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Hello everyone.
A bit about myself and my biking background.
My first bike was a Pulsar200 back in 2009. Two years later, I upgraded to a Ninja 250. I did take good care of the Ninja and have been a safe rider always! Its going to be six years this November and the bike still puts a smile on my face. I ride everyday to office and occasional weekend rides. The service expense of the Kawasaki is definitely on the higher side and parts were sometimes mindbloggingly expensive! But they were all accepted as minor cons of owning the best Quarter litre in the world.
Initially there were many dreams of owning a litre class superbike, but for my riding, it seems like a waste! Then there were thoughts of the used Z800,CBR 650F or a street triple, but again, my usage pattern doesn't do justice to any of these wonderful machines. I don't do track days or high speed sprints. Hence I am looking for more of tourers and nakeds (the wind blast is okay for now). Not so demanding seating posture.
Coming to think of what I should go for next- I have the Yamaha R3 on my mind- when it comes with the ABS. The character is similar to the N250 and performs well. Not too many issues and an all-rounder. Yes, it looks great as well.
My question is - While many may say that its hardly an upgrade from a Ninja and advice to go for something bigger like a N650 for that amount of money, my mind is on the maintenance and living with the bike aspect. I do not want to go through the bad services Kawasaki has been offering even for a N250 and waiting for parts like forever.
Is Yamaha better? I know they are cheaper. But I do not want to keep visiting the service centre frequently. Reliability wise I am extremely proud of the Ninja.
After enjoying attention on the road for so long, sometimes, I wish to just get a Duke 390 (not that it goes unnoticed, but less attention definitely) and live happily with it without worrying about people trying to sit on it etc. But the amount of issues, have been at the back of my mind. Are the 2017 ones better?
Or - do I try to get my hands on a used 600cc, tourers/nakeds preferred. I am more than happy with the 33bhp I get now. Would owning a 600cc open up more adventures and maybe rekindle my lost dreams?
The R3, Duke and 600s are like chalk and cheese. After the parallel twin experience, I am inclined towards the R3. Duke - just for the mad fun it provides. 600s - because it will be a mighty upgrade. I am like the kid who has decided on his toy, but gets confused seeing the other options in the store.
This purchase is planned for next year- 2018. Hence, please add any interesting bikes which may fit the bill.
I hope I have not confused all of you. I definitely need something better/bigger than the Ninja 250 (read more power).
Thank you
A bit about myself and my biking background.
My first bike was a Pulsar200 back in 2009. Two years later, I upgraded to a Ninja 250. I did take good care of the Ninja and have been a safe rider always! Its going to be six years this November and the bike still puts a smile on my face. I ride everyday to office and occasional weekend rides. The service expense of the Kawasaki is definitely on the higher side and parts were sometimes mindbloggingly expensive! But they were all accepted as minor cons of owning the best Quarter litre in the world.
Initially there were many dreams of owning a litre class superbike, but for my riding, it seems like a waste! Then there were thoughts of the used Z800,CBR 650F or a street triple, but again, my usage pattern doesn't do justice to any of these wonderful machines. I don't do track days or high speed sprints. Hence I am looking for more of tourers and nakeds (the wind blast is okay for now). Not so demanding seating posture.
Coming to think of what I should go for next- I have the Yamaha R3 on my mind- when it comes with the ABS. The character is similar to the N250 and performs well. Not too many issues and an all-rounder. Yes, it looks great as well.
My question is - While many may say that its hardly an upgrade from a Ninja and advice to go for something bigger like a N650 for that amount of money, my mind is on the maintenance and living with the bike aspect. I do not want to go through the bad services Kawasaki has been offering even for a N250 and waiting for parts like forever.
Is Yamaha better? I know they are cheaper. But I do not want to keep visiting the service centre frequently. Reliability wise I am extremely proud of the Ninja.
After enjoying attention on the road for so long, sometimes, I wish to just get a Duke 390 (not that it goes unnoticed, but less attention definitely) and live happily with it without worrying about people trying to sit on it etc. But the amount of issues, have been at the back of my mind. Are the 2017 ones better?
Or - do I try to get my hands on a used 600cc, tourers/nakeds preferred. I am more than happy with the 33bhp I get now. Would owning a 600cc open up more adventures and maybe rekindle my lost dreams?
The R3, Duke and 600s are like chalk and cheese. After the parallel twin experience, I am inclined towards the R3. Duke - just for the mad fun it provides. 600s - because it will be a mighty upgrade. I am like the kid who has decided on his toy, but gets confused seeing the other options in the store.
This purchase is planned for next year- 2018. Hence, please add any interesting bikes which may fit the bill.
I hope I have not confused all of you. I definitely need something better/bigger than the Ninja 250 (read more power).
Thank you
). Nothing ever happens to it. Yes parts are more expensive, but reliability is outstanding. Add to that fantastic brakes, the R3 is far behind in this regard. Better handling, straight line stability, flickability etc. Overall it is a better package. 
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