20 to 22 kmpl. Highways if ridden at a constant 110 to 130, she can deliver anywhere between 24 to 30 kmpl. Some have got that mileage, I haven't coz I only blast [Reply]
5. Maintenance and upkeep costs?? I guess normal petrol should do just fine with the bike?
[Reply]Stick to normal petrol. Maintenance is very less, change oil and filter every 5K.[/Reply]
1. I plan to use my kwacker for daily commuting as well as pleasure rides over the weekend. How according to u 650 will fare in daily office trips in peak traffic. How flickable is it?
[Reply]You can use her for daily rides shouldn't be a problem, but let me tell you she isn't flickable, her forte is straight line stability. Mind it she is heavy, since you come from a RE, I believe you will get used to her.[Reply]
2. How about low and mid end torque?? do we need to shift down frequently? i am upgrading from C-500.
[Reply] She has plenty of low end, mid range will blow ur mind
. [/Reply]3. Anything i need to be aware of or be prepared for? Like any niggles or issues u faced during your ownership??
[Reply] No specific niggles, keep the chain clean and lubed, also you might find the gears hard initially, but they smoothen out after 6 to 7 K. The first gear engaging is a trademark THUD, so don't worry [Reply]
4. What mileage can we expect in city and in highways.
[Reply]If I shift gears at around 9k rpm, I get around 18 kmpl. In city she should give around 20 to 22 kmpl. Highways if ridden at a constant 110 to 130, she can deliver anywhere between 24 to 30 kmpl. Some have got that mileage, I haven't coz I only blast [Reply]
5. Maintenance and upkeep costs?? I guess normal petrol should do just fine with the bike?
[Reply]Stick to normal petrol. Maintenance is very less, change oil and filter every 5K.[/Reply]
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