Touring on a Ninja 250?
#21
09-14-2007, 04:51 PM
RE: Speed @ RPM
ORIGINAL: DKspokane
There are a LOT of factors that go into that. Another forum has aCALCULATOR thatgives "indicated speed" and "true speed" based onsprocket ratios, tires sizes, etc.... pretty cool ... check it out.
http://faq.ninja250.org/speed/
I will also say that the 250 engine is designed for high RPMS. She's fine at lower speeds and just humms along the boulevard, but mine almost sounds happy when she gets up over 8k and seems to be really enjoying herself. Personally, however, I would not keep her there all day.
There are a LOT of factors that go into that. Another forum has aCALCULATOR thatgives "indicated speed" and "true speed" based onsprocket ratios, tires sizes, etc.... pretty cool ... check it out.
http://faq.ninja250.org/speed/
I will also say that the 250 engine is designed for high RPMS. She's fine at lower speeds and just humms along the boulevard, but mine almost sounds happy when she gets up over 8k and seems to be really enjoying herself. Personally, however, I would not keep her there all day.
#22
09-16-2007, 11:58 AM
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Ft. Gordon (Augusta) GA
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RE: Speed @ RPM
I'll put it to you this way... I survived a 900 mile round trip on an Eliminator 125, I'm sure a 250R wouldn't be a problem... and the Eliminator tops out at 65. Just something to think about.
#23
09-16-2007, 02:08 PM
RE: Touring on a Ninja 250?
I'd like to know specifics about the electric cruise control when you get done Oldone (make,ease of install etc...). Have been looking at a throttle lock or Throttlemeister bar-end locks, but this sounds like it might be better. Thanks.
#24
09-16-2007, 03:19 PM
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Ft. Gordon (Augusta) GA
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RE: Touring on a Ninja 250?
And make sure you strap a pillow to your gas tank to make your ride more comfortable! j/k
#25
09-16-2007, 08:07 PM
RE: Touring on a Ninja 250?
ORIGINAL: rocketrotary
And make sure you strap a pillow to your gas tank to make your ride more comfortable! j/k
And make sure you strap a pillow to your gas tank to make your ride more comfortable! j/k
#26
09-17-2007, 03:59 AM
RE: Speed @ RPM
ORIGINAL: rocketrotary
I'll put it to you this way... I survived a 900 mile round trip on an Eliminator 125, I'm sure a 250R wouldn't be a problem... and the Eliminator tops out at 65. Just something to think about.
I'll put it to you this way... I survived a 900 mile round trip on an Eliminator 125, I'm sure a 250R wouldn't be a problem... and the Eliminator tops out at 65. Just something to think about.
Holy ****~! Amazing...
As for the 250, IMO, she runs better at 10,000 RPMs than she does at 5-7k RPMs. People dont understand that this bike was designed to run all day at 10k RPMs. Also, once my tires get warm and the air expands in them, the Ninjette runs like a dream. Its just YOU, the rider, that has to get used to your wrist getting sore, legs getting cramped, wind blowing that you have to get over. I ran fine tonite on the interstate, it was just cold as *****....
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