September 17th, 2010, 12:02 AM | #1 |
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Name: Rick
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Pregen vs. 08+
Hey guys
This is my first post on the forum because I'm interested in getting a Ninja 250. I'm not sure however whether I should get an 08+ or something older like an 03-08. Obviously older bikes are cheaper to purchase, but what's the advantage of buying an 08+ over the pregens? I know the older bikes have 16" wheels and no gas gage, but if you guys could enlighten me that'd be cool. I should note that I've never had a bike before, or rode one, but want to get started with a 250 ninja because they're safely controllable and great to learn on from what I read. Thanks guys -Rick |
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September 17th, 2010, 01:17 AM | #2 |
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Name: Mike
Location: Windermere, FL
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Well for the newgens they improved the suspension and brakes a little bit so it should feel a bit more solid. The gas gauge they use isn't the greatest and I've heard of a number of newgen owners wishing they had the temp gauge instead. I've also heard of people getting stranded with the newgen more then the pregen cause of the inaccurate fuel gauge combined with no reserve switch.
The larger wheels of the newgens does give you more tire options then the pregen (best tire hands down for pregen is Pirelli Sport Demons). The pregens have a little more power in the top end making them just a hair faster and they also have better mileage. So to simplify: newgen: -larger wheels for more tire options -slightly better suspension -slightly better brakes -more midrange power with less top end -looks better -lower fuel economy -fuel gauge with no reserve switch pregen: -more top end power -better fuel economy -lower price -more comfortable seat -has fuel reserve switch -has temp gauge -smaller wheels for less tire choices (still waiting to see if anything out there can top the Sport Demons) Best advice to give you is see if you can at least find one of each to sit on and even test ride. That way you can get a general feel for them and see which you prefer. |
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September 17th, 2010, 01:26 AM | #3 |
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Name: Ryan
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If looks aren't a top requirement for you then get the classic. They're considerably cheaper and more practical. For street riding you won't notice too much of a difference between the bikes with the exception of the preload adjustment on the rear shock of the new gen. Then again, you can pick up one of those shocks cheap and bolt it on to a classic.
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September 17th, 2010, 02:17 AM | #4 |
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September 17th, 2010, 04:57 AM | #5 |
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September 17th, 2010, 05:37 AM | #6 |
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Name: Sean
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Adjusting the valves on a pre is less daunting albeit more frequent. The centerstand on the pre is a plus. Can't go wrong with either version
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September 17th, 2010, 10:34 AM | #7 |
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Name: Rick
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Thanks guys!
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September 17th, 2010, 10:52 PM | #8 |
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Name: Rick
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Quick question guys: can you do the carb needle shimming and snorkel removal on the pregens? What kind of easy mods are there for them?
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September 17th, 2010, 10:56 PM | #9 |
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The same carb tuning applies to the pre-gens. The carbs are almost the same. The pre-gen use a different airbox without the restrictive snorkle so no removal is necessary.
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September 17th, 2010, 11:03 PM | #10 |
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Name: Mike
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New-gen, in my opinion, looks A LOT better.
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