What's an average '08 Ninjette worth?

SFarwater · February 18th, 2016, 06:49 PM

Sorry if this is the wrong forum, it seemed most appropriate, but I'm tired so who knows. I've been browsing Craigslist recently (Phoenix area) and am coming across new gen ninja 250's for between $1500 and $2000. They look alright and supposedly they run fine, though I can't confirm this as I haven't gone to see any yet, but this seems low to me. I would think an average 2008 would be worth somewhere around $2k+, not $1500. So my question is, what is an average, daily driven, dropped a couple of times but in overall nice shape '08 worth and for that matter what are newer 250's worth?

Examples: 2008 in nice shape http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/mcy/5416303895.html

2012 in below average shape but the same price as the '08 http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/mcy/5419454325.html

Another 2008 in beautiful shape http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/mcy/5396656637.html

Should I run for the hills, or are these prices normal?
Thanks.

HoneyBadgerRy · February 18th, 2016, 06:54 PM

Those prices seem typical for winter prices. They go in in certain areas during riding season. I live in a place where they cost a lot more, but $1500 for a 08 in decent condition in the winter is fair.

SFarwater · February 18th, 2016, 06:56 PM

Good to know the prices aren't something I should be worried about. But, winter prices? The thing is, this is phoenix Arizona, people buy bikes during the winter because that's when it gets cool enough to ride. During the summer it's 120 degrees and people sell their bikes or crash without gear and are forced to stop riding.

HoneyBadgerRy · February 18th, 2016, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SFarwater

Good to know the prices aren't something I should be worried about. But, winter prices? The thing is, this is phoenix Arizona, people buy bikes during the winter because that's when it gets cool enough to ride. During the summer it's 120 degrees and people sell their bikes or crash without gear and are forced to stop riding.

Hmm, well they still seam fair enough, $1500 does seam a but low for price riding season, but maybe in Arizona they are worth a little less, or fluctuate in price less. I wouldn't be concerned. Just keep an eye out when buying one to make sure it runs good.

SFarwater · February 18th, 2016, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by HoneyBadgerRy

Hmm, well they still seam fair enough, $1500 does seam a but low for price riding season, but maybe in Arizona they are worth a little less, or fluctuate in price less. I wouldn't be concerned. Just keep an eye out when buying one to make sure it runs good.

Thanks for the info. With any luck in the next 1.5-2 months I should be able to ditch my truck for something I actually want to own. Another motorcycle (and unlike my last one, I doubt a ninja is going to have a mystery short, blow all fuses and lose power in the far left lane of a bridge in front of a half a dozen full-size pickup trucks doing 55 on my way to work).

csmith12 · February 18th, 2016, 08:49 PM

First off, bike prices are local specific and on top of that they are seasonal as well. $2k was an average price in my area last season. Now that 300's, ktms, r3's and cbr's are coming on the scene in higher frequency, the prices will drop.

Those prices don't raise my eyebrow at all.

VaFish · February 19th, 2016, 10:38 AM

Quick look of Craigslist and the 2008-2012's are mostly in the $2,500 range, couple around $2,000 and a couple around $3,000.

Pre Gens are all in the $1,500-$2,000 range. May have to sell a couple of mine.

cbinker · February 19th, 2016, 11:07 AM

dang $1500 may almost be worth it to have a back up race bike.

VaFish · February 19th, 2016, 03:10 PM

Just found this one:

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...448073776.html

$1500 for an 08

RacinNinja · February 19th, 2016, 03:36 PM

If those were for sale where I lived, I'd be buying them and almost doubling the price to resell them. Provided they were in good mechanical condition, of course. For my neck of the woods those are pretty good prices.

HoneyBadgerRy · February 19th, 2016, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RacinNinja

If those were for sale where I lived, I'd be buying them and almost doubling the price to resell them. Provided they were in good mechanical condition, of course. For my neck of the woods those are pretty good prices.

In my neck of the woods a decent pregen is $1500 and a decent newgen is starting at $2000

cbinker · February 21st, 2016, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by RacinNinja

If those were for sale where I lived, I'd be buying them and almost doubling the price to resell them. Provided they were in good mechanical condition, of course. For my neck of the woods those are pretty good prices.

you must have a large amount of motorcycle ignorant people in your area.

verboten1 · February 21st, 2016, 07:17 AM

'08 sold for $1800 last spring. Trying for $1000 out of the '01 this year

RacinNinja · February 21st, 2016, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by cbinker

you must have a large amount of motorcycle ignorant people in your area.

No, the prices are just higher where I live for motorcycles, cars and trucks. Bout double these.

HoneyBadgerRy · February 22nd, 2016, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RacinNinja

No, the prices are just higher where I live for motorcycles, cars and trucks. Bout double these.

Where I live cars and trucks are cheap, expensive motorcycles are worth about average, but cheap motorcycles (like ninja 250's) are really expensive. (I guess we have alot of beginners.(or posers))

mgentz · February 22nd, 2016, 07:35 PM

My bike is expensive...so I'll never sell it unless forced to.

Average sales around here are for around $1500 - 2500 for new gens.

February 18th, 2016, 06:49 PM	#1
SFarwater ninjette.org newbie Name: Sebastian Location: Phoenix Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): None Yet Posts: 3	What's an average '08 Ninjette worth? Sorry if this is the wrong forum, it seemed most appropriate, but I'm tired so who knows. I've been browsing Craigslist recently (Phoenix area) and am coming across new gen ninja 250's for between $1500 and $2000. They look alright and supposedly they run fine, though I can't confirm this as I haven't gone to see any yet, but this seems low to me. I would think an average 2008 would be worth somewhere around $2k+, not $1500. So my question is, what is an average, daily driven, dropped a couple of times but in overall nice shape '08 worth and for that matter what are newer 250's worth? Examples: 2008 in nice shape http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/mcy/5416303895.html 2012 in below average shape but the same price as the '08 http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/mcy/5419454325.html Another 2008 in beautiful shape http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/mcy/5396656637.html Should I run for the hills, or are these prices normal? Thanks.

February 18th, 2016, 06:54 PM	#2
HoneyBadgerRy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Beaufort SC Join Date: Aug 2015 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninja 250, 04 KTM 625 SMC, 01 Xc250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Those prices seem typical for winter prices. They go in in certain areas during riding season. I live in a place where they cost a lot more, but $1500 for a 08 in decent condition in the winter is fair. __________________________________________________ Because Unregistered sucks at riding.

February 18th, 2016, 08:49 PM	#6
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	First off, bike prices are local specific and on top of that they are seasonal as well. $2k was an average price in my area last season. Now that 300's, ktms, r3's and cbr's are coming on the scene in higher frequency, the prices will drop. Those prices don't raise my eyebrow at all. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
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February 19th, 2016, 11:07 AM	#8
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	dang $1500 may almost be worth it to have a back up race bike. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

February 19th, 2016, 03:36 PM	#10
RacinNinja Vintage Screwball Name: B Location: Washington Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250, 2008 Ninja 250, 2019 KTM 1290SDR, 2017 FZ10 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '16	If those were for sale where I lived, I'd be buying them and almost doubling the price to resell them. Provided they were in good mechanical condition, of course. For my neck of the woods those are pretty good prices. __________________________________________________ Goin' fast on slow bikes!

February 18th, 2016, 06:56 PM	#3
SFarwater ninjette.org newbie Name: Sebastian Location: Phoenix Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): None Yet Posts: 3	Good to know the prices aren't something I should be worried about. But, winter prices? The thing is, this is phoenix Arizona, people buy bikes during the winter because that's when it gets cool enough to ride. During the summer it's 120 degrees and people sell their bikes or crash without gear and are forced to stop riding.

February 19th, 2016, 10:38 AM	#7
VaFish ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Tom Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '16	Quick look of Craigslist and the 2008-2012's are mostly in the $2,500 range, couple around $2,000 and a couple around $3,000. Pre Gens are all in the $1,500-$2,000 range. May have to sell a couple of mine.

February 19th, 2016, 03:10 PM	#9
VaFish ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Tom Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '16	Just found this one: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...448073776.html $1500 for an 08

February 22nd, 2016, 07:35 PM	#16
mgentz Board Member Name: ... Location: WI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250R (street), 250R (dirt) Posts: A lot.	My bike is expensive...so I'll never sell it unless forced to. Average sales around here are for around $1500 - 2500 for new gens.

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