wow, One thing about this forum would seem that almost everyone here who has a Ninja 250R has come from other bigger "badder" bikes!
Like Jon (Broom), my list isn't big or crazy either.
1991 CBR600F2
2000 CBR600F4
2008 Ninja 250R
1992 CBR250RR
2001 CBR600F4i
and in that order.