Very well put DKspokane.

 

just get the bigger bike...seriously you wont regret it

 

thanks for all the input guys ^^ but i ended up getting the 650(doh!)! got it last night mwaha! 6300msrp, 7070 after fees/taxes and 2 year extended warrenty. they also delivered it for free


heres a pic :P

 

Love the red. What do you think of it for a new rider?



.....wait a sec....is that a F430 behind it??[sm=jawdrop.gif]

 

you bet ^.- you got a good eye hehe

more pics, incl one of the Z430 >> https://www.kawasakiforums.com/m_78281/tm.htm



this is my first day riding and i love it! i occasionally stall it on accident >.> but im practicing around my house so theres no heavy traffic :P it has a great feel to it though. its great for practicing and im sure will be awsome once i hit the streets/highway!

 

Let me continue where this thread left off.

I'm looking for a commuter bike to save on gas. I drive 10 to 20 miles a day, street or highway driving. I'm 6'3", 180#. I have a 32" inseam. I got a KLR250 and set it up for street: 80/20 tires, higher rise handlebars, motard fender. I'm not thrilled with it and am looking at getting either a Ninja 250 or 500. I like the lighter weight and better gas mileage of the 250 but will it be comfortable over time? Is the 500 bigger enough to be comfortable? Can either be modified to BE comfortable?

Riders with similar builds, what have you found? What mods have you done?

Thanks

 

That 650 looks sweet!

 

Huh? How does that answer my question? Go BIGGER (and heavier)[:-] and get WORSE gas mileage?

 

Hey LeftyS7 I'm 6'2" and weigh around 200. I have the the corbin seat on my 500 and honestly comfort is not an issue I don't even think about it not being comfortable. Hope that helps.

 

lol, was in response to Qberts pic