Can the Ninja 300 handle the highway?
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- Is the Ninja 300 good enough for the highway? Probably also applies to 250s
Riding a 2014 Ninja 300 ABS SE
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Short answer: It sure can. I have the $800 speeding ticket for going 105 to prove it.
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Ya can’t get away from the cops on that lol. My buddy has 1 fun bike tho
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well,
have been riding since i was 16,,i am now an old man at 63 and think of buying a small sport bike.the 300 seems ok !
the 600 are to racer for my reflex now,
thanks for your video it informed me a lot
gervais
Hello Gervais, have you gotten the bike? If so how has it been? I'm also looking to buy this motorcycle, any experience tips are welcomed. :)
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I started with an R3 and it did fine with highway. I would cruise 65-70mph. Overtaking was tough at times because the passing power was weak. At that situation you need to downshift once or twice to get around some cars. The wind is also another battle. Light bikes are amazing, but the wind will knock you off course sometimes.
Rence Fabian I can attest to this. Trying to race home before an incoming thunderstorm and the accompanying strong winds in West Texas my ninja was at an angle most of the highway ride home. Has to let off the throttle at some moments because I couldn't stay on track as I was already countersteering just to stay in a straight line.
Hey, I had one of these years ago in the mid-2000s! They're pretty zippy for a small displacement bike. They aren't too heavy which helps. Only thing is that the smaller and lighter bikes feel a bit "wiggly" when on less than perfect roads. The handlebars wiggle. I had a death wobble once and dumped mine :(
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I take my pregen ninja 250 on the highway and as you can tell by my pic im a big ass dude at 6'2" 320lbs around 75 to 80 mph gear reduction 15t in front 43t rear taller tires gets tricky when you ride behind 18 wheelers due to the wind buffer from the trailers and will ride 25 miles at the time with rpms in the 7500 to 8000 in 6th gear trick is to shift down a gear and tuck to pass adequately but will soon upgrade to a suzuki katana 750 or honda vfr800 for more comfort and speed for longer hauls and multiple state touring rides
Yes i underatand there is alot of grammatical errors as far as no puntuation goes
This would be a good bike for riding to school
It should be able to achieve the speed limit. The only problem is that in some places lots of people will be driving over the limit. That means lots of cars will be trying to run you over.
As far as the wind goes. I was riding a ninja 600 on the highway, and the wind blew me across two lanes. Counter steering was useless. I was at the mercy of the wind. The incident sceared the heck out of me. I brought a bigger/ heavier bike, and the problem was gone.
It can do 90 no problem.
If cars are going faster than that it's a problem for any bike because going faster than the speed limit on highways is stupid
@@letni9506 LOL.
Sounds like correct driving.
it sure can i ride on the highway all the time like ALL The dam time lol it does really well .
that is a comuter bike for around town, i had one for my starting bike and to let friends ride along me , nothing wrong with those 300cc 8n my book i dont ride faster than 100 mph because at that point im killing my self if i crash , so 100% of the time i get to 100mph and i let go thats plenty for mee , i onow friends that need to have a bike that can go 200mph plus but to each their own , if that rocks your boats , then you do you by all means nessesary.
Even like a 08 ninja 300cc? I need to commute on the highway for about 1hr 30 mins everyday
You still in the same area
I’d love to get my license and learn from someone who is close by
I drive that freeway every single day and could use some pointer if I wanna get started riding
You need to drop a gear to pass at that speed.
A bike that does 118mph and people think it might struggle on the highway?
Do you have any videos on shifting?
Me on a 125.
I’m sure u could pass, drop it down to 4th or5th gear and pin the throttle
i ride ninja 300 from sydney to canberra everyweek on highway(530kms approximately）. the issue is ninja 300 is too light to deal with windy and high rpm( 8000~9000) at 110kms which cause vibration a lot, after 30mins ride, body ,hands are numb, legs are numb
0:00 for a second I felt that 300cc bike sounded like inline 4 cylinder machine ... Lol
Yo is this SA Texas haha .. ik old vid
Hahahaha a Honda Grum in the highway
bruh i live in satx and ride a 250 lets ride sometime
This hurts to watch it’s so slow... good video though bro!
im assuming you go to UTSA?
Jeremy Rivera Just finished!
is the ninja 300 your only bike?
doodooheadful So far, yes
Ah ok. Im a new rider gonna take a class in two weeks and hopefully pass then im gonna get a 300. I just like to check out videos where people still ride them to this day cuz mainly the ones i see are from 1-3 years ago. Anyways thanks boss
I been riding the 300 for 6 month's now... and I don't had any problem passing car's at 90 o 100mph u just need to know what u r doing... gonna upload more videos on the highway soon... but I gonna left this one for now... th-cam.com/video/G72TGlKQVd4/w-d-xo.html
Can I ask u a question man I’m really thinking of buying a 300 can you tell me the highest cruising speed ? Like the highest speed u can drive comfortable at without hurting the bike
I can ride mine at 150km/h for an endless amount of time.
Here's my experience.
I had a 2001 Ninja 250. I ran that son of a bitch on highways 70% of the time going 70-75mph, and the engine didn't sweat it one bit despite the high rpm's. Not only did it see high rpm's all the time, I definitely made it work as hard as it could. Full throttle, low leans, the whole nine yards. Of course I made sure to keep up with maintenance, but let me tell you something~ specially to those out there looking to get their first bike. If the old 250's were that tough, I can promise you today's 300's will teach you everything just fine; local riding, highway riding, anything. Even wheelies, lol.
EDIT: Don't listen to anyone that downplays these small bikes. They do everything a motorcycle does, because it's still a motorcycle. You can bust your ass real bad on these small bike just as much like a big one.
Thanks. Neat advice... 👍🏻
Same can be said for the small 4cyl pickups that everyone mocks, instead insisting on half tons the size of a house.
I have a 2001 Frontier 2wd 5 speed 4cyl that does 95 percent of what you need a pickup for. It also fits almost anywhere and averages 26mpg. Shit, it still averages well over 20mpg when towing a small tandem axle trailer loaded up.
Yeah its slow as shit but it still gets it done and i know plenty of people with larger trucks should ai need one.
Thank you nothing but hate when I say I’m getting a 300 but I want to
@@SBMMBOOGIE why the hate? Not satisfied with the power?.
Raymond George no people hate on me saying get atleast a 500 but I rode a 600 and that was way to much for me so I want a 300 to get used to sport bike feeling I think it’ll be good and it’s the same size as a gsxr 600
Once you've learnt to over take on a Cbr125r you start to appreciate the extra power of a Ninja 250R and make use of it with ease.
very true
Actually riding on a CBR125 R and also go on the highway no problem
DynamiteDirk dude fucking SAME
I took a CH150 Elite scooter on the highways all the time! It may have taken a few tries to get past a truck or RV, but it could be done!
Thats funny, I have a CBR 125r and I'm upgrading to this
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i rode a 125 from NY to GA going 65 - 70 the entire time, i swear on my life. a 300 can handle the highway no problem
Coming from LA that's one open hwy
We have rush hour, but nothing like LA.
Lmao you should see i4 over here in Florida.
Coming from Iowa that’s one open interstate
why is this still a question, my 2004 Ninja 250cc did 70-80mph on highway for 200-400 mile trips all the time.
I do not get it, either! Of course it will not be as fast as a 600 super sport but you will be faster than 80% of cars around and have plenty of passing power.
People forget even a “slow” bike is still gonna be quicker than most cars on the road. Of course it can handle the highway.
Not all the time. A CBR 125e is only good for up to aprox 80km/hr (that isnt mph)
@@snappybro1251 cbr125r ? 80??? man im getting on 120km/h and most of the times im the fastest on normal roads :D because of the limit of course :D ...
@@marekbabik2791 yours must have a larger front sprocket
@@snappybro1251 No? Germans on 125s go 120 all the time
@jellomaster5629 thats where you are wrong. Ive ridden 125cc bikes and i can tell you definitely not
Not knowing pain of having to start on 125. Freeworld problems
Robyn Highart you get to start on a 125 with if you’re 16 years old here in Europe, don’t see what’s wrong with that
let me get uh I'm assuming he meant he started on something bigger
let me get uh he means being limited to cause in America you can get h2r as a first bike if you really wanna
jaden gutierrez the system is much better in Europe. You get a 125 when you’re 16, a 300 or 400 when you’re 18 and when you turn 20 you can get the bike you want. This system avoids accidents and let’s you have more fun with the bikes.
let me get uh Different landscapes, traffic laws, roads, etc. I don't think it's really applicable. In the states starting on a 125cc to daily is like asking to get hit, not enough power to really get yourself out of a bad situation here. The roads are more open, and people usually drive ~10-15mph over the speed limit. Don't even get me started on highways. Taking a small bike to a canyon or something is pretty fun though, smaller bikes are usually easier to handle and you can just rip the throttle without having to worry about flying off the road at over 100mph in a split second. You guys in Europe got it good with twisties nearly everywhere. I'm almost jealous, honestly. However, the more responsible dealerships here in the states refuse to sell people anything bigger than 300-400 if it's their first bike, maybe a 650 since they're more tame. At least that's been my experience.
Just bought a black one with abs. Picking her up tomorrow. Can’t wait. Thanks. And subbed.
Would be curious to hear how your journey with it has been.
@RedWhiteTear it was nice while it lasted, I sold it a year later. Just like most people say...YOU WILL OUTGROW IT. but for learning the twisties and getting your bearings, it’s a great bike. I’m on a 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan now. Major difference.
Earned a like for no dragged on worthless information.
I am german and I ride my Ninja 300 on the Autobahn without trouble... so yes of course you can handle the Highway with it!
Dude, wow. Can we just take the time to appreciate you? Proper information, no bias and definitely a lot of sense spoken. Thank you for being awesome 🤘
Oh, and thank you for a great video!
Agreed!
This helped out alot. Been looking at a 300 and after seeing this video my minds made up. NYC highway speed limit is only 50mph and this bike proved its more than capable of that
Your American highways aren't a problem lol
I'm from Germany and i was driving with 140-190 km/h for Like 4 hours multiple times this summer.
@@saradomin277is the 300 good for the autobahn?
NYC's highways are that slow? lol that sucks
in Atlanta it's 70 and the traffic is always f*cking horrible
Yea I just recently purchased one myself,while it is on the low side of speed its definitely a fun bike to ride! Still get a good rush from it.its always fun to ride a slow bike fast rather then a fast bike slow..✌
Still have it ?
I want to get one as my first ride its a used 2015
“Zip out and POOF!” 😂
Tide Pods hahaha right? That was hilarious
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I believe what he meant was if it can comfortably go on the highway. So that's why anything under 600cc is considered small in the US huh? But still, cheers on the 300 man !!
just our dumb highways and long wide roads where everyone is averaging 50 mph lol
The yamaha r3 has plenty of passing power for a 321cc
It’s sucks to go 90 mph to 0 mph in zero seconds I’m grateful to be here thank you god for not taking me at 22 years old I’ve never been the same since then. My first motorcycle was a ninja 1998 250 lol twin cam. Black and red. I want another bike 🏍 or scooter 🛵 lol I’m 39 now lol. I think I will look cool with my prosthetic foot. You ever see a scooter or motorcycle here San Antonio and the right foot is missing but has a prosthetic foot that’s me lol. I will round house anyone who fucks with me. Titanium to the face lol. Nah I won’t. I enjoy my freedom. Hey guys subscribe to my channel plz help this amputee plz. I will get a nice drone and show off my city and near by places and maybe travel if I get enough subscribers.
if you want to overtake, then put the damn engine on its power band. Shift down so it hits around 9000 RPM and you will accelerate much faster.
I’m looking around and then when you said bandera I found out you are in San Antonio! Then later on you drove past where I work. Glad to see another fellow rider here in SA with not that many here
Thanks for the video👌
Are you using just the GoPro speaker? Sounds nice and clear. Just got mine mounted but haven’t used it on a ride yet.
Why did I see a video of the same bike ninja 300 going almost 180 on the highway
Wind shear isnt something you can prepare for though. Depending on who and what is immediately nearby -a bike that light is a lot riskier than a heavier bike. Guess it pays to know the wind forecast and prevailing direction where you’re riding and heading. Bet that bike is fun for stunting around on empty roads.
Today forecast : 25mph winds. Skip that trip
How far have you rode it in single drive? Without turning the engine off once.
You need to down shift a gear or two to accelerate on the highway. bike will do 60-80 mph very quickly in 4th and 5th gear
300 can go 55 -60 in first gear on a take off
@@SBMMBOOGIE sure but I would never advise doing that lol
Nick yeah no I didn’t do it I watched a video looking at getting y first sport bike want a 300 I have a cruiser and I rode a 600 but it was to much rn so a 300 will be perfect
@@SBMMBOOGIE You'll be very happy with the 300. When you're ready for the 600, it will always be there to upgrade
Nick true thank you ima do it
They are still about as fast a Porsche Boxter, of course you can take it on the highways and tollways! Plenty of passing power and likely faster than most cars around. Wind can be an issue and of course you should be wearing gear, but a 250 or 300 is plenty good for highway/tollway driving. You will be shifting a lot more than a bigger bike, only thing.
I own this bike and yeah the wind can get ya. Minor winds send you a little out of balance but sometimes you can get hit but the wind and feel like your bike is gonna come out from under you. So far the wind hasn’t been an issue but can scare you if your not used to it
I don’t weight much(120, 6ft) and I took a Honda rebel to 65mph and it started to float pretty bad and it was really scary because I felt like I didn’t have much control over the bike. I’m wondering if the Ninja will do a similar thing.
Damn bro im 135 but 5,9
From an old fart who rode the highway on a Honda CL70, I'm amazed at the power small bikes have. The way this bike handled smoothly, I have no problems commuting with it. Thank you for that very useful and informative demonstration.
Yup i daily commute on one, max speed i hit is 110 downhill, although i am a big un at 250lb and 6ft
Thank God I found your comment I'm 6'1 250 and found an amazing deal on a brand new 2017 ninja.. no abs but I'm not complaining.. I think I might get it but I always see mixed reviews on bigger guys on one... But I honestly want to build up my confidence and really learn to ride and not have to worry about power and the weight of a bike ya know
A ninja 300? Isn’t that like a girls bike? Handle the highway? Must be a joke. I wouldn’t acknowledge that I owned such a weakass bike. Does your boyfriend fit on the back?
i have a ninja 300, it’s great bike, but i get blown around by the wind even being 185 pounds, and even around town it can be bad. I’m looking for ways to increase stability because it’s not in my budget to go to a 650 class yet, i may buy a different 300 simply because i want ABS on my bike even tho ppl hate on it. I think a bigger tire and aftermarket windscreen might do the trick with the stability, but that’s my only complaint, it’s got enough power to have fun. But yes it does lack a bit on the highway. I live in florida and try to avoid the highway because it can be harsh. Not to say it’s impossible but the wind is god awful sometimes where i get blown into another lane. I’ve topped out my bike at about 115, it takes a bit to get there but 115mph is enough to pass someone on the highway so it’s capable but not the sturdiest of bikes.
I’m sure it’s not as bad as a cb500 naked bike. At 8mph it started pushing you into the other lane. So that’s why fairings are a must!
Anyone selling a Ninja 300 or something similar as a beginner bike in good condition that won't gimme too many rounds of the mechanic or put much stress on my wallet at the starting of next season near the Toronto area? Budget Under CAD 2000, expecting lower values. Drop a link or just reply if you have a deal for me in Ontario. I can go up to 2500 for a super nice and clean, super well-kept bike that won't need anything.
Hey l have a 2017 300 ninja I'm doing 80mph and 90 no problem . Sometimes wing not fun for no body 😂
Electric grill only does 33 miles an hour and you never get a ticket
I watch your videos hoping to catch myself in one lol. I’m on I-10 all the time!
Back in the day. I loved my RD 350... plenty fast, even for a porky kid...
It should be fine. I ride a 278cc Honda Forza scooter and it weighs 423pds fully fueled. It can do 65 to 75mph no problems.
I was considering getting this bike but ur saying it doesn’t really have balls eh . I wish the ninja came in a 450cc
Kawasaki just replaced the Ninja 300 with the Ninja 400. More power, better components, less weight, same price!
Bro so I guess you would have no problem on giving me that bike🤭
I want a ninja 300 or Honda cbr300 for streets .
I’ll use my car for high way
Something wrong with your bike my 300 ninja 113 mph
Actually you do have passing power, but you need to bring the engine rev to 10k and more and that make quiet some noise.
And in the uk we’ve got people on 125s on the motorway hahah
Harley’s are built for highway riding. Get a street glide.
Anything that goes 100 miles per hour can handle the highway💀
125cc your gonna struggle with wind lack of power not good for long highway or motorway riding bit grrat for getting from A to B.
how much do you pay for insurance, also how is the bike during the winter, looking on buying one soon. I live in nj and it’s going to be my daily
Nathan Davidov $70/year for liability, $150/year for my brother for comprehensive. Your best bet is to get a free insurance quote online though.
Winter driving probably depends on your location. San Antonio has no snow and doesn't get insanely cold, so riding during the winter is usually fine (on any bike)
I stay in SA and want a bike you make me wanna get one and ride with ya
I really want to get a motorcycle it’s my dream ❤
lol the highway in Canada and the US is soo similar
How much did you weigh at the time of this video?
Imma get this once I get a job and my license
Did you get it?
Aye you're in San Antonio! Live here too
Thanks. I just got a 250 for my first bike. I don't mind going slightly slower speeds as I'm still getting used to it.
I'm not ready for the highway anyway, but it's good to know that I can when I'm ready.
Such power!
Dude drop a gear and grape it
well with my 300 i go around 110-120 in the highway an feel really good
I topped out at 120 on the speedo
FatBoy Slim On a stock 300?! Fastest I've hit was 113 (indicated), but that was going down a steep hill
Qwahzi IRL I think he means 120kmh
No, I have a ninja and i've reached 192 km/h with it lots of times. If you are a good rider and know how to push the bike, this 300 can easily take on bigger bikes on roads with twisties. Done it myself :)
Being a good rider doesn't make your bike go faster in a straight line past 80 on a 300, all you do is hold the throttle, there's relatively 0 logic to that
I’ve ridden my 300 since I got it In 2016 and it rides fine but long distance trips like out in desert on huge highways is really bad for this bike .... all throughout Los Angeles or something like the inner cities is perfect though !
Why are long trips bad? I'm a complete bike novice
@@wanderingwonder111 heavier sports bikes break through the wind like slicing butter. Also more gas in the tank.
it may full throttle but not full rpm
I have a Ninja 300. Just went on the highway this week. OH MY GOD I HATE THE FOOKING WIND! The bike is LIGHT for the wind.
eyyyy fellow San Antonian
my gf is living in fredericksburg and shes always wanted a ninja would u recomend the 300abs?
Crossing the solid white line 0:59 while merging is a $425 ticket in WA state.
I live in Seattle and see many people do this
The real question is "can ANYBODY ride ANYTHING" on I-10. I despise that hwy - bike or car. ;)
im laughing my ass off, cuz this guy is selling this bike on FB so i go to look it up and here you are driving on my highway in my city 😂😂😂
I have a 2017 ninja 300 as my first bike... been riding on and off for 2 months. my question is on the highway I feel fragile on this bike,.like i have the feeling that im gonna lose control. maybe because the wind blowing hard. and I'm talking going 70 I wonder if is my inexperience or is is kinda normal to feel that way in these type of bikes
thats normal it will come with time
Hey man good day to you.
Exactly the same thing as me.
I'm 145 lbs. and get blown around on alot as well.
Seems I'm always hanging on for dear life.
This video has him riding with one hand and looks so smooth
@@daveweller3427 i've been riding a 600 for more than a year not only have grown up in experience but this bigger bikes feels way more stable than 300 on the hwy and anywhere.
I remember racing a old Toyota Corolla with my Ninja 300. It was a tie between each other lol. You just have to make sure you give it some gas on the on ramp to the highway.
All the power @10k rpm
Hey I am also by UTSA San Antonio I am thinking of getting this bike this week do u recommend it I am 5’11 225 pounds
I can pull from 70-90mph pretty easy on my 300. But after 90 it’s slow up to 110mph
So I can see we’re in the same city I’m looking to get a bike but everywhere I’ve gone they don’t have 300s
400s are the new 300s, great for newer riders
@@QwahziIRL thanks man where in San Antonio do you suggest going if I may ask??
Jet it. Why would you pass in sixth ? Always drop down and fly by get the power you need high rpms for a moment wont kill the bike