max_caper
Well-Known Member
Not sure if this is the right category but here goes.
My "wife" bought a Honda Rebel 2 years ago. She did not like the lack of acceleration and she didn't like feet-forward position of the pegs on the Rebel. She used to say, "I wish the Rebel pegs were placed the same as the VMax pegs. That way I could stand on the pegs when my butt gets tired".
So, she decides to upgrade. She thinks the 500 Vulcan looks sweet and visits Kahuna Powersports. She sits on the Vulcan and again, she does not like that feet-forward footpeg position. I suggested she sit on the 500 Ninja. She thought I was joking b/c she's always favoured cruisers for their looks. She gave it a try...she loved the seating position, the footpegs, the balance, and the price (marked down from 7400 to 5500).
She bought the Ninja and now she loves the performance as well. She comments to me that she should have bought the 500 Ninja from the get-go instead of the Rebel. The power delivery of the Ninja is smooth, the bike is well-balanced, and there's definately room to grow on this bike (120 mph top end and 12.9 in the 1/4 mile according to one review I read). On days when we get along, she lets me take it for a spin. My back was starting to give me grief on longer rides on my Max but I've had the Ninja out for hours on end with no discomfort.
If any of you know someone looking for a decent beginner bike, the 500 Ninja may be a way to go.
Cheers!
Blaine
My "wife" bought a Honda Rebel 2 years ago. She did not like the lack of acceleration and she didn't like feet-forward position of the pegs on the Rebel. She used to say, "I wish the Rebel pegs were placed the same as the VMax pegs. That way I could stand on the pegs when my butt gets tired".
So, she decides to upgrade. She thinks the 500 Vulcan looks sweet and visits Kahuna Powersports. She sits on the Vulcan and again, she does not like that feet-forward footpeg position. I suggested she sit on the 500 Ninja. She thought I was joking b/c she's always favoured cruisers for their looks. She gave it a try...she loved the seating position, the footpegs, the balance, and the price (marked down from 7400 to 5500).
She bought the Ninja and now she loves the performance as well. She comments to me that she should have bought the 500 Ninja from the get-go instead of the Rebel. The power delivery of the Ninja is smooth, the bike is well-balanced, and there's definately room to grow on this bike (120 mph top end and 12.9 in the 1/4 mile according to one review I read). On days when we get along, she lets me take it for a spin. My back was starting to give me grief on longer rides on my Max but I've had the Ninja out for hours on end with no discomfort.
If any of you know someone looking for a decent beginner bike, the 500 Ninja may be a way to go.
Cheers!
Blaine