Sold The Ducati, Bought a 250R

Moldbuster · March 23rd, 2011, 12:25 AM

Not a new rider, but a brand new Ninja Owner, just picked up today...09 Limited Ed Green/Black/White. After a succession of bikes over the years culminating with a Ducati...I had an epiphany and went back to something truly FUN! Way down on power? You betcha! Way up on fun factor...

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spencerkro · March 23rd, 2011, 12:29 AM

Good deal! May be down on power... but you get the feeling of conquering it everytime you ride!

Alex · March 23rd, 2011, 12:39 AM

AMMOCAN · March 23rd, 2011, 02:59 AM

March 23rd, 2011, 04:45 AM

Welcome from the North!

jstrain · March 23rd, 2011, 05:20 AM

Welcome! Selling my '01 Aprilia this morning (hopefully) to make room in the garage for the 250 I bought. It's a blast!

oroboros · March 23rd, 2011, 05:33 AM

Cool. We see a lot of people moving up from the 250. Cheers!
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bob706 · March 23rd, 2011, 06:22 AM

Welcome to the forum

wvninja · March 23rd, 2011, 06:29 AM

Welcome .. what kinda duc did you have? Monster?

KGar · March 23rd, 2011, 06:31 AM

I'm new to the 250 and I love it! Now for the endless list of mods.

slolane · March 23rd, 2011, 08:14 AM

Welcome

A lot of folks on here like you sold other bikes for their 250, I just sold my ZX14 and ride my 2008 250 full time on the street.

Jinx250 · March 23rd, 2011, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Moldbuster

Way down on power? You betcha!

I've never bought into the mindset that a looooot of riders have that HP is everything. My 250 can get me in just as much trouble as a 100+ HP bike, not as quickly, but just as effectively.

dino74 · March 23rd, 2011, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moldbuster

Not a new rider, but a brand new Ninja Owner, just picked up today...09 Limited Ed Green/Black/White. After a succession of bikes over the years culminating with a Ducati...I had an epiphany and went back to something truly FUN! Way down on power? You betcha! Way up on fun factor...

!

Welcome! (Nice first post!)

Yasko · March 23rd, 2011, 10:01 AM

Welcome...

Snake · March 23rd, 2011, 10:11 AM

Hello and welcome.

Sailariel · March 23rd, 2011, 01:55 PM

Hello and welcome. The Ninja will be a lot kinder on your back than the Duc.

choneofakind · March 23rd, 2011, 02:14 PM

This is actually pretty cool because one day last fall I got off my shift at work, and there was a guy on an 848 who shared my spot when he went to fedex next door. He said hi and told me that he started out on a 250 and absolutely loved it and wanted to get another one once they were FI. So anyhow, welcome to the forum!

diohji · March 23rd, 2011, 02:16 PM

wow duc to ninja 250r? i like my 250 but I would never think this kinda thing happens! lol

CC Cowboy · March 23rd, 2011, 04:37 PM

Yea, those Ducati bikes are ugly, slow, breakdown all the time, the wrong color, sound like shyt, don't handle, and are half the bike the 250 is. Good choice getting rid of it.

kkim · March 23rd, 2011, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Yea, those Ducati bikes are ugly, slow, breakdown all the time, the wrong color, sound like shyt, don't handle, and are half the bike the 250 is. Good choice getting rid of it.

Moldbuster · March 23rd, 2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by wvninja

Welcome .. what kinda duc did you have? Monster?

Supersport 800. I also had a CBR-600' CBR-1000 and an FZR-1000. the 600 was high strung and required tons of effort. The liter bikes were scary fast and heavy. The Duck was light, nimble and gorgeous...but you were always afraid you would dump it, scratch it, or breathmon it wrong...plus the parts and service are pricey. It was definitely a good bike to have though.

Moldbuster · March 23rd, 2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailariel

Hello and welcome. The Ninja will be a lot kinder on your back than the Duc.

Isn't that the truth! While the feedback on that bike in the turns was truly epic, it just flat out hurt after about 45 minutes and at 46 years old, I ain't gettin more flexible. So far the Turtle is a lot kinder on the body.

highpsiguy · March 23rd, 2011, 08:14 PM

Hey Moldbuster- Highpsiguy here. My name is Kevin also

Was wondering what your handle - " Moldbuster" might mean. I do pressure cleaning hence High psi guy. Sounded similar so thought I would ask.

Moldbuster · March 23rd, 2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by highpsiguy

Hey Moldbuster- Highpsiguy here. My name is Kevin also

Was wondering what your handle - " Moldbuster" might mean. I do pressure cleaning hence High psi guy. Sounded similar so thought I would ask.

I own a Mold Remediation company. We do mold remediation, mold prevention, concrete waterproofing, crawlspace systems and indoor air quality testing.

Black and Green are company colors and the bike is getting company logos. Tax writeoff bitchez!

Moldbuster · March 23rd, 2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by drsketch

you have failed ducati owners everywhere son.

Welcome

Nah, they appreciate high performance lightweight twins.

vnranger · March 23rd, 2011, 09:56 PM

KJohnson21 · March 24th, 2011, 12:41 AM

coondog · March 24th, 2011, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redrider

I'm new to the 250 and I love it! Now for the endless list of mods.

she's great the way she is and holds her value, mods may dress her up but it's money out the window. "don't you love me as i am" routine."

choneofakind · March 24th, 2011, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moldbuster

I own a Mold Remediation company. We do mold remediation, mold prevention, concrete waterproofing, crawlspace systems and indoor air quality testing.

Black and Green are company colors and the bike is getting company logos. Tax writeoff bitchez!

speedgsx98 · March 24th, 2011, 10:35 AM

OP, good move. I have done the same. I'm not going to claim the 250 is more fun that my ZX-10R was, but more stress free to ride. Knowing I'm getting 70mpg, that I can't do wheelies or stoppies on it. Knowing that my right hand can't get me into trouble because my brain has time to react at the sane acceleration/speeds this bike is capable of. Tires cost $100 a set and I can put them on myself and they last 15k miles...that is why I came back to a 250. It's all you need.

Yet, I found myself cruising to work on the freeway the other day wishing I was on the Zx-10R and that I could drop it down to 3rd gear going 75mph and bring up the front end. But the MPG and operating cost is worth the tradeoff.

bbbrandy19 · March 24th, 2011, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moldbuster

Not a new rider, but a brand new Ninja Owner, just picked up today...09 Limited Ed Green/Black/White. After a succession of bikes over the years culminating with a Ducati...I had an epiphany and went back to something truly FUN! Way down on power? You betcha! Way up on fun factor...

!

oh wow. never thought i would hear that out of someone.
Ducati are beautiful bikes. What did you have?
Welcome!

Moldbuster · March 24th, 2011, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedgsx98

OP, good move. I have done the same. I'm not going to claim the 250 is more fun that my ZX-10R was, but more stress free to ride. Knowing I'm getting 70mpg, that I can't do wheelies or stoppies on it. Knowing that my right hand can't get me into trouble because my brain has time to react at the sane acceleration/speeds this bike is capable of. Tires cost $100 a set and I can put them on myself and they last 15k miles...that is why I came back to a 250. It's all you need.

Yet, I found myself cruising to work on the freeway the other day wishing I was on the Zx-10R and that I could drop it down to 3rd gear going 75mph and bring up the front end. But the MPG and operating cost is worth the tradeoff.

Stress Free...that is the perfect description for the bike. Wicked quick in the twisties but no expectation of peeling your eyelids off on the straights. No pressures to be the fastest thing on the road and lots of little mods to do in the future that are also inexpensive. Cheap to operate, fuel, fix and insure...plus it looks great. I suspect, knowing myself, I'll probably get the bug to get something faster in the future...but I alao suspect I'll be keeping this one.

Moldbuster · March 24th, 2011, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bbbrandy19

oh wow. never thought i would hear that out of someone.
Ducati are beautiful bikes. What did you have?
Welcome!

SS-800...a rare bike even among Ducatis. And yes, Ducatis are beautiful, and yes, they ride beautifully...but they aren't...with the exception of the Monster...the most comfortable of bikes. If you find an R-6 comfy (in which case you are a masochist), you'll be fine. If you are mid 40's like me...not so much. As a result, I didn't end up riding it as much as it deserved. It sold to an early 30's Brit who wanted a Duck since he was 5 years old and he could't be happier.

Chubbs032 · March 24th, 2011, 05:08 PM

life is all about expectations....

bhalv · March 26th, 2011, 01:08 PM

250 for the win

coondog · March 27th, 2011, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Yea, those Ducati bikes are ugly, slow, breakdown all the time, the wrong color, sound like shyt, don't handle, and are half the bike the 250 is. Good choice getting rid of it.

killin' me man, great overheads.

ultraquick1 · June 27th, 2011, 05:10 PM

Welcome back

ducducgooseit · June 28th, 2011, 12:08 AM

Welcome to the 250 party.

March 23rd, 2011, 12:25 AM	#1
Moldbuster ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Bellingham, WA in the Nice COOL Pacific Northwest Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Limited Ed Posts: 103	Sold The Ducati, Bought a 250R Not a new rider, but a brand new Ninja Owner, just picked up today...09 Limited Ed Green/Black/White. After a succession of bikes over the years culminating with a Ducati...I had an epiphany and went back to something truly FUN! Way down on power? You betcha! Way up on fun factor...!

March 23rd, 2011, 12:39 AM	#3
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March 23rd, 2011, 02:59 AM	#4
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March 23rd, 2011, 05:20 AM	#6
jstrain ninjette.org guru Name: Jeremy Location: Philadelphia Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '04 Aprilia RSV, '10 Bonneville, '10 Ninjette Posts: 359	Welcome! Selling my '01 Aprilia this morning (hopefully) to make room in the garage for the 250 I bought. It's a blast! __________________________________________________ -Jeremy

March 23rd, 2011, 06:29 AM	#9
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	Welcome .. what kinda duc did you have? Monster? __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja

March 23rd, 2011, 12:29 AM	#2
spencerkro ninjette.org member Name: United States Location: Iowa Falls, Iowa Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 54	Good deal! May be down on power... but you get the feeling of conquering it everytime you ride!

March 23rd, 2011, 04:45 AM	#5
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March 23rd, 2011, 05:33 AM	#7
oroboros GDTRFB Name: Drew Location: SE PA Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 - sold 2005 EX500R project Posts: 496	Cool. We see a lot of people moving up from the 250. Cheers! Posted via Mobile Device

March 23rd, 2011, 06:22 AM	#8
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KGar Mid Life Crisis Name: Ken Location: Phoenix, Arizona Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (Passion Red); 1999 BMW K1200RS (Marrakesh Red) Posts: 81	I'm new to the 250 and I love it! Now for the endless list of mods.

March 23rd, 2011, 08:14 AM	#11
slolane Motorcyclist Name: James Location: Maryland Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.	Welcome A lot of folks on here like you sold other bikes for their 250, I just sold my ZX14 and ride my 2008 250 full time on the street.

March 23rd, 2011, 10:01 AM	#14
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Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Hello and welcome. The Ninja will be a lot kinder on your back than the Duc. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

March 23rd, 2011, 02:14 PM	#17
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	This is actually pretty cool because one day last fall I got off my shift at work, and there was a guy on an 848 who shared my spot when he went to fedex next door. He said hi and told me that he started out on a 250 and absolutely loved it and wanted to get another one once they were FI. So anyhow, welcome to the forum!

March 23rd, 2011, 02:16 PM	#18
diohji ninjette.org member Name: Davin Location: Long Beach Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): ZX-10R Posts: 29	wow duc to ninja 250r? i like my 250 but I would never think this kinda thing happens! lol

March 23rd, 2011, 04:37 PM	#19
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Yea, those Ducati bikes are ugly, slow, breakdown all the time, the wrong color, sound like shyt, don't handle, and are half the bike the 250 is. Good choice getting rid of it. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

March 23rd, 2011, 08:14 PM	#23
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	Hey Moldbuster- Highpsiguy here. My name is Kevin also Was wondering what your handle - " Moldbuster" might mean. I do pressure cleaning hence High psi guy. Sounded similar so thought I would ask. __________________________________________________ "Rudeness is a weak persons attempt at strength."

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March 24th, 2011, 12:41 AM	#27
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March 24th, 2011, 10:35 AM	#30
speedgsx98 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: San Diego Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250 ninja 2002, 2008 ZX10-R Posts: 149	OP, good move. I have done the same. I'm not going to claim the 250 is more fun that my ZX-10R was, but more stress free to ride. Knowing I'm getting 70mpg, that I can't do wheelies or stoppies on it. Knowing that my right hand can't get me into trouble because my brain has time to react at the sane acceleration/speeds this bike is capable of. Tires cost $100 a set and I can put them on myself and they last 15k miles...that is why I came back to a 250. It's all you need. Yet, I found myself cruising to work on the freeway the other day wishing I was on the Zx-10R and that I could drop it down to 3rd gear going 75mph and bring up the front end. But the MPG and operating cost is worth the tradeoff. __________________________________________________ 90 EX250 Ninja, 92 FZR600, 86 CR125, 77 GS750, 73 RD350, 86 CR250, RD350 in SRX250 frame, 75 RD350, 99 RM125, 99 GSXR750, 07 Reflex, 02 250 Ninja, 02 GSXR1k, 08 ZX10R, 07 250 Ninja, 05 250 ninja

March 24th, 2011, 05:08 PM	#34
Chubbs032 ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: LA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 199	life is all about expectations....

March 26th, 2011, 01:08 PM	#35
bhalv ninjette.org member Name: brent Location: NOVA/ LYNCHBURG Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 93 ninja 250 Posts: 111	250 for the win

June 27th, 2011, 05:10 PM	#37
ultraquick1 ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Cincinnati Ohio Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Red Kawasaki ninja 250r Posts: 11	Welcome back

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