New 2011 Ninja

[2w05thletes]

Originally Posted by FZRblack

It is hard to see if you have a clear screen, with reflections, but if you get a tinted screen or you paint it, and look down from the inside, there is a small gap. It isn't huge like that one, but it is there, maybe 1/4". It is around the "power crystal"

Sure enough! But still baffles me as to why Kawi would put such a large one on theirs.

[FZRblack]

Originally Posted by 2w05thletes

Sure enough! But still baffles me as to why Kawi would put such a large one on theirs.

Who knows...silly Japanese

[MikeN02]

Originally Posted by FZRblack

Who knows...silly Japanese

Silly smart japanese...

[FZRblack]

Originally Posted by MikeN02

Silly smart japanese...

Yes, they are very smart, but are still silly.

[Roaddawg]

Originally Posted by 2w05thletes

Sure enough! But still baffles me as to why Kawi would put such a large one on theirs.

Maybe the design was creating too much of a low pressure behind the screen and creating nasty turbulance...so they put in a gap to help with that?? Or, maybe they are just little silly people...

[creggur]

Originally Posted by Uno979

Actually, as I stated before and not meaning to sound like a pecker, It is identical to the 650. Even at weight it is only a few lbs lighter but about the same as our FZ6R's.

Let’s do any easy numbers comparison for all three bikes:
650R: 71bhp, 49lb/ft, 204kg/449.5lbs, .35bhp:kg, .24lb/ft:kg
400R: 42bhp, 27lb/ft, 203kg/447.5lbs, .20bhp:kg, .13lb/ft:kg
250R: 30.5bhp, 16lb/ft, 170kg/375lbs, .18bhp:kg, .09lb.ft:kg

I don't think you're sounding like a pecker at all. And I do appreciate the comparo there - it does add perspective...

Tell ya what would be awesome - a 42hp/27lb/ft producing engine in a 400lb package - that would be a smooth, light learner that people wouldn't outgrow in 6 months... And dammit, the ability to adjust things so someone under 5'4" can get their feet on the ground...Keeps the aftermarket in business I s'pose.

[2w05thletes]

Originally Posted by Roaddawg

Maybe the design was creating too much of a low pressure behind the screen and creating nasty turbulance...so they put in a gap to help with that?? Or, maybe they are just little silly people...

Silly people... lol

[Superzoom]

Originally Posted by CDN6R

Super,,I couldn't agree more than what you said. I remember when Suzuki brought out the GSXR 600 in the US,and it turned out to be a sleeved down 750 engine in the 750 frame. I like the idea of a sporting 400cc bike infact I would just love it if Honda would market this for Canada/USA.YouTube - Honda CB 400 Super Four / Super Bol D'Or 2008

Cool, CDN6R.

Actually, my very first bike was a 1980 Yamaha XS400 Heritage Special. I think that was a perfect beginner's bike. 36 hp and 400 lbs. wet. What on earth has happened to simple, light bikes? Why are so many bikes heavy, over-styled and over-priced?

[CDN6R]

My first bike was a 77 Honda Cb 750 K. I was 21,never riden a bike before and had not finished my 3 months probation with my employer(Michelin Tire). I took the Motorcycle Saftey Course the next summer and got my license I would still love to have a Honda CB 400 F or my old RD 350 L/C back

[whatever]

after owning this yamaha for awhile... i can tell you one thing that it's a much better bike then the kawaski.

i would never buy another kawaski... some of their models are know to having oil problems.

they blow up.