2008 - 2009 any changes?

wayanlam · April 23rd, 2009, 09:58 PM

just wondering, were there any changes made between the two models?

from what i gather they are the same, just different build year, is that right?

cheers,

GreezMunky · April 23rd, 2009, 10:05 PM

And the awesome deep blue color change to the 09.. Oh yeah, and that slow SE green color.

Angel-be-Good · April 23rd, 2009, 10:06 PM

Only significant differences I'm aware of are colors (Greez is wrong, the new blue is way worse!) and stock tires.

kkim · April 23rd, 2009, 10:07 PM

just the colors.

Jiu Jitsu Player · April 23rd, 2009, 10:26 PM

I heard they made the 08s too fast so they slowed them down just ever so slightly for the 09s....

GreezMunky · April 23rd, 2009, 10:30 PM

*puts hands over the sides of Gremlin's (the bike) "ears"* Shhhh baby, don't listen to Ryan, you're very beautiful.. *pets*

wayanlam · April 23rd, 2009, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiu Jitsu Player

I heard they made the 08s too fast so they slowed them down just ever so slightly for the 09s....

too fast as in the speedo is set wrongly, or too fast as it in the 08 goes faster than the 09 model, or you just pulling my leg? xD

either way, im getting the 08 model in red. although its already 09 now... but that's all i can get over here... maybe 09s will be available in 2010!

damn taxes here jack the prices up so much... paying about 4.550 USD. but i think its worth it, or at least i hope it will be!

been 4 months since i sold my ninja, but is seems like its been years! cant wait to get on the 250! been stuck to driving a car or my gf's scooter, lolz

almost thought about buying the 250 KLX actually, but that costs $1000 more, so meh... the ninja it is!

Techno250 · April 24th, 2009, 12:41 PM

Congrats Wayan on your future machine! Please post pics of your new baby when you take it out! Can we expect cool pics from Bali?

Nickds7 · April 24th, 2009, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayanlam

too fast as in the speedo is set wrongly, or too fast as it in the 08 goes faster than the 09 model, or you just pulling my leg? xD

either way, im getting the 08 model in red. although its already 09 now... but that's all i can get over here... maybe 09s will be available in 2010!

damn taxes here jack the prices up so much... paying about 4.550 USD. but i think its worth it, or at least i hope it will be!

been 4 months since i sold my ninja, but is seems like its been years! cant wait to get on the 250! been stuck to driving a car or my gf's scooter, lolz

almost thought about buying the 250 KLX actually, but that costs $1000 more, so meh... the ninja it is!

You should be able to get all of the tax on your motorcycle returned under a new stimulus bill. You have to file for it with your tax return.

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/31/i...utos-official/

Nemy · April 24th, 2009, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickds7

You should be able to get all of the tax on your motorcycle returned under a new stimulus bill. You have to file for it with your tax return.

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/31/i...utos-official/

lol he's in bali!

Nickds7 · April 25th, 2009, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemy

lol he's in bali!

oops, sorry.

Sound Wave · April 25th, 2009, 01:00 AM

so wayan, the 08 is brand new from the dealer? does bali get the fuel injected or the carb?

did the tires also change from 08-09?

wayanlam · April 26th, 2009, 01:09 AM

we get the carburetor version, at least on the spec sheet it shows a close up picture of the carburetors. they are imported from the Thailand Kawi plant, and assembled here in Indonesia if i'm not mistaken.

sadly all imported bikes get an incredibly high import tax since they fall under the luxury tax category. getting 100~200% tax depending on the item or deal that they cut with the tax office probably, lol

i know that to get a Ducati monster, or honda CBR600RR for example its practically twice the price as in europe. however i think because Kawasaki has been operating in Indonesia since a long time, and have their own manufacturing plant for smaller scooters they were able to come off with a lighter import tax for the 250R... from the $3500 (about) to 4500~5000$ (depending on the exchange rate)

currently for some reason they don't have the 2009 model available (probably because they want to get rid of their 08 stock, lol). but since its only a difference of color / stickers? im not so worried, since i like the red anyhow, although i'm having second thoughts about getting the black one instead, since it would be a lot easier to fix the black faring if / when i drop the bike, lol

has Kawi by chance released the color code for the various color models? i know cars over here have a color code so its possible to buy paint to touch up the paint work. i asked here at the dealer and they seemed quite clueless.

ill definitely post pics of the bike here in the tropics :P

Sound Wave · April 26th, 2009, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayanlam

has Kawi by chance released the color code for the various color models? i know cars over here have a color code so its possible to buy paint to touch up the paint work. i asked here at the dealer and they seemed quite clueless.

having problems properly linking the page.

here is the link: choose the year, make, and model of the bike you want.
http://www.colorrite.com/matrix-step1.cfm

wayanlam · April 26th, 2009, 05:15 AM

Thanks Gary, thats a neat website with all the colors, undercoat, and clear coat all selectable, but meh... to get that sent all the way here from the states its definitely gonna cost more than painting the whole bike in red over again, lol! (on top of it there are very strict regulations now with shipping liquids internationally...)

Quart +$189.95 <- just for the base coat, and again that much for the clear coat... and it doesn't seem like they have the color for the red model, just has the name, Passion Red, but no code, nor is it available on their website. which makes me think that its gonna be tricky to get the right color... i could probably try and get a pain lab to try and match the color manually. ive done that for a friends car who's pain had faded, and the color as per the code did not match, because the pain in the car was not the same anymore.

now im really starting to think about calling the dealer to change my order from Red to Black! xD

April 23rd, 2009, 09:58 PM	#1
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Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	so wayan, the 08 is brand new from the dealer? does bali get the fuel injected or the carb? did the tires also change from 08-09?

April 26th, 2009, 01:09 AM	#13
wayanlam ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Wayan Location: Bali - Indonesia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.	we get the carburetor version, at least on the spec sheet it shows a close up picture of the carburetors. they are imported from the Thailand Kawi plant, and assembled here in Indonesia if i'm not mistaken. sadly all imported bikes get an incredibly high import tax since they fall under the luxury tax category. getting 100~200% tax depending on the item or deal that they cut with the tax office probably, lol i know that to get a Ducati monster, or honda CBR600RR for example its practically twice the price as in europe. however i think because Kawasaki has been operating in Indonesia since a long time, and have their own manufacturing plant for smaller scooters they were able to come off with a lighter import tax for the 250R... from the $3500 (about) to 4500~5000$ (depending on the exchange rate) currently for some reason they don't have the 2009 model available (probably because they want to get rid of their 08 stock, lol). but since its only a difference of color / stickers? im not so worried, since i like the red anyhow, although i'm having second thoughts about getting the black one instead, since it would be a lot easier to fix the black faring if / when i drop the bike, lol has Kawi by chance released the color code for the various color models? i know cars over here have a color code so its possible to buy paint to touch up the paint work. i asked here at the dealer and they seemed quite clueless. ill definitely post pics of the bike here in the tropics :P

April 26th, 2009, 05:15 AM	#15
wayanlam ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Wayan Location: Bali - Indonesia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.	Thanks Gary, thats a neat website with all the colors, undercoat, and clear coat all selectable, but meh... to get that sent all the way here from the states its definitely gonna cost more than painting the whole bike in red over again, lol! (on top of it there are very strict regulations now with shipping liquids internationally...) Quart +$189.95 <- just for the base coat, and again that much for the clear coat... and it doesn't seem like they have the color for the red model, just has the name, Passion Red, but no code, nor is it available on their website. which makes me think that its gonna be tricky to get the right color... i could probably try and get a pain lab to try and match the color manually. ive done that for a friends car who's pain had faded, and the color as per the code did not match, because the pain in the car was not the same anymore. now im really starting to think about calling the dealer to change my order from Red to Black! xD