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Originally Posted by Malicious Logic
Before I say this, let me first say that I've got no problem with the 250. I think it's a great bike and I'm considering either getting it or an SV650 next spring. I also believe you should ride whatever you want to ride and let the haters hate. I'm also not posting this expecting that everyone drags off the line at every stop light.Just posting since everyone always describes it as quick off the line and plenty faster than most cars on the road. To me, this just sounds like people trying to make up for their shortcomings by talking big so I did a little looking for myself and I just looked up random cars that I remembered seeing on my lunch break.
2008 Ninja 250:
0-60: 7.72 sec
1/4 mile: 15.58 s
2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid:
0-60: 7.6
1/4 mile: 16.1 s
2008 Chevy Suburban LT 4x4 (lots of people drive SUVs here):
0-60: 7.5 sec
1/4 mile: 15.6 s
1997 Chevy C/K 1500:
0-60: 6.3 sec
1/4 mile: 16.8 s
2011 Hyundai Sonata SE:
0-60: 7.7 sec
1/4 mile: 15.9 s
Is it a 600? No, not even close. Is it slow? Compared to normal traffic, no. Does it have more than enough power for most user's everyday commute? Yes. Does it have enough power to still have fun and even shake a few people in the twisties? Sure. It's a 250, plain and simple. Nothing more, nothing less.
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I don't know if I should be
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You seriously think any of us care about 0-60 times? How often do you need to accelerate from 0-60 in the quickest way possible?
The members who mentioned that the 250R is quicker than most cars off the line aren't lying. The bike is plenty quick. It's more than quick enough for the streets and that's me being honest.
What are the "shortcomings" that Ninja riders have anyway? I'm pretty sure... No, scratch that. I'm 100% positive that what you consider "shortcomings" (I'm assuming through acceleration?), some of us make up for in enjoyment. I doubt the majority of Ninja riders are out and about doing 0-60 runs from every red light, trying to see how quickly they can accelerate past the family in the Camry next to them.