New 250R Owner... AGAIN!

2011Ninja250R · July 21st, 2011, 02:00 PM

I bought a Kawasaki Ninja 250R back in 2008 when they introduced the all new model. I had been out of the sportbike market since my college years (about 1992), lucked out, and was able to get a brand new 250R.

I loved that Ninja 250R. It was inexpensive and fun to ride. I rode it for 4 months, sold it, and didn't lose one penny on it. I wanted a bigger (faster) bike so I bought a Triumph Daytona 675.

The Daytona was a real treat as well. It had an Arrow exhaust and speed shifter. That thing would scream. It was very touchy, great for the track, and the fasting revving bike I've ever seen. I rode that bike for a year. But , eventually, I wanted more.

Next was the 2010 Yamaha R1 Limitd Edition. I remember thinking "holy sh*#" did I just spend $15K on a crotch rocket? It had a full GYTR exhaust, PC, and BMC filter. Talk about overkill. That thing was a missile with handlebars. I couldn't ride that bike to within 75% of its true potential. And dang that thing ran hot- the crossplane crankshaft in that motor made it uncomfortably hot to ride- almost unbearable in the summer. Oh yeah, the insurance... $$$$$.

Alex · July 21st, 2011, 02:10 PM

2011Ninja250R · July 21st, 2011, 02:17 PM

Now here we are in July 2011. I just bought my 2011 Ninja 250R 'Special Edition' in green/black. This bike is more fun to ride and makes me smile more than any of my previous bikes. Now I am taking it somewhat easy on her for the break-in but, man- what fun.

KJohnson21 · July 21st, 2011, 03:57 PM

ally99 · July 21st, 2011, 04:07 PM

Glad you found us! Welcome aboard!

Snake · July 21st, 2011, 04:08 PM

Hello and welcome.

alex.s · July 21st, 2011, 05:21 PM

they all wise up and come back... eventually

kaiserz · July 21st, 2011, 05:25 PM

welcome back

ducducgooseit · July 21st, 2011, 06:13 PM

Welcome to the 250 party.

Honko · July 21st, 2011, 08:39 PM

Glad to have you back!

EsrTek · July 22nd, 2011, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drsketch

Welcome and if you get bored with that, for my own personal taste I find the 650r to be a happy medium between the 250 and ridiculous.

It would be if they got rid of the ridiculous burnt orange color

Just kiddin.. the color isn't that bad, but is the reason I did not get one. (and no I didn't really like the all black option either)

oroboros · July 22nd, 2011, 06:15 AM

I dunno, I am digging the orange color

Welcome (back)!

etiainen · July 22nd, 2011, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drsketch

orange is beautiful, yes its loud, but beautiful

I saw the 650r the other day in orange and it was really nice....though if I'm buying a new Kawasaki it HAS to be in green

How do you like your 650? Is it just recreational for you or commuting? I was thinking that if I did ever get another bike it would probably have to be the 650, because it just seems to be a good mix between practicality and sporty looks.

adri99an · July 22nd, 2011, 09:25 AM

Welcome......and yet the 2-5-0 reels back in another one!

rusninja · July 22nd, 2011, 02:00 PM

welcome :]

vnranger · July 28th, 2011, 01:30 AM

July 21st, 2011, 02:00 PM	#1
2011Ninja250R ninjette.org guru Name: Brad Location: Centerville, OH Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE (Green) Previous bikes R1, Daytona 675, GSXR600, Pre-Gen 250R Posts: 330	New 250R Owner... AGAIN! I bought a Kawasaki Ninja 250R back in 2008 when they introduced the all new model. I had been out of the sportbike market since my college years (about 1992), lucked out, and was able to get a brand new 250R. I loved that Ninja 250R. It was inexpensive and fun to ride. I rode it for 4 months, sold it, and didn't lose one penny on it. I wanted a bigger (faster) bike so I bought a Triumph Daytona 675. The Daytona was a real treat as well. It had an Arrow exhaust and speed shifter. That thing would scream. It was very touchy, great for the track, and the fasting revving bike I've ever seen. I rode that bike for a year. But , eventually, I wanted more. Next was the 2010 Yamaha R1 Limitd Edition. I remember thinking "holy sh*#" did I just spend $15K on a crotch rocket? It had a full GYTR exhaust, PC, and BMC filter. Talk about overkill. That thing was a missile with handlebars. I couldn't ride that bike to within 75% of its true potential. And dang that thing ran hot- the crossplane crankshaft in that motor made it uncomfortably hot to ride- almost unbearable in the summer. Oh yeah, the insurance... $$$$$.

July 21st, 2011, 02:10 PM	#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	__________________________________________________ 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)

July 21st, 2011, 03:57 PM	#4
KJohnson21 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ken Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	__________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

July 21st, 2011, 04:07 PM	#5
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	Glad you found us! Welcome aboard! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

July 21st, 2011, 05:21 PM	#7
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	they all wise up and come back... eventually __________________________________________________

July 21st, 2011, 02:17 PM	#3
2011Ninja250R ninjette.org guru Name: Brad Location: Centerville, OH Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE (Green) Previous bikes R1, Daytona 675, GSXR600, Pre-Gen 250R Posts: 330	Now here we are in July 2011. I just bought my 2011 Ninja 250R 'Special Edition' in green/black. This bike is more fun to ride and makes me smile more than any of my previous bikes. Now I am taking it somewhat easy on her for the break-in but, man- what fun.

July 21st, 2011, 04:08 PM	#6
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	Hello and welcome.

July 21st, 2011, 05:25 PM	#8
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	welcome back

July 21st, 2011, 06:13 PM	#9
ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	Welcome to the 250 party.

July 21st, 2011, 08:39 PM	#10
Honko ninjette.org sage Name: Hyon Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Green SE Posts: 574	Glad to have you back!

July 22nd, 2011, 06:15 AM	#12
oroboros GDTRFB Name: Drew Location: SE PA Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 - sold 2005 EX500R project Posts: 496	I dunno, I am digging the orange color Welcome (back)! __________________________________________________ I don't want a pickle Just want to ride on my motorsickle -Arlo Guthrie

July 22nd, 2011, 09:25 AM	#14
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	Welcome......and yet the 2-5-0 reels back in another one!

July 22nd, 2011, 02:00 PM	#15
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	welcome :] __________________________________________________ VROOOM vrooom >.>

July 28th, 2011, 01:30 AM	#16
vnranger ninjette.org sage Name: Jonathan Location: Beaverton OR Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Candy Thunder blue 2009 kawasaki 250r, 2010 Dark Stealth Ducati Monster 696. Posts: 891

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