Ninja 250 = Gateway Drug?? - Page 7

bdavison · November 27th, 2009, 08:01 PM

I choose my bikes for what it does do, not what it can do.
I dont really care about triple digit speeds....there arent any roads here with that high a legal speed limit. I can get a ticket on the 250r just as fast as any other bike.

Ill trade tickets for fun any day. And the 250r is just plain fun to ride. More fun than the literbikes Ive been on.

I cant see ever really needing something bigger...and thats the only reason I would ever buy something bigger. Only if I NEEDED it.....and I dont.

ninja250 · November 29th, 2009, 10:41 AM

When it comes to long freeway trips, I'd have rather had a 600.
When I'm talking about zipping around town or short 30-45min freeway trips to the mountain twisties I don't mind the 250 at all.

I wouldn't want to do a 400mi trip on it though. Too squerrely and revs too high for extended comfort IMO. Just me though.

Bols · April 30th, 2011, 12:39 PM

I bought my ninjette 20.may last year, and so far i'm really happy with it! I was planning to just get a 125cc, but these are actually priced about the same here as the Yamaha YZF125 and Aprilia 125RS, and i also love the green colour! I also love modding and personalizing my bike, making it stand out abit from the stock ones.

I am planning to move up to a 2006-2007 ZX6R(636), that's the model i like best of the ZX6R, the newer ones are moving in the wrong direction imo, atleast lookwise. I love big and full fairings like those abit older ZX6R, Ducati and MV Augusta. The new ZX6R (and GSXR) are getting too naked for my taste

Linuss · April 30th, 2011, 01:00 PM

I'm loving the 250r, but honestly I've always liked the looks of the ER-6N more, and it just fits my size... but I didn't want to start off too big, or too expensive, before knowing if I'd stick with motorcycles.

I'll have the 250r paid off in a matter of months, and I'll re-think then if I'll get an 6n or even the 650R.

GeorgiaHooligan · April 30th, 2011, 01:42 PM

I love my 07 red beast. Its my first bike, bought it about two years ago and have put about 10k on it. I like taking my wifey along and the 250 is good but I'd like better brakes and power when riding 2up. It handles great but once you get it to 100mph its pretty much done. When your on the freeway you dont have alot of power at the top end . I'm glad I did my research before buying and went with the 250 though. It keeps me out of trouble and doesnt hurt the wallet too much. FYI: The Muzzy pipe makes it sound like a mini 600, love it. But I do plan on going with a zx6r when the finances allow me to do so. Peace out my homies.

the big mike · April 30th, 2011, 04:26 PM

I'm almost 20 now, just got my bike. I've always thought that the 250r would just be my training bike for a year or 2, sell it to my sister and then I would buy a 600. But as I've been reading some threads on ninjette.org, I changed my mentality towards this bike and I'm planning to ride it way longer now. thanks guys

My sister ain't lucky

beowuff · April 30th, 2011, 05:45 PM

Well, my '07 blue 250 is amazing, but I think the gateway part is going the wrong way for me... I've hardly ridden lately because I'm training for my first triathlon, a Half-Ironman in Victoria BC. I've "upgraded" to this beast...

2009 Specialized Tarmac Elite

Many times on my 45 mile bike ride today I was wishing for an extra motor on that thing

Cab305 · April 30th, 2011, 08:36 PM

Hell Yes! I'm not a crack addict I'm a rock monster!

ninjaprof · April 30th, 2011, 08:37 PM

Hello everybody,

Just a quick note to report that last week I "downgraded" from a Ninja 650 to a 250 and I couldn't be happier. The 250 is so much more fun to ride ! I am 50+ years old now and the 250 offers the riding experience that I have ALWAYS been looking for. I would rather use 100% of a 250 than 25% of a 1000cc bike. No looking back for me, no "supersports" etc, I have what I need and what I want...the Ninja 250 !

kamikaze · April 30th, 2011, 08:52 PM

while I love my 250, I've always had my eyes on 600cc class sport bikes. I wanted something that was not only fun to ride but nice to look at for my first bike, and the ninjette is definitely both of those. When the time comes if I can afford to keep the 250 and pick up another bike I"ll absolutely keep it.

Live2ride · April 30th, 2011, 09:17 PM

Don't get me wrong, I love my 250 but the only thing I find myself unhappy with this bike is in highway acceleration (anything 60mph+). I can drop down into 4th gear at 60mph and go wot but the bike seems like it accelerates slower than my chevy tahoe at that speed

; I have to gain distance from the car I'm passing in order to go fast enough to comfortably pass them. I'm still learning this bike but of all the aspects, that seems to be the only one I can find that leaves more to be desired...well, mpg hasn't been as nice as expected either

. I haven't gotten more than about 50 mpg on it yet, which disappoints me seeing as I generally ride around in 6th gear to save mpg and rarely redline it. I feel like I will move to a larger bike one day, whether I could afford to keep both bikes is another story.

ninjaprof · May 1st, 2011, 09:04 AM

I agree that extended highway riding on the 250 might get tiresome. I ride for pleasure only and don't care for highway riding anyway (didn't like it on my 650 either...too boring).
The 250 is compact and comfortable and I can whip it around like a little pocket bike...that's all I want!

headshrink · May 1st, 2011, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjaprof

Hello everybody,

Just a quick note to report that last week I "downgraded" from a Ninja 650 to a 250 and I couldn't be happier. The 250 is so much more fun to ride ! I am 50+ years old now and the 250 offers the riding experience that I have ALWAYS been looking for. I would rather use 100% of a 250 than 25% of a 1000cc bike. No looking back for me, no "supersports" etc, I have what I need and what I want...the Ninja 250 !

Interesting..... I have always had my eye on the 650r. If you only compare the pregen 250r, I wonder how it would compare to the 500r as a complete package.

Liber · May 16th, 2011, 01:39 PM

after having it for a month, I'm really happy with my purchase. Relatively speaking, it's an inexpensive bike. It's so inexpensive, that I will probably never sell it, except maybe for another 250.

I'm not gonna lie. I bought my 250 to be a gateway drug. I wanted something easy to handle that would instill enough confidence and skill so that I could buy/handle something bigger down the road. Since the upkeep on it is so low and the initial cost was so low, it wouldn't be a huge hit to my finances to keep it forever.

Plus, when I move up, it could be an excellent tool to teach any future women/kids in my life how to ride.

April 30th, 2011, 01:42 PM	#245
GeorgiaHooligan ninjette.org guru Name: Aaron Location: Gone riding. Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 389	I love my 07 red beast. Its my first bike, bought it about two years ago and have put about 10k on it. I like taking my wifey along and the 250 is good but I'd like better brakes and power when riding 2up. It handles great but once you get it to 100mph its pretty much done. When your on the freeway you dont have alot of power at the top end . I'm glad I did my research before buying and went with the 250 though. It keeps me out of trouble and doesnt hurt the wallet too much. FYI: The Muzzy pipe makes it sound like a mini 600, love it. But I do plan on going with a zx6r when the finances allow me to do so. Peace out my homies. Last futzed with by GeorgiaHooligan; April 30th, 2011 at 01:43 PM. Reason: forgot to add something

April 30th, 2011, 05:45 PM	#247
beowuff ninjette.org member Name: Yancy Location: Redmond Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 225	I think I'm going the wrong way... Well, my '07 blue 250 is amazing, but I think the gateway part is going the wrong way for me... I've hardly ridden lately because I'm training for my first triathlon, a Half-Ironman in Victoria BC. I've "upgraded" to this beast... 2009 Specialized Tarmac Elite Many times on my 45 mile bike ride today I was wishing for an extra motor on that thing

April 30th, 2011, 09:17 PM	#251
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.	Don't get me wrong, I love my 250 but the only thing I find myself unhappy with this bike is in highway acceleration (anything 60mph+). I can drop down into 4th gear at 60mph and go wot but the bike seems like it accelerates slower than my chevy tahoe at that speed; I have to gain distance from the car I'm passing in order to go fast enough to comfortably pass them. I'm still learning this bike but of all the aspects, that seems to be the only one I can find that leaves more to be desired...well, mpg hasn't been as nice as expected either . I haven't gotten more than about 50 mpg on it yet, which disappoints me seeing as I generally ride around in 6th gear to save mpg and rarely redline it. I feel like I will move to a larger bike one day, whether I could afford to keep both bikes is another story. __________________________________________________

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November 27th, 2009, 08:01 PM	#241
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.	I choose my bikes for what it does do, not what it can do. I dont really care about triple digit speeds....there arent any roads here with that high a legal speed limit. I can get a ticket on the 250r just as fast as any other bike. Ill trade tickets for fun any day. And the 250r is just plain fun to ride. More fun than the literbikes Ive been on. I cant see ever really needing something bigger...and thats the only reason I would ever buy something bigger. Only if I NEEDED it.....and I dont.

November 29th, 2009, 10:41 AM	#242
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	When it comes to long freeway trips, I'd have rather had a 600. When I'm talking about zipping around town or short 30-45min freeway trips to the mountain twisties I don't mind the 250 at all. I wouldn't want to do a 400mi trip on it though. Too squerrely and revs too high for extended comfort IMO. Just me though.

April 30th, 2011, 12:39 PM	#243
Bols Norwegian dude Name: Ole Location: Norway Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 748 Posts: 120	I bought my ninjette 20.may last year, and so far i'm really happy with it! I was planning to just get a 125cc, but these are actually priced about the same here as the Yamaha YZF125 and Aprilia 125RS, and i also love the green colour! I also love modding and personalizing my bike, making it stand out abit from the stock ones. I am planning to move up to a 2006-2007 ZX6R(636), that's the model i like best of the ZX6R, the newer ones are moving in the wrong direction imo, atleast lookwise. I love big and full fairings like those abit older ZX6R, Ducati and MV Augusta. The new ZX6R (and GSXR) are getting too naked for my taste

April 30th, 2011, 01:00 PM	#244
Linuss ninjette.org guru Name: Steve Location: DFW Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 294	I'm loving the 250r, but honestly I've always liked the looks of the ER-6N more, and it just fits my size... but I didn't want to start off too big, or too expensive, before knowing if I'd stick with motorcycles. I'll have the 250r paid off in a matter of months, and I'll re-think then if I'll get an 6n or even the 650R.

April 30th, 2011, 04:26 PM	#246
the big mike ninjette.org sage Name: Michael Location: Belgium Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, Fazer8 Posts: 580	I'm almost 20 now, just got my bike. I've always thought that the 250r would just be my training bike for a year or 2, sell it to my sister and then I would buy a 600. But as I've been reading some threads on ninjette.org, I changed my mentality towards this bike and I'm planning to ride it way longer now. thanks guys My sister ain't lucky

April 30th, 2011, 08:36 PM	#248
Cab305 ninjette.org sage Name: Cab Location: Miami Beach Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Blue 10 250r Posts: 697	Hell Yes! I'm not a crack addict I'm a rock monster!

April 30th, 2011, 08:37 PM	#249
ninjaprof ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300SE Posts: 47	Hello everybody, Just a quick note to report that last week I "downgraded" from a Ninja 650 to a 250 and I couldn't be happier. The 250 is so much more fun to ride ! I am 50+ years old now and the 250 offers the riding experience that I have ALWAYS been looking for. I would rather use 100% of a 250 than 25% of a 1000cc bike. No looking back for me, no "supersports" etc, I have what I need and what I want...the Ninja 250 !

April 30th, 2011, 08:52 PM	#250
kamikaze ex-ninjette.org guru :o Name: Trevor Location: Barrie, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2003 SV1000 S Posts: 475	while I love my 250, I've always had my eyes on 600cc class sport bikes. I wanted something that was not only fun to ride but nice to look at for my first bike, and the ninjette is definitely both of those. When the time comes if I can afford to keep the 250 and pick up another bike I"ll absolutely keep it.

May 1st, 2011, 09:04 AM	#252
ninjaprof ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300SE Posts: 47	I agree that extended highway riding on the 250 might get tiresome. I ride for pleasure only and don't care for highway riding anyway (didn't like it on my 650 either...too boring). The 250 is compact and comfortable and I can whip it around like a little pocket bike...that's all I want!

May 16th, 2011, 01:39 PM	#254
Liber ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Arkansas Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): EX250J Posts: 511	after having it for a month, I'm really happy with my purchase. Relatively speaking, it's an inexpensive bike. It's so inexpensive, that I will probably never sell it, except maybe for another 250. I'm not gonna lie. I bought my 250 to be a gateway drug. I wanted something easy to handle that would instill enough confidence and skill so that I could buy/handle something bigger down the road. Since the upkeep on it is so low and the initial cost was so low, it wouldn't be a huge hit to my finances to keep it forever. Plus, when I move up, it could be an excellent tool to teach any future women/kids in my life how to ride.