My 2012 250r SE

dark_sparkles · October 4th, 2011, 11:53 PM

My bike finally arrived after waiting 3 months for it!

Here it is, the first photo was when i went to first see it at the dealership. The second one is from today, after I asked for all the blue decals to be removed. Yay its finally here... now I just have to learn to ride it...

Honko · October 4th, 2011, 11:54 PM

Looks like you need to update your bikes owned

MotoED · October 4th, 2011, 11:58 PM

Congrats on your bike!
Frame sliders to protect it and ride safe!

dark_sparkles · October 5th, 2011, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MotoED

Congrats on your bike!
Frame sliders to protect it and ride safe!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by Honko

Looks like you need to update your bikes owned

Haha you were too quick for me!

reaperw · October 5th, 2011, 08:07 PM

like the after shot

bowersox3589 · October 6th, 2011, 07:25 AM

Congrats on the bike. Now don't do what I did, I dropped my brand new ninja the first time I rode it.

choneofakind · October 6th, 2011, 07:58 AM

Is that shade of green going to be available in the US? I like that shade better than the metallic candy green

dark_sparkles · October 6th, 2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bowersox3589

Congrats on the bike. Now don't do what I did, I dropped my brand new ninja the first time I rode it.

I almost did! The first time I got on the bike after it was delivered to my place. Being really short and forgetting my driveway was uneven in all the excitement... Not a good combination, I think I missed quite a few heartbeats!

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

Is that shade of green going to be available in the US? I like that shade better than the metallic candy green

But the candy green is heaps good, I was hoping we'd get that colour here in Australia! But only because it would match my car perfectly

Heed · October 6th, 2011, 05:07 PM

How tall are you?

nickjpass · October 6th, 2011, 05:53 PM

America doesn't get that scheme?

dark_sparkles · October 6th, 2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil7153

If you are a little too short and dont feel comfortable on the bike, get some lowering links and lower it, until you are comfortable with the ride height.

Yep, I've been reading up on the DIY threads about lowering it, i'd love to avoid almost dropping it again!

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Originally Posted by Heed

How tall are you?

I'm 158cm's, so 5ft2", which is actually taller than i thought i was

dark_sparkles · October 6th, 2011, 09:08 PM

Yep, you assumed correct. I can get the top of the balls of my feet down on very flat ground, but every other time, I'm on my tip toes.

Thanks for the tip, I'll look around for them.

Lil_Green_Demon · October 7th, 2011, 11:33 PM

Congrats on the bike.

To be honest, I think you should've first learned how to ride and then bought the bike. Whatever floats your boat, though.

dark_sparkles · October 8th, 2011, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Lil_Green_Demon

Congrats on the bike.

To be honest, I think you should've first learned how to ride and then bought the bike. Whatever floats your boat, though.

I was originally going to get a used bike to learn on but got offered mates rates on this one that I just couldn't turn down. It was a take it now, or leave it offer. Don't worry, I share your opinion!

Aly · October 8th, 2011, 09:26 PM

Congrats. I pick up my red one during the week. You didn't have to see a red one at your dealership did you? I have no idea what the 2012 red looks like

NickNYC · October 8th, 2011, 11:10 PM

Nice SE.
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massacremasses · October 8th, 2011, 11:13 PM

looks better without the decals. Good choice

dark_sparkles · October 8th, 2011, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Aly

Congrats. I pick up my red one during the week. You didn't have to see a red one at your dealership did you? I have no idea what the 2012 red looks like

Thanks! No I didn't see one. I was told that at the moment Kawasaki can't keep up with the orders from all over Australia, but whatever the the colour chosen is, it will be the same as on their website as they've updated the site for 2012 models.
From the site, it looks awesome to me, congrats in advance:
http://www.kawasaki.com.au/index.php...details=photos

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Originally Posted by massacremasses

looks better without the decals. Good choice

Thanks

Everyone tried to talk me out of it by saying that it probably won't look as good without them. They still haven't admitted they're wrong!

Aly · October 9th, 2011, 12:01 AM

It looks much better with out the decals. Green and Blue never goes well together. What were they thinking.

The red on the website is the same as the 2011 red. I'll be happy with that one. Only have a few more days to wait to find out anyway

dark_sparkles · October 9th, 2011, 01:40 AM

Yeah I wasnt happy when I saw the 2012 look, happy with the way it looks now with the decals removed.

Have fun with your bike

massacremasses · October 9th, 2011, 09:47 PM

they are liars... lol

TS250 · October 9th, 2011, 10:06 PM

You will love that bike. The 250r help me remember was is was like to be a new rider, it's not more than you can handle, and more than you would really need.

dark_sparkles · October 9th, 2011, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TS250

You will love that bike. The 250r help me remember was is was like to be a new rider, it's not more than you can handle, and more than you would really need.

Ive actually already become quite used to it, which surprised me, just struggling with the gear changes a bit since i've never driven a manual car, other than when i learnt to drive. Lots of fun, only gone 60km/hour so far, but don't think i'm ready for the freeways at 100km's yet!

massacremasses · October 10th, 2011, 10:47 AM

I go freeway speed on side streets..

hehehe

not really but its not to bad as long as its not windy... I get nervous going over 70mph on windy days.

dark_sparkles · October 11th, 2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by massacremasses

I go freeway speed on side streets..

hehehe

not really but its not to bad as long as its not windy... I get nervous going over 70mph on windy days.

70mph?!

I don't think we even have any roads here, including freeways, that have these speeds! The highest we go is 110kms... legally... I don't like my luck with the cops since I always seem to get pulled over for random breathalyzers in my car, something about the way I look (or drive?!).

I got up to 70kms on my street which is limited at 50kms. Felt pretty badass

massacremasses · October 11th, 2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dark_sparkles

70mph?!

I don't think we even have any roads here, including freeways, that have these speeds! The highest we go is 110kms... legally... I don't like my luck with the cops since I always seem to get pulled over for random breathalyzers in my car, something about the way I look (or drive?!).

I got up to 70kms on my street which is limited at 50kms. Felt pretty badass

haha

yeah well we have some roads that are 55MPH and I may go a little faster then this...

Freeways are 55-75 MPH depending where you are.

dark_sparkles · October 11th, 2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by massacremasses

haha

yeah well we have some roads that are 55MPH and I may go a little faster then this...

Freeways are 55-75 MPH depending where you are.

That's crazy! Generally our freeways are 100km/hr but the main freeway that I need to take most places is 80km's as you get closer to the city... Man, we get shafted so bad here in Australia!

massacremasses · October 11th, 2011, 05:41 PM

yeah I was going 75 today... lol

and it was actually kinda windy.

youll get used to it. I know I have.

chaitanya.27890 · October 16th, 2011, 06:19 AM

Looks Coool

dark_sparkles · October 16th, 2011, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by chaitanya.27890

Looks Coool

Thanks

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Originally Posted by massacremasses

yeah I was going 75 today... lol

and it was actually kinda windy.

youll get used to it. I know I have.

I went for a ride on the freeway yesterday... It was all kinds of awesome!

GateKeeper · October 16th, 2011, 06:24 PM

what is the part that I have circled in red for ?

dark_sparkles · October 16th, 2011, 06:42 PM

Sorry, I can't see a picture attached?

greatwhiteninja · October 16th, 2011, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GateKeeper

what is the part that I have circled in red for ?

no clue! lol.. must be for a bag or something in the rear??

Cuongism · October 16th, 2011, 07:25 PM

Pretty sure it's for her sword.

dark_sparkles · October 17th, 2011, 12:14 AM

Sorry, my phone wasn't loading the photo before.
Yep, it's my sword attachment

It's actually a bag rack that Kawasaki Australia threw in for delaying shipment of my bike. Came with a Ventura bag, took it off for the moment as I don't need a huge bag on the back yet.

TS250 · October 17th, 2011, 02:38 AM

I can tell you that you will like a tank bag for that bike, that is if you don't have a backpack, I have a few and the one I like the best is the Rapid transit. The come in different sizes.

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dark_sparkles ninjette.org member Name: Sabrina Location: Melbourne, Australia Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r SE Posts: 52	Yep, you assumed correct. I can get the top of the balls of my feet down on very flat ground, but every other time, I'm on my tip toes. Thanks for the tip, I'll look around for them.

October 8th, 2011, 09:26 PM	#15
Aly ninjette.org newbie Name: Aly Location: Melbourne, Australia Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 2	Congrats. I pick up my red one during the week. You didn't have to see a red one at your dealership did you? I have no idea what the 2012 red looks like

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NickNYC ninjette.org guru Name: Nick Location: Brooklyn Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): :( Posts: 275	Nice SE. Posted via Mobile Device

October 9th, 2011, 12:01 AM	#19
Aly ninjette.org newbie Name: Aly Location: Melbourne, Australia Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 2	It looks much better with out the decals. Green and Blue never goes well together. What were they thinking. The red on the website is the same as the 2011 red. I'll be happy with that one. Only have a few more days to wait to find out anyway

October 9th, 2011, 01:40 AM	#20
dark_sparkles ninjette.org member Name: Sabrina Location: Melbourne, Australia Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r SE Posts: 52	Yeah I wasnt happy when I saw the 2012 look, happy with the way it looks now with the decals removed. Have fun with your bike

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massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	they are liars... lol __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

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TS250 ninjette.org member Name: MARCO Location: OKLAHOMA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 NINJA 250, BLACK, 650 NINJA 2009, RED, F 650GS BMW 2012 YELLOW Posts: 94 Blog Entries: 1	You will love that bike. The 250r help me remember was is was like to be a new rider, it's not more than you can handle, and more than you would really need.

October 10th, 2011, 10:47 AM	#24
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	I go freeway speed on side streets.. hehehe not really but its not to bad as long as its not windy... I get nervous going over 70mph on windy days. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

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massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	yeah I was going 75 today... lol and it was actually kinda windy. youll get used to it. I know I have. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

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chaitanya.27890 ninjette.org newbie Name: Krishna Location: Adelaide, Australia Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 2	Looks Coool

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dark_sparkles ninjette.org member Name: Sabrina Location: Melbourne, Australia Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r SE Posts: 52	Sorry, I can't see a picture attached?

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Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	Pretty sure it's for her sword.

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dark_sparkles ninjette.org member Name: Sabrina Location: Melbourne, Australia Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r SE Posts: 52	Sorry, my phone wasn't loading the photo before. Yep, it's my sword attachment It's actually a bag rack that Kawasaki Australia threw in for delaying shipment of my bike. Came with a Ventura bag, took it off for the moment as I don't need a huge bag on the back yet.

October 17th, 2011, 02:38 AM	#36
TS250 ninjette.org member Name: MARCO Location: OKLAHOMA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 NINJA 250, BLACK, 650 NINJA 2009, RED, F 650GS BMW 2012 YELLOW Posts: 94 Blog Entries: 1	I can tell you that you will like a tank bag for that bike, that is if you don't have a backpack, I have a few and the one I like the best is the Rapid transit. The come in different sizes.