March 27th, 2017, 07:11 AM | #1 |
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Name: Tom
Location: Northern Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot.
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How Many Ex-Ninjettes Miss Their Little Bike?
So I sold my Ninjette back in December and bought a Harley Sportster. I really am enjoying the Sportster. It's a more relaxed ride and I've set it up more for touring with a wide comfortable seat, windshield and highway pegs. I've put almost 3,000 miles on it since late December, we've had a pretty warm winter here.
My son's unit deployed about a month ago for a three month exercise. Before he left he brought over his Ninjette. Signed the title and told me to sell it for him while he was gone, and he would buy a bigger bike when he came back. I figured I'd get a better price for the bike if I waited until the weather was warmer, so I parked it in the garage. Yesterday I was working on the Sportster and had the garage clean enough to drag his Ninjette out. I figured it needed to be run once in a while. So I fired it up and went for a little ride. I'd already forgotten what a blast these little bikes are to ride. So light an nimble. And the surprising thing was after riding a bike with almost 4 times this displacement it really didn't feel under powered. Just had the remember to keep the RPMS up. So how many of you ex Ninjettes miss your old bike? |
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March 27th, 2017, 07:20 AM | #2 |
Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Sounds like you ought to pay your son for it and title it in your name, Tom. I have a couple bigger, faster motorcycles, but don't see a reason to ever give up the 250 for the same reasons you said. Take it for a ride on the Dragon sometime.
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March 27th, 2017, 07:21 AM | #3 |
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Name: Gort
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Oh yeah, all the time. I wouldn't have sold it if there were room in my marriage for an additional bike.
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March 27th, 2017, 10:13 AM | #4 |
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Name: Michael
Location: Northern NJ
Join Date: Nov 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Honda CB 500x Posts: 120
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I do. Even though my current bike is not bad at all
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March 27th, 2017, 12:51 PM | #5 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Tom
Location: Northern Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot.
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I still have one left in the garage after this one sells.
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March 28th, 2017, 07:14 AM | #6 |
vampire
Name: A
Location: IT
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2 many 2 list Posts: A lot.
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My first Ninja 250 was an 05 model with 2k miles, purchased in 2010 for $450 since it had salvage title, body plastic damage and forks were misaligned in the triples.
I fixed it up, ran it for little over 4k miles and sold it for $800 in 9 months. My current Ninja was purchased back in 2014 for $800, 8k mi. clean title and needed tires. Now it has over 18k mi. and I keep it as my designated commuter within NYC 5-boroughs and between NYC & Phila. on the highways. I think I will put another set of tires on it this year.. maybe change out the OEM chain/sprockets.. valves were done last year at 16k mi. so maybe skip it this year. The operating cost for Ninja 250 is so low, it's a keeper if you have the space. I use it as a "ride it and forget it" kind of bike. Last futzed with by "A"; March 28th, 2017 at 08:25 AM. |
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March 28th, 2017, 08:01 AM | #7 |
Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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March 28th, 2017, 07:53 PM | #8 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Jason
Location: Monroe, MI
Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Both my wife and I were uncomfortable enough on the 250s that it didn't make sense to keep either of them. That being said, it was a great bike and if I could have stretched it about 2" in every direction I would still have one!
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March 30th, 2017, 09:56 PM | #9 |
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Name: Genesis
Location: Paradise Valley Village, AZ
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I say buy it from your kid. I've had Superbikes & 600's, but never sold my 250. Maybe in the future I will buy another bike, but it will most likely be a Sportster 48.
I don't think I will ever sell my 250. It's not worth much anyway, I would lose the excitement of having a lightweight motorcycle for a lousy $2k. I might as well keep it. I'm hoping Kawasaki comes out with a new 500. The old 500 bikes were nice as well, rode one the other day and it felt quicker than Honda's new 500.
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April 2nd, 2017, 07:00 PM | #10 |
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Name: Thomas
Location: Montréal
Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Special Edition (sold), 2017 CRF250 Rally Posts: 384
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Well,
I've just sold my Ninjette less than two hours ago and I already miss it... As I was riding it to the buyer house, I couldn't believe it was my last ride with it... Money wise, it's not "intelligent" for me to have two motorcycles at the same time... So I had to let go the Ninjette if I wanted to put my hands on something more "adventure" oriented... Still undecided about the next one... Will it be a Versys-X 300, a CRF250 Rally, a BMW G310GS or the venerable KLR650... As of right now, only the Kawasaki are available right now in the dealership... No words from Honda ans the BMW dealer says it might be around the end of the year or maybe at the end of the riding season... I'll see how long I can stay without a motorcycle now the season is started... |
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April 3rd, 2017, 02:14 PM | #11 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Jason
Location: Monroe, MI
Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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The Versys seems like it would be a nice easy adventure bike.
But I love my KLR and have for the last 35,000 miles!
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April 5th, 2017, 10:07 AM | #12 |
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Name: Toly
Location: NY
Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): KTM 390 Duke Posts: 428
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I don't miss her at all. KTM390 FTW.
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April 21st, 2017, 12:08 PM | #13 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Evan
Location: Los Angeles
Join Date: Aug 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250 Posts: 3
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Absolutely. A two bike garage will definitely boast a pre-gen 250, a perfect little scoot with all the heart and spirit of motoring.
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April 21st, 2017, 07:37 PM | #14 |
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I told myself I'd upgrade when this little bike blew up. I figured that'd be in a couple years. It's been a couple years and it has no signs of slowing down now. I want something more pleasant to go on the highway with (possibly an SV) but I'm not eager to get rid of my ninjette. It still teaches, it still forgives, and is always fun.
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April 22nd, 2017, 12:45 PM | #15 |
Certified Troublemaker
Name: Teri
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot.
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Missed mine so much i sold the sporty i got and now have 2 ninjettes.
When we get a house and have the space i'll get another bike but the 300 is so cheap to own i'll probably just have it in the stable always.
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April 22nd, 2017, 04:41 PM | #16 |
ran when parked
Name: Katie
Location: DC/MD
Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot.
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So you had to be the one to make that Craigslist post: my son was deployed so that's why I'm selling cause it was his bike but don't worry he signed the title but no I'm not the legal owner...
I don't miss my ninjette but that's probably because I ride a KLX250 supermoto every day but I love it for the same reasons you love a ninja 250- lightweight, nimble, comfortable, fun! Mine sounds and looks way better though! If I only had big heavy bikes, I'm sure I would miss a ninja 250! |
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April 23rd, 2017, 05:32 AM | #17 |
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Name: Jeremy
Location: Dayton, OH
Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.
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I always thought about getting a new Ninjette, there's one in my neighborhood and I just love the looks. Bummer I can only afford one bike though and my Triumph occupies that space.
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April 23rd, 2017, 07:28 AM | #18 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Tom
Location: Northern Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot.
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Quote:
I did put something like that in an e-mail reply to someone. |
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April 26th, 2017, 04:14 PM | #19 |
Certified looney toon
Name: Teri
Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV)
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot.
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Still have the Ninja for now, but no, not missing out on riding it. Getting comfortable on the Honda and finding that I can do just that bit "more" that the Ninja lacked. I've ridden the Ninja a few times since I broke the 100k miles on it, and each time I end up thinking "Damn, this bike is small!" and while I settle back into riding it easily and smoothly, I end up missing the advantages that I see the Honda having over it.
Maybe if I had made a larger jump from the Ninja to whatever, I would find myself missing more things about it. But the CB500X, IMO, took what I love about the Ninja and added just that little bit more to make it perfect for me.
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May 4th, 2017, 07:40 AM | #20 |
Winging It In Life
Name: Umar
Location: SoCal
Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.
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I missed riding the Ninja so much that I recently purchased one again!
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June 10th, 2017, 06:32 PM | #21 |
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Name: Scott
Location: Carlise Ohio
Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.
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I definitely miss mine! One larger spot bike and a cruiser later. I'm seriously debating on buying anther 250. It's the perfect bike!
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