July 21st, 2011, 02:00 PM | #1 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Brad
Location: Centerville, OH
Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE (Green) Previous bikes R1, Daytona 675, GSXR600, Pre-Gen 250R Posts: 330
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New 250R Owner... AGAIN!
I bought a Kawasaki Ninja 250R back in 2008 when they introduced the all new model. I had been out of the sportbike market since my college years (about 1992), lucked out, and was able to get a brand new 250R.
I loved that Ninja 250R. It was inexpensive and fun to ride. I rode it for 4 months, sold it, and didn't lose one penny on it. I wanted a bigger (faster) bike so I bought a Triumph Daytona 675. The Daytona was a real treat as well. It had an Arrow exhaust and speed shifter. That thing would scream. It was very touchy, great for the track, and the fasting revving bike I've ever seen. I rode that bike for a year. But , eventually, I wanted more. Next was the 2010 Yamaha R1 Limitd Edition. I remember thinking "holy sh*#" did I just spend $15K on a crotch rocket? It had a full GYTR exhaust, PC, and BMC filter. Talk about overkill. That thing was a missile with handlebars. I couldn't ride that bike to within 75% of its true potential. And dang that thing ran hot- the crossplane crankshaft in that motor made it uncomfortably hot to ride- almost unbearable in the summer. Oh yeah, the insurance... $$$$$. |
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July 21st, 2011, 02:10 PM | #2 |
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Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much.
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July 21st, 2011, 02:17 PM | #3 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Brad
Location: Centerville, OH
Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE (Green) Previous bikes R1, Daytona 675, GSXR600, Pre-Gen 250R Posts: 330
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Now here we are in July 2011. I just bought my 2011 Ninja 250R 'Special Edition' in green/black. This bike is more fun to ride and makes me smile more than any of my previous bikes. Now I am taking it somewhat easy on her for the break-in but, man- what fun.
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July 21st, 2011, 03:57 PM | #4 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Ken
Location: Indio, CA
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 3
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July 21st, 2011, 04:07 PM | #5 |
Ninja chick
Name: Allyson
Location: Athens, GA
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot.
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Glad you found us! Welcome aboard!
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July 21st, 2011, 04:08 PM | #6 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14
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Hello and welcome.
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July 21st, 2011, 05:25 PM | #8 |
There's a limit to s2pdty
Name: A.D.
Location: NoVa the burg
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.
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welcome back
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July 21st, 2011, 06:13 PM | #9 |
Name: ...
Location: ...
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Welcome to the 250 party.
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July 21st, 2011, 08:39 PM | #10 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Hyon
Location: Northern Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Green SE Posts: 574
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Glad to have you back!
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July 22nd, 2011, 05:55 AM | #11 | |
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Name: Eric
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.
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Just kiddin.. the color isn't that bad, but is the reason I did not get one. (and no I didn't really like the all black option either) |
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July 22nd, 2011, 06:15 AM | #12 |
GDTRFB
Name: Drew
Location: SE PA
Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 - sold 2005 EX500R project Posts: 496
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I dunno, I am digging the orange color
Welcome (back)!
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July 22nd, 2011, 07:14 AM | #13 |
CBR250R Traitor
Name: Jon
Location: Greater Philadelphia Area
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Red CBR250R 2009 Ninja 250r SE(With 2008 Fairings)(sold) Posts: 924
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I saw the 650r the other day in orange and it was really nice....though if I'm buying a new Kawasaki it HAS to be in green
How do you like your 650? Is it just recreational for you or commuting? I was thinking that if I did ever get another bike it would probably have to be the 650, because it just seems to be a good mix between practicality and sporty looks. |
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July 22nd, 2011, 09:25 AM | #14 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Donger
Location: So CAL
Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.
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Welcome......and yet the 2-5-0 reels back in another one!
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July 22nd, 2011, 02:00 PM | #15 |
Ninjette wanabe :D
Name: Ruslan
Location: San Jose
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.
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welcome :]
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July 28th, 2011, 01:30 AM | #16 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Jonathan
Location: Beaverton OR
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Candy Thunder blue 2009 kawasaki 250r, 2010 Dark Stealth Ducati Monster 696. Posts: 891
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