2012 Ninja 650 - Page 10

Grainbelt · 06-24-2012, 02:15 PM

I rode my FZ6 on half the demo route on my way home - definitely more legroom, smoother, more top end. Still love the big tank and the centerstand.

But I tell you what, I'd be having more fun on the 650R.

Cortez · 06-24-2012, 02:19 PM

I was too until the vibrations and buzz started ruining things.
The FZ6 also had better suspension and brakes, my other main complaints,
even for normal riding.

The 650R rear shock was a joke.
Even for my 200lbs frame the 6/7 was the only usable setting.

With some luggage or a passenger, I was out of luck.

Had better load carrying ability on my 125cc scooter.

Grainbelt · 06-24-2012, 02:34 PM

You're a whiner.

My '06 could scrub the tires from edge to edge with 80lbs in the Givis and my fat arse on it. Sure, it was a little jumpy, but that just added to the, uh, excitement. And the vibes are there to remind you that you are alive, and on a bike, not in a cage

As always, YMMV. FWIW, the 2012 is smoother, no fairing buzz, and seems geared a hair taller. Really nicely executed.

Cortez · 06-24-2012, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grainbelt

You're a whiner.

My '06 could scrub the tires from edge to edge with 80lbs in the Givis and my fat arse on it. Sure, it was a little jumpy, but that just added to the, uh, excitement. And the vibes are there to remind you that you are alive, and on a bike, not in a cage

As always, YMMV. FWIW, the 2012 is smoother, no fairing buzz, and seems geared a hair taller. Really nicely executed.

And every single new styling update is said to have a better rear shock, too.
I've had the first version!

I scrubbed the tires too, but it was never confidence inspiring.

JamesG · 06-24-2012, 03:10 PM

Fairing design looks lifted from the Yami R6...

Murphy Slaw · 07-02-2012, 04:12 AM

This thread needs more pictures.....

Matticus91 · 07-02-2012, 04:54 AM

My bike is still damaged from the hit & run but once I get it back I'll be taking a ton of pics for sure

Matticus91 · 07-02-2012, 08:54 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIdzv36SAzA

Jay S. · 07-03-2012, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murphy Slaw

This thread needs more pictures.....

I could not disagree more. Those damn pictures keep making me want to get one. Damn you, damn the pictures, and damn this damn thread. Damn.

(I secretly admire how much work/change Kawi has put into this bike for 2012. It's almost like they actually listen to the riders feedback, crazy huh?)

antwon412 · 07-03-2012, 03:28 PM

I don't get to ride much is my wife works late and I'm always watching the kids. But pretty much every day I go out and just look at my bike for a while.

That candy lime green is an awesome color in the sun. It is really an amazing looking bike.

And really just as much fun to ride.

mrnoitall · 07-03-2012, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cortez

I was too until the vibrations and buzz started ruining things.
The FZ6 also had better suspension and brakes, my other main complaints,
even for normal riding.

The 650R rear shock was a joke.
Even for my 200lbs frame the 6/7 was the only usable setting.

With some luggage or a passenger, I was out of luck.

Had better load carrying ability on my 125cc scooter.

Interesting because at 240lbs I rode my brothers 2010 650r all day yesterday and never thought the rear shock did anything but function perfectly fine.

Murphy Slaw · 07-04-2012, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay S.

Damn you, damn the pictures, and damn this damn thread. Damn.

Hee, hee......

sendler · 07-04-2012, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cortez

The 650R rear shock was a joke.
Even for my 200lbs frame the 6/7 was the only usable setting.

With some luggage or a passenger, I was out of luck.

Had better load carrying ability on my 125cc scooter.

My son is 280lbs and we have the rear spring turned up to 5 but it is comfortable for commuting. My Honda is tuned too far the other way for load carrying. The rear high speed compression hits pretty hard over bumps with my 150lbs on it.

Gas Hog · 07-04-2012, 08:53 AM

Quote:

This thread needs more pictures.....

mmm..ok

Gary

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Grainbelt · 07-04-2012, 09:19 AM

I had heard that the ER-6F (world model) has passenger grab rails, and the external mounting points for them are where Givi puts their luggage mounts.

I don't see any way they'll be able to offer them in North America.

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Cortez BAZINGA! Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Croatia Oddometer: 3,898	I was too until the vibrations and buzz started ruining things. The FZ6 also had better suspension and brakes, my other main complaints, even for normal riding. The 650R rear shock was a joke. Even for my 200lbs frame the 6/7 was the only usable setting. With some luggage or a passenger, I was out of luck. Had better load carrying ability on my 125cc scooter. __________________ '12 Kymco Downtown 300i ABS, '08 Yamaha FZ6n S2 ABS SOLD: '03 Peugeot Speedfight2, '07 Kawasaki ER6F ABS, '06 Kymco Agility 125 My Flickr gallery

07-02-2012, 04:54 AM	#142
Matticus91 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2011 Location: Millstone, NJ Oddometer: 272	My bike is still damaged from the hit & run but once I get it back I'll be taking a ton of pics for sure __________________ "Husky" 2011 Husqvarna TE250 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650R

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Matticus91 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2011 Location: Millstone, NJ Oddometer: 272	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIdzv36SAzA __________________ "Husky" 2011 Husqvarna TE250 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650R

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06-24-2012, 02:15 PM	#136
Grainbelt marginal adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Minnyhappiness Oddometer: 25,033	I rode my FZ6 on half the demo route on my way home - definitely more legroom, smoother, more top end. Still love the big tank and the centerstand. But I tell you what, I'd be having more fun on the 650R.

06-24-2012, 02:34 PM	#138
Grainbelt marginal adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Minnyhappiness Oddometer: 25,033	You're a whiner. My '06 could scrub the tires from edge to edge with 80lbs in the Givis and my fat arse on it. Sure, it was a little jumpy, but that just added to the, uh, excitement. And the vibes are there to remind you that you are alive, and on a bike, not in a cage As always, YMMV. FWIW, the 2012 is smoother, no fairing buzz, and seems geared a hair taller. Really nicely executed.

06-24-2012, 03:10 PM	#140
JamesG Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Columbus, GA Oddometer: 10,133	Fairing design looks lifted from the Yami R6...

07-02-2012, 04:12 AM	#141
Murphy Slaw Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Southern Illinois Oddometer: 874	This thread needs more pictures.....

07-03-2012, 03:28 PM	#145
antwon412 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Oddometer: 211	I don't get to ride much is my wife works late and I'm always watching the kids. But pretty much every day I go out and just look at my bike for a while. That candy lime green is an awesome color in the sun. It is really an amazing looking bike. And really just as much fun to ride.

07-04-2012, 09:19 AM	#150
Grainbelt marginal adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Minnyhappiness Oddometer: 25,033	I had heard that the ER-6F (world model) has passenger grab rails, and the external mounting points for them are where Givi puts their luggage mounts. I don't see any way they'll be able to offer them in North America.