When to upgrade.

[Jadien]

Try looking at a Ninja 650R or SV650. Those would be great second bikes, and will be a lot better on the street than a 600 supersport.

Thank GOD!!! Someone who's back on topic....

[Nalian]

Surely you jest right? I disagree with your opinion! That's what we're disagreeing about. Geez!

my opinion is that because he's asking the question, i don't think he's ready to upgrade... he'll know when he's ready to upgrade. you disagree with that... does that mean you think he's ready to upgrade?? since you haven't really stated it yet, what is your opinion??

Yup - if someone has been riding a ninja 250 for over a year with any consistency then they're fine to upgrade. I don't think asking questions disqualifies you from anything. Now, should you immediately go to a cbr or another supersport? Probably not, but after riding a year I think you figure out your own limits pretty quick.

[intotherain]

Id say get anything besides a race bike (ninja650r, SV650, Buell XB-9R, and such) unless your gonna do some track days, there is really no need for a race bike on the streets... unless well of course you are racing on the streets.

[Jthmeffy]

bleh, basically, get what you want. The SV is a great bike with loads of torque midrange. It will feel more 'gutsy' than a 600cc supersport before 80mph. Well, that is unless u buy the new CBR600RR.. supposed to be crazy.. loads of torque down low, 20lbs lighter... too bad they look ugly now (IMO.. i dont like the ram-air position - pignose R6 style... eew)

[Koss]

Heck, even if you are gonna do track days... those "non-race" bikes are great for the track. People even love taking their ninja 250's to the race track! There are special classes or clubs just for the 250, 500, and 650s... and if its just a open track day, who cares what the heck you're riding.

And its all a matter of opinion I believe... but to be honest, as was stated in this thread earlier by somone other than me... we don't know your riding habits or ability... why ask us? Some may see you as lacking confidence, others may see you as really wanting a second opinion to your own...

I say, if you feel that you have nothing left to learn from on your current bike, and you are comfortable with your abilities (some people don't care about using every last millimeter of cornering clearance and throttle input for example)... then move on. If you have any doubts what so ever... then no.

Then again, I'm not the msf instructor or the one who just got a new bike... and I recently crashed... so why the heck would you listen to me anyways!

[Sphinxman]

I know I'm a little biased but have you thought of a katana 600 as a second bike? It's a little heavy but it's a great bike with enough power to do anything you want to do on the street. You should be able to find a used one cheap as well. Just my opinion...

[Koss]

I know I'm a little biased but have you thought of a katana 600 as a second bike? It's a little heavy but it's a great bike with enough power to do anything you want to do on the street. You should be able to find a used one cheap as well. Just my opinion...

They are comfortable too! So is the 750

[RideYourRide]

I know I'm a little biased but have you thought of a katana 600 as a second bike? It's a little heavy but it's a great bike with enough power to do anything you want to do on the street. You should be able to find a used one cheap as well. Just my opinion...

I forgot the katana. If you don't mind the katana "styling" you can score them way cheap.