Poll: R3 vs Ninja 300 vs CBR300 track bike

[Supernam]

Just wanted an idea of what people think about the pros and cons of each.

 

[johnscruiser]

R3 is winning, 100% of the votes!

 

[N3WMAN]

Based on what?

Out of those 3 I would go Ninja because it'll be eligible for CSBK and will have a race kit available.

 

[N3WMAN]

Double Post.

 

[Supernam]

Based on what?

Out of those 3 I would go Ninja because it'll be eligible for CSBK and will have a race kit available.

Based on everything you can think of. Good point with CSBK and the race kit, I am nowhere near that level but it may help others.

 

[N3WMAN]

I would look for a CBR250 as they were the most recent CSBK spec series bike and could most likely be picked up ready to track/race for cheaper.

 

[boyoboy]

where does one vote for the sv650? a used, prepped, track and race ready sv650 could be had for half the price of a new 300.

 

[Supernam]

where does one vote for the sv650? a used, prepped, track and race ready sv650 could be had for half the price of a new 300.

That would be on the next poll that also included track ready CBR250's and SV650's that someone creates.

 

[boyoboy]

sometimes it is good to have an open mind, you can run in a lot more classes with an sv650 = way more track time = more fun!

 

[Snipes20]

What about the KTM 390. its better then all three of those as a track bike.

 

[Supernam]

sometimes it is good to have an open mind, you can run in a lot more classes with an sv650 = way more track time = more fun!

What about the KTM 390. its better then all three of those as a track bike.

Those probably are good choices too, but they are not what I am considering buying at the moment. I am leaning towards the Ninja 300 as of right now with the R3 at a very close 2nd. It takes me a while to decide, lots of research involved.

 

[R6Yamii]

There's a YouTube vid where they test ride the KTM 390 CBR 300 R3 NINJA 300 on the track and on the street. Track; ktm r3 ninja cbr
Street; cbr r3 ktm ninja

 

[Snipes20]

Those probably are good choices too, but they are not what I am considering buying at the moment. I am leaning towards the Ninja 300 as of right now with the R3 at a very close 2nd. It takes me a while to decide, lots of research involved.

Then research the KTM. It is the best bike for the track and you specified a dedicated track bike

 

[boyoboy]

What about the KTM 390. its better then all three of those as a track bike.

+1....

 

[bakaboy]

I would look for a CBR250 as they were the most recent CSBK spec series bike and could most likely be picked up ready to track/race for cheaper.

+1 this

 

[Supernam]

What about the KTM 390. its better then all three of those as a track bike.

There are a couple reasons I did not conside the KTM. Price is a quite a bit higher. "Ready to Race" probably means more maintenance? Possible reliability issues compared to the big 4? I think this bike will be a bigger target for theft. The higher seat height is an issue due to possibly lowering the bike later on for the wife to ride. I haven't eliminated these other bikes or even the 600's as of yet but I am still leaning towards Ninja 300 or R3 right now, hoping for more info from all you guys that may change my mind. You guys have been a lot of help btw, thank you.

 

[N3WMAN]

The one RC390 I've seen at the track so far blew up before completing it's first race.

 

[bakaboy]

There is a similar conversation on WERA forum

http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=323331

Just wanted an idea of what people think about the pros and cons of each.

 

[boyoboy]

The one RC390 I've seen at the track so far blew up before completing it's first race.

doh! s.o.b.

warranty? so sad, big fan of ktm....

 

[Supernam]

There is a similar conversation on WERA forum

http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=323331

Thanks for the link. I've read and watched some videos where some reviewers don't think the RC390 is that much better for the track than the others despite having a big hp advantage.