Looking to upgrade...

P1NDLESK1N · June 21st, 2009, 05:36 PM

...to an 08 or 09 250.

Anyone else jump from a pregen to the newer? Besides the styling, the number of mods and aftermarket parts are just too appealing.

And besides, I'm way too poor to put up for a 600.

kkim · June 21st, 2009, 05:53 PM

Among others, Oldguy and Alex have made the jump to hyperspace.

Strider · June 21st, 2009, 06:10 PM

I'm planning to in 2010 , gonna go Green too

ASecretNinja · June 21st, 2009, 09:35 PM

What was that joke recently? Something about a pig in lipstick? I think the moral of the story was that after all is said and done......

...its still a pig.

I love my 250 for what it is. When I'm ready to move to a super sport, I will want a bike that looks like one, not a bike that tries to look like one.. until you spot the feeble single front break rotor

CANTFUNCTION · June 21st, 2009, 09:53 PM

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=22534

Kurosaki · June 21st, 2009, 10:23 PM

Even though they're both kawasaki 250s, they feel and ride very different.

Nemy · June 22nd, 2009, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurosaki

Even though they're both kawasaki 250s, they feel and ride very different.

+1. When I was teaching my buddy who bought my 06 how to ride it felt like a totally different machine.

And more impressions here:
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=14908

CC Cowboy · June 22nd, 2009, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASecretNinja

What was that joke recently? Something about a pig in lipstick? I think the moral of the story was that after all is said and done......

...its still a pig.

I love my 250 for what it is. When I'm ready to move to a super sport, I will want a bike that looks like one, not a bike that tries to look like one.. until you spot the feeble single front break rotor

Grab a big handful of the feeble front brake and tell me what happens! Yes, you can do it in a straight line.

Verus Cidere · June 22nd, 2009, 11:38 PM

Pssshhh..... What's wrong with a pregen? Personally, the only way I would get a new gen is to have both. Switching between the two isn't an upgrade or downgrade in my mind. I agree to disagree with you guys.

demp · June 24th, 2009, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASecretNinja

What was that joke recently? Something about a pig in lipstick? I think the moral of the story was that after all is said and done......

...its still a pig.

I love my 250 for what it is. When I'm ready to move to a super sport, I will want a bike that looks like one, not a bike that tries to look like one.. until you spot the feeble single front break rotor

how about you get dual rotor brakes from brembo then?

OldGuy · June 24th, 2009, 10:33 AM

Going from an '01 to an '09 I felt there was more than just the cosmetic changes.

The '09 sits a little higher and you will naturally hug the tank a little more than the '01. The handling was were I immediately felt the biggest differences. I remember thinking after my first ride - "all I have to do is think turn and this thing carves a turn".

It wasn't until after I had broken the '09 in that I could also find out that there seemed to be more torque from mid to upper range.

The weights are almost the same but the '09 just feel lighter to me than the '01 did.

I'm sure there is more but that's about all this novice butt could feel right now.

capt_bugaloo · June 24th, 2009, 11:00 AM

I like my '08, but if you have a pregen the difference isn't worth selling the old one at a loss and then forking out the extra cash.

gizmogamez · June 24th, 2009, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldGuy

Going from an '01 to an '09 I felt there was more than just the cosmetic changes.

The '09 sits a little higher and you will naturally hug the tank a little more than the '01. The handling was were I immediately felt the biggest differences. I remember thinking after my first ride - "all I have to do is think turn and this thing carves a turn".

It wasn't until after I had broken the '09 in that I could also find out that there seemed to be more torque from mid to upper range.

The weights are almost the same but the '09 just feel lighter to me than the '01 did.

I'm sure there is more but that's about all this novice butt could feel right now.

+1 on this.... I went from a 2000 to an 09.

June 21st, 2009, 05:36 PM	#1
P1NDLESK1N ninjette.org member Name: Dario Location: Suffolk County, NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Ninja 300 (Sold), 2016 Z1000 Posts: 239	Looking to upgrade... ...to an 08 or 09 250. Anyone else jump from a pregen to the newer? Besides the styling, the number of mods and aftermarket parts are just too appealing. And besides, I'm way too poor to put up for a 600.

June 22nd, 2009, 11:38 PM	#9
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	Pssshhh..... What's wrong with a pregen? Personally, the only way I would get a new gen is to have both. Switching between the two isn't an upgrade or downgrade in my mind. I agree to disagree with you guys. __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

June 24th, 2009, 10:33 AM	#11
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Going from an '01 to an '09 I felt there was more than just the cosmetic changes. The '09 sits a little higher and you will naturally hug the tank a little more than the '01. The handling was were I immediately felt the biggest differences. I remember thinking after my first ride - "all I have to do is think turn and this thing carves a turn". It wasn't until after I had broken the '09 in that I could also find out that there seemed to be more torque from mid to upper range. The weights are almost the same but the '09 just feel lighter to me than the '01 did. I'm sure there is more but that's about all this novice butt could feel right now. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

June 24th, 2009, 11:00 AM	#12
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	I like my '08, but if you have a pregen the difference isn't worth selling the old one at a loss and then forking out the extra cash. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

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