2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650R

Porkchop · 11-17-2008, 07:33 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, 07:41 PM

it looks better than the 6r thats for sure

HRCNICK11 · 11-17-2008, 07:41 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, 09:56 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, 09:58 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, 10:26 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...

LeeNetworX · 11-17-2008, 11:17 PM

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

OneSickPsycho · 11-17-2008, 11:37 PM

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

Porkchop · 11-18-2008, 12:24 AM

Nah, the headlight is kinda fucked up on that ER-6N...

If only it had the headlight from the Z1000.... then we'd talk!

BobTheBiker · 11-18-2008, 12:51 AM

the tail is the 650R's undoing honestly. I'm quite sure the gauges look like shit too. from the front its a nice lookin bike, but thats about it.

11-17-2008, 07:33 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, 09:58 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

11-18-2008, 12:24 AM	#9
Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,418	Nah, the headlight is kinda fucked up on that ER-6N... If only it had the headlight from the Z1000.... then we'd talk! __________________ *Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold

11-17-2008, 07:41 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.

11-17-2008, 11:17 PM	#7
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.

11-17-2008, 11:37 PM	#8
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	They have a streetfighter version now that looks pretty badass...

11-18-2008, 12:51 AM	#10
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	the tail is the 650R's undoing honestly. I'm quite sure the gauges look like shit too. from the front its a nice lookin bike, but thats about it.