Hey girls!
I'm currently riding a 2005 250, and would love some input on your experiences upgrading from a 250 to a 500 or 600 ninja. Most of what I have read has been in the other sections of this forum, and was predominantly written by males.
I love the weight and handling of the 250, and that seems to be people's biggest objection to upgrading (although it still seems to be worth it, because it seems like most people do it eventually!). I want to ride a bike I can control, not a bike that controls me. And every once in a while something happens where I am thankful I don't have a heavier bike, like when I come to a stop and my foot slides on some sand or loose gravel.
What are your experiences? How different/heavier are these larger bikes? I don't necessarily NEED more power, but it would be nice to have a little more oompf for cruising on the highway, and a heartier sound so I don't sound like a go-kart (or nothing at all! lol).
I have also thought about "upgrading" to a new 250 and modding the exhaust, etc. to get a little more noise and power.
Any thoughts on this?
Thanks!
I'm currently riding a 2005 250, and would love some input on your experiences upgrading from a 250 to a 500 or 600 ninja. Most of what I have read has been in the other sections of this forum, and was predominantly written by males.
I love the weight and handling of the 250, and that seems to be people's biggest objection to upgrading (although it still seems to be worth it, because it seems like most people do it eventually!). I want to ride a bike I can control, not a bike that controls me. And every once in a while something happens where I am thankful I don't have a heavier bike, like when I come to a stop and my foot slides on some sand or loose gravel.
What are your experiences? How different/heavier are these larger bikes? I don't necessarily NEED more power, but it would be nice to have a little more oompf for cruising on the highway, and a heartier sound so I don't sound like a go-kart (or nothing at all! lol).
I have also thought about "upgrading" to a new 250 and modding the exhaust, etc. to get a little more noise and power.
Any thoughts on this?
Thanks!