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beatr911 · 08-07-2012, 01:46 PM

I'd really like the CBR250R or Ninja but they just seem too cramped for my 6'1" 200lb, abused, creaky, old self. To bridge the gap until I can get the Vetter-bike built with proper ergos to suit me, I'm considering the Ninja 650.

My future commute will be about 65 miles one way at 70-80mph in high desert conditions, meaning HOT in summer and COLD in winter, and 40 degree temperature changes from am to pm.

Sendler, you are showing a one time log of 65.5 mpg but what is the set-up and riding cycle on this entry? You mentioned that the 650 was better for 6'+ riders so that adds to my interest in this bike. I would opt for way taller than stock gearing and some minimal weather protection (aero) improvements to assist in comfort in extreme temperatures.

An alternative would be the coming CFMoto 650TR which is a rip of the Ninja650 except in sport-tourer form. Or the Versys to ease the creaky legs.

So, does anyone have a read on the MPG capability of the Ninja 650 bloodline?

08-07-2012, 01:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
beatr911 Master EcoModder Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 516 B2300 - '96 Mazda B2300 SE Focus - '05 Ford Focus ST The red car - '00 Honda Insight Thanks: 6 Thanked 77 Times in 56 Posts	Good bike for larger riders, Ninja 650? I'd really like the CBR250R or Ninja but they just seem too cramped for my 6'1" 200lb, abused, creaky, old self. To bridge the gap until I can get the Vetter-bike built with proper ergos to suit me, I'm considering the Ninja 650. My future commute will be about 65 miles one way at 70-80mph in high desert conditions, meaning HOT in summer and COLD in winter, and 40 degree temperature changes from am to pm. Sendler, you are showing a one time log of 65.5 mpg but what is the set-up and riding cycle on this entry? You mentioned that the 650 was better for 6'+ riders so that adds to my interest in this bike. I would opt for way taller than stock gearing and some minimal weather protection (aero) improvements to assist in comfort in extreme temperatures. An alternative would be the coming CFMoto 650TR which is a rip of the Ninja650 except in sport-tourer form. Or the Versys to ease the creaky legs. So, does anyone have a read on the MPG capability of the Ninja 650 bloodline? __________________ Good design is simple. Getting there isn't.