2011 250r should i buy ?

philup · November 2nd, 2012, 07:28 PM

ok so yes i am a new member but need some answer before buying hope yall dont mind so here they are ... i found a 2011 250r with 9k miles on craigslist i went an looked at it today and the bike has been laid down with minor fairing damage missing right mirror and also the foot peg and brake was broken off but no damage to wear it bolts at the frame .. so it starts and runs good also she is asking 2500 but think i can get her to 2k .. would this be worth my time or shall i pass im seeing about 300-500 for repairs with out replacing fairings wich is no big deal being my first bike .. thanks a bunch

Jiggles · November 2nd, 2012, 07:32 PM

Black 2011 250 is the fastest ever made, if its black get it

philup · November 2nd, 2012, 07:41 PM

Special edition red and black with a silver tribel design

csmith12 · November 2nd, 2012, 07:45 PM

Welcome Mitch!

I personally would pass on it myself but it's your call if you can get him down to a good price point. Just for comparison, I tipped a fellow rider in Cincinnati area for a clean 2010 with zero damage for 2k. I hope you can find a similar deal, it's that time of year ya know.

philup · November 2nd, 2012, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Welcome Mitch!

I personally would pass on it myself but it's your call if you can get him down to a good price point. Just for comparison, I tipped a fellow rider in Cincinnati area for a clean 2010 with zero damage for 2k. I hope you can find a similar deal, it's that time of year ya know.

Thanks for the quick response I'm suppose to go look at a 05 r6 tomorrow with 14k miles he is asking 3500 for it I just felt comfortable sitting on the 250 my buddy says I would want to upgrade in six months from the 250 but I'm not so.sure about that

krolinked · November 2nd, 2012, 08:08 PM

It would be best to not get an r6 first.

I Personally Have BOTH so i KNOW how crazy it would have been for me to get an R6 as a first bike.

I'm not saying that you won't/can't handle the r6, I am however saying that your skills will develop much better and faster if you start on a 250.

Also I've had the ninja 250 for two years now, and even though I have an R6 now, I still love to ride my ninja equally!

philup · November 2nd, 2012, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krolinked

It would be best to not get an r6 first.

I Personally Have BOTH so i KNOW how crazy it would have been for me to get an R6 as a first bike.

I'm not saying that you won't/can't handle the r6, I am however saying that your skills will develop much better and faster if you start on a 250.

Also I've had the ninja 250 for two years now, and even though I have an R6 now, I still love to ride my ninja equally!

doesnt sound crazy at all im just ready to get a bike! when i didnt have any money they had deals everday now i have some cash there is very little out there ...

csmith12 · November 2nd, 2012, 08:25 PM

You have to be honest with yourself about your riding. Don't fall into the upgrade in 6 months trap. Do what you think is right for you.

[blunt honesty]
When I want to go really really fast, I get on my R6. When I want to get really technical with my riding, I get the keys to the 250. Why? Because it allows me to focus on ME instead of the bike.
[/blunt honesty]

krolinked

csmith12 · November 2nd, 2012, 08:26 PM

Yea....

<--- I am on an R6 in my avatar.

philup · November 2nd, 2012, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

You have to be honest with yourself about your riding. Don't fall into the upgrade in 6 months trap. Do what you think is right for you.

[blunt honesty]
When I want to go really really fast, I get on my R6. When I want to get really technical with my riding, I get the keys to the 250. Why? Because it allows me to focus on ME instead of the bike.
[/blunt honesty]

krolinked

thanks a bunch im not really into fast on two wheels .. i just want to cruise around ! but should i spend 2k on a bike with damage and 9k miles ???

Madman44 · November 2nd, 2012, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by philup

Special edition red and black with a silver tribel design

I'm pretty sure that's a 2010, not 2011. But it doesn't really matter:/

csmith12 · November 2nd, 2012, 08:45 PM

Like I said, I would wait. Seeing it in person could change my mind though. It's a tough call, it's on the borderline.

josefmd · November 2nd, 2012, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philup

thanks a bunch im not really into fast on two wheels .. i just want to cruise around ! but should i spend 2k on a bike with damage and 9k miles ???

Welcome!! Dude a good cond clean 250R with low miles/no damage history will pop up sooner then later. Some killer deals are out there, just be patient

philup · November 2nd, 2012, 08:55 PM

if its ok heree is the cl link .. http://batonrouge.craigslist.org/mcy/3362959524.html

GearMonkey · November 2nd, 2012, 09:14 PM

If you're willing to spend a little more, heres a brand new 2011 0 miles, never dropped listed for $2999. New 2011 250R

philup · November 2nd, 2012, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GearMonkey

If you're willing to spend a little more, heres a brand new 2011 0 miles, never dropped listed for $2999. New 2011 250R

Yeap just seen it .. thanks a bunch

josefmd · November 2nd, 2012, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GearMonkey

If you're willing to spend a little more, heres a brand new 2011 0 miles, never dropped listed for $2999. New 2011 250R

That's a great deal if the dealer does not add all the BS fees on top of the price!! $2999.00 + TTL is what you should shoot for

philup · November 2nd, 2012, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by josefmd

That's a great deal if the dealer does not add all the BS fees on top of the price!! $2999.00 + TTL is what you should shoot for

Yea I plan on calling first thing in the morning ... they do have a 2012 250r on cl for 3300 with 400 miles but the jack hole won't return my calls or text!

Axellor · November 2nd, 2012, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by philup

if its ok heree is the cl link .. http://batonrouge.craigslist.org/mcy/3362959524.html

Well i think you should never find any issue regarding the performance of the 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R - $2500 (Walker), the bike is just awesome. Just go for it.

Jay72 · November 2nd, 2012, 10:10 PM

The first one that has been down is not a 2011, the other poster was correct, and for the little bit extra go for the one at the dealer.

philup · November 2nd, 2012, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay72

The first one that has been down is not a 2011, the other poster was correct, and for the little bit extra go for the one at the dealer.

Thanks a bunch to everyone!

SemperFudge · November 2nd, 2012, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philup

if its ok heree is the cl link .. http://batonrouge.craigslist.org/mcy/3362959524.html

From the sounds of it, the owner probably doesn't even have the title, and if he does, it probably isn't clean. Seems sketch. For such large transactions, you'd expect even people on craigslist to provide a little more info and at least proofread.

EDIT: 100th post, woot!

philup · November 4th, 2012, 07:53 AM

Thanks a bunch everyone I found a 09 and he is asking 3k I offered 2500 ..
. Would that be a good deal? Has 7k miles no damage and clean title

josefmd · November 4th, 2012, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philup

Thanks a bunch everyone I found a 09 and he is asking 3k I offered 2500 ..
. Would that be a good deal? Has 7k miles no damage and clean title

Sounds like a ok deal!! Is it all stock, or does it have some mods? Any pics or link to sale ad?

philup · November 4th, 2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by josefmd

Sounds like a ok deal!! Is it all stock, or does it have some mods? Any pics or link to sale ad?

http://lafayette.craigslist.org/mcy/3379277034.html all stock im waiting on real pics from him.... only reason why i stayed away from the new 2011 for 2999 its at a dealer and tryn to save from to much tax

also found a 2012 with mods for 3800 http://lafayette.craigslist.org/mcy/3351150058.html

josefmd · November 4th, 2012, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philup

http://lafayette.craigslist.org/mcy/3379277034.html all stock im waiting on real pics from him.... only reason why i stayed away from the new 2011 for 2999 its at a dealer and tryn to save from to much tax

also found a 2012 with mods for 3800 http://lafayette.craigslist.org/mcy/3351150058.html

If you buy the used one for $2500.00 the tax savings vs buying new for $2999.00 is in my opinion shouldn't be a deal breaker!! What's the difference with ur tax rate? Remember you are still going to pay tax on the used bike when you reg it!!

philup · November 4th, 2012, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by josefmd

If you buy the used one for $2500.00 the tax savings vs buying new for $2999.00 is in my opinion shouldn't be a deal breaker!! What's the difference with ur tax rate? Remember you are still going to pay tax on the used bike when you reg it!!

buy a 09 bike from a individual he does a act of donation = no tax or very very little .. new bike from dealer over 400 in tax

akima · November 4th, 2012, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philup

Yea I plan on calling first thing in the morning ... they do have a 2012 250r on cl for 3300 with 400 miles but the jack hole won't return my calls or text!

FYI: The 2008 through to the 2012 ninjettes are functionally identical. The only things that have changed over those 5 years are:
* colour scheme options for the fairings
* the dash background colour (went from black to white)
* the exhaust colour (went from all-metal to being painted black)

... so: the used 2012 for 3300$ is definitely a worse deal than the unused 2011 at 2999$

I bet your excited about getting your first bike! Such a nice feeling. When you hand over the cash and you've got this beautiful 2 wheeled machine that's all yours: it's a nice feeling! You wont regret getting a ninjette. I've had mine more than a year and am still in love with it!

SemperFudge · November 4th, 2012, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by josefmd

If you buy the used one for $2500.00 the tax savings vs buying new for $2999.00 is in my opinion shouldn't be a deal breaker!! What's the difference with ur tax rate? Remember you are still going to pay tax on the used bike when you reg it!!

Tax depends on how honest he is.....

philup · November 4th, 2012, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

FYI: The 2008 through to the 2012 ninjettes are functionally identical. The only things that have changed over those 5 years are:
* colour scheme options for the fairings
* the dash background colour (went from black to white)
* the exhaust colour (went from all-metal to being painted black)

... so: the used 2012 for 3300$ is definitely a worse deal than the unused 2011 at 2999$

I bet your excited about getting your first bike! Such a nice feeling. When you hand over the cash and you've got this beautiful 2 wheeled machine that's all yours: it's a nice feeling! You wont regret getting a ninjette. I've had mine more than a year and am still in love with it!

Very much excited I'm just tryn to find the best deal as I can ... every one here has been great!

SemperFudge · November 4th, 2012, 10:35 AM

One more thing OP. Please be sure you did all the math beforehand. Bikes cost A LOT MORE than just the price of the bike. You need to make sure you can afford it.

For example, although my bike cost me $1300, I paid for than twice that in less than a month when I got it.

Bike: $1300
Registration: $80 (trololol)
Insurance: $600
Gear: $400
Oil change/hose adjustments: $90
Carb cleaning/flooded engine: :$300
Petcock rebuild: $55
Gas: $20
Accessories: $40
This month's total: ~$3000

philup · November 4th, 2012, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SemperFudge

Tax depends on how honest he is.....

Act of donation

November 2nd, 2012, 07:28 PM	#1
philup ninjette.org member Name: mitch Location: louisiana Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 black 250r Posts: 21	2011 250r should i buy ?.. update on a new find ! ok so yes i am a new member but need some answer before buying hope yall dont mind so here they are ... i found a 2011 250r with 9k miles on craigslist i went an looked at it today and the bike has been laid down with minor fairing damage missing right mirror and also the foot peg and brake was broken off but no damage to wear it bolts at the frame .. so it starts and runs good also she is asking 2500 but think i can get her to 2k .. would this be worth my time or shall i pass im seeing about 300-500 for repairs with out replacing fairings wich is no big deal being my first bike .. thanks a bunch Last futzed with by philup; November 4th, 2012 at 07:50 AM.

November 2nd, 2012, 07:32 PM	#2
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Black 2011 250 is the fastest ever made, if its black get it __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

November 2nd, 2012, 07:45 PM	#4
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Welcome Mitch! I personally would pass on it myself but it's your call if you can get him down to a good price point. Just for comparison, I tipped a fellow rider in Cincinnati area for a clean 2010 with zero damage for 2k. I hope you can find a similar deal, it's that time of year ya know. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 2nd, 2012, 08:08 PM	#6
krolinked Nerd Name: Chris Location: Tujunga Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ducati Hyperstrada Posts: 672	It would be best to not get an r6 first. I Personally Have BOTH so i KNOW how crazy it would have been for me to get an R6 as a first bike. I'm not saying that you won't/can't handle the r6, I am however saying that your skills will develop much better and faster if you start on a 250. Also I've had the ninja 250 for two years now, and even though I have an R6 now, I still love to ride my ninja equally! __________________________________________________ It doesn't LOOK that steep. But you can go first...

November 2nd, 2012, 08:25 PM	#8
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	You have to be honest with yourself about your riding. Don't fall into the upgrade in 6 months trap. Do what you think is right for you. [blunt honesty] When I want to go really really fast, I get on my R6. When I want to get really technical with my riding, I get the keys to the 250. Why? Because it allows me to focus on ME instead of the bike. [/blunt honesty] krolinked __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 2nd, 2012, 07:41 PM	#3
philup ninjette.org member Name: mitch Location: louisiana Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 black 250r Posts: 21	Special edition red and black with a silver tribel design

November 2nd, 2012, 08:26 PM	#9
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Yea.... <--- I am on an R6 in my avatar. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 2nd, 2012, 08:45 PM	#12
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Like I said, I would wait. Seeing it in person could change my mind though. It's a tough call, it's on the borderline. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 2nd, 2012, 08:55 PM	#14
philup ninjette.org member Name: mitch Location: louisiana Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 black 250r Posts: 21	if its ok heree is the cl link .. http://batonrouge.craigslist.org/mcy/3362959524.html

November 2nd, 2012, 09:14 PM	#15
GearMonkey ninjette.org guru Name: Scott Location: Atlanta Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 363	If you're willing to spend a little more, heres a brand new 2011 0 miles, never dropped listed for $2999. New 2011 250R

November 2nd, 2012, 10:10 PM	#20
Jay72 ninjette.org member Name: Jay Location: St. Marys, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 169	The first one that has been down is not a 2011, the other poster was correct, and for the little bit extra go for the one at the dealer.

November 4th, 2012, 07:53 AM	#23
philup ninjette.org member Name: mitch Location: louisiana Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 black 250r Posts: 21	Thanks a bunch everyone I found a 09 and he is asking 3k I offered 2500 .. . Would that be a good deal? Has 7k miles no damage and clean title

November 4th, 2012, 10:35 AM	#31
SemperFudge ninjette.org member Name: Paul Location: Orange County/Inland Empire - CA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250R Posts: 126	One more thing OP. Please be sure you did all the math beforehand. Bikes cost A LOT MORE than just the price of the bike. You need to make sure you can afford it. For example, although my bike cost me $1300, I paid for than twice that in less than a month when I got it. Bike: $1300 Registration: $80 (trololol) Insurance: $600 Gear: $400 Oil change/hose adjustments: $90 Carb cleaning/flooded engine: :$300 Petcock rebuild: $55 Gas: $20 Accessories: $40 This month's total: ~$3000 __________________________________________________ View my log here. you can tell a lot about how it was treated by how the previous owner looks - Joshorilla

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