[Sailariel]

Jeff, You make a good point about the ability to master the Ninjette. It would take many years and lots of miles to ride one like a pro. The 250R is basically a Track Bike. It is unlike any 250 currently available to the general public. True, it makes a great commuter, street bike, even ,by a long stretch, in my opinion, a beginner's bike. I consider the Honda Rebel, Yamaha 250, and Suzuki 250 beginner's bikes--and they are great bikes--all of them. The Ninjette is definitely not in that crowd. It is a Sportbike in all respects and should be treated as such. I'll concede that it is an entry level Sportbike, and that still puts it in another class given what is offered here (in the US). I have been riding 50 years and have logged an excess of 350,000mi. I have NOT mastered the Ninjette by a long shot. Just sit back, look at the bike, and think. There is nothing on this planet like it.