How much did you pay for your 86-07 Ninja 250

Yasko · November 28th, 2010, 03:38 AM

I'll start.

I got mine on 11/22/10 from a guy that just bought a house, new car, and is getting married in a few months. He made the post on craigslist at 2:45am and I saw and sent a text to him at 4:30am. I had the bike in my garage by 11:00am that day.

I paid $1000 cash for a black 07 with 2440 miles, and not a mark on her. The local motorcycle shop helped arrange a service to get the bike to my house for $65.

I was not in the market for a pre gen ninja, but how do you pass on a deal like that for a first bike? Now with the red flames off the bike, I love it.

Alex · November 28th, 2010, 07:01 AM

/moved to General; not a farkle...

Zombiphone · November 28th, 2010, 08:36 AM

I bought a salvaged '05 for $1500 back in March of '09 from a guy who's wife had a baby on the way and wasn't cool with his riding anymore. It had some road rash on the fairings and somewhere around 2000 miles on it, but it was in great running condition. It was several hundred cheaper than most of the competition at the time, so I snatched it up (The going prices are a little different in California

)

In September of '09, a number of low/no speed drops (

), and a little over 1000 miles later, I picked up a spotless '09 with around 900 miles on it for $3500 (also the cheapest I could find at the time), and sold the '05 for $1200 to some guy who was really enthusiastic and excited to learn to ride (He said he could pay the full $1500 if I waited another two weeks, but I was happy to see it go to a good home, and I was happy to be rid of the stress of selling a vehicle sooner rather than later).

sombo · November 28th, 2010, 08:40 AM

Bought my 1994 in Feb09 from a kid and his dad for $1800 with about 5500 miles on it. It also has the flush signals in front, integrated signals in back, fender eliminated, yoshi 2-1 exhaust and carb jetting. So to me that was a great deal at the time since most were either stock for slightly more or junk for slightly less. A friend from work helped me pick it up and store it till the weather got better. Then I moved to Florida that May and the weather has been great 90% of the time since.

1994Ninja250F · November 28th, 2010, 09:33 AM

I bought my 1994 Ninjette last June for $1500 from an older guy who has too many bikes. It had 5500 miles. It's never been laid down or wrecked, so it's in perfect shape. It also came with brand new tires and a new battery.

Apex · November 28th, 2010, 02:00 PM

2007 Ninja 250 from a younger guy who was moving (Feb of '09). He didn't want to deal with shipping it, so he just wanted to sell it. He just wanted it paid off and 1900 was what was left on it. I always have said I paid $2k for it, but I didn't. So I exchanged $1900 for a title and set of keys. It had 11k on the clock and now it is just shy of 20k miles. I told myself I'm going to put some serious mileage on it between now and Christmas of 2011. Now I take it to work quite often. It has to be over 40% chance of rain for me not to (mainly because I don't own a pair of touring boots as of yet, I hate wet feet).

nate-bama · November 28th, 2010, 03:00 PM

$1850 in april 2009 with 3700 miles, now 15000 miles ,no problems several tires

bluepoof · November 28th, 2010, 03:16 PM

I paid $2500 for my 2007.

Worth every penny, though, as it came with:
* Yosh cans
* Custom windscreen
* Extra seat with tailbag mount
* Rebuilt Racetech front forks
* Air shock from a mid-90s Ninja 600
* New tires
* Extra fun like LED tail lights, fender eliminator, brake modulator, headlight modulator

Plus my buddy drove it up in his van from LA for me -- about 400 miles each way -- since I was still injured and couldn't ride more than about 10 miles at a time.

JeffM · November 28th, 2010, 05:33 PM

Paid $2000 for my 2005 in 2006.

mikesova · November 29th, 2010, 05:43 PM

$1600 for a 2004 w/ 3800 miles, May 2010.

jc_ninja · November 29th, 2010, 05:55 PM

2000 for a 2004 with 430 miles on it, 4 weeks ago

Merman66 · November 29th, 2010, 06:20 PM

$2100 for a 2006 with 5200 in August 2009. Absolutely spotless condition and about $500 less than similar models in less perfect condition.

Nemesis · November 29th, 2010, 07:04 PM

Paid $2K for an 2000 EX250. Put about a $1K worth of aftermarket parts and sold it for $1500.

About a few months later I discovered through a mutual friend that her bike got stolen. Sucked for her.

highpsiguy · November 29th, 2010, 07:05 PM

Yasko, I think you beat me! I paid $1000 for a 2002 with 2450 miles back in the summer. I put a set of tires on it, 15t sprocket and cleaned carbs. That was 3k miles ago

Oh yeah the trans did go bad when some interior plate holding clutches backed out....put in new shift forks and some RED locktite. Love my little bike.

Yasko · November 29th, 2010, 07:31 PM

I hope this thread helps people in the market for an older bike. They are great little bikes for small money.

crackerjack · November 29th, 2010, 11:22 PM

bought mine in may of 2010. its a 2001 with a little over 10k. cant beat it for 400 dollars. it was stock as could be and its been so much fun customizing it and making it my own

ryu hayabusa · November 30th, 2010, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yasko

I'll start.

I got mine on 11/22/10 from a guy that just bought a house, new car, and is getting married in a few months. He made the post on craigslist at 2:45am and I saw and sent a text to him at 4:30am. I had the bike in my garage by 11:00am that day.

I paid $1000 cash for a black 07 with 2440 miles, and not a mark on her. The local motorcycle shop helped arrange a service to get the bike to my house for $65.

I was not in the market for a pre gen ninja, but how do you pass on a deal like that for a first bike? Now with the red flames off the bike, I love it.

here's my question. When the hell do you people sleep?

Alex · August 2nd, 2013, 08:34 AM

Way back in the middle of 2004, I believe I bought Annie's pre-gen new for $4100 OTD, $300 or so of that was the warranty (which we ended up not needing on that particular bike)

Daks · August 2nd, 2013, 08:42 PM

1700 after the guy knocked it down from 1800 because I had to get a new title for it. 06 with 16k on it.

Worth every penny! It was beginning of riding season in the Bay Area, too.

Snake · August 3rd, 2013, 12:52 AM

I bought my 05 back in 05 for $5K OTD and 3 miles on the clock from the dealership doing their test ride.

verboten1 · August 3rd, 2013, 07:45 AM

$400, 2500 miles, MY 2000

View Poll Results: How much did you pay for your 86-07 Ninja 250
More than $3500	2	8.70%
$3000-$3499	0	0%
$2500-$2999	0	0%
$2000-$2499	6	26.09%
$1500-$1999	6	26.09%
$1000-$1499	2	8.70%
$500-$999	3	13.04%
Less than $500	4	17.39%
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November 28th, 2010, 03:38 AM	#1
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	How much did you pay for your 86-07 Ninja 250 I'll start. I got mine on 11/22/10 from a guy that just bought a house, new car, and is getting married in a few months. He made the post on craigslist at 2:45am and I saw and sent a text to him at 4:30am. I had the bike in my garage by 11:00am that day. I paid $1000 cash for a black 07 with 2440 miles, and not a mark on her. The local motorcycle shop helped arrange a service to get the bike to my house for $65. I was not in the market for a pre gen ninja, but how do you pass on a deal like that for a first bike? Now with the red flames off the bike, I love it.

November 28th, 2010, 07:01 AM	#2
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	/moved to General; not a farkle... __________________________________________________ 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)

November 28th, 2010, 08:36 AM	#3
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	I bought a salvaged '05 for $1500 back in March of '09 from a guy who's wife had a baby on the way and wasn't cool with his riding anymore. It had some road rash on the fairings and somewhere around 2000 miles on it, but it was in great running condition. It was several hundred cheaper than most of the competition at the time, so I snatched it up (The going prices are a little different in California ) In September of '09, a number of low/no speed drops (), and a little over 1000 miles later, I picked up a spotless '09 with around 900 miles on it for $3500 (also the cheapest I could find at the time), and sold the '05 for $1200 to some guy who was really enthusiastic and excited to learn to ride (He said he could pay the full $1500 if I waited another two weeks, but I was happy to see it go to a good home, and I was happy to be rid of the stress of selling a vehicle sooner rather than later).

November 28th, 2010, 02:00 PM	#6
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	2007 Ninja 250 from a younger guy who was moving (Feb of '09). He didn't want to deal with shipping it, so he just wanted to sell it. He just wanted it paid off and 1900 was what was left on it. I always have said I paid $2k for it, but I didn't. So I exchanged $1900 for a title and set of keys. It had 11k on the clock and now it is just shy of 20k miles. I told myself I'm going to put some serious mileage on it between now and Christmas of 2011. Now I take it to work quite often. It has to be over 40% chance of rain for me not to (mainly because I don't own a pair of touring boots as of yet, I hate wet feet). __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

November 28th, 2010, 08:40 AM	#4
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	Bought my 1994 in Feb09 from a kid and his dad for $1800 with about 5500 miles on it. It also has the flush signals in front, integrated signals in back, fender eliminated, yoshi 2-1 exhaust and carb jetting. So to me that was a great deal at the time since most were either stock for slightly more or junk for slightly less. A friend from work helped me pick it up and store it till the weather got better. Then I moved to Florida that May and the weather has been great 90% of the time since.

November 28th, 2010, 09:33 AM	#5
1994Ninja250F ‘94 Rider Name: Colin Location: Lewis Center, Ohio Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1994 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F Posts: 81	I bought my 1994 Ninjette last June for $1500 from an older guy who has too many bikes. It had 5500 miles. It's never been laid down or wrecked, so it's in perfect shape. It also came with brand new tires and a new battery.

November 28th, 2010, 03:00 PM	#7
nate-bama North Alabama Mtn. ryder Name: Nate Location: Alabama Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Posts: 537	$1850 in april 2009 with 3700 miles, now 15000 miles ,no problems several tires __________________________________________________ QTRltrPWR

November 28th, 2010, 03:16 PM	#8
bluepoof ninjette.org sage Name: Carolyn Location: San Carlos, CA Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250, 2002 Yamaha XT225 Posts: 597	I paid $2500 for my 2007. Worth every penny, though, as it came with: * Yosh cans * Custom windscreen * Extra seat with tailbag mount * Rebuilt Racetech front forks * Air shock from a mid-90s Ninja 600 * New tires * Extra fun like LED tail lights, fender eliminator, brake modulator, headlight modulator Plus my buddy drove it up in his van from LA for me -- about 400 miles each way -- since I was still injured and couldn't ride more than about 10 miles at a time. __________________________________________________ www.bluepoof.com

November 28th, 2010, 05:33 PM	#9
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Paid $2000 for my 2005 in 2006. __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

November 29th, 2010, 05:43 PM	#10
mikesova ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Gladwin, MI Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2002 XR200r Posts: 128	$1600 for a 2004 w/ 3800 miles, May 2010.

November 29th, 2010, 05:55 PM	#11
jc_ninja ninjette.org newbie Name: Josh Location: Fairfield County, CT Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 4	2000 for a 2004 with 430 miles on it, 4 weeks ago

November 29th, 2010, 06:20 PM	#12
Merman66 ninjette.org newbie Name: Murray Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): '06 250 Ninja Posts: 6	$2100 for a 2006 with 5200 in August 2009. Absolutely spotless condition and about $500 less than similar models in less perfect condition.

November 29th, 2010, 07:04 PM	#13
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Paid $2K for an 2000 EX250. Put about a $1K worth of aftermarket parts and sold it for $1500. About a few months later I discovered through a mutual friend that her bike got stolen. Sucked for her.

November 29th, 2010, 07:05 PM	#14
highpsiguy ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: Athens Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1981 Honda Cx500 Custom, 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 289 Blog Entries: 1	Yasko, I think you beat me! I paid $1000 for a 2002 with 2450 miles back in the summer. I put a set of tires on it, 15t sprocket and cleaned carbs. That was 3k miles ago Oh yeah the trans did go bad when some interior plate holding clutches backed out....put in new shift forks and some RED locktite. Love my little bike. __________________________________________________ "Rudeness is a weak persons attempt at strength."

November 29th, 2010, 07:31 PM	#15
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	I hope this thread helps people in the market for an older bike. They are great little bikes for small money.

November 29th, 2010, 11:22 PM	#16
crackerjack slightly mechanical Name: vance Location: gulf breeze, Fl Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2001 ninja 250; 1981 yamaha maxim 650(have not started working on her yet) Posts: 79	bought mine in may of 2010. its a 2001 with a little over 10k. cant beat it for 400 dollars. it was stock as could be and its been so much fun customizing it and making it my own

August 2nd, 2013, 08:34 AM	#18
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	Way back in the middle of 2004, I believe I bought Annie's pre-gen new for $4100 OTD, $300 or so of that was the warranty (which we ended up not needing on that particular bike) __________________________________________________ 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 2nd, 2013, 08:42 PM	#19
Daks Jersey Devil Name: Daks Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	1700 after the guy knocked it down from 1800 because I had to get a new title for it. 06 with 16k on it. Worth every penny! It was beginning of riding season in the Bay Area, too.

August 3rd, 2013, 12:52 AM	#20
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I bought my 05 back in 05 for $5K OTD and 3 miles on the clock from the dealership doing their test ride.

August 3rd, 2013, 07:45 AM	#21
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	$400, 2500 miles, MY 2000 __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

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