lol "Bike is as mute as a sewing machine"
Thoughts on 2013 Honda CBR500R?
- Thread starter ninja250r.se
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lol "Bike is as mute as a sewing machine"
I was and I am still a little tempted by this bike too. It would be a very nice upgrade from the Ninja 250R. However for me I am really wanting a 600 and I am looking at the 2012 ZX-6R as my next bike. If I didn't have my heart set on a 600cc the CBR500 would be top of the list.
TiburonJA
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I dunno if that's a good analogy lol, my parents sewing machine is loud as hell. Made me laugh.
Saw a vid of the stock exhaust on youtube, the sound was very disappointing =(. Nothing a good aftermarket can't fix, that'll probably take a while to come to fruition though.
conundrum
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Also don't forget about the FZ6R -- But it's similar to the Ninja 650R and likely to cost on insurance as well.
I'd also recommend trying both the CBR500R and the new Ninja 300R -- given the power output to me they seem like they'd be very similar. The 300 would also mean less gas and less insurance, since it is the 'smaller' of the two bikes.
I'd also recommend trying both the CBR500R and the new Ninja 300R -- given the power output to me they seem like they'd be very similar. The 300 would also mean less gas and less insurance, since it is the 'smaller' of the two bikes.
Jevco's prices went well up so I'd check - with TD.
You might consider waiting a year or two and spend the extra on something else. Quite frankly a 250 Ninja to a 500 is not going to be all that big a difference and the Ninja has that sweet top end RPM that does narrow the difference as you seem willing to wind it out.
Use the savings to take some rides down into the twisties in Pennsylvania ( only 4 hours ) and perhaps the Lake Placid area. The headache with Ontario is decent riding roads - getting to 130 on the 400 with a bigger motor strikes me as a waste of time and the Ninja is very capable.
Get a year or two and then take a bit more serious jump = my 2¢
The other thing to do this summer is perhaps get some off road jollies at Motopark. You'll be a better road rider and have a lot of fun.
http://www.motoparkracing.com/motocrosscamp.html
and you'll get some riding in getting there and back.
believe me you won't regret it
You might consider waiting a year or two and spend the extra on something else. Quite frankly a 250 Ninja to a 500 is not going to be all that big a difference and the Ninja has that sweet top end RPM that does narrow the difference as you seem willing to wind it out.
Use the savings to take some rides down into the twisties in Pennsylvania ( only 4 hours ) and perhaps the Lake Placid area. The headache with Ontario is decent riding roads - getting to 130 on the 400 with a bigger motor strikes me as a waste of time and the Ninja is very capable.
Get a year or two and then take a bit more serious jump = my 2¢
The other thing to do this summer is perhaps get some off road jollies at Motopark. You'll be a better road rider and have a lot of fun.
http://www.motoparkracing.com/motocrosscamp.html
and you'll get some riding in getting there and back.
believe me you won't regret it
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ninja250r.se
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thanks for your inputs everyone. 2 deciding factors will be the insurance & I'll have to take it for a spin. I'm kinda thinking I'll stick with the 250 for at least another season. I love it. Just eager to get a ball-zee-er (how the $#%^ do you spell that word 
) bike with fatter tires. I'm sure all you ninja 250 riders can relate. Not hating on the bike...maybe next year kawasaki will release a 500 that kills that honda. we shall see......
) bike with fatter tires. I'm sure all you ninja 250 riders can relate. Not hating on the bike...maybe next year kawasaki will release a 500 that kills that honda. we shall see......I can relate for sure! Ninja 250s are great and I love mine but you described a couple of reasons of why I am looking forward to a 600.thanks for your inputs everyone. 2 deciding factors will be the insurance & I'll have to take it for a spin. I'm kinda thinking I'll stick with the 250 for at least another season. I love it. Just eager to get a ball-zee-er (how the $#%^ do you spell that word
Sabex
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If you're looking for fat tires the CBR500R is 120/70 17 and 160/60 17 stock. Which lets you pick up very nice rubbers for it.
However, if insurance is really a factor... what's the bike cost, 6500 or so? You'll get 25-3500 for the ninja 250, leaving you to spend 3-4000 on the bike (maybe more depending on taxes/freight/other stuff.) Insurance will be the same, if not slightly more than the ninja 250. So I'd expect you to spend 2-3000 for the year. Which means you'll have spent 5-7000 for the first year.
Whereas if you keep the Ninja 250 you'll have only spent 15-2500 (whatever your insurance will be this year) for the year. I would just keep the ninja until you're ready for a supersport. If you really want a bike with more power, sell the ninja and buy a USED 500 (so kawasaki ninja 500 or gs500) for the same, or less than you sold the ninja 250 for (entirely possible, ninja 250 prices are broken...) and you'll have broken even or went positive on bike price, with insurance remaining relatively the same.
However, if insurance is really a factor... what's the bike cost, 6500 or so? You'll get 25-3500 for the ninja 250, leaving you to spend 3-4000 on the bike (maybe more depending on taxes/freight/other stuff.) Insurance will be the same, if not slightly more than the ninja 250. So I'd expect you to spend 2-3000 for the year. Which means you'll have spent 5-7000 for the first year.
Whereas if you keep the Ninja 250 you'll have only spent 15-2500 (whatever your insurance will be this year) for the year. I would just keep the ninja until you're ready for a supersport. If you really want a bike with more power, sell the ninja and buy a USED 500 (so kawasaki ninja 500 or gs500) for the same, or less than you sold the ninja 250 for (entirely possible, ninja 250 prices are broken...) and you'll have broken even or went positive on bike price, with insurance remaining relatively the same.
eljay
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dasiffy
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the ninja has 30 hp
the cbr500 has 47 hp (from what i've read)
the honda weighs more, and they both have the same power to weight ratio. (ie: same acceleration and again from what i've read). I don't think you'll see a difference below highway speeds.
Also for those that don't understand, the higher rev limit is part of the fun factor. It's like a ferrari 458 vs a mercedes sls. Both are fast, but the ferrari sounds faster. More exciting.
the cbr500 has 47 hp (from what i've read)
the honda weighs more, and they both have the same power to weight ratio. (ie: same acceleration and again from what i've read). I don't think you'll see a difference below highway speeds.
Also for those that don't understand, the higher rev limit is part of the fun factor. It's like a ferrari 458 vs a mercedes sls. Both are fast, but the ferrari sounds faster. More exciting.
Most popular segment of motorcycling uses low rpm/high torque engines for fun factor. Look it up. Starts with "cruiser"
When I went to try and buy one at the motorcycle show in December I was quoted OTD price of around 8300 on the CB500F (down from 8600$) and for me that's just too much for a bike. I know it's a good price for a NEW bike, but anyway to each their own.
I'm holding off until I ride some bikes this year and then decide. I'll most likely just keep my 250 for another season and then decide what/if I want to move to a different bike. Unfortunately I'm not rolling in money so money does come into play with these types of decisions. I'm sure that those 500s will sell like hotcakes come spring time so the dealers won't have much incentive to drop the price much as there'll be another person to buy it after you.
I'm holding off until I ride some bikes this year and then decide. I'll most likely just keep my 250 for another season and then decide what/if I want to move to a different bike. Unfortunately I'm not rolling in money so money does come into play with these types of decisions. I'm sure that those 500s will sell like hotcakes come spring time so the dealers won't have much incentive to drop the price much as there'll be another person to buy it after you.
Julz
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If speed/racing isn't a factor then why not just stick with the 250 until you get cheaper insurance for a 600. The bike goes 140 km no prob and can out accelarate most cars from a stop light.....the money you save on gas and insurance would be huge once you can insure a 600. Think of all the mods you can buy with that 
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00ninja
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IMHO I would keep your 250 till you are at least 25 and the insurance rate starts dropping. Besides it is a really nice bike.
If you must upgrade now then I recommend taking a look at the Kawi 500R. Cheap to buy and insure and ridden by a competent rider it can really surprise.
Then when you are ready, move up to an SS.
If you must upgrade now then I recommend taking a look at the Kawi 500R. Cheap to buy and insure and ridden by a competent rider it can really surprise.
Then when you are ready, move up to an SS.
Surprise is right. Saw a few of the Ninja 500s at Mosport vintage races this summer. For what they are they sure sound good and haul ***. Went from a bike I completely dismissed to serious want.
00ninja
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Over on ex-500.com there is an older member who is a retired racer and used to race ex500's. Many stories and pictures of him on there moping up other racers on larger machines back in the late 80's and early 90's.
+1 on Pennsylvania. Forget about riding in Ontario. You can be hitting 80-100 with non-stop twisties down there and you'll be smiling ear to ear. But with the twisties, do respect the posted speed limit or the sharp turn/slow down signs, they mean it, unlike the "fake" signs we have here. I've done it with both my 250 and 650. Everytime I remember telling my buddies that "man, wish I have my 250 here" - true story.
Has anyone sat on one of these during the recent show? I wonder if you can pull off a 9 hr day on one of these? I suppose it depends on the person. I'm willing to push it a bit but wanted to see what people think.
