2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650R

Porkchop · 11-17-2008, 08:33 PM

So I had noticed the redesign when I went to check out Kawasaki's new lineup a month ago, but I seemed to forget about it because I was a bit dissapointed about what they had done to the new 6R..

What do you all think?? I think its nice looking, but i wish they would have redesigned the back with the front... it just seems out of place being carried over. The Europe model did get a new seat and tail section which looks a bunch better.... but I cant get any pics...

Trip · 11-17-2008, 08:41 PM

it looks better than the 6r thats for sure

HRCNICK11 · 11-17-2008, 08:41 PM

Not bad for a street bike but for the track I'd still rather have a SV cause there are more parts at the tracks when you need them. Plus I like the rising rate linkag on the SV better than the no linkage on the Kawi.

But yeah I'd ride it.

Phenix_Rider · 11-17-2008, 10:56 PM

What do I think? BARF!

FUGLY
It's just another cheesegrater copycat now.

And when you see the dash, it's horrible. Gigantic fuel gauge- bigger than the tach or speedo.

Corey · 11-17-2008, 10:58 PM

I like it. It looks like a good commuter and might be a nice basis for a throw together sport touring rig with some soft bags, and maybe a tank bag.

Porkchop · 11-17-2008, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

What do I think? BARF!

FUGLY
It's just another cheesegrater copycat now.

And when you see the dash, it's horrible. Gigantic fuel gauge- bigger than the tach or speedo.

What is meant by cheesegrater copycat... because it doesnt really look like any other bike in the mid range... Because they went from 1 headlight to 2... and they put modern bits on it???

Need to see the dash now...

Shift · 11-18-2008, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

What do I think? BARF!

FUGLY
It's just another cheesegrater copycat now.

And when you see the dash, it's horrible. Gigantic fuel gauge- bigger than the tach or speedo.

Poo on you.

lol Seriously tho PR. You bash EVERY bike when comparing it to how great your 650R is. You just hating on this one because no your's is an old model

But ya they need o work on that tail.

Mr Lefty · 11-18-2008, 03:44 AM

actually I don't think the tail looks that bad...

but the monstrosities they call the rear sets/pass pegs...

LeeNetworX · 11-18-2008, 12:17 AM

The banana seat just isn't working with the rest of the lines on the bike, IMO.

OneSickPsycho · 11-18-2008, 12:37 AM

They have a streetfighter version now that looks pretty badass...

11-17-2008, 08:33 PM	#1
Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,418	2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650R So I had noticed the redesign when I went to check out Kawasaki's new lineup a month ago, but I seemed to forget about it because I was a bit dissapointed about what they had done to the new 6R.. What do you all think?? I think its nice looking, but i wish they would have redesigned the back with the front... it just seems out of place being carried over. The Europe model did get a new seat and tail section which looks a bunch better.... but I cant get any pics... __________________ *Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold

11-17-2008, 10:58 PM	#5
Corey AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Moto: Not a damn thing Posts: 2,612	I like it. It looks like a good commuter and might be a nice basis for a throw together sport touring rig with some soft bags, and maybe a tank bag. __________________ Half man, half horse, half motorcycle. All awesome. "Your game is shit, your company is shit. Activision ruined you! Activision ruined you." - Francis

11-17-2008, 08:41 PM	#3
HRCNICK11 Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 429	Not bad for a street bike but for the track I'd still rather have a SV cause there are more parts at the tracks when you need them. Plus I like the rising rate linkag on the SV better than the no linkage on the Kawi. But yeah I'd ride it.

11-18-2008, 03:44 AM	#8
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	actually I don't think the tail looks that bad... but the monstrosities they call the rear sets/pass pegs...

11-18-2008, 12:17 AM	#9
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	The banana seat just isn't working with the rest of the lines on the bike, IMO.

11-18-2008, 12:37 AM	#10
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	They have a streetfighter version now that looks pretty badass...