Hi all! I thought I would sign up here in hopes of learning a little more about this bike.
Here's my story in a nutshell. I started out on a cruiser many years ago, had a couple of years with it and then had to sell it when I moved. I took a long break from riding and decided a Ninja 250R was a good re-entry bike. I don't regret it at all. It did what I needed it to... However, I'm ready for an upgrade.
Most of my friends have GSX-R's. I've ridden them, and I like them, but I'm starting to get a little more cautious (I tend to push bikes to their limits). I went to a few stores last week and eagerly eyed the GSX-R's (600s) and Ninja 636s. Just for fun I sat on a FZ6R and couldn't get over just how comfortable it was.
I releaze it would be absolutely no comparison to a GSX-R, etc., but it's not like my friends are going to leave me behind. What I'd really like to know (assuming someone actually has experience with newer gen 250 Ninjas (2012)) - what is it like in comparison? I don't need a rocket ship, but I absolutely want something that's going to put my current bike to shame - speed and acceleration wise. What I've read so far is that the FZ is on the heavy side which takes a lot away from the power.
I'd really appreciate your thoughts and input. Thanks!!!
Here's my story in a nutshell. I started out on a cruiser many years ago, had a couple of years with it and then had to sell it when I moved. I took a long break from riding and decided a Ninja 250R was a good re-entry bike. I don't regret it at all. It did what I needed it to... However, I'm ready for an upgrade.
Most of my friends have GSX-R's. I've ridden them, and I like them, but I'm starting to get a little more cautious (I tend to push bikes to their limits). I went to a few stores last week and eagerly eyed the GSX-R's (600s) and Ninja 636s. Just for fun I sat on a FZ6R and couldn't get over just how comfortable it was.
I releaze it would be absolutely no comparison to a GSX-R, etc., but it's not like my friends are going to leave me behind. What I'd really like to know (assuming someone actually has experience with newer gen 250 Ninjas (2012)) - what is it like in comparison? I don't need a rocket ship, but I absolutely want something that's going to put my current bike to shame - speed and acceleration wise. What I've read so far is that the FZ is on the heavy side which takes a lot away from the power.
I'd really appreciate your thoughts and input. Thanks!!!