[BrashRooster]

I traded in my 2011 C5 mil today (got $2800) and bought a 2013 (new 0 miles) Kawasaki Ninja 650 R.  I will miss my RE very much but it was time to get something different more or less because I needed to make some changes. I don't regret getting a Royal Enfield I met a lot of people because of the two bikes. The 2011 C5 I think would have kept on keeping on for a whole lot longer.  Good luck to every one with their machines, stay safe if you can't stay sane.  So long


                                                           Paul R. Jones

[p144]

Good luck. Hope you enjoy the road ahead!

[SteveThackery]

Have a great time with the Ninja.  And please stop by whenever you like.

[stevew]

Wow, that's a bit "Chalk and Cheese" isn't it ??

[High On Octane]

Good luck Brash.  That 650R is a fine bike BTW, so enjoy it. 

[Ducati Scotty]

Glad you're still riding.  Take care Rooster.

[heloego]

Good luck with the new one and ride safe. 

[BrashRooster]

Nearing 2000 miles on the new bike. I am taking it easy though. I have went and visited the C5 a couple of times. Poor girl looks out of place in the used bike line up. I was half tempted to break into my emergency fund and buy her back. Unfortunately two cents and some pocket lent wont get me very far.  I do miss the C5 but I am rather attached to the new bike.  The C5 was very popular and a lot of people has asked where she is.

[ROVERMAN]

If i remember rightly you went through some "teething pains" with that bike. I am glad you stuck with it though, good luck rooster.
Roverman.

[suitcasejefferson]

Absolutely no offense to the OP, to each their own. But the Ninja 650 is simply not the bike for me. First, I cannot handle the riding position. I need a far more upright position. While my B5 works ok, I actually prefer the feet forward pullback position of a cruiser. Second, it is simply too smooth and refined. I love the Enfield's feel and sound. Kawasaki has now built a cruiser around the 650 motor, called the Vulcan S. But while it is comfortable, I just can't get past the looks of it. Putting a 270 degree crank in it might give it some character.

Anyway, best of luck and enjoy your new bike.