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July 15th, 2010, 06:42 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: gitoy
Location: rpv, ca
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 04 ninja 250, 05 zzr 600 (sold), 07 cbr600rr Posts: 319
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should i trade my zzr600 for a 2nd gen 250?...
okay guys and gals, i need your advice...the only time i go on the freeway is when i go to the canyons about 40 miles away...mostly i ride in what i call my "backyard"...and spent around 40k miles there the last 4 years...
http://www.lateralg.org/roads/orange/laco3.htm i already have a 2004 ninja 250 but i hear that the 2nd gen 08+ handle better...how much better is the question...the 05 zzr obviously has more power but more work on this road...and i could probably get a straight trade... anybody out there think this is a smart move?... |
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July 15th, 2010, 06:57 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Eric
Location: Iowa City
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot.
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That is a tough question . I had a 2005 zzr 600 a Blue one. I loved that bike. I kick myself for trading it in a Honda VFR 800.
But I am very happy with my 250 . I want to get another 250 for street riding and just riding around. SO I guess I would do the trade. I loved the zzr. Best bike for the money. But the heat coming off that thing was crazy . |
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July 15th, 2010, 07:09 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Sean
Location: Mary Esther, FL
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.
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Straight up trade I would be tempted but only for newer one (09-10) with really low miles.
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July 15th, 2010, 07:18 PM
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Professional belly dancer
Name: James
Location: Toronto
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.
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I personally wouldn't....but you know...whatever. You already have a 250, why not just upgrade the hell out of that one?
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July 15th, 2010, 07:32 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Kyle
Location: Binghamton, NY
Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja EX250-F Posts: 96
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If I were you, and I wanted a new 250, I would trade in the older gen one for a new one because why own two 250s when you can have a new one AND a sweet ZZR.
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July 15th, 2010, 08:17 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Nathan
Location: Mason, OH
Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 52
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yeah id have to say dont get 2 250's. you would wish that you either didnt trade in at all or had traded in the older one instead. either trade the old 250 or mod it i say
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July 15th, 2010, 08:39 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: gitoy
Location: rpv, ca
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 04 ninja 250, 05 zzr 600 (sold), 07 cbr600rr Posts: 319
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i got it!...keep the zzr, sell the 250, get the yamaha wr250x, ride the switchbacks by my house...LOL...
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July 15th, 2010, 09:17 PM
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Newb..... on a steeek! :D
Name: Mike
Location: Windermere, FL
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.
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I'll take your ZZR600 off your hands.
 That's just the bike I want to upgrade to. |
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July 16th, 2010, 06:01 AM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: Scott
Location: DFW TX
Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja zx6r Posts: 609
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To the OP: I would sell the older 250 and try to pick up an 08 or 09. Might have to chip in a few bucks, but it would be worth it. I'd hang on the the ZZR. |
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July 16th, 2010, 06:09 AM
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Fighting Texas Aggie '05
Name: Neil
Location: Hutto, TX
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.
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Color me jealous of your "backyard"
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July 16th, 2010, 06:19 AM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: A
Location: Long Island, NY
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586
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You are nuts to trade an 05 ZZR for a 250R..... unless yours is tired or not so great.. you can get a 250R for between $2500-3500... your 600 should be worth more than that.. unless its 'tired' or you are getting a new 250R.. JMO Your results may vary.
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July 16th, 2010, 01:50 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Whodat
Location: Ware Is.,MA
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot.
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gitoy, thanks for the link. This will make my stay in Cali alittle more fun.
As far as the bike goes, get a GSXR-1000.
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July 16th, 2010, 07:00 PM
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Professional belly dancer
Name: James
Location: Toronto
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.
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July 16th, 2010, 07:05 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: gitoy
Location: rpv, ca
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 04 ninja 250, 05 zzr 600 (sold), 07 cbr600rr Posts: 319
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you are welcome cc...
if i get a liter it will be the new cbr...but probably will be another 250...a yamaha wr250x... flash, yeah i have ridden the switchbacks more than anybody else the last 4 years... |
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