Looking at used ninjettes on CL

kabuki85 · February 25th, 2011, 12:48 PM

Hello everyone,

I found a 2007 with 4k miles in the seattle area. They are asking $2000. It appears to be in excellent shape. Is this a fair asking price? They don't really want to negotiate the price, either. Thanks for the input.

maxwellca21 · February 25th, 2011, 12:59 PM

ok deal to me. you dont like the 2nd gen model?

i got mine 2009 with 4k miles on it for $3100. came with gears.

Live2ride · February 25th, 2011, 01:08 PM

It might be different in your area, but people post some of their new gens for around $2500 here and that's with 1k-3k miles on them. I won't buy anything much over $3000 though, and that's only if it has lots of $$$ in mods on it and low mileage. I won't pay any extra for mods I don't like though.

utahninja · February 25th, 2011, 01:11 PM

There appears to be a couple 07 Ninjas listed on CL in Seattle around that price. Red one for $1899 and a blue one for $1800.

I would recommend taking the time to look at each of the bikes, sit on them, listen to them, ride them (if the owner allows), and give them a good look over for scratches and abuse. After looking at more than one or two, you will get a better understanding on the condition of this age of bike and what to expect for the price.

As for price, I am glad I bought my 07 last year, as prices seem a little higher this year. I would try to negotiate a price closer to $1500 or $1600 on a bike in very good condition.

CC Cowboy · February 25th, 2011, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxwellca21

ok deal to me. you dont like the 2nd gen model?

i got mine 2009 with 4k miles on it for $3100. came with gears.

Don't they all?

kabuki85 · February 25th, 2011, 04:55 PM

Got them down to $1800, gonna go check it out tomorrow. People are asking the same price for a lot crappier looking bikes with higher milage around here. If it's as nice as they say it is, I am gonna pick it up. Pretty excited about getting my first ninja 250

Flashmonkey · February 25th, 2011, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Don't they all?

HAH! Beat me to it.

Anyway, good luck with the bike OP. Pics if you buy it!

kabuki85 · February 25th, 2011, 06:18 PM

Will do, thanks guys!

maxwellca21 · February 26th, 2011, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Don't they all?

not always...some would want to keep their gears cuz they are upgrading to a higher CC.

Cuongism · February 26th, 2011, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxwellca21

not always...some would want to keep their gears cuz they are upgrading to a higher CC.

Lol, I think you're missing the joke. Or you're talking about the Zero S electric motorcycle which actually doesn't have gears.

rwheelz · February 26th, 2011, 09:53 PM

It is clear from reading the threads on here that prices vary significantly regionally. Around here, that price is way too high. We bought my wife's 2009 with ~900 miles for that price, and it was in showroom condition. Around here, that bike is worth $1500 tops.

CZroe · February 26th, 2011, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Live2ride

It might be different in your area, but people post some of their new gens for around $2500 here and that's with 1k-3k miles on them. I won't buy anything much over $3000 though, and that's only if it has lots of $$$ in mods on it and low mileage. I won't pay any extra for mods I don't like though.

$3,000 was MSRP for the 2007 model he's talking about.

KGar · February 27th, 2011, 11:41 AM

The lowest priced 2nd gen I've seen in Phx was $2800.

Most 07's are in the $2100-$2800 w/clear title so $1800 is not bad. Like others have mentioned, it depends on your area.

I got mine brand new 2 wks ago for $4250 otd

fernieh07 · February 27th, 2011, 11:57 AM

I got my 08 for $2400 and it only had 3000 miles on it... it came with helmet, gloves and jacket.

CZroe · February 27th, 2011, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redrider

The lowest priced 2nd gen I've seen in Phx was $2800.

Most 07's are in the $2100-$2800 w/clear title so $1800 is not bad. Like others have mentioned, it depends on your area.

I got mine brand new 2 wks ago for $4250 otd

To avoid future confusion, it's the current or "new" gen... not "2nd gen." The 1986/'87 250 was pretty different from the '88-'07 model, so the J-series is at least 3rd gen.

Alex · February 27th, 2011, 01:40 PM

Not on this site. There is no confusion when people refer to current-gen / new-gen / 2nd-gen interchangeably. The only people who would know that there really was a slightly different version for 86/87 aren't going to be confused anyway.

oroboros · February 27th, 2011, 05:35 PM

After seeing all of the regional variations on price I feel pretty lucky to have picked up 09 with 700 miles for $2500. Not that I didn't pay my dues waiting, researching and trolling Craigslist. The new-Gen look was what made my decision easy. Even though there were 500s out there for the same price.
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coondog · February 27th, 2011, 06:42 PM

Unless you're totally inexperienced, the 500 was the way to go. All the 250 has plus free upgrades you'd want from the ninjette. Don't get me wrong, I ride my 500 first then take my breadth away on my ninjette set-up, but for the money you shouldv'e reeled in the 500 while you had a shot, they're not common and at low prices. As long as your happy is all that counts dude, que sera sera.

CZroe · February 27th, 2011, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Not on this site. There is no confusion when people refer to current-gen / new-gen / 2nd-gen interchangeably. The only people who would know that there really was a slightly different version for 86/87 aren't going to be confused anyway.

Actually, I think avoiding confusion is particularly WHY everyone calls the previous generation "last gen" or "pregen" instead of "second gen" when we would call any other second generation product "second gen" in a heatbeat.

Alex · February 27th, 2011, 07:58 PM

I think if the generations were more equal in terms of units or years, it wouldn't even be a discussion. But when the 1st version wasn't sold in the US, the 2nd version was only sold for 2 years to a couple of folks, then the first volume version goes for 20 years with no real changes, that gets us where we are today.

February 25th, 2011, 12:48 PM	#1
kabuki85 ninjette.org member Name: Sean Location: Tacoma, WA Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250 Posts: 11	Looking at used ninjettes on CL Hello everyone, I found a 2007 with 4k miles in the seattle area. They are asking $2000. It appears to be in excellent shape. Is this a fair asking price? They don't really want to negotiate the price, either. Thanks for the input.

February 25th, 2011, 12:59 PM	#2
maxwellca21 ninjette.org member Name: Max Location: san marcos Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250 Posts: 131	ok deal to me. you dont like the 2nd gen model? i got mine 2009 with 4k miles on it for $3100. came with gears. __________________________________________________ ride it like you stole it!

February 25th, 2011, 01:08 PM	#3
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	It might be different in your area, but people post some of their new gens for around $2500 here and that's with 1k-3k miles on them. I won't buy anything much over $3000 though, and that's only if it has lots of $$$ in mods on it and low mileage. I won't pay any extra for mods I don't like though. __________________________________________________

February 25th, 2011, 01:11 PM	#4
utahninja Ride Smart, Ride Safe Name: Chuck Location: Herriman, UT Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250, 2006 Yamati 150cc Scooter Posts: 71	There appears to be a couple 07 Ninjas listed on CL in Seattle around that price. Red one for $1899 and a blue one for $1800. I would recommend taking the time to look at each of the bikes, sit on them, listen to them, ride them (if the owner allows), and give them a good look over for scratches and abuse. After looking at more than one or two, you will get a better understanding on the condition of this age of bike and what to expect for the price. As for price, I am glad I bought my 07 last year, as prices seem a little higher this year. I would try to negotiate a price closer to $1500 or $1600 on a bike in very good condition. __________________________________________________ Ride Smart! Ride Safe!

February 26th, 2011, 09:53 PM	#11
rwheelz Moroccan Gold Imports Name: RJ Location: MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): '03 ZX9R, '03 ZX7R & wife's '09 250R Posts: 136	It is clear from reading the threads on here that prices vary significantly regionally. Around here, that price is way too high. We bought my wife's 2009 with ~900 miles for that price, and it was in showroom condition. Around here, that bike is worth $1500 tops. __________________________________________________ MOROCCAN GOLD IMPORTS Where Excess Meets Extreme

February 25th, 2011, 04:55 PM	#6
kabuki85 ninjette.org member Name: Sean Location: Tacoma, WA Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250 Posts: 11	Got them down to $1800, gonna go check it out tomorrow. People are asking the same price for a lot crappier looking bikes with higher milage around here. If it's as nice as they say it is, I am gonna pick it up. Pretty excited about getting my first ninja 250

February 25th, 2011, 06:18 PM	#8
kabuki85 ninjette.org member Name: Sean Location: Tacoma, WA Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250 Posts: 11	Will do, thanks guys!

February 27th, 2011, 11:41 AM	#13
KGar Mid Life Crisis Name: Ken Location: Phoenix, Arizona Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (Passion Red); 1999 BMW K1200RS (Marrakesh Red) Posts: 81	The lowest priced 2nd gen I've seen in Phx was $2800. Most 07's are in the $2100-$2800 w/clear title so $1800 is not bad. Like others have mentioned, it depends on your area. I got mine brand new 2 wks ago for $4250 otd

February 27th, 2011, 11:57 AM	#14
fernieh07 ninjette.org member Name: Fernando Location: Tolleson, az Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r Posts: 24	I got my 08 for $2400 and it only had 3000 miles on it... it came with helmet, gloves and jacket.

February 27th, 2011, 01:40 PM	#16
Alex ninjette.org dude 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. Blog Entries: 7	Not on this site. There is no confusion when people refer to current-gen / new-gen / 2nd-gen interchangeably. The only people who would know that there really was a slightly different version for 86/87 aren't going to be confused anyway. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

February 27th, 2011, 05:35 PM	#17
oroboros GDTRFB Name: Drew Location: SE PA Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 - sold 2005 EX500R project Posts: 496	After seeing all of the regional variations on price I feel pretty lucky to have picked up 09 with 700 miles for $2500. Not that I didn't pay my dues waiting, researching and trolling Craigslist. The new-Gen look was what made my decision easy. Even though there were 500s out there for the same price. Posted via Mobile Device

February 27th, 2011, 06:42 PM	#18
coondog ninjette.org sage Name: john Location: Palm Beach County, Fl Sligo County, Eire Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 street fighter, 2008 street fighter ninja 500, 2001 nsr 125 Posts: 812	Unless you're totally inexperienced, the 500 was the way to go. All the 250 has plus free upgrades you'd want from the ninjette. Don't get me wrong, I ride my 500 first then take my breadth away on my ninjette set-up, but for the money you shouldv'e reeled in the 500 while you had a shot, they're not common and at low prices. As long as your happy is all that counts dude, que sera sera.

February 27th, 2011, 07:58 PM	#20
Alex ninjette.org dude 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. Blog Entries: 7	I think if the generations were more equal in terms of units or years, it wouldn't even be a discussion. But when the 1st version wasn't sold in the US, the 2nd version was only sold for 2 years to a couple of folks, then the first volume version goes for 20 years with no real changes, that gets us where we are today. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

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