So after renting the Honda Rebel, I have decided that getting a bike is going to be something that will happen eventually. But I won't buy a 250cc because they can't keep up with highway speeds and I don't want the freeway to be something I can't get on because my bike is too slow and small.
So I have looked at the Ninja 650r because I heard alot of beginners looking for something that can do it all usually get this bike. Also, it was very comfortable and allows me to ride in an upright position without being super tall. It fit like a glove, wasn't small like the 250cc bikes, but not gigantic. I did try sit on the ZX600 & ZX1000 and those bikes are uncomfortable and seems its made for someone trying to break a track record, not go to work or run errands. But yeah, now I realize why these super sports aren't great commuter bikes and why they're not recomended for beginners. I heard a friend said he has a bike like this and it gets very uncomfortable after an hour of riding.
But I like the position seating of the Ninja 650r. I prefer the legs in a stand up position while riding instead of all the way out on the cruiser such as the Honda Rebel. I don't get how cruiser rides can enjoy riding with their legs out in a laid back position, it's not comfortable when you're moving at 60 mph. So are cruisers more a fashion accessory than practical?
I hope the Ninja 650r won't be considered some kind of super sport bike by the insurance and require me to pay a higher premium. I hope insurance can see it as a practical safe bike that will be used for commuting. Anyways, I like to hear what you guys think about the Ninja 650r.
So I have looked at the Ninja 650r because I heard alot of beginners looking for something that can do it all usually get this bike. Also, it was very comfortable and allows me to ride in an upright position without being super tall. It fit like a glove, wasn't small like the 250cc bikes, but not gigantic. I did try sit on the ZX600 & ZX1000 and those bikes are uncomfortable and seems its made for someone trying to break a track record, not go to work or run errands. But yeah, now I realize why these super sports aren't great commuter bikes and why they're not recomended for beginners. I heard a friend said he has a bike like this and it gets very uncomfortable after an hour of riding.
But I like the position seating of the Ninja 650r. I prefer the legs in a stand up position while riding instead of all the way out on the cruiser such as the Honda Rebel. I don't get how cruiser rides can enjoy riding with their legs out in a laid back position, it's not comfortable when you're moving at 60 mph. So are cruisers more a fashion accessory than practical?
I hope the Ninja 650r won't be considered some kind of super sport bike by the insurance and require me to pay a higher premium. I hope insurance can see it as a practical safe bike that will be used for commuting. Anyways, I like to hear what you guys think about the Ninja 650r.