April 15th, 2014, 11:48 PM | #241 |
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April 27th, 2014, 11:33 AM | #242 |
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April 28th, 2014, 06:43 AM | #243 |
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I wish Honda had continued its development of this little gem instead, one of the sweetest 250s, and with a bit of v twin low end for beginners. I know the engine is an old design but so is the ninjette's underneath.
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April 28th, 2014, 09:10 AM | #244 |
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I see a lot of folks posting that they see far more CBR250s than Ninja 300, but I have to say that where I live it is the other way around. This might well be that Honda support here (Victoria, BC) is just plain better than Kawasaki, or that the Honda has been out longer.
Still, I have seen perhaps two 300s, whereas I see the CBR250 much more frequently. It would be interesting to see actual sales figures for the 300 vs the old 250r, or the CBR250.
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April 30th, 2014, 10:47 PM | #245 |
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+1 The cbr250 is not gonna cut it on the freeway. My 250 Ninja is considerably faster than the little Honda single. Honda needs to bring back the CBR250RR. The only way I'm riding that slow single, is if it's the Baby Repsol.
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May 1st, 2014, 06:19 AM | #246 | |
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No idea why they went with such a strange paint job back then - Also had an unusual inboard disc on the front that didn't work that well. Honda changed it up later, and produced a neat little naked version that later became updated with F.I. Wouldn't be quite as beginner-friendly as the CBR250R, but a lot more capable - and fun! |
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May 1st, 2014, 07:26 AM | #247 |
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not sure what the fuss is all about
How can someone prefer the cbr250 against the ninja 300, or even the 250, i test drove all 3, though I was interested in the ninja from the start i went ahead and tried the cbr just to make sure I was making the right decision, and nothing from the experience of riding the cbr left me thinking I maybe should have gotten the cbr instead of the ninja, i could name all the reasons why the ninja felt much better than the cbr but you all already know, overall you just feel better riding the ninja.
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May 1st, 2014, 07:32 AM | #248 |
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May 1st, 2014, 10:14 AM | #250 | |
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May 1st, 2014, 10:36 AM | #251 |
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May 1st, 2014, 10:56 AM | #252 |
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May 1st, 2014, 02:17 PM | #253 |
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May 1st, 2014, 02:27 PM | #254 |
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May 1st, 2014, 03:09 PM | #255 |
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I was born in Philippines, and it was very popular there. My family had a business importing/exporting bikes from aboard. With the right documents, you can bring the bike here in the U.S. I remembered a time when those 250's were considered middleweights in the Philippines. I remembered the TZR250 & GSX 250 as well, those were the real 1/4 liter bikes.
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May 1st, 2014, 03:17 PM | #256 |
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+1 I would pass up a 600 over these 1/4 liter bikes. Honda made a lot of Fireblades from 1000cc-250cc right?,400rr is the stuff, I miss those dual headlights. Remember the 89 Fizzer with two round lamps? those were nice.
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May 1st, 2014, 03:51 PM | #257 |
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the cb-1 came to the us, fantastic bike but was only around for 2-3 years
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May 1st, 2014, 06:48 PM | #258 |
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^I remember that naked bike, those were fast.
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May 1st, 2014, 06:50 PM | #259 |
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I almost picked one up with my older brother a while back, his gf shot us down lol. It was going to be his bike since he loves the style.
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May 1st, 2014, 07:09 PM | #260 |
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I'd like to see a ninja 300 go against one of the I4 250's. I'm thinking that the 300 could be just as fast as one. From what I've heard the low RPM power of those bikes were terrible.
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May 1st, 2014, 07:13 PM | #261 | |
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May 2nd, 2014, 08:09 PM | #262 | |
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May 4th, 2014, 08:26 AM | #263 |
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What suspension? You mean the OEM kitchen sponge Kawi puts on these?
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May 4th, 2014, 08:38 AM | #264 |
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May 5th, 2014, 10:55 PM | #265 |
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May 5th, 2014, 11:06 PM | #266 |
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Are there any suspension upgrades for these bikes?
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May 5th, 2014, 11:12 PM | #267 |
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To save the best for last, this is the bike we all like to have. It's a nice museum art, the golden years of the 1/4 liter bikes.
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May 11th, 2014, 10:20 PM | #268 |
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I saw a picture of the CBR 300R on their website, I guess Honda is making a lightweight toy to rival the Ninja 300.
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May 11th, 2014, 11:38 PM | #269 |
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two stroke kick start ! so awesome … I am drooling
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May 14th, 2014, 11:51 PM | #270 |
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One day, I will be able to buy one of these legendary 250 relics.
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September 11th, 2014, 09:15 AM | #271 |
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The new 2015 USA colors are up. Judging by the lack of enthusiasm over on the 300 forum, I don't think the new schemes were well received. White with no decals but with green (?!) ninja logo on tank, green with no decals, and a dark black/grey with decals. Japan got a pile of cool liveries. I think in the USA, because the 300 doesn't sell for a whole lot of money, they don't want to give out the good looks. Each year they miss the mark three years in a row. At this point, you have to say it's on purpose for market positioning.
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September 11th, 2014, 09:25 AM | #272 |
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At least it's better than 2014's graphics. Those were/are horrid.
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September 11th, 2014, 02:24 PM | #273 |
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I'm only about 5 hrs north of you. There's a street legal Aprilia 250 for sale at the local KTM dealership, and the price keeps coming down.
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September 11th, 2014, 03:57 PM | #274 | |
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September 11th, 2014, 07:47 PM | #275 |
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Well that was a long read, and I my brain aches... Just to find out I bought the right bike after all!
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October 5th, 2014, 08:18 AM | #276 | |
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October 5th, 2014, 08:20 AM | #277 | |
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