May 13th, 2009, 08:29 PM | #1 |
Kelly Kim's Friend
Name: EJ
Location: Atlanta
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): (Used to)2008 Green 250R, 2007 Ninja ZX-6R Posts: 77
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You guys might hate me for this...............
I used to own R6 and R1 back in 1998-2000. I've quite riding until 2008 when gas price got to $4 bucks a gallon. I got back into riding and purchase 2008 Green Ninja 250. Own and rode it for a year and after 8000+ miles later, I've been having this itch to move back to a 600cc. This is what I had:
Now, this is what I have: |
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May 13th, 2009, 08:35 PM | #2 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Stanley
Location: Kedah, Malaysia
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250R 2008 Posts: 80
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I ! HATE ! YOU !
Nice bike you got there So.... when are you going back to R1??? |
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May 13th, 2009, 08:37 PM | #3 |
Kelly Kim's Friend
Name: EJ
Location: Atlanta
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): (Used to)2008 Green 250R, 2007 Ninja ZX-6R Posts: 77
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LoL Thanks! I get that a lot now from every rider I know
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May 13th, 2009, 08:38 PM | #4 |
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Name: Kristopher
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): BLACK 09 250r, burnt orange 09 zx 6r Posts: 25
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I DO. haha, JK. nice bike , thas what i'll prolly be moving up to after i cut my teeth on the 250.
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May 14th, 2009, 04:18 AM | #5 |
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Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
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No prob bro, do what you feel is right for you.
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May 14th, 2009, 05:57 AM | #6 |
So slow I'm first!
Name: Sunny
Location: San Jose, CA
Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot.
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It is master to bike not bike to master
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May 14th, 2009, 06:27 AM | #7 |
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Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
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May 14th, 2009, 06:35 AM | #8 |
So slow I'm first!
Name: Sunny
Location: San Jose, CA
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That is one for my Sunny Phraises of the day
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May 14th, 2009, 08:59 AM | #9 |
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Name: Steve
Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.
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May 14th, 2009, 11:00 AM | #10 |
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Name: Tin
Location: NJ
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903
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Nice.
black makes it stand out. |
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May 14th, 2009, 11:43 AM | #11 |
Kelly Kim's Friend
Name: EJ
Location: Atlanta
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): (Used to)2008 Green 250R, 2007 Ninja ZX-6R Posts: 77
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Thanks guys!
I was thinking of a 650R Ninja but I have a friend that is a cycle dealer and he had gave me a great dealer on this zx6r. I rode it around a few times and found the riding position to be comfy. If you would like a chance at a great deal on motorcycle, PM me and I will give you his contact number. He has access to a "cycle dream" warehouse full of powersports vehicle. I have seen this warehouse with my own eyes and now I know that there are great deals out there. I ready miss the 250 Ninja and would've like to keep it but can't really afford to. I would encourage anyone that is ready and have the thought of getting something bigger to do so. It is a once in a life time experience. Thanks again guys! |
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May 14th, 2009, 11:59 AM | #12 |
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Have fun, EJ... just be careful on it. Good that you bought a black one so it's not as fast as a green one would be.
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May 14th, 2009, 03:35 PM | #13 |
Kelly Kim's Friend
Name: EJ
Location: Atlanta
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): (Used to)2008 Green 250R, 2007 Ninja ZX-6R Posts: 77
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You know Kelly, I was seriously considering of having it paint green. When I get really used to the power and need the bike to go faster, I will then make the commitment.
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May 14th, 2009, 04:36 PM | #14 |
one disaster at a time
Name: Jody
Location: West Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411
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Wow EJ. Nice bike. I think about doing something similar all the time, but mostly when I'm surfing the internet. When I'm on backroads I'm thinking it's hard to beat the 250.
Congratulations |
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May 14th, 2009, 06:20 PM | #15 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Trista
Location: Ontario, Canada
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 EX650R Green Kawasaki ninja Posts: 120
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Confession time... I just bought a 2008 EX 650 Kawi green. The price was irrisistable, I couldn't resist....I broke down under pressure.
It is green!! |
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May 14th, 2009, 07:59 PM | #16 | |
Kelly Kim's Friend
Name: EJ
Location: Atlanta
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): (Used to)2008 Green 250R, 2007 Ninja ZX-6R Posts: 77
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I have to say that this bike is defiantly slower in turns or it could be just me taking it to easy. But the technology behind this bike makes it worth owning. Let me know when you and Nathan got time for a ride. |
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May 14th, 2009, 08:01 PM | #17 |
Kelly Kim's Friend
Name: EJ
Location: Atlanta
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): (Used to)2008 Green 250R, 2007 Ninja ZX-6R Posts: 77
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May 14th, 2009, 08:21 PM | #18 |
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Name: Nick
Location: PA, USA
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Green 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, Slate 2009 Triumph StreetTriple R Posts: 110
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Ooo, very nice. The black is sexy on that bike.
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May 14th, 2009, 09:09 PM | #19 |
ninjette.org member
Name: m
Location: metro area
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 black Ninja 250R Posts: 177
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Niiiice. The only difference is the color, right?
Congrats and enjoy! |
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May 14th, 2009, 09:21 PM | #20 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Rob
Location: Montreal, Canada
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 171
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Man, that thing looks AWSOME. Makes me wish i had one to pose with . Looks like the black 250R on steroids.
How does the power compare between the two? Like pulling away from a stop light (not racing) is there that much difference? I'll be getting mine once i'm outta school and the paychecks start rolling in every week 52 weeks a year.
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May 14th, 2009, 09:36 PM | #21 | ||
Kelly Kim's Friend
Name: EJ
Location: Atlanta
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May 15th, 2009, 05:45 AM | #22 |
one disaster at a time
Name: Jody
Location: West Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411
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Is this the place on Cobb Pkwy in Kennesaw, in the office park by Brigade Quartermasters??
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May 15th, 2009, 06:37 AM | #23 | |
Kelly Kim's Friend
Name: EJ
Location: Atlanta
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): (Used to)2008 Green 250R, 2007 Ninja ZX-6R Posts: 77
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May 15th, 2009, 06:38 AM | #24 |
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Name: Travis
Location: Warwick, RI
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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I used to ride an SV650 and well There are times on the 250R when I just find myself wishing I had more ponies.
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May 15th, 2009, 01:39 PM | #25 |
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so, mod it!
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May 15th, 2009, 04:33 PM | #26 |
one disaster at a time
Name: Jody
Location: West Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411
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So how's it going now EJ?
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May 18th, 2009, 05:20 PM | #27 |
one disaster at a time
Name: Jody
Location: West Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411
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EJ on his new ride:
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May 18th, 2009, 05:23 PM | #28 |
one disaster at a time
Name: Jody
Location: West Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411
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I was surprised at how close the 600 and 250 Ninjas were in size...
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May 18th, 2009, 05:25 PM | #29 |
one disaster at a time
Name: Jody
Location: West Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411
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The difference is more obvious from the back. The 600 rear tire looks huge.
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May 18th, 2009, 05:32 PM | #30 |
ninjette.org member
Name: m
Location: metro area
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 black Ninja 250R Posts: 177
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thanks for the picts! Visually, the rear view definitely shows off the difference
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May 18th, 2009, 05:44 PM | #32 |
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Name: Lil One
Location: NB Canada
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.
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me want
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May 18th, 2009, 05:45 PM | #33 |
one disaster at a time
Name: Jody
Location: West Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411
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We rode some backroads for a while. I think the 250 is a lot more nimble in the twisties, but the 600 can smoke it on straight aways (big surprise). The sitting position on the 600 is extreme though. I don't think I'd be happy on that bike on a long ride. That's not knocking the 600. It's a gorgeous, powerful machine, but probably shouldn't be your first choice for touring the continent.
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May 18th, 2009, 07:43 PM | #34 |
Kelly Kim's Friend
Name: EJ
Location: Atlanta
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): (Used to)2008 Green 250R, 2007 Ninja ZX-6R Posts: 77
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Thanks for posting the pic Jody. It was a great ride with you and Nathan.
Jody is right. I rode the twist with Nathan and he could easily lose me in the turns. I had to lean the sh!t out of that bike to make those tight turns (No problem knee dragging there). After a 40 minute ride, I had to get off of that bike to stretch. I hear that the CBR F4's are more comfy. Thanks RC! |
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May 18th, 2009, 07:56 PM | #35 |
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Name: patricK
Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA!
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918
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nice! have fun!
if I had a choice tho, I probably would have gone with an older 636 than the 07 zx-6r.. there's discussion on the other forum that the 636 stomps a lot more than even the new 09 zx-6r, even at stock to stock comparison |
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May 18th, 2009, 07:57 PM | #36 |
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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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wow.. that 6r is awesome... I want one in green of course... also worried that the power might be too much... I have fast cars, but they pale in comparison to fast bikes... I love my 250, just wish it had a bit more power... and I really like the visual upgrades to the 08/09s
best of luck with it!
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May 18th, 2009, 08:11 PM | #37 |
Kelly Kim's Friend
Name: EJ
Location: Atlanta
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): (Used to)2008 Green 250R, 2007 Ninja ZX-6R Posts: 77
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Thanks yal!
Adam, I mention earlier that this bike is an overkill for my daily usage. My reasons for purchase was a great deal and I wanted more power as well (wanted 650R). I have yet to WOT this thing. Too afraid for the moment. Patrick, I'm pretty sure the 636 is faster since it's a bigger cc. This 6r is too fast as it is for me. I'll see how long I will keep it. |
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May 20th, 2009, 06:11 PM | #38 |
Kelly Kim's Friend
Name: EJ
Location: Atlanta
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): (Used to)2008 Green 250R, 2007 Ninja ZX-6R Posts: 77
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Dam! You know...........when deciding to up grade to a bigger bike, you wager the pros and the cons. Higher expense maintenance, lower MPG etc....and after accepting the cons of up grading, it really doesn't hit you until you paid for it.
250 Ninja cost of oil change: $25 ZX6R cost of oil change: $45 250 Ninja MPG: 60 mpg ZX6R MPG: 40 mpg I get 40 mpg by keeping the RPM under 8K. Ouch |
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May 20th, 2009, 10:14 PM | #39 |
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Name: patricK
Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA!
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918
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May 21st, 2009, 10:11 AM | #40 |
Kelly Kim's Friend
Name: EJ
Location: Atlanta
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): (Used to)2008 Green 250R, 2007 Ninja ZX-6R Posts: 77
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Those are parts only (DIY) price for oil filter and synethic oil.
You don't want me to quote shop price for oil change. I would imagine shop price is at least X2 price I listed above. I know tires will cost more as well, which I'm glad I won't need to change for a while. |
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