Kawasaki Ninja or Honda CBR

[sooner22]

Any other motorcycle riders around here?

I can't decide what to buy, im getting a 01-06 either ninja or CBR, and I'll ive ever ridden are Ninja's. Are there any CBR riders in here that have any comments?

Should I stick with a Ninja or try our a CBR.

 

[tasmanian]

Honda makes good bikes.

 

[DotheDamnTHing]

Personally, I prefer cruisers but a friend had the Ninja and it was sleek

 

[Kelvrick]

Judging from the fact that you still haven't distinguished which specific model you're talking about (I'm going to assume sport bike) and basically all kawis are ninjas and hondas are cbrs, I'm going to have to say that you haven't really ridden a motorcycle.

Go get yourself a good set of gear (helmet, jacket, gloves, pants, boots) and go sit on it and see which one feels better.

 

[FoBoT]

if it was a Honda "Pirate" vs. Kawasaki "Ninja" , i think your choice would be obvious

 

[sooner22]

Originally posted by: Kelvrick
Judging from the fact that you still haven't distinguished which specific model you're talking about (I'm going to assume sport bike) and basically all kawis are ninjas and hondas are cbrs, I'm going to have to say that you haven't really ridden a motorcycle.

Go get yourself a good set of gear (helmet, jacket, gloves, pants, boots) and go sit on it and see which one feels better.

CBR's are sportbikes, everyone who rides knows that, why do I need to distinguish the specific model?

I have ridden plenty in my life, and am just looking for anyone that has a preference over one another and why, I am not looking for your safety advice.

Originally posted by: FoBoT
if it was a Honda "Pirate" vs. Kawasaki "Ninja" , i think your choice would be obvious

lol

 

[Kalvin00]

You're not gonna be able to tell the difference...

I ride an 03 ZX-6R so I am Kawi biased.

 

[sooner22]

Originally posted by: Kalvin00
You're not gonna be able to tell the difference...

I ride an 03 ZX-6R so I am Kawi biased.

Thank you, that's the exact input I was looking for.

Im always ridden ninja's myself, and the gas tank/seat style on the CBR looks slightly uncomfortable. I guess only sitting on one will decide that.

 

[waggy]

I had a CBR and loved it. though i had a ninja 250 and loved that.

both are mod friendly so have fun.

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: sooner22

Originally posted by: Kelvrick
Judging from the fact that you still haven't distinguished which specific model you're talking about (I'm going to assume sport bike) and basically all kawis are ninjas and hondas are cbrs, I'm going to have to say that you haven't really ridden a motorcycle.

Go get yourself a good set of gear (helmet, jacket, gloves, pants, boots) and go sit on it and see which one feels better.

CBR's are sportbikes, everyone who rides knows that, why do I need to distinguish the specific model?

I have ridden plenty in my life, and am just looking for anyone that has a preference over one another and why, I am not looking for your safety advice.

Originally posted by: FoBoT
if it was a Honda "Pirate" vs. Kawasaki "Ninja" , i think your choice would be obvious

lol

If you've ridden so much, you should be able to see the difference between a CBR600rr and a CBRF4i. BOTH Cbr's, but vastly different, unless you're going RC51 which is admitedly, not a cbr.

EDIT: Oh, and the kawi 250 is also a ninja, along with the 650 with its parallel twin, the old "cheater" 636 up to the big heavy zx14.

 

[Kelemvor]

Poll?

 

[sooner22]

Originally posted by: Kelemvor
Poll?

Poll added.


And to clarify, I assumed people would realize I wasnt looking for a 250, I don't know anyone who would want a 250 unless they are 15.

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: sooner22

Originally posted by: Kelemvor
Poll?

Poll added.


And to clarify, I assumed people would realize I wasnt looking for a 250, I don't know anyone who would want a 250 unless they are 15.

Just admit it, there are ninjas and cbrs that are completely different.

I'll admit that there are still things people tend to like about one brand over another. I'll assume you're goign in the 600-700 stage and I think you should really look at the 636 because that extra 36 makes a big difference. Otherwise, I love having a fuel guage on the honda.

If I had 6 grand to spend today, I'd probably put a down payment on a triumph 675 or the new 07 honda.

Otherwise, I'd probably go with the 05+636. Before that, I'd go honda.

 

[psteng19]

I'm partial to CBRxxxRR's

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: sooner22
I don't know anyone who would want a 250 unless they are 15.

I know lots of them, they're called "Smart first-time buyers." They have a tendency to pick up their 250s used from other first-timers, so they can get used to riding something that isn't going to pop out from under them if they catch a pothole. They come in all ages and walks of life.

- M4H

 

[bmacd]

I'm a Gixxer fanboy myself. It's hard to go wrong with any modern sportbike. The hardest thing for you will be picking a color scheme

 

[freebee]

Considering the GSXR's are superior in every dimension to the hondas ( even the new for 07 cbr600rr) and kawis (plus there is no more 636 think they went back to a 599 like everyone else), from a pure bike perspective there should be no other choice. Personally if I had the ability and balls, I'd get a gsxr1k...the finest stock sportbike in the world. (exluding the italian stuff).

Oh and for the riders in the NYC area, the popo are cracking down again with springtime bike check. I got pulled over twice already. Fortunately I am the black power ranger.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: psteng19
I'm partial to CBRxxxRR's

I was at a shop in London checking out a few new bikes (buddy is looking to move up from his GZ250) and saw a dead-sexy CBR1000RR in blue and yellow. :heart:

- M4H

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

So what have you ridden and for how long?

 

[NinjaGnome]

If i were you i would get whichever brand bike is the latest design. Right now for 600's the latest design is the cbr600rr which many reveiwers are saying is the best streetbike 600 while the latest r6 is a great track bike. But you can never go wrong with Kawi green

 

[sooner22]

Originally posted by: Hayabusa Rider
So what have you ridden and for how long?

5 years, lots of different bikes.

 

[Dirigible]

I had a '90 ZX6 followed by a '00 CBR. Despite it being 10 years older and nearly 100 lbs heavier, I liked the Ninja better. The seat was more comfortable and the transmission felt better to me, with more positive shifts and just overall more solid feeling. The CBR was very smooth, though, and the engine pulled strong.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Originally posted by: sooner22

Originally posted by: Hayabusa Rider
So what have you ridden and for how long?

5 years, lots of different bikes.

Then I won't go for the moped option

For practical purposes the bikes are equivalent. There are very few places you could ride them to their full potential. They do have a different feel though. Rather than going with stats and other people's opinions I'd suggest riding both and seeing what your rear end likes. You'll be a LOT happier with the bike that feels best.