What attracted you to your ninja?

Apex · May 28th, 2009, 11:54 AM

So what was the reason, or reasons, that made you want to get your li'l ninja.

Mine was cheap purchase price, easy to find parts, good gas mileage, and did I mention it was cheap?

FYI: I didn't do a search, so it may have already been posted.

Daeldren · May 28th, 2009, 12:14 PM

Actually when i first got interested in motorcycling I loved the older gen 250's, don't know why but the smaller bikes caught my attention more than the bigger 600's and up. And I decided last year to start looking into getting one, found out about the redesign and bought one. Had fun on her till she got stolen, but Ill be coming back soon.

Snake · May 28th, 2009, 12:23 PM

My reasons:
1. Cheap price
2. Cheap on insurance
3. Great gas mileage
4. Peppy engine for it's size
5 Handles great
6. Great reviews from this site and others.

IlBLisSlI · May 28th, 2009, 12:32 PM

My reasons:
1. Cheap price
2. Cheap on insurance
3. Great gas mileage (i'm a hypermiler so this was a big draw)
4. Used one for my MSF class and fell in love.
5 Handles great (after you put new tires on it of course)
6. Great reviews from this site and others.
7. 20 years on the same design... they must have been doing something right

PitBull · May 28th, 2009, 12:33 PM

As a new rider, here are the things that lured me to my baby ninja:
1. Recommended by many sites as a great starter bike.
2. Looks
3. Size - Bike is easy for a woman to move around.

I haven't regretted for one second my purchase.

bob706 · May 28th, 2009, 12:33 PM

"What is the best beginner motorcycle?" Answer - Ninja 250. Hands down. That was the main reason. Plus, all the cool kids ride ninja 250s, right?

Cali619 · May 28th, 2009, 12:50 PM

The main reason I purchased the ninja 250r was for the gas mileage it provided. Gas was near 5 bucks a gallon then and was hurting the pocketbook bad. I liked the look, low maintenance costs and pricetag and have only heard positive things about the bike from anyone that has owned one.

kkim · May 28th, 2009, 12:53 PM

green

Broom · May 28th, 2009, 12:57 PM

cheap(er), close racing, fun track experience, easy on tires

OldGuy · May 28th, 2009, 01:09 PM

All the above (except the racing) plus the fun I have when I flip the mirrored visor up and there is this OldGuy with a mustache sitting on a sport bike next to someone at the stop sign.

athimmel · May 28th, 2009, 01:14 PM

1) Consumer Reports rated it better than the Rebel
2) Price
3) Great bike to get back into riding after 20 years
4) Actually more comfortable to ride than a cruiser
5) Gas mileage
6) My son said I looked much cooler on it than the Rebel or V-Star

(I think he was putting me on, though.)

Elfling · May 28th, 2009, 01:19 PM

Seat height and small engine size- perfect beginner bike.

Stella · May 28th, 2009, 01:23 PM

good price....amazing black colour & I adore the tail...

Banzai · May 28th, 2009, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

green

Green was the ONE color I didn't want, but the wife finally gave in, and it was the only one that was available in my price range and local area. I bought it, realized that green ones go faster, and now I wouldn't give it up for anything!

Grn99Kawi · May 28th, 2009, 02:25 PM

I found mine cheap.. it needed some work, and I wanted to learn about working on bikes since I have a background with cars.. I had fun "restoring" it and having fun riding...

Plus.. it is green.. and green does rule..

sombo · May 28th, 2009, 02:29 PM

I got mine because of the 250 being the best beginner motorcycle in the USA according to virtually every online site dealing with the subject. It was small, light, excellent gas mileage, still had enough power and speed to be safe on the highway compared to all the other 250's, the price for one either new or used was extremely low. As for the particular one I bought. It was in great shape, well within my price range, already had 90% of the mods I would have done myself (just want to get a corbin seat for it), was low mileage and well maintained.

motorcycle_munge · May 28th, 2009, 02:32 PM

I am a beginner, so I did a lot of research before I decided to get a ninja 250 or a cruiser. I thought that the smaller engine cruisers would have to work a lot harder to keep up speed on the highway, so I chose the ninja. The toughest part for me was choosing between the red or the blue!

DerTeufel · May 28th, 2009, 02:49 PM

Let's see..the engine in the TL was in pieces in my garage, needed a second bike, and my wife had been wanting a ninjette for a while. A year and 7k miles later, she still hasn't so much as obtained a permit, whilst I have been happily riding the wee machine.

eddylz18 · May 28th, 2009, 03:02 PM

My reasons(new rider 1-2's months):
1. Didn't want to get a car because i would have to give a ride to my buddies
2. Chick's like dude's with a motorcycle
3. Great gas mileage
4. High revving engine and good power for it's size
5. Handles great
6. Great reviews
7. It looks f'n cool
__________________________________________________

backinthesaddleagain · May 28th, 2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

My reasons:
1. Cheap price
2. Cheap on insurance
3. Great gas mileage
4. Peppy engine for it's size
5 Handles great
6. Great reviews from this site and others.

And great looks.
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SpyderGirl · May 28th, 2009, 03:04 PM

Well...

1. Inexpensive
2. Good on gas
3. Good beginner bike

and....

4. Have you looked at it???!?! IT'S GORGEOUS!!!!!

Tintkng · May 28th, 2009, 03:48 PM

1. Good looks
2. Good looks
3. Fun to ride (so i heard while researching)
4. Cheap on insurance (80/month vs 250 for a 650)
5. Good looks

BlueTyke · May 28th, 2009, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob706

"What is the best beginner motorcycle?" Answer - Ninja 250. Hands down. That was the main reason. Plus, all the cool kids ride ninja 250s, right?

That and I sat on it and it felt right

OrlandoF0891 · May 28th, 2009, 04:05 PM

The things that made me lean towards the 250 was the new style and the price. ( Im going to sound so damn spoiled when i say this but... here goes lol) my parents actually offered to buy me whichever motorcycle i really wanted. So the very first time i was of course looking at the R6, CBR600, ZX6R, and all those other great bikes. However i never had any experience on any motorcycle and i researched which was the best starter bike. So i decided to get the Ninja 250. I dont regret it at all. So thankfully i have AWESOME parents that one; let me even get a motorcycle, and two; got me a ninja 250

CRXTrek · May 28th, 2009, 04:07 PM

Cost so little that if i dropped it learning to ride twistys i wouldn't cry over it.

Also the great resale value .

Strider · May 28th, 2009, 04:08 PM

1. Inexpensive
2. Great gas mileage
3. Great handling
4. Looks and Style

5. FREEDOM !!!!!!!

tylerdurden119 · May 28th, 2009, 04:19 PM

1. Inexpensive insurance
2. Best beginner bike
3. Gas mileage(although not exactly the 30km per litre i was hopin for)

Everything about the bike is awesome, looks, cost of use, performance. Can't beat it value wise. I'd say 'pound for pound' tis the best bike goin.

ninjabrewer · May 28th, 2009, 05:41 PM

phoooey

Everybody already said my answers. Add to that I was going to need another vehicle soon anyway, a friend talked me into it, and all I had to say to the wife is "60 MPG" and she was all for it.

nb

SteveL · May 29th, 2009, 12:02 AM

When I was looking for a bike to commute I wanted a full fairing, as I ride regardless of weather, within reason. I searched the secondhand market but found nothing but over priced nearly new bikes a new CBR 600 coats $10 000. I did look at a SV650 and an old CBR 900 and came to the conclusion that a new bike with three years warranty, even though it was a 250 was a better buy. After completing 2500Km I am still of that opinion as a commuter bike it’s good if however I was to go touring especially with a passenger it does not have the power needed for comfortable feeling on the road.

Steve

hzrnbgy · May 29th, 2009, 02:44 AM

insurance!!!!!!!

my first bike was a 04 ninja 250, got it for 2.5Gs

two months ago, i was itching to go for a bigger bike. i have my eyes set on the new zx-6r. i was going to finance half of it. so before going to the dealer, i checked progressive. got a quote and wollla, $150/month. are you kidding me?!!!!!

i paid $212 (for the year) insurance for my new 2009 ninja250

Duvivr6 · May 29th, 2009, 05:34 AM

1. Great Price
2. Great Milage
3. Low Insurance
4. Looks fricking cool
- I tell everyone "oh yeah its 250" and they go like wha!!!!

CC Cowboy · May 29th, 2009, 05:39 AM

Sexy styling
Great performance
Superior handling
connections at great forums
it came in green

CodE-E · May 29th, 2009, 07:52 AM

- Supersport sexyness.
- Fun and uncomplicated to ride.
- Economical fuel consumption and performance meets my needs.
- Not a huge investment, for a new bike.

backinthesaddleagain · May 29th, 2009, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hzrnbgy

insurance!!!!!!!

my first bike was a 04 ninja 250, got it for 2.5Gs

two months ago, i was itching to go for a bigger bike. i have my eyes set on the new zx-6r. i was going to finance half of it. so before going to the dealer, i checked progressive. got a quote and wollla, $150/month. are you kidding me?!!!!!

i paid $212 (for the year) insurance for my new 2009 ninja250

i hear that on the insurance. i would have been around $1200 per year on cbr600rr. full coverage on the 250 was like $330 for me.

komohana · May 29th, 2009, 08:54 AM

although the very low mileage and steal of a deal price brought me to the 250, it was the handling, hands down, that made me buy my baby!

smcbride11 · May 29th, 2009, 11:49 AM

It's all been said. I was looking for a good starter bike, hated the Rebel, and walked into the dealership to look at a Nighthawk or a dual sport.

One dealer was trying to push me to stuff that was too big - GSX650F, the 600s, so I politely sat on them before taking my leave... Hated them.

Went to a different dealer, looked at a KLR650 out front and realized it was taller than me. Went in, saw the blue machine, sat on it and said... "Yeah, this is it. Wrap it up." Surprised the friends I had with me and the sales guy.

tjkamper · May 29th, 2009, 12:20 PM

Looks bigger than it is
Price
Gas mileage
Handling

Ash · May 29th, 2009, 01:53 PM

I read reviews that stated it was a great beginner bike - it was light, low to the ground, and forgiving. I personally thought it looked great.

I got a call from the dealer, the day after my MSF class/test and on same day I got the M on my driver's license. They just got one as a trade-in over the weekend, it was still being prepped for sale.

I stopped by after work. It was a used '08 and GREEN (the color I wanted most) with 250 or so miles for $3300 (~$4,030 OTD). It seemed like providence, so I bought it.

I'm still happy about the impulsive buy. No post purchase cognitive dissonance this time!

sm0kediver · May 29th, 2009, 03:59 PM

Economy, function, and style. It's a good looking, practical, and cheap way to get from point A to point B.

Sailariel · May 29th, 2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldGuy

All the above (except the racing) plus the fun I have when I flip the mirrored visor up and there is this OldGuy with a mustache sitting on a sport bike next to someone at the stop sign.

Don, Isn`t that a flash when you raise your face shield. With me, they see a snow white beard. I picked the Ninja for handling, braking, acceleration, flickability, and looks. It is also a lot more fun to ride than a Norton 750. It will also blow it off the road. In its day (70`s) the Norton was an impressive machine. The times have changed. Unless you are talking a factory 250 racing bike four times the cost of a Ninja--there is nothing in the 250 class that can come close.

May 28th, 2009, 11:54 AM	#1
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	What attracted you to your ninja? So what was the reason, or reasons, that made you want to get your li'l ninja. Mine was cheap purchase price, easy to find parts, good gas mileage, and did I mention it was cheap? FYI: I didn't do a search, so it may have already been posted. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

May 28th, 2009, 12:50 PM	#7
Cali619 Giggity Giggity Name: Ryam Location: San Diego Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250R aka Hiryu Posts: 481	The main reason I purchased the ninja 250r was for the gas mileage it provided. Gas was near 5 bucks a gallon then and was hurting the pocketbook bad. I liked the look, low maintenance costs and pricetag and have only heard positive things about the bike from anyone that has owned one. __________________________________________________ Facebook DY Fender chop, Danmoto CB slip-on w/baffle, Airbox removed, Kleen-air removed, shimmed needles, Mikuni #117.5 Main jets, K&N RU-1822 air filter pods

May 28th, 2009, 12:57 PM	#9
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	cheap(er), close racing, fun track experience, easy on tires __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

May 28th, 2009, 01:09 PM	#10
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	All the above (except the racing) plus the fun I have when I flip the mirrored visor up and there is this OldGuy with a mustache sitting on a sport bike next to someone at the stop sign. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

May 28th, 2009, 02:25 PM	#15
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	I found mine cheap.. it needed some work, and I wanted to learn about working on bikes since I have a background with cars.. I had fun "restoring" it and having fun riding... Plus.. it is green.. and green does rule.. __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

May 28th, 2009, 12:14 PM	#2
Daeldren two wheel addict Name: Kenneth Location: Simpsonville, SC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 94 xlh 883, 1984 kawi gpz money pit Posts: 556	Actually when i first got interested in motorcycling I loved the older gen 250's, don't know why but the smaller bikes caught my attention more than the bigger 600's and up. And I decided last year to start looking into getting one, found out about the redesign and bought one. Had fun on her till she got stolen, but Ill be coming back soon.

May 28th, 2009, 12:23 PM	#3
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	My reasons: 1. Cheap price 2. Cheap on insurance 3. Great gas mileage 4. Peppy engine for it's size 5 Handles great 6. Great reviews from this site and others.

May 28th, 2009, 12:32 PM	#4
IlBLisSlI i'm a cow killer Name: Drew Location: Daytona FL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250r Posts: 142	My reasons: 1. Cheap price 2. Cheap on insurance 3. Great gas mileage (i'm a hypermiler so this was a big draw) 4. Used one for my MSF class and fell in love. 5 Handles great (after you put new tires on it of course) 6. Great reviews from this site and others. 7. 20 years on the same design... they must have been doing something right

May 28th, 2009, 12:33 PM	#5
PitBull ninjette.org member Name: Lisa Location: DFW Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 184	As a new rider, here are the things that lured me to my baby ninja: 1. Recommended by many sites as a great starter bike. 2. Looks 3. Size - Bike is easy for a woman to move around. I haven't regretted for one second my purchase.

May 28th, 2009, 12:33 PM	#6
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	"What is the best beginner motorcycle?" Answer - Ninja 250. Hands down. That was the main reason. Plus, all the cool kids ride ninja 250s, right?

May 28th, 2009, 12:53 PM	#8
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	green

May 28th, 2009, 01:14 PM	#11
athimmel ninjette.org member Name: Adam Location: Sacramento area Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 - blue Posts: 177	1) Consumer Reports rated it better than the Rebel 2) Price 3) Great bike to get back into riding after 20 years 4) Actually more comfortable to ride than a cruiser 5) Gas mileage 6) My son said I looked much cooler on it than the Rebel or V-Star (I think he was putting me on, though.)

May 28th, 2009, 01:19 PM	#12
Elfling ninjette.org guru Name: Becca Location: Clearwater, FL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 03 Ninja 250, 02 CBR600 f4i Posts: 253	Seat height and small engine size- perfect beginner bike.

May 28th, 2009, 01:23 PM	#13
Stella ninjette.org member Name: Stella Location: Greece Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r & scooter125cc Posts: 60	good price....amazing black colour & I adore the tail...

May 28th, 2009, 02:29 PM	#16
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	I got mine because of the 250 being the best beginner motorcycle in the USA according to virtually every online site dealing with the subject. It was small, light, excellent gas mileage, still had enough power and speed to be safe on the highway compared to all the other 250's, the price for one either new or used was extremely low. As for the particular one I bought. It was in great shape, well within my price range, already had 90% of the mods I would have done myself (just want to get a corbin seat for it), was low mileage and well maintained.

May 28th, 2009, 02:32 PM	#17
motorcycle_munge ninjette.org member Name: Amanda Location: Martinsville, IN Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 29	I am a beginner, so I did a lot of research before I decided to get a ninja 250 or a cruiser. I thought that the smaller engine cruisers would have to work a lot harder to keep up speed on the highway, so I chose the ninja. The toughest part for me was choosing between the red or the blue!

May 28th, 2009, 02:49 PM	#18
DerTeufel ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: Wildomar Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2009 KTM 690 SMC, 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 750 (track bike) Posts: 172	Let's see..the engine in the TL was in pieces in my garage, needed a second bike, and my wife had been wanting a ninjette for a while. A year and 7k miles later, she still hasn't so much as obtained a permit, whilst I have been happily riding the wee machine.

May 28th, 2009, 03:02 PM	#19
eddylz18 ninjette.org member Name: eddy Location: riverside Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 kawasaki ninja 250r Posts: 32	My reasons(new rider 1-2's months): 1. Didn't want to get a car because i would have to give a ride to my buddies 2. Chick's like dude's with a motorcycle 3. Great gas mileage 4. High revving engine and good power for it's size 5. Handles great 6. Great reviews 7. It looks f'n cool __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ S.E kawasaki ninja 250r 09

May 28th, 2009, 03:04 PM	#21
SpyderGirl 3 for street, 2 for dirt Name: Katlyn Location: San Francisco Bay Area (California) Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Can Am Spyder PE #1344 / 2009 Kawi KLX140L Monster Energy / 2009 Kawi Ninja 250R (RIP 8.23.09) Posts: 586	Well... 1. Inexpensive 2. Good on gas 3. Good beginner bike and.... 4. Have you looked at it???!?! IT'S GORGEOUS!!!!! __________________________________________________ Feel free to look me up on facebook.

May 28th, 2009, 03:48 PM	#22
Tintkng ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: Cincinnati Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Posts: 66	1. Good looks 2. Good looks 3. Fun to ride (so i heard while researching) 4. Cheap on insurance (80/month vs 250 for a 650) 5. Good looks __________________________________________________ 2008 Red Ninja 250r

May 28th, 2009, 04:05 PM	#24
OrlandoF0891 ninjette.org member Name: Francisco Location: Bradenton Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Posts: 18	The things that made me lean towards the 250 was the new style and the price. ( Im going to sound so damn spoiled when i say this but... here goes lol) my parents actually offered to buy me whichever motorcycle i really wanted. So the very first time i was of course looking at the R6, CBR600, ZX6R, and all those other great bikes. However i never had any experience on any motorcycle and i researched which was the best starter bike. So i decided to get the Ninja 250. I dont regret it at all. So thankfully i have AWESOME parents that one; let me even get a motorcycle, and two; got me a ninja 250

May 28th, 2009, 04:07 PM	#25
CRXTrek FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER Name: Steve Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758	Low Price Cost so little that if i dropped it learning to ride twistys i wouldn't cry over it. Also the great resale value .

May 28th, 2009, 04:08 PM	#26
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	1. Inexpensive 2. Great gas mileage 3. Great handling 4. Looks and Style 5. FREEDOM !!!!!!!

May 28th, 2009, 04:19 PM	#27
tylerdurden119 ninjette.org member Name: Kristopher Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): BLACK 09 250r, burnt orange 09 zx 6r Posts: 25	1. Inexpensive insurance 2. Best beginner bike 3. Gas mileage(although not exactly the 30km per litre i was hopin for) Everything about the bike is awesome, looks, cost of use, performance. Can't beat it value wise. I'd say 'pound for pound' tis the best bike goin.

May 28th, 2009, 05:41 PM	#28
ninjabrewer dirty old man Name: Chris Location: Hazel Green, AL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	phoooey Everybody already said my answers. Add to that I was going to need another vehicle soon anyway, a friend talked me into it, and all I had to say to the wife is "60 MPG" and she was all for it. nb __________________________________________________ Death tugs at my ear and says, "Live, I am coming." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., poet, novelist, essayist, and physician (1809-1894) www.friendsofsanonofre.org

May 29th, 2009, 12:02 AM	#29
SteveL old git Name: Steve Location: Geneve Switzerland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW K1300S Posts: 479	When I was looking for a bike to commute I wanted a full fairing, as I ride regardless of weather, within reason. I searched the secondhand market but found nothing but over priced nearly new bikes a new CBR 600 coats $10 000. I did look at a SV650 and an old CBR 900 and came to the conclusion that a new bike with three years warranty, even though it was a 250 was a better buy. After completing 2500Km I am still of that opinion as a commuter bike it’s good if however I was to go touring especially with a passenger it does not have the power needed for comfortable feeling on the road. Steve __________________________________________________ Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.

May 29th, 2009, 02:44 AM	#30
hzrnbgy ninjette.org member Name: HzrnBgy Location: Hawaii Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Black Ninja 250R, 2004 Yellow Ninja 250R Posts: 111	insurance!!!!!!! my first bike was a 04 ninja 250, got it for 2.5Gs two months ago, i was itching to go for a bigger bike. i have my eyes set on the new zx-6r. i was going to finance half of it. so before going to the dealer, i checked progressive. got a quote and wollla, $150/month. are you kidding me?!!!!! i paid $212 (for the year) insurance for my new 2009 ninja250

May 29th, 2009, 05:34 AM	#31
Duvivr6 ninjette.org member Name: Duvi Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Special Ed Posts: 99	1. Great Price 2. Great Milage 3. Low Insurance 4. Looks fricking cool - I tell everyone "oh yeah its 250" and they go like wha!!!!

May 29th, 2009, 05:39 AM	#32
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Sexy styling Great performance Superior handling connections at great forums it came in green __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

May 29th, 2009, 07:52 AM	#33
CodE-E Ninja Newbie Name: Ben Location: Austria Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): EX250K9 Posts: 126	- Supersport sexyness. - Fun and uncomplicated to ride. - Economical fuel consumption and performance meets my needs. - Not a huge investment, for a new bike.

May 29th, 2009, 08:54 AM	#35
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.	although the very low mileage and steal of a deal price brought me to the 250, it was the handling, hands down, that made me buy my baby! __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

May 29th, 2009, 11:49 AM	#36
smcbride11 ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Providence, RI Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 BMW K75 Posts: 188	It's all been said. I was looking for a good starter bike, hated the Rebel, and walked into the dealership to look at a Nighthawk or a dual sport. One dealer was trying to push me to stuff that was too big - GSX650F, the 600s, so I politely sat on them before taking my leave... Hated them. Went to a different dealer, looked at a KLR650 out front and realized it was taller than me. Went in, saw the blue machine, sat on it and said... "Yeah, this is it. Wrap it up." Surprised the friends I had with me and the sales guy.

May 29th, 2009, 12:20 PM	#37
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Looks bigger than it is Price Gas mileage Handling __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

May 29th, 2009, 01:53 PM	#38
Ash ninjette.org member Name: Ash Location: Baltimore, Maryland Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 114	I read reviews that stated it was a great beginner bike - it was light, low to the ground, and forgiving. I personally thought it looked great. I got a call from the dealer, the day after my MSF class/test and on same day I got the M on my driver's license. They just got one as a trade-in over the weekend, it was still being prepped for sale. I stopped by after work. It was a used '08 and GREEN (the color I wanted most) with 250 or so miles for $3300 (~$4,030 OTD). It seemed like providence, so I bought it. I'm still happy about the impulsive buy. No post purchase cognitive dissonance this time!

May 29th, 2009, 03:59 PM	#39
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	Economy, function, and style. It's a good looking, practical, and cheap way to get from point A to point B.