Posted by Jared on September 24, 2011, 6:17 pm
I bought a 2005 GSXR600 last Monday.
I upgraded from an '09 Ninja 250R.
My thoughts about the differences between the bikes:
The riding position seemed extreme at first, but I've gotten used to it
rapidly. Every article I've every read about sportbikes refers to the
position making your arms or wrists hurt, but I don't seem to have a
great deal of trouble supporting myself with my legs and back and not
putting weight on my arms. However, I've only ridden short distances.
I expected the dual front discs to require a light touch, based on
articles I've read that talk about using two fingers, but they don't
seem any stronger than the single disc on the Ninja.
I don't understand the point of the parking light position of the key. I
almost ran the battery down the first day I had it when I turned the key
all the way counterclockwise. I believe someone mentioned this feature
on Suzukis a while ago in here.
The clutch is much more difficult to modulate. This model year doesn't
have a slipper clutch, and sometimes I seem to get it right and
sometimes not. I can ride it very slowly in traffic, but it shudders.
Overall it does not feel heavier or less maneuverable, despite what I've
read on the Internet by other people who went from the 250 to a 600. The
difference in weight is likely under 20 lbs.
It's louder than I expected, even though the exhaust appears to be stock.
First gear isn't as low as I'd expect, nor sixth as high. It seems like
you can pretty much put it in any gear and ride it at any legal speed.
It has more cargo space than the Ninja...
--
Jared
Posted by Calgary (Don) on September 24, 2011, 6:27 pm
On 24/09/2011 4:17 PM, Jared wrote:
> I bought a 2005 GSXR600 last Monday.
> I upgraded from an '09 Ninja 250R.
> My thoughts about the differences between the bikes:
> The riding position seemed extreme at first, but I've gotten used to it
> rapidly. Every article I've every read about sportbikes refers to the
> position making your arms or wrists hurt, but I don't seem to have a
> great deal of trouble supporting myself with my legs and back and not
> putting weight on my arms. However, I've only ridden short distances.
> I expected the dual front discs to require a light touch, based on
> articles I've read that talk about using two fingers, but they don't
> seem any stronger than the single disc on the Ninja.
> I don't understand the point of the parking light position of the key. I
> almost ran the battery down the first day I had it when I turned the key
> all the way counterclockwise. I believe someone mentioned this feature
> on Suzukis a while ago in here.
> The clutch is much more difficult to modulate. This model year doesn't
> have a slipper clutch, and sometimes I seem to get it right and
> sometimes not. I can ride it very slowly in traffic, but it shudders.
> Overall it does not feel heavier or less maneuverable, despite what I've
> read on the Internet by other people who went from the 250 to a 600. The
> difference in weight is likely under 20 lbs.
> It's louder than I expected, even though the exhaust appears to be stock.
> First gear isn't as low as I'd expect, nor sixth as high. It seems like
> you can pretty much put it in any gear and ride it at any legal speed.
> It has more cargo space than the Ninja...
Congrats on the new ride and thanks for your comments on all the boring
stuff. I mean your telling us about a Gixxer and you are talking about
cargo space. ;-)
That thing must have 100 hp and weigh less than 500 lbs. Tell me about
the exhilaration of cranking the throttle after rolling over 10,000 rpm.
Now that has to be a rush in any gear.
--
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Do not believe a thing I have said, unless you already know it to be
true, or can independently verify it from another source.
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Posted by Jared on September 24, 2011, 6:44 pm
On 9/24/2011 6:27 PM, Calgary (Don) wrote:
> On 24/09/2011 4:17 PM, Jared wrote:
>> I bought a 2005 GSXR600 last Monday.
>>
>> I upgraded from an '09 Ninja 250R.
>>
>> My thoughts about the differences between the bikes:
>>
>> The riding position seemed extreme at first, but I've gotten used to it
>> rapidly. Every article I've every read about sportbikes refers to the
>> position making your arms or wrists hurt, but I don't seem to have a
>> great deal of trouble supporting myself with my legs and back and not
>> putting weight on my arms. However, I've only ridden short distances.
>>
>> I expected the dual front discs to require a light touch, based on
>> articles I've read that talk about using two fingers, but they don't
>> seem any stronger than the single disc on the Ninja.
>>
>> I don't understand the point of the parking light position of the key. I
>> almost ran the battery down the first day I had it when I turned the key
>> all the way counterclockwise. I believe someone mentioned this feature
>> on Suzukis a while ago in here.
>>
>> The clutch is much more difficult to modulate. This model year doesn't
>> have a slipper clutch, and sometimes I seem to get it right and
>> sometimes not. I can ride it very slowly in traffic, but it shudders.
>>
>> Overall it does not feel heavier or less maneuverable, despite what I've
>> read on the Internet by other people who went from the 250 to a 600. The
>> difference in weight is likely under 20 lbs.
>>
>> It's louder than I expected, even though the exhaust appears to be stock.
>>
>> First gear isn't as low as I'd expect, nor sixth as high. It seems like
>> you can pretty much put it in any gear and ride it at any legal speed.
>>
>> It has more cargo space than the Ninja...
>>
> Congrats on the new ride and thanks for your comments on all the boring
> stuff. I mean your telling us about a Gixxer and you are talking about
> cargo space. ;-)
> That thing must have 100 hp and weigh less than 500 lbs. Tell me about
> the exhilaration of cranking the throttle after rolling over 10,000 rpm.
> Now that has to be a rush in any gear.
Hey, I'm providing only the information you _can't get anywhere else_,
boring or not. All the reviews of sportbikes online read the same, so
you can go read a journalist's cliched article about razor-sharp
handling and top-end power if you really want.
--
Jared
Posted by Calgary (Don) on September 24, 2011, 7:59 pm
On 24/09/2011 4:44 PM, Jared wrote:
> On 9/24/2011 6:27 PM, Calgary (Don) wrote:
>> On 24/09/2011 4:17 PM, Jared wrote:
>>> I bought a 2005 GSXR600 last Monday.
>>>
>>> I upgraded from an '09 Ninja 250R.
>>>
>>> My thoughts about the differences between the bikes:
>>>
>>> The riding position seemed extreme at first, but I've gotten used to it
>>> rapidly. Every article I've every read about sportbikes refers to the
>>> position making your arms or wrists hurt, but I don't seem to have a
>>> great deal of trouble supporting myself with my legs and back and not
>>> putting weight on my arms. However, I've only ridden short distances.
>>>
>>> I expected the dual front discs to require a light touch, based on
>>> articles I've read that talk about using two fingers, but they don't
>>> seem any stronger than the single disc on the Ninja.
>>>
>>> I don't understand the point of the parking light position of the key. I
>>> almost ran the battery down the first day I had it when I turned the key
>>> all the way counterclockwise. I believe someone mentioned this feature
>>> on Suzukis a while ago in here.
>>>
>>> The clutch is much more difficult to modulate. This model year doesn't
>>> have a slipper clutch, and sometimes I seem to get it right and
>>> sometimes not. I can ride it very slowly in traffic, but it shudders.
>>>
>>> Overall it does not feel heavier or less maneuverable, despite what I've
>>> read on the Internet by other people who went from the 250 to a 600. The
>>> difference in weight is likely under 20 lbs.
>>>
>>> It's louder than I expected, even though the exhaust appears to be
>>> stock.
>>>
>>> First gear isn't as low as I'd expect, nor sixth as high. It seems like
>>> you can pretty much put it in any gear and ride it at any legal speed.
>>>
>>> It has more cargo space than the Ninja...
>>>
>>
>> Congrats on the new ride and thanks for your comments on all the boring
>> stuff. I mean your telling us about a Gixxer and you are talking about
>> cargo space. ;-)
>>
>> That thing must have 100 hp and weigh less than 500 lbs. Tell me about
>> the exhilaration of cranking the throttle after rolling over 10,000 rpm.
>> Now that has to be a rush in any gear.
>>
> Hey, I'm providing only the information you _can't get anywhere else_,
> boring or not. All the reviews of sportbikes online read the same, so
> you can go read a journalist's cliched article about razor-sharp
> handling and top-end power if you really want.
Well you're right, that is information only available in Reeky.
Enjoy the new ride.
--
Disclaimer
Do not believe a thing I have said, unless you already know it to be
true, or can independently verify it from another source.
Reeky Ride To The Rockies
http://actualriders.ca/reekyrockies.htm
Posted by Jared on September 25, 2011, 12:03 am
On 9/24/2011 7:59 PM, Calgary (Don) wrote:
> On 24/09/2011 4:44 PM, Jared wrote:
>> On 9/24/2011 6:27 PM, Calgary (Don) wrote:
>>> On 24/09/2011 4:17 PM, Jared wrote:
>>>> I bought a 2005 GSXR600 last Monday.
>>>>
>>>> I upgraded from an '09 Ninja 250R.
>>>>
>>>> My thoughts about the differences between the bikes:
>>>>
>>>> The riding position seemed extreme at first, but I've gotten used to it
>>>> rapidly. Every article I've every read about sportbikes refers to the
>>>> position making your arms or wrists hurt, but I don't seem to have a
>>>> great deal of trouble supporting myself with my legs and back and not
>>>> putting weight on my arms. However, I've only ridden short distances.
>>>>
>>>> I expected the dual front discs to require a light touch, based on
>>>> articles I've read that talk about using two fingers, but they don't
>>>> seem any stronger than the single disc on the Ninja.
>>>>
>>>> I don't understand the point of the parking light position of the
>>>> key. I
>>>> almost ran the battery down the first day I had it when I turned the
>>>> key
>>>> all the way counterclockwise. I believe someone mentioned this feature
>>>> on Suzukis a while ago in here.
>>>>
>>>> The clutch is much more difficult to modulate. This model year doesn't
>>>> have a slipper clutch, and sometimes I seem to get it right and
>>>> sometimes not. I can ride it very slowly in traffic, but it shudders.
>>>>
>>>> Overall it does not feel heavier or less maneuverable, despite what
>>>> I've
>>>> read on the Internet by other people who went from the 250 to a 600.
>>>> The
>>>> difference in weight is likely under 20 lbs.
>>>>
>>>> It's louder than I expected, even though the exhaust appears to be
>>>> stock.
>>>>
>>>> First gear isn't as low as I'd expect, nor sixth as high. It seems like
>>>> you can pretty much put it in any gear and ride it at any legal speed.
>>>>
>>>> It has more cargo space than the Ninja...
>>>>
>>>
>>> Congrats on the new ride and thanks for your comments on all the boring
>>> stuff. I mean your telling us about a Gixxer and you are talking about
>>> cargo space. ;-)
>>>
>>> That thing must have 100 hp and weigh less than 500 lbs. Tell me about
>>> the exhilaration of cranking the throttle after rolling over 10,000 rpm.
>>> Now that has to be a rush in any gear.
>>>
>>
>> Hey, I'm providing only the information you _can't get anywhere else_,
>> boring or not. All the reviews of sportbikes online read the same, so
>> you can go read a journalist's cliched article about razor-sharp
>> handling and top-end power if you really want.
>>
> Well you're right, that is information only available in Reeky.
> Enjoy the new ride.
I'm not a crazed 18 year old; I'm in my 30s and fear death, so I have
tried full throttle and I have tried 10,000 rpm, but not both at once yet.
Also, it only weighs around 400 lbs.
I will let everybody know if it gets more or less gas mileage than a
Prius. :)
--
Jared
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> I upgraded from an '09 Ninja 250R.
> My thoughts about the differences between the bikes:
> The riding position seemed extreme at first, but I've gotten used to it
> rapidly. Every article I've every read about sportbikes refers to the
> position making your arms or wrists hurt, but I don't seem to have a
> great deal of trouble supporting myself with my legs and back and not
> putting weight on my arms. However, I've only ridden short distances.
> I expected the dual front discs to require a light touch, based on
> articles I've read that talk about using two fingers, but they don't
> seem any stronger than the single disc on the Ninja.
> I don't understand the point of the parking light position of the key. I
> almost ran the battery down the first day I had it when I turned the key
> all the way counterclockwise. I believe someone mentioned this feature
> on Suzukis a while ago in here.
> The clutch is much more difficult to modulate. This model year doesn't
> have a slipper clutch, and sometimes I seem to get it right and
> sometimes not. I can ride it very slowly in traffic, but it shudders.
> Overall it does not feel heavier or less maneuverable, despite what I've
> read on the Internet by other people who went from the 250 to a 600. The
> difference in weight is likely under 20 lbs.
> It's louder than I expected, even though the exhaust appears to be stock.
> First gear isn't as low as I'd expect, nor sixth as high. It seems like
> you can pretty much put it in any gear and ride it at any legal speed.
> It has more cargo space than the Ninja...