Ninja 650R Anyone riden one yet and your thoughts

[Birdman]

Well the subject says it all really

Have a friend looking at one so wondering if anyone has had a spin and what they thought

[6maniac]

Same as the ER6-n, plus fairing. Had my 'n from '06. All round bike - commuter, mild scratcher, tourer ( with mods ), cheap to run and service. Light and narrow if your in traffic.

[phizog]

I couldn't get used to the sit up and beg seating position. But they can be found cheap and with a nice exhaust and clippons I wouldn't complain if someone gave me one

[bonester]

Didn't think much of my ER6n when I got it- not particularly quick, with *REALLY* harsh suspension. Now it has 2000 odd km on it, the engine has run in sweetly and the suspension has settled and isn't too bad. Might be unfair to the bike if you test a brand new one. Got 205km/h out of mine the other day- lying down, whilst sitting on the back seat. (on private property of course) Otherwise 185km/h top speed. Pretty frikkin impressive for a 650 twin. Does wikid wheelies and stoppies too.

[Phil]

They are a great little bike, if the person is not vertically challenged I'd opt for the Versys, its a better bike with the same engine.

[Birdman]

cheers, i shall pass along the comments

shes after a not as aggressive riding position and saw the bike and fell in love with it

[Six Addict]

mm phil says the versys is better looking, but the i must say, the bike looks fantastic, and the dash is fully sick maaaate