interesting take on the 250

subxero · April 4th, 2014, 08:05 AM

http://www.fastbikesmag.com/2014/04/...aki-ninja-250/

I don't hate it entirely

edit:
bahahahaha I just saw the price of the kit

link to actual product website
http://31blk.com/

edit2:

"Brasse is offering this radical modification kit for the Kawasaki Ninja 250. The 31BLK is a ‘plug and play’ type, so no electric or mechanical modifications have to be carried out."

^ is it just me or do you have to chop off the *** end of the frame... no? I think that is mechanical mod or something not plug and play for sure though

edit3: Oh it just keeps getting better, just noticed the article is in "Fast Bikes Magazine"

Xtina · April 4th, 2014, 08:43 AM

Looks better than some of the hack jobs on here. Just sayin

EternalNewb · April 4th, 2014, 08:45 AM

Are they going for a look akin to Nolan's version of Batman?

Racer x · April 4th, 2014, 08:54 AM

Dreary 250 ninja???That looks like crap.

NevadaWolf · April 4th, 2014, 09:13 AM

Nt so sure on the look and yeah that tail is gone but I do like the mounting for the modified headlights.

Those would be neat aux lights for my night rides...

adouglas · April 4th, 2014, 09:38 AM

All that work and they left the stock bars in place?

Hate the lights.

And what are those stupid objects hanging off the front?

FAIL

csmith12 · April 4th, 2014, 09:41 AM

It's cool and all, but no thank you. And... do those things hanging off the sides come in a shorter version? Because I would drag the crap outta them.

Joshua95 · April 4th, 2014, 09:46 AM

I don't think you can ride this on the highway. Wind would blow the bike all over the place.

Racer x · April 4th, 2014, 10:01 AM

Don't ride it in the rain. First the water would soak your back side down. Then the bag on your head would get soaked.

crazymadbastard · April 4th, 2014, 10:06 AM

Kinda neat to look a for a few seconds, then barf! Also, why rear pegs left on? For stunting??

NevadaWolf · April 4th, 2014, 10:12 AM

I think the rear pegs and the ugly thing up front are for the passenger. The site says there is a pillion seat stored at the front of the bike. The only thing i can see is the weird thing on the front...

rojoracing53 · April 4th, 2014, 10:40 AM

First I was like

Then I was like

And finally I was like

Dano · April 4th, 2014, 11:05 AM

Interesting take on the 250

subxero · April 4th, 2014, 11:49 AM

I guess if you actually wanted this you could sell all the take offs to help pay for this cluster **** other than that I can't imagine they would ever manage to sell a single one

rasta · April 4th, 2014, 03:55 PM

Gross

oblivion007 · April 4th, 2014, 04:57 PM

Looks okay but after seeing the price, nope!

JohnnyBravo · April 4th, 2014, 05:05 PM

Booooo

Racer x · April 4th, 2014, 05:07 PM

I went to the web page. Does it really have a seat on the front ? Facepalm Fail

alex.s · April 4th, 2014, 05:52 PM

that thing looks like ****. also that frame has been cut.

capt_bugaloo · April 4th, 2014, 06:05 PM

It looks like a failed attempt at a Batcycle...

Klondike1020 · April 4th, 2014, 06:34 PM

I love the brawny nasty fairings and what not. just it is only something I would do to a wrecked bike.

I think that a flat black edgy fairings on the sides of a fighter are very trick and mean looking . even for an anemic sport whip.

cbinker · April 4th, 2014, 07:02 PM

no likey.

kdogg2077 · April 4th, 2014, 07:11 PM

It has this tough "modern industrial" kinda look to it that could be cool but just doesn't work here.

chugs · April 4th, 2014, 08:26 PM

Looks like crap.

jcgss77 · April 4th, 2014, 10:11 PM

Sometimes, I don't know what people are thinking. There is so much more that they could have done, but didn't. Why? I will say, that it reminds me of the Magpul Ronin:

The first time I saw this I was inspired to try to make a 250 into something similar. I would still do a few things different, but I really like the overall look of this. The way I see it, if you are going for aggressive, make the thing aggressive!

GearMonkey · April 6th, 2014, 10:08 AM

yikes.

beniblanco · April 6th, 2014, 10:14 PM

I actually saw this bike in person at the motorcycle show in Toronto a few weeks back it was just sitting in a plain booth with no advertising or info on it at that time. There was a person quoting out prices for the kit if anyone had asked but at $1700 it wasn't getting that much attention. I was not really impressed with it and others around didn't seem to be as well. It had that junk bin special feel to it.

NinjaZX6R123 · June 24th, 2014, 06:05 PM

I ordered the 31BLK kit from Joshua Brasse. It’s going on 3 months and it has yet to be shipped. There are other people who’s complaining about his website Ideacious regarding orders. Hopefully I will either receive the product I ordered or get a full refund if Joshua Brasse is too busy and can’t fulfill my order. Through my dealings with him he seems like a stand up guy but has yet to come through.

April 4th, 2014, 08:05 AM	#1
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	interesting take on the 250 http://www.fastbikesmag.com/2014/04/...aki-ninja-250/ I don't hate it entirely edit: bahahahaha I just saw the price of the kit link to actual product website http://31blk.com/ edit2: "Brasse is offering this radical modification kit for the Kawasaki Ninja 250. The 31BLK is a ‘plug and play’ type, so no electric or mechanical modifications have to be carried out." ^ is it just me or do you have to chop off the * end of the frame... no? I think that is mechanical mod or something not plug and play for sure though edit3: Oh it just keeps getting better, just noticed the article is in "Fast Bikes** Magazine" __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

April 4th, 2014, 08:54 AM	#4
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	Dreary 250 ninja???That looks like crap. __________________________________________________ Top speed 123.369mph. Ohio mile Worlds fastest 250 ninja

April 4th, 2014, 09:13 AM	#5
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Nt so sure on the look and yeah that tail is gone but I do like the mounting for the modified headlights. Those would be neat aux lights for my night rides... __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

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April 4th, 2014, 09:41 AM	#7
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April 4th, 2014, 08:43 AM	#2
Xtina ninjette.org guru Name: Christina Location: Toronto Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300, 2007 Gsxr 600, R6-sold :( Posts: 270	Looks better than some of the hack jobs on here. Just sayin

April 4th, 2014, 08:45 AM	#3
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	Are they going for a look akin to Nolan's version of Batman?

April 4th, 2014, 09:46 AM	#8
Joshua95 ninjette.org member Name: Joshua Location: wellington Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 41	I don't think you can ride this on the highway. Wind would blow the bike all over the place.

April 4th, 2014, 10:01 AM	#9
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	Don't ride it in the rain. First the water would soak your back side down. Then the bag on your head would get soaked. __________________________________________________ Top speed 123.369mph. Ohio mile Worlds fastest 250 ninja

April 4th, 2014, 10:06 AM	#10
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	Kinda neat to look a for a few seconds, then barf! Also, why rear pegs left on? For stunting?? __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

April 4th, 2014, 10:12 AM	#11
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	I think the rear pegs and the ugly thing up front are for the passenger. The site says there is a pillion seat stored at the front of the bike. The only thing i can see is the weird thing on the front... __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

April 4th, 2014, 10:40 AM	#12
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April 4th, 2014, 11:05 AM	#13
Dano ninjette.org sage Name: Dan Location: Perryopolis, PA Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' Blue Ninja 250R and 07' Honda 919 Posts: 605	Interesting take on the 250

April 4th, 2014, 11:49 AM	#14
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	I guess if you actually wanted this you could sell all the take offs to help pay for this cluster **** other than that I can't imagine they would ever manage to sell a single one __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

April 4th, 2014, 03:55 PM	#15
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Gross __________________________________________________ "even a proper fitting helmet can 'get loose'" -csmith

April 4th, 2014, 04:57 PM	#16
oblivion007 "scandal!" Name: Adan Location: Somewhere Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R(Crashed 2/26/2014), 09 ER6n Posts: 660	Looks okay but after seeing the price, nope!

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JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Booooo

April 4th, 2014, 05:07 PM	#18
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	I went to the web page. Does it really have a seat on the front ? Facepalm Fail __________________________________________________ Top speed 123.369mph. Ohio mile Worlds fastest 250 ninja

April 4th, 2014, 05:52 PM	#19
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	that thing looks like ****. also that frame has been cut. __________________________________________________

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Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	I love the brawny nasty fairings and what not. just it is only something I would do to a wrecked bike. I think that a flat black edgy fairings on the sides of a fighter are very trick and mean looking . even for an anemic sport whip. __________________________________________________ LIFE IS NOT FOR REGRETS OR EXCUSES. Breath deep, seek peace. Embrace the Madness. Life is good, let it be

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cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	no likey. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

April 4th, 2014, 07:11 PM	#23
kdogg2077 ninjette.org sage Name: Alex Location: Ebensburg, PA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Yamaha FZ07, Ninja 250r 2012 Limited Edition (Sold) Posts: 529	It has this tough "modern industrial" kinda look to it that could be cool but just doesn't work here. __________________________________________________ "Take it easy driving. The life you might save might be mine."

April 4th, 2014, 08:26 PM	#24
chugs Schönen Tag noch Name: c Location: Central Cali Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250 race bike, 02 gixxer 600 telefonica Posts: 184	Looks like crap.

April 4th, 2014, 10:11 PM	#25
jcgss77 Its not a 250,its a Ninja Name: Shaun Location: Little Rock, AR Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): '11 CBR250R, '22 CFMOTO 300NK Posts: 278	Sometimes, I don't know what people are thinking. There is so much more that they could have done, but didn't. Why? I will say, that it reminds me of the Magpul Ronin: The first time I saw this I was inspired to try to make a 250 into something similar. I would still do a few things different, but I really like the overall look of this. The way I see it, if you are going for aggressive, make the thing aggressive!

April 6th, 2014, 10:08 AM	#26
GearMonkey ninjette.org guru Name: Scott Location: Atlanta Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 363	yikes.

April 6th, 2014, 10:14 PM	#27
beniblanco ninjette.org member Name: B Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 black Ninja 250r Posts: 114	I actually saw this bike in person at the motorcycle show in Toronto a few weeks back it was just sitting in a plain booth with no advertising or info on it at that time. There was a person quoting out prices for the kit if anyone had asked but at $1700 it wasn't getting that much attention. I was not really impressed with it and others around didn't seem to be as well. It had that junk bin special feel to it.

June 24th, 2014, 06:05 PM	#28
NinjaZX6R123 ninjette.org guru Name: Ninja Location: USA Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja ZX6R, 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 256	I ordered the 31BLK kit from Joshua Brasse. It’s going on 3 months and it has yet to be shipped. There are other people who’s complaining about his website Ideacious regarding orders. Hopefully I will either receive the product I ordered or get a full refund if Joshua Brasse is too busy and can’t fulfill my order. Through my dealings with him he seems like a stand up guy but has yet to come through.

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