G2 or J1?

Moonie · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Feb 2008 Karma :

I'm saving for a Ninja at the moment, and not sure how much money I might have.

Just wondering if anyone has ridden both of these bikes and if they had an opinion on which one they preferred.

Is the J1 worth the extra money?

Cheers
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Not a massive amount in it; J2 is prettier and has nicer clocks </tart>.
The J has got a little better suspension and engine; if you can find one at a good price, I'd go for it, but I doubt you'll be disappointed by the G model in comparison.

TheDonUK · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Feb 2006 Karma :

A friend of mine just brought a J, As G says, compared to my '99 his one has got clocks that light up and spin round when you turn the ignition on, Dual Oval headlights rather than the big stonking kwaker single on the G:
https://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2008%5C09%5C01%5Cbikepics-1404082-full.jpg
J:
https://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2008%5C10%5C07%5Cbikepics-1441828-full.jpg

Having ridden both i prefer my own, but then i have it set up how i like, basically the same bike, my advice would be buy which ever you can find for the best deal, make sure there is some history to confirm the mileage - https://www.motinfo.gov.uk/internet/jsp/ECHID-Internet-History-Request.jsp
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Moonie · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Feb 2008 Karma :

Cheers guys Thumbs Up

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rotax81 · Nearly there... Joined: 10 Sep 2008 Karma :

imo the J looks more modern and will obviously be better than the model it replaced. if i remember, when it came out it was quite a leap from the G model (so the magazines said) but believe them you would believe anything.
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Moonie · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Feb 2008 Karma :

I had thought about some back issues, but then I thought I might aswell ask my nan.
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Billy Balthorpe · Trackday Trickster Joined: 05 Oct 2008 Karma :

I thought the big leap was between the F and G models. I always thought the the differences between the G and J were minimal. Seeing as you can pick up a G for about 12 - 1500 and the j for 15 - 2000. Personally i would go for the G and save the cash. Unless you have enough to go for the A1P ZX6 which has the best of all worlds, 636 engine and comfort/tourability but can still scratch.

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Leap between the F and the G models was much bigger than that between the G and J/A models.

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Moonie · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Feb 2008 Karma :

I reckon I'll just go for a nice tidy G rather than a tatty J.

If I could afford an A1P I still wouldn't get one, something about 'em I don't really like.

A B1h on the other hand.. *sexwee*
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rotax81 · Nearly there... Joined: 10 Sep 2008 Karma :

A1P is the same as the J but with a 636 carbed. B1H model onwards Fi Thumbs Up

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swiftb · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Oct 2008 Karma :

choose the J, the G looks a lot more dated, mainly thanks to the ugly front end Thumbs Up

Knacker · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Mar 2008 Karma :

TheDonUK: That first pic is a fucking awsome lookin pic Thumbs Up

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TheDonUK · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Feb 2006 Karma :

It is, but i cant take credit, found it on bike-pics.com, i think its some hungarian dude...

But go for the G Moonie, I think the front looks better...

Whichever one you go for look out for the brakes on them, the front 6 pots are bad when abused and neglected...
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