Ninja question

[dhwingert]

I parked next to a Ninja today at work. I've never seen one up close so I looked it over.

Anyway, just out of curiosity, what the heck are the black plastic handles on either side along side the engine about knee height for?

[MGUNZ]

Those are like engine guards/crashbars. They protect all the fairings/bodywork if you drop the bike. They actually work as one of the Marines in my unit has them and accidentally tried them out. I have also seen riders put their feet up on them when riding like highway pegs. Understandable considering the cramped riding position of sport bikes.

[dhwingert]

Originally Posted by MGUNZ

Those are like engine guards/crashbars. They protect all the fairings/bodywork if you drop the bike. They actually work as one of the Marines in my unit has them and accidentally tried them out. I have also seen riders put their feet up on them when riding like highway pegs. Understandable considering the cramped riding position of sport bikes.

Thanks! I thought I had seen them on other manufacturer's sport bikes.