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Help me choose which one to buy.

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dallasmcmahon said:
Ive already ridden a 250 for 3 years?
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I rode my Ninja 300 for two years. Thinking of selling it just to switch bike types (to a dual sport). I ride with lots of bigger sports bikes, and i get everywhere just as quickly as they do. People who sell them in a couple months are people who spend a lot of time in parking lots, seeking attention and being concerned with image and what others think.

May actually keep it for another year and try out track riding.

Buy whichever bike you can get better deal on.
 
-D- said:
What does it matter? Just buy one. It's a starter bike.
btw, telling a girl you ride a Ninja then she sees it and asks why does it look so small...well you know what else she is going to wonder about.
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No. She won't know the difference at all.

I'd go with the Yamaha just because everyone has a Ninja. Or the new BMW.

Then again, I ended up with the bike I have just because it was different. Same with at least one car. Like them both but both have their quirks and issues.
 
Holy cow, WTF is up with the KTM's torque curve?

Drennan57 said:
Thought you might find these useful. 3HP an 2.5 LB-FT ...
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Paulo M. said:
Holy cow, WTF is up with the KTM's torque curve?
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There's probably a noise and/or emissions test at 6500 RPM and something else between 3500-5500 (maybe just lower output to reduce fuel consumption when cruising so they can say it gets better fuel economy than it would otherwise). My bike also has a dead spot at 4500 RPM if I remember correctly and reading up on it says it has something to do with European emissions testing.
 
Do those other bikes not meet the same Euro emissions tests?

unL33T said:
There's probably a noise and/or emissions test at 6500 RPM and something else between 3500-5500 (maybe just lower output to reduce fuel consumption when cruising so they can say it gets better fuel economy than it would otherwise). My bike also has a dead spot at 4500 RPM if I remember correctly and reading up on it says it has something to do with European emissions testing.
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Paulo M. said:
Do those other bikes not meet the same Euro emissions tests?
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The other bikes were lower all around. Meaning they likely meet all the requirements without having silly drops in output. Probably a more proper way of meeting the requirements instead of just meeting them at the specific RPM the tests are done at but then you've got less power and most people care more about power than emissions and noise.
 
At your age you are right to be sticking with a 250cc-300cc. The insurance on anything bigger will be a real burden to pay. Lots of guys will say you will out grow a 250 in no time, but I say that depends on your expectations and wants in a motorcycle. Any of the modern 300cc's will keep up with highway speeds and are fast enough to get you a hefty fine on any road in the province if you have a heavy right hand. All of them handle very well on public roads and are cheap to run and repair. Lots of folks get caught up in the bigger/better treadmill even though they can't honestly use 50%+ of the bike whether due to a lack of skill or fear of Johnny Law. Either bike is a very solid platform and will hold it's value fairly well. There are always new riders looking for a used 300cc.

Flip a coin, play eenie meenie, write both bikes on a piece of paper and put the pieces in a hat and pick one. Either bike will not disappoint. Just don't get caught up in farkles, performance mods and bling. At the end of the day it's still a 300cc bike, regardless of what you do to it and you won't get back $1 of it on the re-sale.

Enjoy!
 
abkdt41 said:
Honda Cb500x
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As you've ridden before you can choose whatever bike you wish. The 250-300 class surely has enough power for the highway and will be better for insurance. Also consider the 500cc class. You'll get an engine that will have more torque, smoother delivery, highway speeds at lower rpms at the expense of slightly worse fuel economy and slightly heavier weight. You'll have to ask if insurance will be higher by how much. My insurance company says that <500ccs, be it a 300, moped or cb500x, they are roughly the same.

Consider Honda's CB500 line.
 
The CB500X is one of the best bikes a new rider can possibly buy. It can do a little bit of everything, because new riders typically don't know what type of riding they enjoy the most.

It is a great bargain price for what you get and fairly cheap on insurance at 471cc.

The only downside is there are not many used ones out there.
 
Surprised that no one has mentioned this yet.....
If you want ABS, get the Ninja, I believe it's not offered on the R3. Plus having ABS is a feature a lot of new buyers want (and in my opinion need) on their first bike, which will come in handy when you are selling.
 
Drennan57 said:
Until you realize it's a single cylinder. That's a deal breaker for me.
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Nothing wrong with a thumper, they can be a ton of fun. Definitely not for everybody though.


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Iceman said:
Nothing wrong with a thumper, they can be a ton of fun. Definitely not for everybody though.


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Yeah they can be fun ... In ATV's and dirt bikes. A single has no business being in a sportbike of any size.

Just my opinion of course.
 
Drennan57 said:
Yeah they can be fun ... In ATV's and dirt bikes. A single has no business being in a sportbike of any size.

Just my opinion of course.
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Really? But I thought you liked the rc390, very cool and different ring a bell? Yup, thumper.

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What ever you decide is fine, both bikes are very similar.. at the end it comes down to preference..kawi or yammi?
 
Drennan57 said:
Yeah they can be fun ... In ATV's and dirt bikes. A single has no business being in a sportbike of any size.

Just my opinion of course.
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My thumper is plenty fun.
 
Iceman said:
Really? But I thought you liked the rc390, very cool and different ring a bell? Yup, thumper.

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Actually I've never cared for RC390 an still don't but that has nothing to do with congratulating someone on getting a new bike.
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