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Old 02-04-2014, 05:06 PM   #23 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Old Mechanic View Post
The Ninja sucks (mileagewise) compared to the CBR, I have owned both, sold both. I like my $650 04 GZ250 which gets mileage better than the Ninja and it's simplicity defined.
I also like the TU 250X Suzuki (owned one of those). Air cooled, EFI,02 sensor (Ninja does not have one Federal version).

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Mech
Agreed - but it's amazing how good of numbers they can do with some aero help or careful riding in the right conditions.

If I was going to the trouble and expense of building an aero mpg cruiser I'd skip the Ninja and go for a CBR as a base. I also agree about finding a crashed one to use. It would take a bit more effort, but they are out there if you know where to look.
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