What do YOU feel are the strong points

Apex · January 24th, 2010, 07:38 PM

This is between the latest generation 250 and the previous body style (generic grouping here)?

I have not been on both, so I was just curious what you would keep and what you would go back to on the latest generation?

Even though I haven't been on the 08+, I love the 17" wheels. I wish mine had that.

I must say, I also really like the single sided exhaust.

So 08+ bike owners, what did you like about the older bikes that you'd like on your bike? What would you keep the same?

Pre-gen owners, what would you want from the new bike and what would you keep the same?

zartan · January 24th, 2010, 08:37 PM

I rode a 99 for years then when the 2008's came out I switched.

I miss the 16 inch front tire ! squirrley fun! It's had incredible response time.

The seat height on the 99 was such that I did not have to lower it like I did the 08.
I did not have the hassles that come with lowering.
On the other hand, I sure like the 08 looks and the powerband.

Snake · January 24th, 2010, 08:41 PM

I like the the headlight and 2 into 1 exhaust on the 08+.

Momaru · January 24th, 2010, 09:00 PM

I'd love to have the old CDI back

Nickds7 · January 24th, 2010, 09:37 PM

Temp gauge! The gas gauge isn't that useful, although mine is very accurate and consistent.

Cedilla · January 25th, 2010, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickds7

Temp gauge! The gas gauge isn't that useful, although mine is very accurate and consistent.

Me too, although id like to have both. I don't see why it would be so hard for Kawasaki to have both on the bike.

Sailariel · January 26th, 2010, 03:43 PM

I would agree with the Temp Gage. I like the seat arrangement better on the older Ninja--there are grab rails and it looks easier to put saddle bags on the bike if you wanted to tour with it. The tail light looks like it was thought out a bit better. I, quite honestly like the older Ninjas a lot. The ZZR available in Canada, is drop dead beautiful in either green or yellow. I would, however do a 2 into 1 exhaust.

Betlog · January 26th, 2010, 03:49 PM

I don't have any experience riding the old gen but the only reason I picked the new gen is because it looks more like a super sport than the older gen does. Actually, if Honda still made the CBR250RR, I'd buy one of those instead.

RaceBikeRentals · January 26th, 2010, 06:18 PM

I miss the higher redline!

captlombardi · January 26th, 2010, 07:44 PM

My buddy has a 2005 that I've been on a couple of times, I liked the tach being front and center on the gauge cluster. It also seemed to feel a bit more flickable than the new gens. The seat was a little more comfortable too if I recall right, but its a one piece seat so it doesn't look as good.

Zombiphone · January 26th, 2010, 08:16 PM

I started on an '05 before getting my current '09, and if there's one thing that I missed when moving to the current gen it was the center stand. Not a big deal now that I have a rear stand for my current gen, but It certainly made checking my oil and lubing my chain a bit more convenient. Otherwise, I prefer the more narrow seat and the look and feel of the current gen.

Verus Cidere · January 27th, 2010, 12:19 AM

I've ridden both, and have a pregen. I think I'm the only one that likes the dual exhaust better. IMO, the performance difference isn't great enough for me to justify the looks difference, and I'm a stickler for symmetry. I prefer undertail, then dual exhausts over one sided ones. The pregen is a bit more flickable, but the overall geometry of the newgen is better. It felt much more natural while cornering to me. Also, I noticed that the throttle of the newgen is much more smooth. That may have something to do with my bike specifically, but who knows?

tapdiggy · January 27th, 2010, 01:32 AM

The thin post and diamond shape of the new gen mirrors would look super good on the pregen.

January 24th, 2010, 07:38 PM	#1
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	What do YOU feel are the strong points This is between the latest generation 250 and the previous body style (generic grouping here)? I have not been on both, so I was just curious what you would keep and what you would go back to on the latest generation? Even though I haven't been on the 08+, I love the 17" wheels. I wish mine had that. I must say, I also really like the single sided exhaust. So 08+ bike owners, what did you like about the older bikes that you'd like on your bike? What would you keep the same? Pre-gen owners, what would you want from the new bike and what would you keep the same? __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

January 24th, 2010, 08:37 PM	#2
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	I rode a 99 for years then when the 2008's came out I switched. I miss the 16 inch front tire ! squirrley fun! It's had incredible response time. The seat height on the 99 was such that I did not have to lower it like I did the 08. I did not have the hassles that come with lowering. On the other hand, I sure like the 08 looks and the powerband. __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

January 24th, 2010, 09:00 PM	#4
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	I'd love to have the old CDI back __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

January 26th, 2010, 06:18 PM	#9
RaceBikeRentals Pimpin Name: Richard Location: Ninja 250 Whorehouse Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Bunch of em Posts: 973	I miss the higher redline! __________________________________________________ -Richard MotoList.com <<<List your stuff!

January 27th, 2010, 12:19 AM	#12
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	I've ridden both, and have a pregen. I think I'm the only one that likes the dual exhaust better. IMO, the performance difference isn't great enough for me to justify the looks difference, and I'm a stickler for symmetry. I prefer undertail, then dual exhausts over one sided ones. The pregen is a bit more flickable, but the overall geometry of the newgen is better. It felt much more natural while cornering to me. Also, I noticed that the throttle of the newgen is much more smooth. That may have something to do with my bike specifically, but who knows? __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

January 24th, 2010, 08:41 PM	#3
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I like the the headlight and 2 into 1 exhaust on the 08+.

January 24th, 2010, 09:37 PM	#5
Nickds7 ninjette.org guru Name: Nick Location: Sacramento, California. Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 379	Temp gauge! The gas gauge isn't that useful, although mine is very accurate and consistent.

January 26th, 2010, 03:43 PM	#7
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I would agree with the Temp Gage. I like the seat arrangement better on the older Ninja--there are grab rails and it looks easier to put saddle bags on the bike if you wanted to tour with it. The tail light looks like it was thought out a bit better. I, quite honestly like the older Ninjas a lot. The ZZR available in Canada, is drop dead beautiful in either green or yellow. I would, however do a 2 into 1 exhaust.

January 26th, 2010, 03:49 PM	#8
Betlog ninjette.org guru Name: Dude!! Location: Southern California Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r Posts: 443	I don't have any experience riding the old gen but the only reason I picked the new gen is because it looks more like a super sport than the older gen does. Actually, if Honda still made the CBR250RR, I'd buy one of those instead.

January 26th, 2010, 07:44 PM	#10
captlombardi ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: KS Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 EX250J, '01 CBR600F4i Posts: 53	My buddy has a 2005 that I've been on a couple of times, I liked the tach being front and center on the gauge cluster. It also seemed to feel a bit more flickable than the new gens. The seat was a little more comfortable too if I recall right, but its a one piece seat so it doesn't look as good.

January 26th, 2010, 08:16 PM	#11
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	I started on an '05 before getting my current '09, and if there's one thing that I missed when moving to the current gen it was the center stand. Not a big deal now that I have a rear stand for my current gen, but It certainly made checking my oil and lubing my chain a bit more convenient. Otherwise, I prefer the more narrow seat and the look and feel of the current gen.

January 27th, 2010, 01:32 AM	#13
tapdiggy Humble Observer Name: Truong Location: Augusta, Maine Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Yamaha XT250 Posts: 612	The thin post and diamond shape of the new gen mirrors would look super good on the pregen. __________________________________________________ Everything I post is "IN MY HONEST OPINION". Why is "Parking Lot Enduro" not a thing?

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