No more Ninja, Hello....

rjones91 · July 3rd, 2012, 05:31 AM

2012 Honda CBR 250r. Sold the 2007 Ninja 250 as I wanted a new body style motorcycle and I am no where ready to upgrade pass a 250cc bike.

Walked into my local dealership really wanting a new 2012 Ninja 250 but didn't want that lime green one they had left, as I prefer black. So I settled on the Honda. I can truly say if I could replay yesterday I would have probably gone with the Ninja and not focused too much on the color. I will force myself to grow to love the Honda, but I haven't fallen in love just yet. Not liking the horrid vibration I feel as it was quite bothersome. Other than that it rides pretty decent. Shifting gears is much smoother than with the Ninja (well my 2007) but the braking on the Ninja was much better. Overall I am just happy to be back riding and hope to learn more about the cbr 250. I can see myself returning to Kawasaki as I will add another Ninja 250 to my garage in the future.

EthioKnight · July 3rd, 2012, 05:49 AM

TRAITOR!!

rjones91 · July 3rd, 2012, 05:57 AM

indeed I am. But I will own another Ninja 250

choneofakind · July 3rd, 2012, 06:52 AM

Cbr250r worse than a pregen? Check. Haha
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rjones91 · July 3rd, 2012, 06:58 AM

Appearance wise I give it to the cbr vs my pre gen, but in my opinion the Ninja just out performs and rides better than the Honda. Gonna make the best of the cbr as at the end of the day...its still a motorcycle

NikkitaNinja · July 3rd, 2012, 08:04 AM

everyone is bias and will have their own opinions, a bike is a bike and we all ride for the same reason.

sharky nrk · July 3rd, 2012, 09:47 AM

I like the little Honda alot too, just a little different than the kawasaki. You will grow to enjoy its strengths

xSean13 · July 3rd, 2012, 09:54 AM

Stingray1000 · July 3rd, 2012, 09:58 AM

Dude it is fact that the ninja out performs the honda hands down........

Yasko · July 3rd, 2012, 03:17 PM

Good looking bike...

Be safe, and get gear to break up the all black...

rjones91 · July 3rd, 2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Yasko

Good looking bike...

Be safe, and get gear to break up the all black...

I have red gear, blue gear and grey gear. All that black isn't safe at night

Malicious Logic · July 5th, 2012, 05:54 AM

Yikes, sounds like you were a bit impatient. I'm sure they could've gotten you a black Ninja in. Hope you atleast got a decent price. Have fun on the other 250..

rjones91 · July 5th, 2012, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Malicious Logic

Yikes, sounds like you were a bit impatient. I'm sure they could've gotten you a black Ninja in. Hope you atleast got a decent price. Have fun on the other 250..

I was quite a bit impatient. But as each day passes I am beginning to enjoy the Honda. Its slowly starting to grow on me. I am truly loving not having to add choke to warm my bike. I got a decent deal on the bike as the dealer setup fee was only couple hundred bucks, they also added a Yoshi exhaust pipe and for the next 6months I get 10% off accessories. Plus they were kind enough to drop the bike off at my house for free, as I was in my car when I purchased it. I've enjoyed it thus far.

akima · August 8th, 2012, 11:31 AM

As far as cibbers go, that looks like quite a nice one. Got any front and rear pictures of it?

Are you think of getting the next-gen 2013 ninjette?

rjones91 · August 8th, 2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by akima

As far as cibbers go, that looks like quite a nice one. Got any front and rear pictures of it?

Are you think of getting the next-gen 2013 ninjette?

A few pics I have in my phone...not the greatest but these are all I have taken thus far. I am considering it BUT it all depends on the price of the 2013. If its priced reasonable I may add it to my garage as I am not looking to upgrade past a 250 for another 3 years, or I may look to score a new gen from previous years, which I think are just as great.

Jiggles · August 8th, 2012, 12:22 PM

Nice scooter

rjones91 · August 8th, 2012, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Nice scooter

Play nice Jiggles

Coolbpf · August 8th, 2012, 03:20 PM

CBR looks 100x better than any ninja. Even at the supersport level imo. And let's face it, if you're riding a 250 as a casual ride to save on gas, you don't worry about the 'performance' side of things, you worry about the 'user friendly' side of things. And the CBR delivers with FI, comfort, and overall attractiveness. Maybe abs too? cant remember.

rjones91 · August 8th, 2012, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Coolbpf

CBR looks 100x better than any ninja. Even at the supersport level imo. And let's face it, if you're riding a 250 as a casual ride to save on gas, you don't worry about the 'performance' side of things, you worry about the 'user friendly' side of things. And the CBR delivers with FI, comfort, and overall attractiveness. Maybe abs too? cant remember.

I completely agree. And yes Honda does offer abs on the 250. I get out of the bike exactly what I was expecting...nothing more, nothing less.

alex.s · August 8th, 2012, 04:41 PM

should have waited for the 2013 ninja 250

rjones91 · August 8th, 2012, 04:45 PM

Maybe, but if it's not fuel injected then it's no different from the other new gen ninjas in my opinion.

Jiggles · August 8th, 2012, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coolbpf

CBR looks 100x better than any ninja. Even at the supersport level imo. And let's face it, if you're riding a 250 as a casual ride to save on gas, you don't worry about the 'performance' side of things, you worry about the 'user friendly' side of things. And the CBR delivers with FI, comfort, and overall attractiveness. Maybe abs too? cant remember.

Who rides a 250 to save on gas? Mine only gets 40mpgs

Old Lemon · August 8th, 2012, 05:28 PM

read the first 4 words. NO NO NO NO BAD BAD BAD TRAITORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Mulholland · August 8th, 2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rjones91

I completely agree. And yes Honda does offer abs on the 250. I get out of the bike exactly what I was expecting...nothing more, nothing less.

I see what you types... but it reads more like "I'm telling myself it doesn't matter if it does all the things the ninjette does so well, and consoling myself by highlighting the good economy I get while enjoying riding it in a sporting manner less than my pre-gen, but at least the ABS you should never be engaging on it is there as a factory farkle..."

Does yours even have the optional ABS? Did you finance the bike? The only reason I see buying it is as a pure city bike...

Jono · August 8th, 2012, 09:33 PM

I like the little Cibber!!

rjones91 · August 9th, 2012, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mulholland

I see what you types... but it reads more like "I'm telling myself it doesn't matter if it does all the things the ninjette does so well, and consoling myself by highlighting the good economy I get while enjoying riding it in a sporting manner less than my pre-gen, but at least the ABS you should never be engaging on it is there as a factory farkle..."

Does yours even have the optional ABS? Did you finance the bike? The only reason I see buying it is as a pure city bike...

Honestly...I bought the bike to enjoy locally and commute my 15-20 minute in town traveling to work, around town and to neighboring cities. No need for speed (at least for me) over 90mph as I can only drive a max 45 in town. I don't have to use the interstate at all at this point.

There were no abs models at my dealership and even if there were, I probably wouldn't have purchased it. Yes I financed but what I will pay extra towards principal I'll be finished paying in full in less than 6 months

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rjones91 · August 9th, 2012, 05:59 AM

Michael I am a traitor

, but hey we all own a 250cc motorcycle so we are still connected lol.

Cazper · August 10th, 2012, 11:17 PM

At least it's got the right exhaust! Other than that I've never been a fan of the lil CBR... the bigger bikes are alright... but never like the styling of this one. As long as you like it though... thats really all that matters

choneofakind · August 27th, 2012, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Coolbpf

CBR looks 100x better than any ninja. Even at the supersport level imo. And let's face it, if you're riding a 250 as a casual ride to save on gas, you don't worry about the 'performance' side of things, you worry about the 'user friendly' side of things. And the CBR delivers with FI, comfort, and overall attractiveness. Maybe abs too? cant remember.

ugh, generalizations. There's many types of riders, not just performance riders or commuter riders.

efi isn't all it's cracked up to be. It's hard to tune. A choke lever isn't that hard to use.

Your avatar says you own a pregen anyways?

July 3rd, 2012, 09:58 AM	#9
Stingray1000 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jon Location: Newark, De Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Dude it is fact that the ninja out performs the honda hands down........ __________________________________________________ http://www.facebook.com/groups/DeMdNjPagrouprides/ I live my life a quarter mile at a time! Who is affraid of the big bad jiggles???? LOL

July 5th, 2012, 05:54 AM	#12
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Yikes, sounds like you were a bit impatient. I'm sure they could've gotten you a black Ninja in. Hope you atleast got a decent price. Have fun on the other 250.. __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

August 8th, 2012, 12:22 PM	#16
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Nice scooter __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

August 8th, 2012, 04:41 PM	#20
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	should have waited for the 2013 ninja 250 __________________________________________________

August 10th, 2012, 11:17 PM	#28
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	At least it's got the right exhaust! Other than that I've never been a fan of the lil CBR... the bigger bikes are alright... but never like the styling of this one. As long as you like it though... thats really all that matters __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

July 3rd, 2012, 05:49 AM	#2
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	TRAITOR!!

July 3rd, 2012, 05:57 AM	#3
rjones91 Pro Newbie Name: Shanii Location: N. Florida Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Honda CBR 250r......2007 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 138	indeed I am. But I will own another Ninja 250

July 3rd, 2012, 06:52 AM	#4
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Cbr250r worse than a pregen? Check. Haha Posted via Mobile Device

July 3rd, 2012, 06:58 AM	#5
rjones91 Pro Newbie Name: Shanii Location: N. Florida Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Honda CBR 250r......2007 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 138	Appearance wise I give it to the cbr vs my pre gen, but in my opinion the Ninja just out performs and rides better than the Honda. Gonna make the best of the cbr as at the end of the day...its still a motorcycle

July 3rd, 2012, 08:04 AM	#6
NikkitaNinja ninjette.org guru Name: Tyler Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Nikkita - 2003 Buell XB9R Posts: 274	everyone is bias and will have their own opinions, a bike is a bike and we all ride for the same reason.

July 3rd, 2012, 09:47 AM	#7
sharky nrk 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.	I like the little Honda alot too, just a little different than the kawasaki. You will grow to enjoy its strengths

July 3rd, 2012, 09:54 AM	#8
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.

July 3rd, 2012, 03:17 PM	#10
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Good looking bike... Be safe, and get gear to break up the all black...

August 8th, 2012, 11:31 AM	#14
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	As far as cibbers go, that looks like quite a nice one. Got any front and rear pictures of it? Are you think of getting the next-gen 2013 ninjette?

August 8th, 2012, 03:20 PM	#18
Coolbpf Limp Noodle Name: Tyler Location: Missouri Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250, Fastest Red money can buy Posts: 212	CBR looks 100x better than any ninja. Even at the supersport level imo. And let's face it, if you're riding a 250 as a casual ride to save on gas, you don't worry about the 'performance' side of things, you worry about the 'user friendly' side of things. And the CBR delivers with FI, comfort, and overall attractiveness. Maybe abs too? cant remember.

August 8th, 2012, 04:45 PM	#21
rjones91 Pro Newbie Name: Shanii Location: N. Florida Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Honda CBR 250r......2007 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 138	Maybe, but if it's not fuel injected then it's no different from the other new gen ninjas in my opinion.

August 8th, 2012, 05:28 PM	#23
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	read the first 4 words. NO NO NO NO BAD BAD BAD TRAITORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

August 8th, 2012, 09:33 PM	#25
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I like the little Cibber!!

August 9th, 2012, 05:59 AM	#27
rjones91 Pro Newbie Name: Shanii Location: N. Florida Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Honda CBR 250r......2007 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 138	Michael I am a traitor , but hey we all own a 250cc motorcycle so we are still connected lol.