I wonder why I get tired when I ride for a long time and distance.
”I think it's because of your age." If you're wondering, you're half right.......orz
However, there are probably many other factors that make it possible for a mid-sized Ninja 400 to tour more than 500km in comfort, so I thought I'd give it some thought.
- Bodywork
It's a bit of a stretch to say this, but the ABS front and rear give you the confidence that the bike won't lock up, the brakes have a nice touch, the suspension is very stable and grounded while cornering, the risk of rear wheel slippage is reduced with the track controller, and the frame feels rigid from the moment you start riding. The luxurious equipment and features of large motorcycles are very helpful in reducing fatigue.......
Maybe the NInja 400 should have come with ABS too: .... Ohlins rear suspension: ..... WAY too expensive!
- (vehicle's) Attitude
This is what I felt when I switched to the Ninja 400 after touring on several big bikes. They are all good touring motorcycles, butLarge motorcycles ridden so farThe reason why the Ninja 400 is so much easier to ride than the Ninja 400 is because it has a more relaxed position. Specifically, the distance between the seat and the step. The other day when I was touring in Hakone, I felt that the bend in my knees was a bit tight.
The Ninja 1000, for example, is almost identical to the Ninja 400 in terms of position, but with a higher seat height and more distance between the seat and the step, so the lower body is not cramped.
This could be solved by adding a back step to the Ninja 400.
- Vibration
The pulse of the parallel two-cylinder is my favorite, but the vibration transmitted to the grip and step is still more than a four-cylinder car.When the grip heater is turned onThe vibration to the handlebars on the bike has been reduced somewhat, but my hands still feel numb after several hours of continuous riding. I don't mind so much about the steps, partly because they are rubberized. My legs have only been numb once on the highway so far.
I wonder if I can counter this by replacing the grip end with a heavier one.
- Wind pressure and sound
This is probably the biggest factor (especially on the highway), but the Ninja 400 has the screen up at the top, and the muffler is stock. The screen is raised to the top of the bike, and the muffler is stock. I could replace it with a touring screen, but I don't want a taller screen than I already have, as it would affect the shape of the bike I like so much.
In about 10 years, I'll be driving a BMW RT model.
- Road surface and congestion
On a slightly rough road, the difference in ground contact as mentioned above is directly related to the degree of fatigue, and with a large motorcycle that moves forward quickly with just a little bit of force on the grip, the stress when slipping through traffic is low.
I've got over 10,000km on it by now and I wonder if replacing the tires will improve the feel of the ground..... Anget GT I want: .....
- Changes in temperature
In the summer, we go to high altitudes to cool off, but it can be colder than you think on the mountain. This can be solved by packing some clothes in your luggage.
So, what are you going to do in the end?
Hmmm. Maybe it would be best if I switched to a Ninja 1000 and changed the tires at the right time.
But the Ninja 400's lightness, ease of use, and the feeling of power that you can use up is hard to beat. The Ninja 400's light weight, ease of use, and the feeling of power that you'll be able to use it to its fullest are also hard to beat. It's fun to shift gears while riding uphill, downhill, or on a winding road, and your body does the shifting without you having to think about it. You don't have to think about it. I would never use it unless I was driving on a circuit (if you only want to use high rpm, you can downshift on the highway .....orz)
So I haven't come to any conclusions yet, but I'll think about it as I test drive a few more large models.
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