How expensive is your Ninja?

tjkamper · May 19th, 2010, 09:30 AM

So overall, how much money have you put into your ninjette? Go ahead and give a good estimate.

Please include, Purchase price, Gear, Mods, Repairs, Farkles, Gas, Maintenance, Taxes, Registration, etc... (go ahead and round to your best guess to nearest hundred).

How much does your habbit really cost?

tjkamper · May 19th, 2010, 09:31 AM

So far I figure I have put about $7,900 into my Ninjette.

DEXSPEED · May 19th, 2010, 09:33 AM

yeah around 8,500 damn it!

Alex · May 19th, 2010, 09:37 AM

No good can come from this.

Ran a similar report on Quicken a few years back totaling up motorcycling expenses. Vowed to never do that again.

2WheelGuy · May 19th, 2010, 09:43 AM

I'm into my newest 2008 250 Ninja about $3500 for everything.

dubojr1 · May 19th, 2010, 09:45 AM

Prolly in it about $9,000 now. Keep in mind I have 2 of them!

komohana · May 19th, 2010, 09:58 AM

cost me $1,500
probably near 1k more including gear, oils, replacment tires & mods

Hadyn · May 19th, 2010, 10:01 AM

So far, probably somewhere in the 2500 range.
And I've only had it a month. D:
Posted via Mobile Device

Snake · May 19th, 2010, 10:10 AM

For the payback the bike has given me I would have to say the expense is priceless and worth every penny I put into it.

Yoda · May 19th, 2010, 10:17 AM

6874.62

Bought in February this year.

FrugalNinja250 · May 19th, 2010, 01:52 PM

$ 1,500 2006 bike w/ 2,042 miles and 2+ years rotting in the sun unridden
~300 title transfer taxes, registration, and fees
~150 New Kenda tires, stems, tire irons, tire lube, Band-aids, icepack.
~70 Mike's EuroShield
~1,100 Gear, including boots, jacket, pants, gloves, full saddlebag/tailbag/tankbag combo, spare visors, etc.
~100 Brake/tail/license/instrument LEDs, fuel filter, gasket material to make clutch cover gasket ($5), brake light side pod mod, JT 15T front sprocket, misc. screws from Ron Ayers, etc.

Looks like I'm in for a little over $3,200 not counting oil changes and refueling. I don't count that since that has to get done whether I drive or ride, however, I did figure that I saved almost $700 on fuel last year for the 10k miles I did on the bike instead of in the car. I also saved 9 quarts of oil since the bike uses 2 quarts vs the car's 5 quarts per oil change, so that's another $30 saved (synthetic).

Xoulrath · May 19th, 2010, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

For the payback the bike has given me I would have to say the expense is priceless and worth every penny I put into it.

This.

But if I had to add it all up:

-$4400 OTD for the bike.
-$574 for an extended warranty (the wife really wanted me to get it so whatever)
-$1003 for gear (Shoei RF 1000, A* jacket, gloves, pants, boots).
-$216 for frame sliders.

So $6193 so far....

Kawikaze · May 19th, 2010, 02:53 PM

4700 up front new
800 for insurance (1 year)
~25 for the 15 tooth sprocket.
~300 for 25 fill-ups of gas
~120 for Sport demon rear tire
~80 for oil changes
~700 misc. parts and gear

So it looks like around $6,625

and...

Saved $1200 on fuel, and of course my sanity for being able to enjoy the twisties every day after work.

BlueRaven · May 19th, 2010, 03:28 PM

I lost count after $6K. I'm addicted to gear. I do not dare to add up the receipts.

kkim · May 19th, 2010, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueRaven

I do not dare to add up the receipts.

yup!

Cab305 · May 19th, 2010, 03:37 PM

I don't care cause its 100% worth it.

Racer x · May 19th, 2010, 06:14 PM

I don't even want to think about it. But not including two years worth of work, maybe five thousand dollars plus the price of the bike.I am just getting started.

Focus Mike · May 19th, 2010, 06:33 PM

I too can't think about adding this stuff up, the car is worse.

Lets just say It costs me about 10 dollars to fill it up and leave it at that

ninja250 · May 19th, 2010, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

No good can come from this.

lols no joke. Cost entered does not compute with fun received.
Is this like calculating your motorcycle net worth?

Hey don't feel bad guys, you didn't have to pay for your ninja twice.

Over $10,000 on my 250R and accessories and crash parts and mods and gear etc.

Getting up there with the GSXR already too.

May 19th, 2010, 09:30 AM	#1
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	How expensive is your Ninja? So overall, how much money have you put into your ninjette? Go ahead and give a good estimate. Please include, Purchase price, Gear, Mods, Repairs, Farkles, Gas, Maintenance, Taxes, Registration, etc... (go ahead and round to your best guess to nearest hundred). How much does your habbit really cost? __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

May 19th, 2010, 09:31 AM	#2
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	So far I figure I have put about $7,900 into my Ninjette. __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

May 19th, 2010, 09:37 AM	#4
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	No good can come from this. Ran a similar report on Quicken a few years back totaling up motorcycling expenses. Vowed to never do that again. __________________________________________________ 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)

May 19th, 2010, 09:43 AM	#5
2WheelGuy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Craig Location: Silicon Valley, CA USA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '98 EX250, '02 EX250, '08 250r, '03 SV650, '98 GSXR750 '03 Hayabusa, '87 YSR50, '84 ZX900, +MORE Posts: A lot.	I'm into my newest 2008 250 Ninja about $3500 for everything. __________________________________________________ CraigHarris.org Pacific Track Time CraigsWeb See you at 2014 MotoGP Laguna Seca! We'll be camping on Fox Hill. AFM #278

May 19th, 2010, 09:45 AM	#6
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	Prolly in it about $9,000 now. Keep in mind I have 2 of them! __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

May 19th, 2010, 09:33 AM	#3
DEXSPEED 2012 is here,let's ride!! Name: dex Location: visalia,ca. Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009R,'12 suzuki +500 Posts: 354	yeah around 8,500 damn it!

May 19th, 2010, 09:58 AM	#7
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	cost me $1,500 probably near 1k more including gear, oils, replacment tires & mods __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

May 19th, 2010, 10:01 AM	#8
Hadyn ninjette.org member Name: Andrew Location: Fairfax, VA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '06 Yellow 250r Posts: 211	So far, probably somewhere in the 2500 range. And I've only had it a month. D: Posted via Mobile Device

May 19th, 2010, 10:10 AM	#9
Snake 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	For the payback the bike has given me I would have to say the expense is priceless and worth every penny I put into it.

May 19th, 2010, 10:17 AM	#10
Yoda ninjette.org member Name: Lee Location: Naugatuck, CT Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Blue Posts: 150	6874.62 Bought in February this year. __________________________________________________ Mmmm when gone down you have look so good you will not.

May 19th, 2010, 01:52 PM	#11
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	$ 1,500 2006 bike w/ 2,042 miles and 2+ years rotting in the sun unridden ~300 title transfer taxes, registration, and fees ~150 New Kenda tires, stems, tire irons, tire lube, Band-aids, icepack. ~70 Mike's EuroShield ~1,100 Gear, including boots, jacket, pants, gloves, full saddlebag/tailbag/tankbag combo, spare visors, etc. ~100 Brake/tail/license/instrument LEDs, fuel filter, gasket material to make clutch cover gasket ($5), brake light side pod mod, JT 15T front sprocket, misc. screws from Ron Ayers, etc. Looks like I'm in for a little over $3,200 not counting oil changes and refueling. I don't count that since that has to get done whether I drive or ride, however, I did figure that I saved almost $700 on fuel last year for the 10k miles I did on the bike instead of in the car. I also saved 9 quarts of oil since the bike uses 2 quarts vs the car's 5 quarts per oil change, so that's another $30 saved (synthetic).

May 19th, 2010, 02:53 PM	#13
Kawikaze * Name: Daniel Location: East Bay CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R SE (Sold) Posts: 41	4700 up front new 800 for insurance (1 year) ~25 for the 15 tooth sprocket. ~300 for 25 fill-ups of gas ~120 for Sport demon rear tire ~80 for oil changes ~700 misc. parts and gear So it looks like around $6,625 and... Saved $1200 on fuel, and of course my sanity for being able to enjoy the twisties every day after work. __________________________________________________ I started out with nothing & still have most of it left.

May 19th, 2010, 03:28 PM	#14
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	I lost count after $6K. I'm addicted to gear. I do not dare to add up the receipts. __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

May 19th, 2010, 03:37 PM	#16
Cab305 ninjette.org sage Name: Cab Location: Miami Beach Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Blue 10 250r Posts: 697	I don't care cause its 100% worth it.

May 19th, 2010, 06:14 PM	#17
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	I don't even want to think about it. But not including two years worth of work, maybe five thousand dollars plus the price of the bike.I am just getting started.

May 19th, 2010, 06:33 PM	#18
Focus Mike ninjette.org member Name: mike Location: chicago Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 68	I too can't think about adding this stuff up, the car is worse. Lets just say It costs me about 10 dollars to fill it up and leave it at that

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