Why the 2013 Ninja 250 sucks

Jiggles · August 1st, 2012, 04:35 PM

Oh that's right you heard me. Too much praise and not enough criticism! So let's get down to it.

First thing the styling. This new 250 is one sexy looking bitch, finally conforming to that very aggressive supersport look and that's the part that sucks, it looks too similar to other Kawi bikes now. I particularly like the look of the current gen 250s, it's aggressive but also distinctively different. It has it's own look, when you see a 250, you know it's a 250, and that 250 says back to you I will rape your asshole in the twisties so watch the **** out bitch.

Exhaust is gay

Tires are IRC

EFI, the good, We'll finally be able to get some OEM TB's here! And you know how much carbs suck, all that time we've spent tuning rejetting and cleaning, all that will be gone now, and that sucks. That stuff was part of what made owning a 250 fun. I remember a well written blog with a play on words about the petcock, I couldn't find it or I would post it but I'm sure @Alex knows the one I'm talking about and can maybe find it. Basically she was saying how moving away from working on our bikes sucks. And while EFI is awesome and can make the bike easier to ride, so was all that tuning we've done. Fixing and cleaning carbs.

And I know someone may mention how people are switching to ecotrons but the people switching to ecotrons are carrying over all that tuning love they give their ninjettes. It's not just a swap and go, it's hard work making that ninja your own.

Very few people with 2013 EFI ninjettes will have that opportunity with their bike.

ABS, ABS is awesome but ABS sucks because even if it does make it to the states it won't make it to Cali. Damn you new 250 for offering something I can never have!

$$$$ - It's going to go up, **** it went up this year and they didn't even change anything. The price is getting awfully close to the 650

The wheels, jesus christ, those wheels are so stupid looking. Goddamn those are gayer than @codestp202's swingarm

Even so I do find myself with a strong desire to own this bike. Perhaps once Area P comes out with an exhaust for it so I can take that eye sore off. Who knows, power commanders could be fun

Dopamine · August 1st, 2012, 04:42 PM

Hahaha

Im trying to find a reason not to like it coz I only bought my bike a couple of months ago.... But I can't!!

Damn you kawasaki!

But i can't even afford a brand new one anyways.

itsEnZo · August 1st, 2012, 04:47 PM

I actually like the look of the new exhaust, definitely over the current one. Though I will agree that part of the charm the 08-12 250s had was that it had distinct styling unique to itself (EDIT: aside from the headlights, which is a moot point anyway)

I feel your tuning argument is just there to act as devil's advocate lol. I for one wasn't really looking forward to doing all that work after buying a full exhaust, although I can see how it would bring a person closer to their bikes emotionally

Monkeytofu · August 1st, 2012, 05:36 PM

Pregen or no gen.

CC Cowboy · August 1st, 2012, 06:08 PM

Will the 2013 250 beat a GSXR-1000? I'd hate to get my asshole raped in the twisties (very embarassing)!

cerberusrex25 · August 1st, 2012, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkeytofu

Pregen or no gen.

Yeaaaaaaaaaaah, love the pregens forevaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!

I am shallow, and all I see is dumb wheels( they look dumb,08+ has the best looking wheels), the rear is not that much bigger and even with all the acclaimed features that this has( no more carbs, yes please!!!) I believe this is the one that will kill the 250 in america. One of the reasons this bike has been so popular is because it was an affordable entry level bike that had enough forgiveness for the noobs but enough fun for the experts; now comes this over the top 250 that will be awesome from a racers perspective but a bit intimidating and hardcore for noobs( starting with the price). I like it, is ane w stepand nomatter what tech will go forward, but I no longer thing this will do good for the already challenging 250 market. Those are my 2 cents,i could be wrong, all those features might make it more appealing to everyone and the dawn of a new era is coming, but I wont hold my breath about it.

Bob2010 · August 1st, 2012, 06:51 PM

This one?

Dopamine · August 1st, 2012, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob2010

This one?

You'd hate If you own a Zx10r in 2013 and some noob says "WOW Is that the new Ninja 250??"

Bob2010 · August 1st, 2012, 07:51 PM

Good point. I really like the styling of the 09-10 bikes I have. I wouldn't want it to look like something it's not. Also not look like a older bike. I think the current gen 250 was a perfect blend.

JustRidin · August 1st, 2012, 07:55 PM

I'm just concerned about price hikes. A 250 needs to stay in it's niche price point, anything much over $4000 is already pushing it I think. You get in the $5k+ range and suddenly many buyers ask themselves why not a bigger bike?

(Personally though I'm hoping this bike, regardless of price prompts a bit more competition between Honda and Kawasaki leading to price decreases and quality increases. But I'll be buying a current gen or pre gen anyhow so I suppose for the time being it makes no difference)

Goom · August 1st, 2012, 08:04 PM

I think I'm in love with this bike!

I didn't even notice the digital gauges the first time I looked. So sexy.

Dopamine · August 1st, 2012, 08:14 PM

Hopefuly they sell aftermarket bolt on fairings that look like the the 2013 ninja for the current gen ones.

Then half the people on here can keep there ninja's

xMoises831 · August 1st, 2012, 08:16 PM

noob question but why won't the abs make it to cali jiggles ?

thisisbenji · August 1st, 2012, 08:22 PM

Honestly it doesn't look all that different from the current 250r. I do think it looks better but until I read about how FI (assuming it gets FI) effects power output I don't think it'll out perform the current model by that much.

Although I do wonder if it'll allow for lower clipons?

thisisbenji · August 1st, 2012, 08:23 PM

Although the new rear cowl is BA.

reaperw · August 1st, 2012, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dopamine

You'd hate If you own a Zx10r in 2013 and some noob says "WOW Is that the new Ninja 250??"

i think we should all in the next week,if some one pulls up beside us ask nicely how did you get that fat tire on the 250,did you have to strech the swingarm.lol

Monkeytofu · August 1st, 2012, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thisisbenji

Honestly it doesn't look all that different from the current 250r. I do think it looks better but until I read about how FI (assuming it gets FI) effects power output I don't think it'll out perform the current model by that much.

Although I do wonder if it'll allow for lower clipons?

Only select markets get FI, so I wouldn't be surprised if the US doesn't get it as an option.

Jiggles · August 1st, 2012, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xMoises831

noob question but why won't the abs make it to cali jiggles ?

Not sure, some people have said it's do to the emissions standards of CA. But the ninja 1000 has ABS everywhere except cali, I'd imagine once the 650 comes to market its ABS counterpart won't be available here either and that goes the same for the 250.

Jiggles · August 1st, 2012, 08:36 PM

I can't wait until the first n00b totals his 250 so I can buy his TB

xMoises831 · August 1st, 2012, 08:40 PM

doesn't the honda have abs in cali?

Jiggles · August 1st, 2012, 08:42 PM

Idk, it doesn't mean ABS isn't allowed here just that kawi didn't want to jump through cali's hoops to get it

Jiggles · August 1st, 2012, 08:43 PM

Also I didn't even see the wheels before. That **** is 100% retarded

xMoises831 · August 1st, 2012, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Also I didn't even see the wheels before. That **** is 100% retarded

are you talking about the cbr? or what are you speaking of?

Jiggles · August 1st, 2012, 08:58 PM

xMoises831 · August 1st, 2012, 09:23 PM

hahaha i just noticed to but i don't really mind it..

Jiggles · August 1st, 2012, 09:23 PM

The wheels look like spiderman jizz. And the tires handle like they are made of it

xMoises831 · August 1st, 2012, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

The wheels look like spiderman jizz. And the tires handle like they are made of it

hahahahhahahahahaha omg! glad to have you on this forum jiggles lol

Jiggles · August 1st, 2012, 09:28 PM

I am overjoyed by the fact that I can make 16yr olds on the internet laugh

xMoises831 · August 1st, 2012, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

I am overjoyed by the fact that I can make 16yr olds on the internet laugh

what would ninjette.org be like without you...

Jiggles · August 1st, 2012, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xMoises831

what would ninjette.org be like without you...

A valuable information resource

xMoises831 · August 1st, 2012, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

A valuable information resource

then what is it with you?

Jiggles · August 1st, 2012, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xMoises831

then what is it with you?

xMoises831 · August 1st, 2012, 09:57 PM

have they promoted you to C.E.O of At&t yet? no? well they should..

Jiggles · August 1st, 2012, 09:59 PM

I'll let the board of directors know

xMoises831 · August 1st, 2012, 10:08 PM

are you still working there or did bitch i mean manager fire you?

Jiggles · August 1st, 2012, 10:09 PM

They are still signing my disability checks

Jono · August 1st, 2012, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Exhaust is gay

What were you saying about the exhaust? Haha.

It is an easy fix! And the stock one still looks 10x better than the CBR250s.

Jiggles · August 1st, 2012, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

What were you saying about the exhaust? Haha.

It is an easy fix! And the stock one still looks 10x better than the CBR250s.

Stock exhaust is still gay. Add $300-$500 to fix it lol. And it looks 10x worse than the current stock exhausts

Jono · August 1st, 2012, 10:18 PM

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Your just pissy because you now have a pregen ninja 250.

And it isn't even the good pregen ninjette.

xMoises831 · August 1st, 2012, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

The wheels look like spiderman jizz. And the tires handle like they are made of it

August 1st, 2012, 04:35 PM	#1
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Why the 2013 Ninja 250 sucks Oh that's right you heard me. Too much praise and not enough criticism! So let's get down to it. First thing the styling. This new 250 is one sexy looking bitch, finally conforming to that very aggressive supersport look and that's the part that sucks, it looks too similar to other Kawi bikes now. I particularly like the look of the current gen 250s, it's aggressive but also distinctively different. It has it's own look, when you see a 250, you know it's a 250, and that 250 says back to you I will rape your asshole in the twisties so watch the ** out bitch. Exhaust is gay Tires are IRC EFI, the good, We'll finally be able to get some OEM TB's here! And you know how much carbs suck, all that time we've spent tuning rejetting and cleaning, all that will be gone now, and that sucks. That stuff was part of what made owning a 250 fun. I remember a well written blog with a play on words about the petcock, I couldn't find it or I would post it but I'm sure @Alex knows the one I'm talking about and can maybe find it. Basically she was saying how moving away from working on our bikes sucks. And while EFI is awesome and can make the bike easier to ride, so was all that tuning we've done. Fixing and cleaning carbs. And I know someone may mention how people are switching to ecotrons but the people switching to ecotrons are carrying over all that tuning love they give their ninjettes. It's not just a swap and go, it's hard work making that ninja your own. Very few people with 2013 EFI ninjettes will have that opportunity with their bike. ABS, ABS is awesome but ABS sucks because even if it does make it to the states it won't make it to Cali. Damn you new 250 for offering something I can never have! $$$$ - It's going to go up, ** it went up this year and they didn't even change anything. The price is getting awfully close to the 650 The wheels, jesus christ, those wheels are so stupid looking. Goddamn those are gayer than @codestp202's swingarm Even so I do find myself with a strong desire to own this bike. Perhaps once Area P comes out with an exhaust for it so I can take that eye sore off. Who knows, power commanders could be fun __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs Last futzed with by Jiggles; August 1st, 2012 at 08:43 PM.

August 1st, 2012, 06:08 PM	#5
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	Will the 2013 250 beat a GSXR-1000? I'd hate to get my asshole raped in the twisties (very embarassing)! __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

August 1st, 2012, 06:51 PM	#7
Bob2010 ninjette.org sage Name: Bob Location: NY Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 730	This one? __________________________________________________ 2010 Red Ninja 250 2009 Black Ninja 250 -If you ride like lightning,you're gonna crash like thunder-

August 1st, 2012, 07:51 PM	#9
Bob2010 ninjette.org sage Name: Bob Location: NY Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 730	Good point. I really like the styling of the 09-10 bikes I have. I wouldn't want it to look like something it's not. Also not look like a older bike. I think the current gen 250 was a perfect blend. __________________________________________________ 2010 Red Ninja 250 2009 Black Ninja 250 -If you ride like lightning,you're gonna crash like thunder-

August 1st, 2012, 07:55 PM	#10
JustRidin ninjette.org member Name: Nick Location: Denver, CO Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 R6, 2015 KTM 250XC - Past: 2011 KTM 150XC, 2009 Ninja 250r, 2012 Ninja 650, 2007 CRF250R Posts: 194	I'm just concerned about price hikes. A 250 needs to stay in it's niche price point, anything much over $4000 is already pushing it I think. You get in the $5k+ range and suddenly many buyers ask themselves why not a bigger bike? (Personally though I'm hoping this bike, regardless of price prompts a bit more competition between Honda and Kawasaki leading to price decreases and quality increases. But I'll be buying a current gen or pre gen anyhow so I suppose for the time being it makes no difference) __________________________________________________ Try it, you might like it.

August 1st, 2012, 04:42 PM	#2
Dopamine Ninja on a Ninja member Name: Jay Location: The land Down under Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 52	Hahaha Im trying to find a reason not to like it coz I only bought my bike a couple of months ago.... But I can't!! Damn you kawasaki! But i can't even afford a brand new one anyways.

August 1st, 2012, 04:47 PM	#3
itsEnZo ninjette.org member Name: Jared Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): None.. YET Posts: 41	I actually like the look of the new exhaust, definitely over the current one. Though I will agree that part of the charm the 08-12 250s had was that it had distinct styling unique to itself (EDIT: aside from the headlights, which is a moot point anyway) I feel your tuning argument is just there to act as devil's advocate lol. I for one wasn't really looking forward to doing all that work after buying a full exhaust, although I can see how it would bring a person closer to their bikes emotionally

August 1st, 2012, 05:36 PM	#4
Monkeytofu I told you bro Name: Noor Location: Austin, Texas Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Ninja 250r Posts: 680	Pregen or no gen.

August 1st, 2012, 08:04 PM	#11
Goom ninjette.org guru Name: Eric Location: Concord, NC Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1976 CB550 Cafe, 2011 Ninja 250, 1999 Honda CR125 Posts: 264	I think I'm in love with this bike! I didn't even notice the digital gauges the first time I looked. So sexy.

August 1st, 2012, 08:14 PM	#12
Dopamine Ninja on a Ninja member Name: Jay Location: The land Down under Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 52	Hopefuly they sell aftermarket bolt on fairings that look like the the 2013 ninja for the current gen ones. Then half the people on here can keep there ninja's

August 1st, 2012, 08:16 PM	#13
xMoises831 ninjette.org guru Name: Moises Location: watsonville Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 364 Blog Entries: 1	noob question but why won't the abs make it to cali jiggles ?

August 1st, 2012, 08:22 PM	#14
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	Honestly it doesn't look all that different from the current 250r. I do think it looks better but until I read about how FI (assuming it gets FI) effects power output I don't think it'll out perform the current model by that much. Although I do wonder if it'll allow for lower clipons? __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

August 1st, 2012, 08:23 PM	#15
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	Although the new rear cowl is BA. __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

August 1st, 2012, 08:36 PM	#19
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I can't wait until the first n00b totals his 250 so I can buy his TB __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

August 1st, 2012, 08:40 PM	#20
xMoises831 ninjette.org guru Name: Moises Location: watsonville Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 364 Blog Entries: 1	doesn't the honda have abs in cali?

August 1st, 2012, 08:42 PM	#21
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Idk, it doesn't mean ABS isn't allowed here just that kawi didn't want to jump through cali's hoops to get it __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

August 1st, 2012, 08:43 PM	#22
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Also I didn't even see the wheels before. That **** is 100% retarded __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

August 1st, 2012, 08:58 PM	#24
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	__________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

August 1st, 2012, 09:23 PM	#25
xMoises831 ninjette.org guru Name: Moises Location: watsonville Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 364 Blog Entries: 1	hahaha i just noticed to but i don't really mind it..

August 1st, 2012, 09:28 PM	#28
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I am overjoyed by the fact that I can make 16yr olds on the internet laugh __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

August 1st, 2012, 09:57 PM	#33
xMoises831 ninjette.org guru Name: Moises Location: watsonville Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 364 Blog Entries: 1	have they promoted you to C.E.O of At&t yet? no? well they should..

August 1st, 2012, 09:59 PM	#34
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I'll let the board of directors know __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

August 1st, 2012, 10:08 PM	#35
xMoises831 ninjette.org guru Name: Moises Location: watsonville Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 364 Blog Entries: 1	are you still working there or did bitch i mean manager fire you?

August 1st, 2012, 10:09 PM	#36
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	They are still signing my disability checks __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

August 1st, 2012, 10:18 PM	#39
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.	Yeah, yeah, yeah. Your just pissy because you now have a pregen ninja 250. And it isn't even the good pregen ninjette.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Well that just sucks...	sLick415	Videos	7	May 23rd, 2013 11:15 AM
Know why the Ninja 300 sucks?	Jiggles	2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion	71	May 6th, 2013 09:12 PM
Rear Brake Bleeding Problem (2011 Ninja 250) - Caliper Valve Sucks Back Fluid/Air	MovingUp7	2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk	3	January 28th, 2013 08:46 AM
It really sucks that.....	Stingray1000	General Motorcycling Discussion	7	June 10th, 2012 04:45 PM