Possible to do my full M license on the ninja 250 (highway test)

kawasaki · March 17th, 2017, 04:37 AM

just wondering if it will be possible to do my m2 exit and get my full M license which is basically a highway riding test just wondering if i should ask my friend if i can borrow is R6 or if it is possible to pass on my 250
thanks

Motofool · March 17th, 2017, 05:41 AM

Perfectly possible with the 250.
My bike lives on the 70-miles-per-hour highway....and we both enjoy it.

kawasaki · March 17th, 2017, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Perfectly possible with the 250.
My bike lives on the 70-miles-per-hour highway....and we both enjoy it.

perfect thanks

JohnnyBravo · March 17th, 2017, 08:00 AM

You can fail it by speeding on either bike tbh

csmith12 · March 17th, 2017, 08:53 AM

hmmmm.... I am getting a certain gut feeling here.

Apologies if I am mistaken, but perhaps you are under the influence that the 250 is not a highway capable machine? This is quite incorrect and couldn't be more further from the truth. Simple fact is, many riders on this site commute to work every day via highways on 250's without issue. AND think about this, endurance racers will race a 250 at 90+mph, 12krpms for a straight 3 hours solid. Want more? Ask Nevadawolf, who has pretty much ridden her 250 from coast to coast, sooooooooooo much slab. :\

To your question and I know you are in Canada, I know of no state's M endorsement test that cannot be taken and passed on a 250. So I am pretty bullish, that the pavement isn't that much different where you ride.

Good luck and let us know how you do!

Triple Jim · March 17th, 2017, 01:33 PM

SmithSwede here on the board has done multi-hundred mile highway trips on his 250 at speeds over 70 mph.

motoman · March 25th, 2017, 04:52 AM

Absolutely no problem with doing 100 km in Ontario. In fact you can blow past it no problem if you don't,t watch.

Ghostt · March 25th, 2017, 08:51 AM

Not a problem, I'm on the interstates all the time at speed, and beyond

kawasaki · March 26th, 2017, 01:35 PM

so i did the M test passed it was not a problem but i rather stick to riding on the roads as the ninja 250 does not have the power at the higher speeds
hopefully i upgrade to a 600cc soon so i can ride on the highway without much of a problem
thanks!

Motofool · March 26th, 2017, 04:47 PM

Congratulations !!!

It seems that your bike has mechanical problems that limit its power output.

I recommend you a twin cylinder 650 cc street bike rather than a four-cylinder 600 cc sport bike.

cadd · March 26th, 2017, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kawasaki

so i did the M test passed it was not a problem but i rather stick to riding on the roads as the ninja 250 does not have the power at the higher speeds
hopefully i upgrade to a 600cc soon so i can ride on the highway without much of a problem
thanks!

Congrats! Now that you have your M, why even bother with the 600? You'll be itching to upgrade after a year. I say for a tiny bit more money, go for something in the liter class and be done with it.

Triple Jim · March 26th, 2017, 07:51 PM

I don't know... a Yamaha R6 is probably all I'd need if I found myself without the H2.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rGbln3J4Sg

CaliGrrl · March 26th, 2017, 08:21 PM

Congrats on passing your test! I will disagree with you about the suitability of a 250 for the freeway, though- I had mine out today on the freeway with no problems doing 80mph (130kph).

Brother Michigan · March 27th, 2017, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadd

Congrats! Now that you have your M, why even bother with the 600? You'll be itching to upgrade after a year. I say for a tiny bit more money, go for something in the liter class and be done with it.

He can be like the lady in my MSF course who had been riding a Hayabusa for two years but still couldn't turn!

cadd · March 27th, 2017, 07:19 AM

If you're able to turn, you're not going fast enough!

Bluberryrain · April 6th, 2017, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadd

Congrats! Now that you have your M, why even bother with the 600? You'll be itching to upgrade after a year. I say for a tiny bit more money, go for something in the liter class and be done with it.

LOL

JohnnyBravo · April 8th, 2017, 01:44 PM

Yea these bikes are weak... Get a hyabusa or a new H2!!! They will be good for a few years till something faster comes along

March 17th, 2017, 04:37 AM	#1
kawasaki ninjette.org member Name: ALi Location: toronto Join Date: Jan 2017 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 30	Possible to do my full M license on the ninja 250 (highway test) just wondering if it will be possible to do my m2 exit and get my full M license which is basically a highway riding test just wondering if i should ask my friend if i can borrow is R6 or if it is possible to pass on my 250 thanks

March 17th, 2017, 05:41 AM	#2
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Perfectly possible with the 250. My bike lives on the 70-miles-per-hour highway....and we both enjoy it. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí
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March 17th, 2017, 08:00 AM	#4
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	You can fail it by speeding on either bike tbh __________________________________________________
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March 17th, 2017, 08:53 AM	#5
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	hmmmm.... I am getting a certain gut feeling here. Apologies if I am mistaken, but perhaps you are under the influence that the 250 is not a highway capable machine? This is quite incorrect and couldn't be more further from the truth. Simple fact is, many riders on this site commute to work every day via highways on 250's without issue. AND think about this, endurance racers will race a 250 at 90+mph, 12krpms for a straight 3 hours solid. Want more? Ask Nevadawolf, who has pretty much ridden her 250 from coast to coast, sooooooooooo much slab. :\ To your question and I know you are in Canada, I know of no state's M endorsement test that cannot be taken and passed on a 250. So I am pretty bullish, that the pavement isn't that much different where you ride. Good luck and let us know how you do! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
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March 25th, 2017, 08:51 AM	#8
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	Not a problem, I'm on the interstates all the time at speed, and beyond __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

March 17th, 2017, 01:33 PM	#6
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	SmithSwede here on the board has done multi-hundred mile highway trips on his 250 at speeds over 70 mph.

March 25th, 2017, 04:52 AM	#7
motoman ninjette.org member Name: derrick Location: ontario canada Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 ninja Posts: 32	Absolutely no problem with doing 100 km in Ontario. In fact you can blow past it no problem if you don't,t watch.

March 26th, 2017, 01:35 PM	#9
kawasaki ninjette.org member Name: ALi Location: toronto Join Date: Jan 2017 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 30	so i did the M test passed it was not a problem but i rather stick to riding on the roads as the ninja 250 does not have the power at the higher speeds hopefully i upgrade to a 600cc soon so i can ride on the highway without much of a problem thanks!
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

March 26th, 2017, 04:47 PM	#10
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Congratulations !!! It seems that your bike has mechanical problems that limit its power output. I recommend you a twin cylinder 650 cc street bike rather than a four-cylinder 600 cc sport bike. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

March 26th, 2017, 07:51 PM	#12
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	I don't know... a Yamaha R6 is probably all I'd need if I found myself without the H2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rGbln3J4Sg

March 26th, 2017, 08:21 PM	#13
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	Congrats on passing your test! I will disagree with you about the suitability of a 250 for the freeway, though- I had mine out today on the freeway with no problems doing 80mph (130kph).

March 27th, 2017, 07:19 AM	#15
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	If you're able to turn, you're not going fast enough! __________________________________________________ Riding it like I financed it.
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April 8th, 2017, 01:44 PM	#17
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Yea these bikes are weak... Get a hyabusa or a new H2!!! They will be good for a few years till something faster comes along __________________________________________________

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