First Highway Ride

Lathroum · June 24th, 2024, 05:27 PM

Took my 2004 250 out on the highway for the first time today. No problem keeping up with traffic at 65 - 70mph. I did notice I could feel the cross winds sometimes pushing the bike a little from the side. A very different feel from other bikes I have ridden in the past. I also feel the like the bike feels more at home right around 60mph.

At 70mph the bike was still accelerating well and def had more to go. It's not gonna win a speed run, but it was capable on the highway. A little odd for me with how high it revs doing 70.

Any thoughts? This is my first Ninja 250 and my first time back on 2 wheels in like 18yrs. It is def a fun bike.

revv · June 24th, 2024, 08:23 PM

On my 08, it's work keeping it in lane with crosswinds, traffic moves at 75, and there's little headroom at that speed to overtake the way traffic thinks you're about to.

I'll take any pointers anyone has on this. I've tucking and throwing a knee into the wind to keep it stable.

It doesn't help that the speedo says almost 100mph and I'm actually going 85.

June 24th, 2024, 05:27 PM	#1
Lathroum ninjette.org newbie Name: Philip Location: Baltimore MD Join Date: Jun 2024 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250r Posts: 4	First Highway Ride Took my 2004 250 out on the highway for the first time today. No problem keeping up with traffic at 65 - 70mph. I did notice I could feel the cross winds sometimes pushing the bike a little from the side. A very different feel from other bikes I have ridden in the past. I also feel the like the bike feels more at home right around 60mph. At 70mph the bike was still accelerating well and def had more to go. It's not gonna win a speed run, but it was capable on the highway. A little odd for me with how high it revs doing 70. Any thoughts? This is my first Ninja 250 and my first time back on 2 wheels in like 18yrs. It is def a fun bike.

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June 24th, 2024, 08:23 PM	#2
revv ninjette.org newbie Name: David Location: Toronto Join Date: Jun 2024 Motorcycle(s): 08 EX250J Posts: 3	On my 08, it's work keeping it in lane with crosswinds, traffic moves at 75, and there's little headroom at that speed to overtake the way traffic thinks you're about to. I'll take any pointers anyone has on this. I've tucking and throwing a knee into the wind to keep it stable. It doesn't help that the speedo says almost 100mph and I'm actually going 85.