Kawasaki Ninja - Any thoughts Please

Originally Posted by Colby

www.mcnninjas.co.uk is a good source of info on Kwaks

You beat me to it
I was gonna suggesr mcn ninjas, think theres a few of us on there from here, as for getting a ninja...ddoooo it

Noooooooooo - just been on one and it was awful, it didn't fit me and felt really uncomfortable. I'm gutted............was going to do me a top deal too! I can't believe it so out of the SS bikes I have tried:

CBR rr - Not comfortable
ZX6r - Not comfortable
GSXR - Very Comfortable but too expensive to insure

any others I should try?

R6?
675?

[chris8886]

Originally Posted by Paws

675?

oh yeh!!! now that is a lovely bike!!

Phone more insurers. The GSXR shouldn't cost more to insure - in fact, last time I looked it was a group lower than all the other sports bikes.

If you thought the '05 model 636 was uncomfy, good job you didn't waste time trying the '03/04 636 then

[Biker Biggles]

CBR 600F
Pre 2003 ZX6R Very cheap now if you can find a nice one.

These are old school sports 600s and have a slightly more rider orientated shape.They are much more comfortable to actually go places on,and IMO illustrate everything that has gone wrong with modern SS600 fashion.

Another similar option is the ZX9R but I assume that's a non starter for insurance.

It is advertised as a Super Sport bike, and all the advertising is race related. SO really- it's not too suprising they're taking that direction. If you're asking for a 120hp 600cc bike it's inevitable. Otherwise get something like a sprint st.

[jambo]

Try a ZX6R from 98-02, These are the G, J, and A1P models. Very reliable, quick and I've done 30,000 miles on mine in 2 and a bit years without any problems that weren't caused by me.

Quick, not bad on fuel, cheap to buy and insure. Commutes, track days, tours it's well worth a look!


Jambo

Originally Posted by krhall

Noooooooooo - just been on one and it was awful, it didn't fit me and felt really uncomfortable. I'm gutted............was going to do me a top deal too! I can't believe it so out of the SS bikes I have tried:

CBR rr - Not comfortable
ZX6r - Not comfortable
GSXR - Very Comfortable but too expensive to insure

any others I should try?

Maybe im a weirdo , but i found the bikes you have listed pretty similar for position/comfort. I did find the R6 and Ninja slightly more comfortable though, but not by a great deal.

If the GSXR feels right for you, then just get one. Phone around for insurance and you can get it cheaper. At the end of the day you have only been riding for 1 year so you are still quite a risk, especially on a faster/more expensive bike, so expect to fork out a bit more. It might be worthwhile going for TPFT, depends on your situation really.

I like Biggles' suggestion of the CBR600F

It's quite comfy but thoroughly un-awe-inspiring...