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smoketriples · June 1st, 2011, 11:54 AM

Oke, I'm 52, 5'10, 200lbs. I have several bikes but usually ride a 07 HD touring bike or one of my vintage zooki 2 stroke triples.

With gas bein crazy, I'm lookin at something that gets better economy just to get to and from work (40 miles round trip).

Any input on if the 250 Ninja would fit the bill? I tried riding the wife's Rebel 250 and it jus plain hurts. I'm eating my knees and my back kills me.

I ride all year, all weather, from 13f to 110f, rain snow sun whatever.

Thanks

Eric

Alex · June 1st, 2011, 11:56 AM

smoketriples! Glad to have you aboard...

shawn57187 · June 1st, 2011, 12:16 PM

I'm 5'11 and about 180lbs. I don't have any fitment problems on the Ninja. The primary complaints I heard about fitment is from heavier riders. The ninja is definitely optimized for people around 150-170lbs.

That's not to say it won't be a fun ride for people over that weight, but at 200lbs.. you might notice the suspension being a little soft and acceleration not being so quick. At any rate, the differences are probably subtle. People actually ride double up on this bike.. on the freeway!

Live2ride · June 1st, 2011, 12:51 PM

I'm 6'2" and 250lbs (all muscle of course

). I've had my ninja 250 for almost 2 months now and it pulls very well. I can ride 2 up with my gf and this bike still performs well. I can ride with my gf on the back at 80mph comfortably, I've gotten up to nearly 95mph 2 up on the highway without any problems. I generally get around 50mpg with the needles shimmed and snorkel removed. Hope that helps.

slolane · June 1st, 2011, 01:25 PM

Welcome!!

I'm 37, 5'9", 165-170lbs. and love the fit of the Ninja 250. I also didn't have any issue with it when I was 190lbs. last year.

The Ninja 250 is nothing like the Rebel 250 so you should give the Ninja a good look, it just may work for ya.

I ride 10-11 months out of the year depending on the year and have outfitted my 250 with some comfort mods (bar risers, seat, grips, throttle lock) as well as mods to help it on the highway (replaced the front and rear sprockets) and have a pipe and jet kit. I run 7500rpm at 75mph with power left to pass. I get 60+ mpg average over every tank for the past 2 seasons, the best being 67mpg, 62 being the normal.

I used to have a Street Glide so I know what your coming from, if you need any more info just hit me up... there are lots of great people on this board who like to help so again... welcome.

Havok · June 1st, 2011, 02:04 PM

I am 5-11 235lbs and it gets me going just fine. Sit on one and if you feel comfortable on it the engine wont be an issue.

coondog · June 1st, 2011, 04:22 PM

welcome! i personally don't look at gas prices or mpg. i'm gonna ride the bike anyway and it's out of my hands, although a honda rebel shouldn't be in anyones future (she should have gone Virago for 250 cruiser.) if you can afford a bike for a better commute you shouldn't worry about 4-5 bucks extra per week on gas. luck with what you decide, knowing the ninja is the only way to go and all.

CC Cowboy · June 1st, 2011, 06:47 PM

Zooki triples. I had a few Suzuki two smokers. I loved them. Had some Yami's two strokes also. Oh yeah, had some Kawi 2 strokes also (mostly dirt).

Yasko · June 1st, 2011, 08:44 PM

Welcome

KJohnson21 · June 1st, 2011, 11:26 PM

Snake · June 2nd, 2011, 07:35 AM

Hello and welcome

coondog · June 2nd, 2011, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Zooki triples. I had a few Suzuki two smokers. I loved them. Had some Yami's two strokes also. Oh yeah, had some Kawi 2 strokes also (mostly dirt).

Yah, i went through the "enduro" line-up on clearwater beach in mid 70's, 175 to 250 to 360. the 360 almost broke my face with it's pop-up. Ended up with the 175 for around town as it was basically free, loved it @21. I can remember Honda came out with a 4-stroke, to say way way ahead of time is being nice, woof woof dog.
Man I used to make Daytona as often as the Sox opener, every year, but time marks a man, injuries too. Peace out bro.

Green Streak · June 2nd, 2011, 09:49 AM

Welcome!

I am 6'0" and over 200. I don't have any problems with accelleration, I run it mostly on the highway between 70 and 80 mph. No problems. I did purchase a 15T front sprocket that I have to put on still, but honestly, the stock one is not that bad. It took a little getting used to running the RPMs up higher than I was used to, but it is a strong little engine made to run at higher RPMs.

vnranger · June 2nd, 2011, 05:39 PM

ducducgooseit · June 23rd, 2011, 11:31 AM

Welcome to the 250 party.

June 1st, 2011, 11:54 AM	#1
smoketriples ninjette.org newbie Name: Eric Location: NC Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '74 GT750x2, '82 MB5 '86 Rebel, 07 Electra Glide Ultra Posts: 1	Looking at Ninjette's...info? Oke, I'm 52, 5'10, 200lbs. I have several bikes but usually ride a 07 HD touring bike or one of my vintage zooki 2 stroke triples. With gas bein crazy, I'm lookin at something that gets better economy just to get to and from work (40 miles round trip). Any input on if the 250 Ninja would fit the bill? I tried riding the wife's Rebel 250 and it jus plain hurts. I'm eating my knees and my back kills me. I ride all year, all weather, from 13f to 110f, rain snow sun whatever. Thanks Eric

June 1st, 2011, 11:56 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	smoketriples! Glad to have you aboard... __________________________________________________ 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)

June 1st, 2011, 12:16 PM	#3
shawn57187 ninjette.org member Name: Shawn Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 30	I'm 5'11 and about 180lbs. I don't have any fitment problems on the Ninja. The primary complaints I heard about fitment is from heavier riders. The ninja is definitely optimized for people around 150-170lbs. That's not to say it won't be a fun ride for people over that weight, but at 200lbs.. you might notice the suspension being a little soft and acceleration not being so quick. At any rate, the differences are probably subtle. People actually ride double up on this bike.. on the freeway! __________________________________________________ 2008 Ninja 250r: Pazzo levers, Yoshimura full SS exhaust and hanger, Galfer SS brake lines, DynoJet kit, Flush mount turn signals, Yoshimura fender eliminator, RK X-ring racing chain, OEM seat cowl

June 1st, 2011, 12:51 PM	#4
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	I'm 6'2" and 250lbs (all muscle of course ). I've had my ninja 250 for almost 2 months now and it pulls very well. I can ride 2 up with my gf and this bike still performs well. I can ride with my gf on the back at 80mph comfortably, I've gotten up to nearly 95mph 2 up on the highway without any problems. I generally get around 50mpg with the needles shimmed and snorkel removed. Hope that helps. __________________________________________________

June 1st, 2011, 06:47 PM	#8
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	Zooki triples. I had a few Suzuki two smokers. I loved them. Had some Yami's two strokes also. Oh yeah, had some Kawi 2 strokes also (mostly dirt). __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

June 1st, 2011, 01:25 PM	#5
slolane Motorcyclist Name: James Location: Maryland Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.	Welcome!! I'm 37, 5'9", 165-170lbs. and love the fit of the Ninja 250. I also didn't have any issue with it when I was 190lbs. last year. The Ninja 250 is nothing like the Rebel 250 so you should give the Ninja a good look, it just may work for ya. I ride 10-11 months out of the year depending on the year and have outfitted my 250 with some comfort mods (bar risers, seat, grips, throttle lock) as well as mods to help it on the highway (replaced the front and rear sprockets) and have a pipe and jet kit. I run 7500rpm at 75mph with power left to pass. I get 60+ mpg average over every tank for the past 2 seasons, the best being 67mpg, 62 being the normal. I used to have a Street Glide so I know what your coming from, if you need any more info just hit me up... there are lots of great people on this board who like to help so again... welcome.

June 1st, 2011, 02:04 PM	#6
Havok Internet Slut Name: Jeff Location: L.A. Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	I am 5-11 235lbs and it gets me going just fine. Sit on one and if you feel comfortable on it the engine wont be an issue.

June 1st, 2011, 04:22 PM	#7
coondog ninjette.org sage Name: john Location: Palm Beach County, Fl Sligo County, Eire Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 street fighter, 2008 street fighter ninja 500, 2001 nsr 125 Posts: 812	welcome! i personally don't look at gas prices or mpg. i'm gonna ride the bike anyway and it's out of my hands, although a honda rebel shouldn't be in anyones future (she should have gone Virago for 250 cruiser.) if you can afford a bike for a better commute you shouldn't worry about 4-5 bucks extra per week on gas. luck with what you decide, knowing the ninja is the only way to go and all.

June 1st, 2011, 08:44 PM	#9
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Welcome

June 1st, 2011, 11:26 PM	#10
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?

June 2nd, 2011, 07:35 AM	#11
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

June 2nd, 2011, 09:49 AM	#13
Green Streak Ninjette Owner Name: Rick Location: Aiken County, SC Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, a puddle of Ninja ZX6 Posts: 520	Welcome! I am 6'0" and over 200. I don't have any problems with accelleration, I run it mostly on the highway between 70 and 80 mph. No problems. I did purchase a 15T front sprocket that I have to put on still, but honestly, the stock one is not that bad. It took a little getting used to running the RPMs up higher than I was used to, but it is a strong little engine made to run at higher RPMs. __________________________________________________

June 2nd, 2011, 05:39 PM	#14
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

June 23rd, 2011, 11:31 AM	#15
ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	Welcome to the 250 party.

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