Dakling Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 To OP, it really depends on what the issue is with your back and but as to what will be more comfortable to you. I find the straight up and down position on a typical cruiser or scooter is worse for my back than a modest forward lean from something like a CBR250. Granted I also have issues with my wrists and fingers going numb and the forward lean is worse for that. Good luck with whatever you choose. I think from your comments the CBR might be better for you than the ninja but maybe a cruiser style would be best of all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shurup Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I read quite a few people here (myself including) went from riding cruisers to sports bikes finding them more comfortable for longer rides. I won't be getting another cruiser ever. Ninja/CBR 250 are good options (don't go for CBR 150 it's just too small). I heard D-Tracker has smaller fuel tank so not so good for longer trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macknife Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I read quite a few people here (myself including) went from riding cruisers to sports bikes finding them more comfortable for longer rides. I won't be getting another cruiser ever. Ninja/CBR 250 are good options (don't go for CBR 150 it's just too small). I heard D-Tracker has smaller fuel tank so not so good for longer trips. I've read also that the D-Tracker is very uncomfortable for long rides, it's a thin narrow seat so probably not an option you should consider. Ninja or Honda 250 would be the best choices. Ninja is a bit faster but the Honda is likely more comfortable for you. (They are equally comfortable for me) If you have a girlfriend on the back then forget the Ninja. For the money you are spending you could get a shiny brand new Honda CBR150. Almost identical to the 250 but a bit less power. Still, it will easily cruise at 125kph. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 (edited) I read quite a few people here (myself including) went from riding cruisers to sports bikes finding them more comfortable for longer rides. I won't be getting another cruiser ever. Ninja/CBR 250 are good options (don't go for CBR 150 it's just too small). I heard D-Tracker has smaller fuel tank so not so good for longer trips. I've read also that the D-Tracker is very uncomfortable for long rides, it's a thin narrow seat so probably not an option you should consider. Ninja or Honda 250 would be the best choices. Ninja is a bit faster but the Honda is likely more comfortable for you. (They are equally comfortable for me) If you have a girlfriend on the back then forget the Ninja. For the money you are spending you could get a shiny brand new Honda CBR150. Almost identical to the 250 but a bit less power. Still, it will easily cruise at 125kph. Exactly why I recommend the wee 150. A proper between the legs motorcycle feel, more power than 98% of the scooters out there, and you can buy brand new for what you're going to pay for a used 250 of unknown care.Faster than a Phantom or Boss, more maneuverable in the city than a 250 it's a safe solid platform. There has been *one* report on the forum of mechanical issues that I remember...not bad for a bike that has been in production for some dozen years and sold in huge numbers. The 250s can't boast as low of a percentage of issues. **edit...forget the 'one' Edited September 14, 2014 by dave_boo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 If looking at 150's dont forget the new Yamaha R15 nice looking bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark131v Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I have a Ninja a CB500X and and a Keeway and much as I really like the Ninja it is definitely nowhere near as comfortable as the other bikes for me and given the choice I would use either of the other two over the Ninja for a long trip, that said for short trips around town the Ninja is good fun.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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