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Kx500 motor in a streetbike chassis?
BDI:
A newer aluminum framed kawasaki 600 might be the way to go.I know one might think it would be to heavy but all the weight of the bike is the engine. With the engine out of the bike I can lift the whole thing very easily. The bikes are way lighter then you would ever think once the engine is removed.
KXcam22:
The new bikes are super light. I can lift the rear of my CBR900RR easily with one hand on the swingarm. Cam.
PaulBWatertownCT:
Thanks to everyone that has replied with your thoughts and comments.
My take aways are this:
I feel the 2008/2009 Ninja 250r chassis is modern enough for the type of riding I'm looking to do. (I have my Aprilia 1000 for long rides or two up). Also, seems better to start with a brand new or one year old bike for the low cost to acquire.
Sounds like I will need to fabricate a frame cradle for the bike, as some concerns have been raised about how the stock frame might handle landing a hard wheelie (I'd like to think I'm smooth, but not always ;-)
Sounds like I will also have to get the crank balanced and some bar end inserts or urethane mounts for the handle bars.
I has also considered a Banshee 350 twin, however space becomes a concern fitting both the engine and the pipes, and the KX motor looks much easier to fit in.
Some had suggested a 4cyl motor, been there done that.
Thanks again,
Paul
BDI:
I went and looked at the bike you are talking about and it does look like a cool little bike. When you said ninja 250 this was the first thing that poped in my head. You should go for it, what about registration and insurance. If you do it you should do a whole post about the build from begining to end with pictures. We need more of that around here.
kaw rider:
Brian
I think a good running K5 would give a 600 a run for there money. Look at the 600 torque curve.
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