Just sold my 2008 ninja 250 after 3 years

Noobman · March 29th, 2015, 07:10 PM

I am no longer with my sweet ninja.

I just sold it and now I'm bikeless.

Currently shopping around for something but I don't know what exactly, I just know I want it to have a "street fighter" look and its gotta be 400cc's and up...

I got these in mind;
- Triumph street triple
- Yamaha FZ8
- or ?

I'm also considering a super moto type bike;
- Suzuki 400 DRZ SM
- Ducati hypermotard
- Aprillia Shiver
... etc.

What do you guys think ?

Sirref · March 29th, 2015, 07:20 PM

street triple or drz 400

street triple because it's the sexy naked and it has very linear usable power. Great bike all around.

drz 400 because hooligan

dcj13 · March 29th, 2015, 07:40 PM

Ditto for the DRZ SM.

Jono · March 29th, 2015, 08:44 PM

Street Triple!

Because Sexy! And hooligan, yet the perfect do-it-all bike. I'd really like to own one someday. But around here they are kinda hard to find used.

liberpolly · March 29th, 2015, 11:07 PM

I don't know anyone who owns FZ8. Anyone? They look badass in theory...

Alex · March 30th, 2015, 12:23 AM

Extremely poor cornering clearance. Not much of an advantage compared to just buying a FZ1 of the same year. Either the new FZ-09, or even the new FZ-07 both get much better reviews and feedback than the FZ8 did.

liberpolly · March 30th, 2015, 12:35 AM

Ah. Then, street triple for sure

Love the sound of those triples...

Bigballsofpaint · March 30th, 2015, 06:40 AM

From your list id be on the shiver 750, i dont know why but i have always loved that bike. For naked/standards its either that or the superduke for me, nothing else.

Toly · March 30th, 2015, 07:34 AM

Test ride all that you can, and take it from there

sharky nrk · March 30th, 2015, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toly

Test ride all that you can, and take it from there

Best advice right here.

Noobman · March 30th, 2015, 10:37 AM

Thanks for the feedback guys and gals.

I was wondering about the FZ8. I never hear anyone really talk about it but for some reason, something was drawing me to it.

My top 3 to pick:
-Street Triple
-Shiver
-DRZ 400 SM

Test drive is probably the best advice.

As a side note, anyone know anything about the FZ8 ?
Also, any other bike's I should be looking at ?

sharky nrk · March 30th, 2015, 11:32 AM

The biggest problem with the FZ8 is the new 09 lol.

But in all reality the FZ8 was a highly rated bike, it took the middle ground between the 06 and the 01 and tried to make it inexpensive. The 06/01 were both good bikes so it was destined to be at least decent. Been on one but not for enough seat time to really give you much of a personal report.

cadd · March 30th, 2015, 11:47 AM

More options:

FZ-07
Ducati Scrambler

Jono · March 30th, 2015, 08:42 PM

This might convince you to get a Scrambler... http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1052425

Noobman · March 30th, 2015, 08:48 PM

Thanks for the reply but I'm just not digging the scramblers look .

liberpolly · March 30th, 2015, 11:59 PM

Honda CB500X?

alex.s · March 31st, 2015, 12:16 AM

get the fz09, you seen that thing? sex on wheels i tell ya. go take a look, every little detail is all shiny and fancy. the suspension is all got them nobbies to **** with. makes you feel like your pants shrunk a size just standin next to the girl.

Sirref · April 1st, 2015, 08:25 PM

If you go with a yamaha get the FZ-09 as it's a much more fun bike

still vote street triple

Noobman · April 4th, 2015, 11:10 PM

So many choices...

I've found a used 2008 Aprilia Shiver 750 (8,000km on it) being sold for $6,200 (taxes in and all). I talked to the guy and saw the bike, it looks good. No damage or anything.

What do you guys think about this bike ?
(I've read it has a small dealer network and hard to find parts but is it true there are reliability issues with Aprilia Shivers?)

dave42 · April 5th, 2015, 08:17 AM

Now days Shivers are pretty solid but 2008 is the first year it was out and I think there might have been some recalls. As much as I like my Aprilia and it being more reliable and less labor intensive than other Italian brands, I'd avoid that '08. Especially for that price (MSRP for a '15 is 8699 And it's not hard to find a leftover '14 at a dealership for cheaper because Aprilia sucks at marketing here).

Noobman · April 5th, 2015, 09:30 AM

Thanks dave,

That's some useful info right there.

dave42 · April 5th, 2015, 06:24 PM

Have you looked into something like a KTM 690 duke? I test rode one last year and think it's a pretty fun bike. Light enough that I could lean the bike around with just my knees (lighter than the 250 I think; certainly felt that way). The only thing that took a bit getting used to is that it's a single and lower RPM feels funky.

ChrisMKV · April 6th, 2015, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noobman

I'm also considering a super moto type bike;
- Suzuki 400 DRZ SM
- Ducati hypermotard
- Aprillia Shiver
... etc.

The Shiver is a great bike, but more of a roadie - if you're looking for Supermotos the Dorsoduro may interest you. It shares the basics with the Shiver but in SuMo Trim.

I sat on one some time ago, it's a nice bike. Except the fat ass with the stock exhaust pipes. Seat is fairly high, I have 32 Inseam and I could not completely flatfoot it on both sides. Tank is only 12L so it has a fairly short range.

March 29th, 2015, 07:10 PM	#1
Noobman ninjette.org member Name: Kolia Location: GTA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 KTM Duke 690, Owned a 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 80	Just sold my 2008 ninja 250 after 3 years I am no longer with my sweet ninja. I just sold it and now I'm bikeless. Currently shopping around for something but I don't know what exactly, I just know I want it to have a "street fighter" look and its gotta be 400cc's and up... I got these in mind; - Triumph street triple - Yamaha FZ8 - or ? I'm also considering a super moto type bike; - Suzuki 400 DRZ SM - Ducati hypermotard - Aprillia Shiver ... etc. What do you guys think ?

March 29th, 2015, 07:20 PM	#2
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	street triple or drz 400 street triple because it's the sexy naked and it has very linear usable power. Great bike all around. drz 400 because hooligan __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

March 29th, 2015, 11:07 PM	#5
liberpolly ninjette.org guru Name: Poul Location: Seattle Join Date: Jan 2015 Motorcycle(s): 1999 Triumph Legend "Arwen", 2006 Ninja 650 "Matsuo Hotaru". 2010 Ninja 250 "Firefly" - sold. Posts: 338	I don't know anyone who owns FZ8. Anyone? They look badass in theory... __________________________________________________ Screw the inscrutable, eff the ineffable.

March 30th, 2015, 12:23 AM	#6
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	Extremely poor cornering clearance. Not much of an advantage compared to just buying a FZ1 of the same year. Either the new FZ-09, or even the new FZ-07 both get much better reviews and feedback than the FZ8 did. __________________________________________________ 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)

March 30th, 2015, 12:35 AM	#7
liberpolly ninjette.org guru Name: Poul Location: Seattle Join Date: Jan 2015 Motorcycle(s): 1999 Triumph Legend "Arwen", 2006 Ninja 650 "Matsuo Hotaru". 2010 Ninja 250 "Firefly" - sold. Posts: 338	Ah. Then, street triple for sure Love the sound of those triples... __________________________________________________ Screw the inscrutable, eff the ineffable.

March 29th, 2015, 07:40 PM	#3
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Ditto for the DRZ SM.

March 29th, 2015, 08:44 PM	#4
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Street Triple! Because Sexy! And hooligan, yet the perfect do-it-all bike. I'd really like to own one someday. But around here they are kinda hard to find used.

March 30th, 2015, 06:40 AM	#8
Bigballsofpaint ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jay Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2015 636 ABS - 69 Honda 305 Posts: A lot.	From your list id be on the shiver 750, i dont know why but i have always loved that bike. For naked/standards its either that or the superduke for me, nothing else. __________________________________________________ Current - 2015 30th Anniversary Ninja 636 ABS - 1969 Honda 305 Scrambler Previously - 2011 Ninja 1000, 2008 Ducati 848, 2011 Ninja 250 SE

March 30th, 2015, 07:34 AM	#9
Toly ninjette.org guru Name: Toly Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): KTM 390 Duke Posts: 428	Test ride all that you can, and take it from there
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

March 30th, 2015, 10:37 AM	#11
Noobman ninjette.org member Name: Kolia Location: GTA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 KTM Duke 690, Owned a 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 80	Thanks for the feedback guys and gals. I was wondering about the FZ8. I never hear anyone really talk about it but for some reason, something was drawing me to it. My top 3 to pick: -Street Triple -Shiver -DRZ 400 SM Test drive is probably the best advice. As a side note, anyone know anything about the FZ8 ? Also, any other bike's I should be looking at ?

March 30th, 2015, 11:32 AM	#12
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	The biggest problem with the FZ8 is the new 09 lol. But in all reality the FZ8 was a highly rated bike, it took the middle ground between the 06 and the 01 and tried to make it inexpensive. The 06/01 were both good bikes so it was destined to be at least decent. Been on one but not for enough seat time to really give you much of a personal report. __________________________________________________ Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare

March 30th, 2015, 11:47 AM	#13
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	More options: FZ-07 Ducati Scrambler

March 30th, 2015, 08:42 PM	#14
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	This might convince you to get a Scrambler... http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1052425

March 30th, 2015, 08:48 PM	#15
Noobman ninjette.org member Name: Kolia Location: GTA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 KTM Duke 690, Owned a 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 80	Thanks for the reply but I'm just not digging the scramblers look .

March 30th, 2015, 11:59 PM	#16
liberpolly ninjette.org guru Name: Poul Location: Seattle Join Date: Jan 2015 Motorcycle(s): 1999 Triumph Legend "Arwen", 2006 Ninja 650 "Matsuo Hotaru". 2010 Ninja 250 "Firefly" - sold. Posts: 338	Honda CB500X? __________________________________________________ Screw the inscrutable, eff the ineffable.

March 31st, 2015, 12:16 AM	#17
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	get the fz09, you seen that thing? sex on wheels i tell ya. go take a look, every little detail is all shiny and fancy. the suspension is all got them nobbies to **** with. makes you feel like your pants shrunk a size just standin next to the girl. __________________________________________________

April 1st, 2015, 08:25 PM	#18
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	If you go with a yamaha get the FZ-09 as it's a much more fun bike still vote street triple __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

April 4th, 2015, 11:10 PM	#19
Noobman ninjette.org member Name: Kolia Location: GTA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 KTM Duke 690, Owned a 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 80	So many choices... I've found a used 2008 Aprilia Shiver 750 (8,000km on it) being sold for $6,200 (taxes in and all). I talked to the guy and saw the bike, it looks good. No damage or anything. What do you guys think about this bike ? (I've read it has a small dealer network and hard to find parts but is it true there are reliability issues with Aprilia Shivers?)

April 5th, 2015, 08:17 AM	#20
dave42 ninjette.org guru Name: dave Location: Pasadena Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250, ZX6r, RSV4, Caponord Rally Posts: 267	Now days Shivers are pretty solid but 2008 is the first year it was out and I think there might have been some recalls. As much as I like my Aprilia and it being more reliable and less labor intensive than other Italian brands, I'd avoid that '08. Especially for that price (MSRP for a '15 is 8699 And it's not hard to find a leftover '14 at a dealership for cheaper because Aprilia sucks at marketing here).

April 5th, 2015, 09:30 AM	#21
Noobman ninjette.org member Name: Kolia Location: GTA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 KTM Duke 690, Owned a 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 80	Thanks dave, That's some useful info right there.

April 5th, 2015, 06:24 PM	#22
dave42 ninjette.org guru Name: dave Location: Pasadena Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250, ZX6r, RSV4, Caponord Rally Posts: 267	Have you looked into something like a KTM 690 duke? I test rode one last year and think it's a pretty fun bike. Light enough that I could lean the bike around with just my knees (lighter than the 250 I think; certainly felt that way). The only thing that took a bit getting used to is that it's a single and lower RPM feels funky.

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