Official 2013 Ninja 300 (and 250) Thread - Page 9

jman511115 · August 1st, 2012, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EthioKnight

Well...it's pretty cool, but it doesn't make me want to trade my headlight splitted, koso gauged and fully huggered baby.
Only thing it has going for it in my opinion, is the FI...but no matter, there's ecotrons

(oh..and maybe the bigger tires also...but 150's been done)
so don't despair, new gen folks...I'm not.

Those are some ugly ass wheels. If I do end up getting one, IF they bring it over to the US, I'm swapping my gold powdercoated sportsi rear and stock front over. looks like other parts will swap too.

Minikin_Jo · August 1st, 2012, 12:22 PM

@old_lemon

EXCUSE ME???

CZroe · August 1st, 2012, 12:25 PM

It's definitely more styled after the 650R with most of the ZX10 cues coming from the 650R's own attempts to borrow from the ZX series. The tail/passenger seat and exhaust are closer to a ZX10, but the fairings are straight-up EX650-style.

CZroe · August 1st, 2012, 12:28 PM

Anyone know how to get to Kawasaki's parts page on the Japanese site?

Old Lemon · August 1st, 2012, 12:44 PM

No under score and that would have worked. Alright let's race on race road, whom ever wins has the best green hehehehe

kingkang204 · August 1st, 2012, 12:46 PM

Reading more and more about this makes me even more excited!

If it will in fact be fuel injected the bike would be near perfect (for me)

Alex · August 1st, 2012, 12:46 PM

I intentionally chose a primary domain name that didn't include 250 just in case Kawi ever changed the displacement for this class of bikes. Looks like it will stay 250 for awhile longer, though. I like the pics, and like the FI & ABS. Greatly hopeful that these improvements make their way to the US market. But considering Kawi doesn't even offer ABS on the ZX-14R in the US while offering it everywhere else, I wouldn't count our chickens until they hatch...

massacremasses · August 1st, 2012, 12:53 PM

HOT DAMN! looks like Ill be getting another 250

shoot actually I bet there will be a bunch of 08-12 for sale soon for cheap! I might just get another one of those.

but seriously look at the gauge cluster and the fairings... looks sexy as hell. The CBR250 CANNOT TOUCH THIS NINJA 250!

Jono · August 1st, 2012, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingkang204

Reading more and more about this makes me even more excited!

I feel the same way!

bdavison · August 1st, 2012, 01:02 PM

As smoking hot as this new thing is....I'll believe it when I see it on a showroom floor.

I'm still holding off for a Yamaha R2....certainly yamaha is working on something, I can't see them being stupid enough to let two outstanding 250R's and the CBR250 go unanswered.

Oh, and yamaha has a brand spanking new fuel-injected 249cc engine out for 2013....so get ready. The R2 is coming, you can bet on it.

Minikin_Jo · August 1st, 2012, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Lemon

No under score and that would have worked. Alright let's race on race road, whom ever wins has the best green hehehehe

Oh, I have no idea how to do the name tags on here anyways. LOL

And okay -I'll race you...on Greg's bike. LOL

massacremasses · August 1st, 2012, 01:10 PM

Honestly Im about to **** myself. If we really get those over here Ill be so stoked. It looks like they really listened to what we said would improve them... Seriously. I see a hugger, better gauges, FI, ABS, etc. etc. I cant believe its real.

Jono · August 1st, 2012, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

I intentionally chose a primary domain name that didn't include 250 just in case Kawi ever changed the displacement for this class of bikes. Looks like it will stay 250 for awhile longer, though. I like the pics, and like the FI & ABS. Greatly hopeful that these improvements make their way to the US market. But considering Kawi doesn't even offer ABS on the ZX-14R in the US while offering it everywhere else, I wouldn't count our chickens until they hatch...

But they need to bring those features here to the US to compete with the CBR250. Just look at the Kawi site. http://www.kawasaki-cp.khi.co.jp/mcy...ex250lm_e.html They definitely made this bike to kill the CBR250 in every way. They don't want to lose to Honda.

Quote:

Increased engine performance care of new pistons, cylinder, crankcases and exhaust puts the Ninja 250 in a class of its own. Superior power and torque at all rpm, a vast top-speed advantage and class-leading acceleration performance ensure the Ninja 250 rides at the front of the pack.

Well I hope at least.

Jono · August 1st, 2012, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

Honestly Im about to **** myself. If we really get those over here Ill be so stoked. It looks like they really listened to what we said would improve them... Seriously. I see a hugger, better gauges, FI, ABS, etc. etc. I cant believe its real.

And a new engine!!! It is just a sweet ass bike!!! I really hope I can get one. But I doubt I can afford it. I'll probably have to wait and get a used one.

Old Lemon · August 1st, 2012, 01:19 PM

Ha! On race road id lose any supersport!

Jono · August 1st, 2012, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdavison

As smoking hot as this new thing is....I'll believe it when I see it on a showroom floor.

I'm still holding off for a Yamaha R2....certainly yamaha is working on something, I can't see them being stupid enough to let two outstanding 250R's and the CBR250 go unanswered.

Oh, and yamaha has a brand spanking new fuel-injected 249cc engine out for 2013....so get ready. The R2 is coming, you can bet on it.

Oh God I hope so. Yamaha would make one sexy ass bike! If it looks anything like an R6 I am so down. I'll definitely hold out for another year just in case Yamaha does do something amazing. And if they don't, I'll be able to pick up one of these new ninjas second hand for a reasonable price.

massacremasses · August 1st, 2012, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

And a new engine!!! It is just a sweet ass bike!!! I really hope I can get one. But I doubt I can afford it. I'll probably have to wait and get a used one.

Yeah im curious to see HP and Torque numbers as well as the real important numbers... The price tag.

Alex · August 1st, 2012, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

But they need to bring those features here to the US to compete with the CBR250.

Maybe, maybe not. Only their product planners and sales execs know whether adding features that are more expensive to produce will ultimately result in more profit. Have ninjette sales even dipped since the CBR has been released? Anecdotally, it seems like the CBR's are lingering in the showroom while Kawi is still happily selling the bikes they import to the US.

Of course I hope all of the upgrades are available to us, and I'd almost certainly pick one up the first year if so.

LoD575 · August 1st, 2012, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdavison

I'm still holding off for a Yamaha R2....certainly yamaha is working on something, I can't see them being stupid enough to let two outstanding 250R's and the CBR250 go unanswered.

Oh, and yamaha has a brand spanking new fuel-injected 249cc engine out for 2013....so get ready. The R2 is coming, you can bet on it.

That would be great if Yamaha introduces a 250cc sport bike styled off of the YZF series.

broilmebk · August 1st, 2012, 01:32 PM

Soooo what's this about an apology?

cynicalkit · August 1st, 2012, 01:36 PM

Bike got heavy.

broilmebk · August 1st, 2012, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

Oh God I hope so. Yamaha would make one sexy ass bike! If it looks anything like an R6 I am so down. I'll definitely hold out for another year just in case Yamaha does do something amazing. And if they don't, I'll be able to pick up one of these new ninjas second hand for a reasonable price.

The new ninja 250 looks sooo hot. Both fortunately and unfortunately I just bought my 250. If I just waited I could get this, but since I already bought it I'm more willing to wait and see what yamaha as in store for us.

CZroe · August 1st, 2012, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minikin_Jo

Oh, I have no idea how to do the name tags on here anyways. LOL

And okay -I'll race you...on Greg's bike. LOL

You got the tag right. It's the name you got wrong (you may have an underscore in your name, but he doesn't).

toua70 · August 1st, 2012, 01:47 PM

Damn it looks so sexy! I hate when they redesign it because it makes me want it so badly lol. Watch we all go out and buy the new 2013 ninjas and then next year, they come out with one that runs on water and gives you 100 bucks a day out of the exhaust. Super lame.

broilmebk · August 1st, 2012, 01:50 PM

Just noticed the front turn signals too. Mannn this design is legit!

toua70 · August 1st, 2012, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broilmebk

Just noticed the front turn signals too. Mannn this design is legit!

yeah that was the first thing I noticed.. turn signals are nice. I love the new fairings and especially that digital gauge.. kinda want to trade my in now lol

NDspd · August 1st, 2012, 02:03 PM

MY GOD that's a freaking hot redesign!!! I really hope it's FI and handles just as good or better than the '08-'11 models.

ScorpionNinja · August 1st, 2012, 02:05 PM

Very cool!!!

I PRAY Kawasaki brings the new 2013 Ninja 250s to NEXT YEARS DEMO Days here in Michigan. I WILL SURELY demo ride it... I might have to buy one after that!

menikmati · August 1st, 2012, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toua70

Damn it looks so sexy! I hate when they redesign it because it makes me want it so badly lol. Watch we all go out and buy the new 2013 ninjas and then next year, they come out with one that runs on water and gives you 100 bucks a day out of the exhaust. Super lame.

Just like how everything Nintendo makes basically prints money.

CZroe · August 1st, 2012, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Maybe, maybe not. Only their product planners and sales execs know whether adding features that are more expensive to produce will ultimately result in more profit. Have ninjette sales even dipped since the CBR has been released? Anecdotally, it seems like the CBR's are lingering in the showroom while Kawi is still happily selling the bikes they import to the US.

Of course I hope all of the upgrades are available to us, and I'd almost certainly pick one up the first year if so.

Hey, @Alex. Since this thread has turned into an actual discussion of the 2013 model, could we merge the threads and edit the OP with a notation that it was an April Fools? Also including a link to the first merged post for the serious discussion of the 2013 model would help.

CZroe · August 1st, 2012, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menikmati

Just like how everything Nintendo makes basically prints money.

Except the Virtual Boy, N64, and GameCube.

(huge Nintendo fan, BTW)

dfox · August 1st, 2012, 02:18 PM

Pretty nice, but I'll hang onto my current gen and upgrade to something with a bigger engine later down the line.

Now, if they put a 400 in this body, I'd run out the door right now to buy one.

paterick4o8 · August 1st, 2012, 02:26 PM

basically the most expensive 250R yet.. cool looking though

CZroe · August 1st, 2012, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paterick4o8

basically the most expensive 250R yet.. cool looking though

O RLY?

Code:

EX250 prices US$
Year	Model		Original MSRP	Inflated to 2008 dollars
1987	EX250-F1	2449		4641
1988	EX250-F2	2599		4731
1990	EX250-F4	3399		5602
1992	EX250-F6	2999		4601
1995	EX250-F9	3499		4238
1999	EX250-F13	2999		3876
2006	EX250-F6F	2999		3203
2008	EX250-J8F	3499		3499

This chart needs an update since 2008 though, considering the other price hikes. Even if it were $5,600, our 2013 dollars are worth less than the 5,602 2008 dollars it clocked in at in 1990.

paterick4o8 · August 1st, 2012, 02:40 PM

maybe RLY, considering by 250R I meant new gen.

CZroe · August 1st, 2012, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paterick4o8

maybe RLY, considering by 250R I meant new gen.

Even then, it has dropped "R" from the name and now it is the only "new gen."

Face it: You and I now ride previous-gen bikes and my pregen is now a pre-pregen (pre-pre-pregen to you Canadians).

paterick4o8 · August 1st, 2012, 02:46 PM

Ok, thanks for the history lesson I guess? whatever makes you feel good dude

!

cuong-nutz · August 1st, 2012, 02:51 PM

My concern is why the change in engine design? Everything else remains mostly the same besides the aesthetics. May consider a swap in rear wheel though to the bigger tire.

Dopamine · August 1st, 2012, 02:59 PM

Wow it looks soooo good!!! and I just bout my ninja a couple of months ago... Awels

CZroe · August 1st, 2012, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

My concern is why the change in engine design? Everything else remains mostly the same besides the aesthetics. May consider a swap in rear wheel though to the bigger tire.

I'm pretty sure it was re-engineered for a 300cc entry. Perhaps Yamaha planned an R3 instead of an R2.5? If so, it would make sense that Kawi would keep it at 250 until Yamaha played their hand.

August 1st, 2012, 12:22 PM	#322
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August 1st, 2012, 12:46 PM	#326
kingkang204 ninjette.org guru Name: Matthew Location: Washington Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): Bike-less, Can I ride yours? Posts: 318	Reading more and more about this makes me even more excited! If it will in fact be fuel injected the bike would be near perfect (for me) __________________________________________________ RR stands for Responsible Riding... Right?

August 1st, 2012, 12:46 PM	#327
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 intentionally chose a primary domain name that didn't include 250 just in case Kawi ever changed the displacement for this class of bikes. Looks like it will stay 250 for awhile longer, though. I like the pics, and like the FI & ABS. Greatly hopeful that these improvements make their way to the US market. But considering Kawi doesn't even offer ABS on the ZX-14R in the US while offering it everywhere else, I wouldn't count our chickens until they hatch... __________________________________________________ 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)

August 1st, 2012, 12:53 PM	#328
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	HOT DAMN! looks like Ill be getting another 250 shoot actually I bet there will be a bunch of 08-12 for sale soon for cheap! I might just get another one of those. but seriously look at the gauge cluster and the fairings... looks sexy as hell. The CBR250 CANNOT TOUCH THIS NINJA 250! __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

August 1st, 2012, 01:10 PM	#332
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	Honestly Im about to **** myself. If we really get those over here Ill be so stoked. It looks like they really listened to what we said would improve them... Seriously. I see a hugger, better gauges, FI, ABS, etc. etc. I cant believe its real. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

August 1st, 2012, 12:25 PM	#323
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	It's definitely more styled after the 650R with most of the ZX10 cues coming from the 650R's own attempts to borrow from the ZX series. The tail/passenger seat and exhaust are closer to a ZX10, but the fairings are straight-up EX650-style.

August 1st, 2012, 12:28 PM	#324
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Anyone know how to get to Kawasaki's parts page on the Japanese site?

August 1st, 2012, 12:44 PM	#325
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	No under score and that would have worked. Alright let's race on race road, whom ever wins has the best green hehehehe

August 1st, 2012, 01:02 PM	#330
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	As smoking hot as this new thing is....I'll believe it when I see it on a showroom floor. I'm still holding off for a Yamaha R2....certainly yamaha is working on something, I can't see them being stupid enough to let two outstanding 250R's and the CBR250 go unanswered. Oh, and yamaha has a brand spanking new fuel-injected 249cc engine out for 2013....so get ready. The R2 is coming, you can bet on it.

August 1st, 2012, 01:19 PM	#335
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Ha! On race road id lose any supersport!

August 1st, 2012, 01:32 PM	#340
broilmebk ninjette.org sage Name: Brian Location: Orange County, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '12 ninja 250r Posts: 762	Soooo what's this about an apology?

August 1st, 2012, 01:36 PM	#341
cynicalkit la pussy gata Name: kit Location: xx Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): big wheel Posts: 540	Bike got heavy.

August 1st, 2012, 01:47 PM	#344
toua70 ninjette.org guru Name: Toua Location: Long Beach Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 and Gsx-R 750 k8 (out of commission) Posts: 482	Damn it looks so sexy! I hate when they redesign it because it makes me want it so badly lol. Watch we all go out and buy the new 2013 ninjas and then next year, they come out with one that runs on water and gives you 100 bucks a day out of the exhaust. Super lame.

August 1st, 2012, 01:50 PM	#345
broilmebk ninjette.org sage Name: Brian Location: Orange County, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '12 ninja 250r Posts: 762	Just noticed the front turn signals too. Mannn this design is legit!

August 1st, 2012, 02:03 PM	#347
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	MY GOD that's a freaking hot redesign!!! I really hope it's FI and handles just as good or better than the '08-'11 models.

August 1st, 2012, 02:05 PM	#348
ScorpionNinja ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Dave Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	Very cool!!! I PRAY Kawasaki brings the new 2013 Ninja 250s to NEXT YEARS DEMO Days here in Michigan. I WILL SURELY demo ride it... I might have to buy one after that!

August 1st, 2012, 02:18 PM	#352
dfox ninjette.org sage Name: Fox Location: Boston Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 881	Pretty nice, but I'll hang onto my current gen and upgrade to something with a bigger engine later down the line. Now, if they put a 400 in this body, I'd run out the door right now to buy one.

August 1st, 2012, 02:26 PM	#353
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	basically the most expensive 250R yet.. cool looking though

August 1st, 2012, 02:40 PM	#355
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	maybe RLY, considering by 250R I meant new gen.

August 1st, 2012, 02:46 PM	#357
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	Ok, thanks for the history lesson I guess? whatever makes you feel good dude !

August 1st, 2012, 02:51 PM	#358
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	My concern is why the change in engine design? Everything else remains mostly the same besides the aesthetics. May consider a swap in rear wheel though to the bigger tire. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

August 1st, 2012, 02:59 PM	#359
Dopamine Ninja on a Ninja member Name: Jay Location: The land Down under Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 52	Wow it looks soooo good!!! and I just bout my ninja a couple of months ago... Awels

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