I've just ridden the Ninja...

[cbrbiker]

(see https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=56651)

And I have to say, it was fun!

Power is spot on and makes the CBR feel sluggish. CBR generally feels more refined, where as the Ninja feels a tad loose and rattly, but the power's there, on tap, when you need it and doesn't kick in after you need it like the CBR does. There's nothing lacking mid-range either (possibly due to the Power Commander and custom map), so there's power there when I need it and don't expect it!!

Seat height is slightly lower and the seat is sculpted, rather than flat like the CBR. And you can actually push your hand into the Ninja's seat and push some padding in!!!

Handling was different to the CBR, which I expected, but I don't think in a bad way. On a blat down a country road, I found myself hanging off with knee extended quite comfortably and it still felt natural. I wasn't going quick enough for knee to touch down (it was someone else's bike after all), but it felt good!

Anyway, we've pretty much agreed that the swap is still on, so next step involves other chap hiring a van and then us doing the swap!

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[Nolongerhere]

Cool!

[yzf750r]

good 'un! That Kwak is
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[Johnny GSX-R]

The Kwak does look niiiiiiiiiice.. Who ever did the race rep did a sterling job too, looks very nice.

Myself, i prefer standard paint on my ride so i'd plump for the KWAK, also the Kwak is not a common bike when compared the number of CBR / R6's etc...............very nice pair of machines, think about the pro's and cons of it then MAKE YOUR OWN MIND UP.

[Stu_666]

Aye, good bikes them. Had a test ride on one and liked it so much I'm now £6,500 the poorer

So nice to have instant umph as well even if you happen to be not in the perfect gear at the time. Only niggles I would have with mine is seeing the clocks through the screen (which a double bubble screen would remedy) and also I find it can be a wee bit heavy on the wrists and neck. Other than that its pretty much perfection.

[Babyjase]

Is this so you can hold your head up in the MCNinjas forum mate. Love the look of your CBR, but I'm not a fan of the cans on the 6R, plus it should be green. Dont think you can go wrong either way.

[TOM M]

[Josh|RD125LC]

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