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SmithSwede · February 11th, 2017, 03:49 PM

Does anyone have some insights about how a two-fiddy Ninja would compare to one of those new Yamaha SR-400 bikes in real world conditions?

I've got about 35,000 miles on a '12 Kawasaki 250. Love it to bits. And so I understand, and am perfectly comfortable, with the horsepower limitations of a two-fiddy. Nevertheless, I've done just about everything with my 250--daily interstate runs, long trips, etc.

So, how does the Kawasaki 250 compare to the Yamaha thumper 400? Would I still be able to cruise at 70-75 mph? What's the fuel range? Smaller tank but higher mpg? Handling comparable to 250 Ninja?

All comments welcome. I think I'd like an SR-400 if it was at least as capable as the 250. If not, then not.

Kickstart does not bother me.

And yes, this is partially nostalgia. Back in the day, I always wanted an SR-500 but never obtained one.

February 11th, 2017, 03:49 PM	#1
SmithSwede ninjette.org member Name: Prescott Location: Terrell, Texas Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 BMW F800S; 2012 Ninja 250; 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone, 2016 Triumph Street Triple Rx; 1996 Ducati 900 SS CR Posts: 77	SR 400 vs '12 Ninja 250 Does anyone have some insights about how a two-fiddy Ninja would compare to one of those new Yamaha SR-400 bikes in real world conditions? I've got about 35,000 miles on a '12 Kawasaki 250. Love it to bits. And so I understand, and am perfectly comfortable, with the horsepower limitations of a two-fiddy. Nevertheless, I've done just about everything with my 250--daily interstate runs, long trips, etc. So, how does the Kawasaki 250 compare to the Yamaha thumper 400? Would I still be able to cruise at 70-75 mph? What's the fuel range? Smaller tank but higher mpg? Handling comparable to 250 Ninja? All comments welcome. I think I'd like an SR-400 if it was at least as capable as the 250. If not, then not. Kickstart does not bother me. And yes, this is partially nostalgia. Back in the day, I always wanted an SR-500 but never obtained one.