May 28th, 2009, 11:54 AM | #1 |
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.
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What attracted you to your ninja?
So what was the reason, or reasons, that made you want to get your li'l ninja.
Mine was cheap purchase price, easy to find parts, good gas mileage, and did I mention it was cheap? FYI: I didn't do a search, so it may have already been posted.
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May 28th, 2009, 12:14 PM | #2 |
two wheel addict
Name: Kenneth
Location: Simpsonville, SC
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 94 xlh 883, 1984 kawi gpz money pit Posts: 556
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Actually when i first got interested in motorcycling I loved the older gen 250's, don't know why but the smaller bikes caught my attention more than the bigger 600's and up. And I decided last year to start looking into getting one, found out about the redesign and bought one. Had fun on her till she got stolen, but Ill be coming back soon.
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May 28th, 2009, 12:23 PM | #3 |
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
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My reasons:
1. Cheap price 2. Cheap on insurance 3. Great gas mileage 4. Peppy engine for it's size 5 Handles great 6. Great reviews from this site and others. |
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May 28th, 2009, 12:32 PM | #4 |
i'm a cow killer
Name: Drew
Location: Daytona FL
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250r Posts: 142
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My reasons:
1. Cheap price 2. Cheap on insurance 3. Great gas mileage (i'm a hypermiler so this was a big draw) 4. Used one for my MSF class and fell in love. 5 Handles great (after you put new tires on it of course) 6. Great reviews from this site and others. 7. 20 years on the same design... they must have been doing something right |
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May 28th, 2009, 12:33 PM | #5 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Lisa
Location: DFW
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 184
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As a new rider, here are the things that lured me to my baby ninja:
1. Recommended by many sites as a great starter bike. 2. Looks 3. Size - Bike is easy for a woman to move around. I haven't regretted for one second my purchase. |
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May 28th, 2009, 12:33 PM | #6 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Sean
Location: Mary Esther, FL
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.
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"What is the best beginner motorcycle?" Answer - Ninja 250. Hands down. That was the main reason. Plus, all the cool kids ride ninja 250s, right?
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May 28th, 2009, 12:50 PM | #7 |
Giggity Giggity
Name: Ryam
Location: San Diego
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250R aka Hiryu Posts: 481
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The main reason I purchased the ninja 250r was for the gas mileage it provided. Gas was near 5 bucks a gallon then and was hurting the pocketbook bad. I liked the look, low maintenance costs and pricetag and have only heard positive things about the bike from anyone that has owned one.
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May 28th, 2009, 12:53 PM | #8 |
Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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green
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May 28th, 2009, 12:57 PM | #9 |
Track Junkie
Name: Jon
Location: Dallas
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602
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cheap(er), close racing, fun track experience, easy on tires
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May 28th, 2009, 01:09 PM | #10 |
Live Life
Name: Don
Location: Lincoln, NE
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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All the above (except the racing) plus the fun I have when I flip the mirrored visor up and there is this OldGuy with a mustache sitting on a sport bike next to someone at the stop sign.
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May 28th, 2009, 01:14 PM | #11 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Adam
Location: Sacramento area
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 - blue Posts: 177
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1) Consumer Reports rated it better than the Rebel
2) Price 3) Great bike to get back into riding after 20 years 4) Actually more comfortable to ride than a cruiser 5) Gas mileage 6) My son said I looked much cooler on it than the Rebel or V-Star (I think he was putting me on, though.) |
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May 28th, 2009, 01:19 PM | #12 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Becca
Location: Clearwater, FL
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 03 Ninja 250, 02 CBR600 f4i Posts: 253
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Seat height and small engine size- perfect beginner bike.
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May 28th, 2009, 01:23 PM | #13 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Stella
Location: Greece
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r & scooter125cc Posts: 60
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good price....amazing black colour & I adore the tail...
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May 28th, 2009, 01:26 PM | #14 |
Psychic war veteran
Name: Thomas
Location: Norfolk, VA
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawi Green '09 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 663
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Green was the ONE color I didn't want, but the wife finally gave in, and it was the only one that was available in my price range and local area. I bought it, realized that green ones go faster, and now I wouldn't give it up for anything!
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May 28th, 2009, 02:25 PM | #15 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: A
Location: Long Island, NY
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586
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I found mine cheap.. it needed some work, and I wanted to learn about working on bikes since I have a background with cars.. I had fun "restoring" it and having fun riding...
Plus.. it is green.. and green does rule..
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May 28th, 2009, 02:29 PM | #16 |
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.
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I got mine because of the 250 being the best beginner motorcycle in the USA according to virtually every online site dealing with the subject. It was small, light, excellent gas mileage, still had enough power and speed to be safe on the highway compared to all the other 250's, the price for one either new or used was extremely low. As for the particular one I bought. It was in great shape, well within my price range, already had 90% of the mods I would have done myself (just want to get a corbin seat for it), was low mileage and well maintained.
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May 28th, 2009, 02:32 PM | #17 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Amanda
Location: Martinsville, IN
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 29
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I am a beginner, so I did a lot of research before I decided to get a ninja 250 or a cruiser. I thought that the smaller engine cruisers would have to work a lot harder to keep up speed on the highway, so I chose the ninja. The toughest part for me was choosing between the red or the blue!
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May 28th, 2009, 02:49 PM | #18 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Aaron
Location: Wildomar
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2009 KTM 690 SMC, 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 750 (track bike) Posts: 172
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Let's see..the engine in the TL was in pieces in my garage, needed a second bike, and my wife had been wanting a ninjette for a while. A year and 7k miles later, she still hasn't so much as obtained a permit, whilst I have been happily riding the wee machine.
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May 28th, 2009, 03:02 PM | #19 |
ninjette.org member
Name: eddy
Location: riverside
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 kawasaki ninja 250r Posts: 32
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My reasons(new rider 1-2's months):
1. Didn't want to get a car because i would have to give a ride to my buddies 2. Chick's like dude's with a motorcycle 3. Great gas mileage 4. High revving engine and good power for it's size 5. Handles great 6. Great reviews 7. It looks f'n cool __________________________________________________
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May 28th, 2009, 03:04 PM | #20 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Greg
Location: Rhode Island
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.
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May 28th, 2009, 03:04 PM | #21 |
3 for street, 2 for dirt
Name: Katlyn
Location: San Francisco Bay Area (California)
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Can Am Spyder PE #1344 / 2009 Kawi KLX140L Monster Energy / 2009 Kawi Ninja 250R (RIP 8.23.09) Posts: 586
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Well...
1. Inexpensive 2. Good on gas 3. Good beginner bike and.... 4. Have you looked at it???!?! IT'S GORGEOUS!!!!!
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May 28th, 2009, 03:48 PM | #22 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Scott
Location: Cincinnati
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Posts: 66
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1. Good looks
2. Good looks 3. Fun to ride (so i heard while researching) 4. Cheap on insurance (80/month vs 250 for a 650) 5. Good looks
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May 28th, 2009, 03:59 PM | #23 | |
So slow I'm first!
Name: Sunny
Location: San Jose, CA
Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 10
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Quote:
That and I sat on it and it felt right
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May 28th, 2009, 04:05 PM | #24 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Francisco
Location: Bradenton
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Posts: 18
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The things that made me lean towards the 250 was the new style and the price. ( Im going to sound so damn spoiled when i say this but... here goes lol) my parents actually offered to buy me whichever motorcycle i really wanted. So the very first time i was of course looking at the R6, CBR600, ZX6R, and all those other great bikes. However i never had any experience on any motorcycle and i researched which was the best starter bike. So i decided to get the Ninja 250. I dont regret it at all. So thankfully i have AWESOME parents that one; let me even get a motorcycle, and two; got me a ninja 250
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May 28th, 2009, 04:07 PM | #25 |
FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER
Name: Steve
Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758
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Low Price
Cost so little that if i dropped it learning to ride twistys i wouldn't cry over it.
Also the great resale value . |
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May 28th, 2009, 04:08 PM | #26 |
Back on the Black!
Name: Alan
Location: Gastonia, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831
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1. Inexpensive
2. Great gas mileage 3. Great handling 4. Looks and Style 5. FREEDOM !!!!!!! |
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May 28th, 2009, 04:19 PM | #27 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Kristopher
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): BLACK 09 250r, burnt orange 09 zx 6r Posts: 25
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1. Inexpensive insurance
2. Best beginner bike 3. Gas mileage(although not exactly the 30km per litre i was hopin for) Everything about the bike is awesome, looks, cost of use, performance. Can't beat it value wise. I'd say 'pound for pound' tis the best bike goin. |
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May 28th, 2009, 05:41 PM | #28 |
dirty old man
Name: Chris
Location: Hazel Green, AL
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 1
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phoooey
Everybody already said my answers. Add to that I was going to need another vehicle soon anyway, a friend talked me into it, and all I had to say to the wife is "60 MPG" and she was all for it. nb
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May 29th, 2009, 12:02 AM | #29 |
old git
Name: Steve
Location: Geneve Switzerland
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW K1300S Posts: 479
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When I was looking for a bike to commute I wanted a full fairing, as I ride regardless of weather, within reason. I searched the secondhand market but found nothing but over priced nearly new bikes a new CBR 600 coats $10 000. I did look at a SV650 and an old CBR 900 and came to the conclusion that a new bike with three years warranty, even though it was a 250 was a better buy. After completing 2500Km I am still of that opinion as a commuter bike it’s good if however I was to go touring especially with a passenger it does not have the power needed for comfortable feeling on the road.
Steve
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May 29th, 2009, 02:44 AM | #30 |
ninjette.org member
Name: HzrnBgy
Location: Hawaii
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Black Ninja 250R, 2004 Yellow Ninja 250R Posts: 111
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insurance!!!!!!!
my first bike was a 04 ninja 250, got it for 2.5Gs two months ago, i was itching to go for a bigger bike. i have my eyes set on the new zx-6r. i was going to finance half of it. so before going to the dealer, i checked progressive. got a quote and wollla, $150/month. are you kidding me?!!!!! i paid $212 (for the year) insurance for my new 2009 ninja250 |
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May 29th, 2009, 05:34 AM | #31 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Duvi
Location: Oklahoma City
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Special Ed Posts: 99
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1. Great Price
2. Great Milage 3. Low Insurance 4. Looks fricking cool - I tell everyone "oh yeah its 250" and they go like wha!!!! |
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May 29th, 2009, 05:39 AM | #32 |
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
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Sexy styling
Great performance Superior handling connections at great forums it came in green
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May 29th, 2009, 07:52 AM | #33 |
Ninja Newbie
Name: Ben
Location: Austria
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): EX250K9 Posts: 126
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- Supersport sexyness.
- Fun and uncomplicated to ride. - Economical fuel consumption and performance meets my needs. - Not a huge investment, for a new bike. |
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May 29th, 2009, 08:05 AM | #34 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Greg
Location: Rhode Island
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.
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Quote:
i hear that on the insurance. i would have been around $1200 per year on cbr600rr. full coverage on the 250 was like $330 for me. |
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May 29th, 2009, 08:54 AM | #35 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Steve
Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.
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although the very low mileage and steal of a deal price brought me to the 250, it was the handling, hands down, that made me buy my baby!
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May 29th, 2009, 11:49 AM | #36 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Steve
Location: Providence, RI
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 BMW K75 Posts: 188
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It's all been said. I was looking for a good starter bike, hated the Rebel, and walked into the dealership to look at a Nighthawk or a dual sport.
One dealer was trying to push me to stuff that was too big - GSX650F, the 600s, so I politely sat on them before taking my leave... Hated them. Went to a different dealer, looked at a KLR650 out front and realized it was taller than me. Went in, saw the blue machine, sat on it and said... "Yeah, this is it. Wrap it up." Surprised the friends I had with me and the sales guy. |
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May 29th, 2009, 12:20 PM | #37 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Travis
Location: Warwick, RI
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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Looks bigger than it is
Price Gas mileage Handling
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May 29th, 2009, 01:53 PM | #38 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Ash
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 114
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I read reviews that stated it was a great beginner bike - it was light, low to the ground, and forgiving. I personally thought it looked great.
I got a call from the dealer, the day after my MSF class/test and on same day I got the M on my driver's license. They just got one as a trade-in over the weekend, it was still being prepped for sale. I stopped by after work. It was a used '08 and GREEN (the color I wanted most) with 250 or so miles for $3300 (~$4,030 OTD). It seemed like providence, so I bought it. I'm still happy about the impulsive buy. No post purchase cognitive dissonance this time! |
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May 29th, 2009, 03:59 PM | #39 |
one disaster at a time
Name: Jody
Location: West Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411
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Economy, function, and style. It's a good looking, practical, and cheap way to get from point A to point B.
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May 29th, 2009, 04:05 PM | #40 |
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.
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Don, Isn`t that a flash when you raise your face shield. With me, they see a snow white beard. I picked the Ninja for handling, braking, acceleration, flickability, and looks. It is also a lot more fun to ride than a Norton 750. It will also blow it off the road. In its day (70`s) the Norton was an impressive machine. The times have changed. Unless you are talking a factory 250 racing bike four times the cost of a Ninja--there is nothing in the 250 class that can come close.
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