Ninjette in Poopular mechanics

ai4px · August 10th, 2012, 08:16 AM

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...cycles#slide-8

Kawasaki Ninja 250
Price: $3999

In terms of thrills per dollar, the Kawasaki Ninja 250R is one of the best bargains of them all. This little guy is really fun to ride. The tiny 250cc parallel twin spins to a ludicrous 10,000 rpm and sounds sweet doing it.

Okay, so it's not fast. But it will hit 60 mph in about 7 seconds, so it's not exactly slow either. On the twisty roads, this bike handles beautifully—it's willing to play hard just like larger sportbikes. But beware; it's not a relaxing ride. The pocketsize Ninja is buzzy on the freeway.

Unlike most beginner bikes, the Ninja is a lot of fun, and you'd want to keep it in your stable even after you buy a bigger bike. And like all small bikes, it's tremendously efficient. In a PM mileage test we saw a Ninja 250R average nearly 60 mpg.

Read more: The 10 Best Buys in 2012 Motorcycles - Popular Mechanics

LoneRonin · August 10th, 2012, 08:35 AM

I think we all know this already...thanks for the update, I forgot what it was like after riding it for over 30,000 miles.

Alex · August 10th, 2012, 11:30 AM

?

ai4px · August 10th, 2012, 11:37 AM

Yup Alex, you caught it.... they've kinda gone to hell since the 70's... just a bunch of glossy adverts. You can use google books to read the OLD ones from like the 1930s and 60's when they actually had really neat tips and tricks.

nickjpass · August 10th, 2012, 11:42 AM

"Bike vibrates at speed just like every other bike"

fixed.

bfpower · August 10th, 2012, 12:04 PM

Also that V-Strom is tasty.

alex.s · August 10th, 2012, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

"Bike vibrates at speed just like every other bike"

fixed.

naw theres some seriously smooth bikes out there. you could fall asleep on some of the nicer cruisers

Alex · August 10th, 2012, 12:36 PM

inline-6 *drool*

CZroe · August 10th, 2012, 06:33 PM

Edit: n/m

fleemos · August 11th, 2012, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

"Bike vibrates at speed just like every other bike"

fixed.

I agree with them that it vibrates a lot, try and FZ6R to compare.

Jiggles · August 12th, 2012, 12:28 AM

The 250 is not just a motorcycle, it is also an erotic massager. If you didn't want that then I don't know why you bought one

Whiskey · August 12th, 2012, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

The 250 is not just a motorcycle, it is also an erotic massager. If you didn't want that then I don't know why you bought one

So you were getting off, didn't see the chick pulling out & clipped her...

That clears up your accident

nickjpass · August 13th, 2012, 07:43 PM

Is that why a lot of girls start on the 2fiddy?

fatestkid · August 15th, 2012, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

The 250 is not just a motorcycle, it is also an erotic massager. If you didn't want that then I don't know why you bought one

Lmfao

August 10th, 2012, 08:16 AM	#1
ai4px ninjette.org sage Name: Wes Location: Sumter SC Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 650r 2009 Vulcan 800 2005 Posts: 557	Ninjette in Poopular mechanics http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...cycles#slide-8 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Price: $3999 In terms of thrills per dollar, the Kawasaki Ninja 250R is one of the best bargains of them all. This little guy is really fun to ride. The tiny 250cc parallel twin spins to a ludicrous 10,000 rpm and sounds sweet doing it. Okay, so it's not fast. But it will hit 60 mph in about 7 seconds, so it's not exactly slow either. On the twisty roads, this bike handles beautifully—it's willing to play hard just like larger sportbikes. But beware; it's not a relaxing ride. The pocketsize Ninja is buzzy on the freeway. Unlike most beginner bikes, the Ninja is a lot of fun, and you'd want to keep it in your stable even after you buy a bigger bike. And like all small bikes, it's tremendously efficient. In a PM mileage test we saw a Ninja 250R average nearly 60 mpg. Read more: The 10 Best Buys in 2012 Motorcycles - Popular Mechanics __________________________________________________ It's all about the curves. If you ride, you understand. If you have a stick skinny g/f and ride, you're 1/2 way there.

August 10th, 2012, 08:35 AM	#2
LoneRonin ninjette.org sage Name: Jason Location: Mississauga Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 634	I think we all know this already...thanks for the update, I forgot what it was like after riding it for over 30,000 miles. __________________________________________________ ”Any man dies with a clean sword, I’ll rape his f*ing corpse!”- The Hound

August 10th, 2012, 11:30 AM	#3
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	? __________________________________________________ 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)

August 10th, 2012, 11:37 AM	#4
ai4px ninjette.org sage Name: Wes Location: Sumter SC Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 650r 2009 Vulcan 800 2005 Posts: 557	Yup Alex, you caught it.... they've kinda gone to hell since the 70's... just a bunch of glossy adverts. You can use google books to read the OLD ones from like the 1930s and 60's when they actually had really neat tips and tricks. __________________________________________________ It's all about the curves. If you ride, you understand. If you have a stick skinny g/f and ride, you're 1/2 way there.

August 10th, 2012, 11:42 AM	#5
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	"Bike vibrates at speed just like every other bike" fixed. __________________________________________________

August 10th, 2012, 12:04 PM	#6
bfpower ninjette.org mafioso Name: Ben Location: Dillon, MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 337	Also that V-Strom is tasty.

August 10th, 2012, 12:36 PM	#8
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	inline-6 drool __________________________________________________ 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)

August 10th, 2012, 06:33 PM	#9
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Edit: n/m Last futzed with by CZroe; August 12th, 2012 at 03:14 PM.

August 12th, 2012, 12:28 AM	#11
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	The 250 is not just a motorcycle, it is also an erotic massager. If you didn't want that then I don't know why you bought one __________________________________________________ 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 13th, 2012, 07:43 PM	#13
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Is that why a lot of girls start on the 2fiddy? __________________________________________________

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