Trades in bikes

tunaluna · January 11th, 2013, 09:08 AM

Thinking about trading in my 07 ninja for a 2010 ninja. Does this sounds stupid for staying with a 250 and not going up to a 600?

Falcor · January 11th, 2013, 09:16 AM

Of course not, as long as the you are still having fun and the 250 meets or exceeds what you need and want from the bike then go for it! The newer models look better anyways

Just make sure you get yourself a good deal, in some cases you might be better off privately selling and then paying with cash versus trading in. A lot of dealers won't cut as much off the price when they find out you are trading in. Good luck with the sale though!

SMman · January 11th, 2013, 09:16 AM

Not at all. I have been going down in size with my purchases (although I just keep my previous bikes

).

csmith12 · January 11th, 2013, 09:18 AM

Depends on many factors but there is nothing stupid about sticking with what you want or are comfortable riding.

Let's start with what you want out of riding? What is a 600 going to give YOU vs your current bike or vs. a newer 250? Would you feel confident riding something with more power?

Do you mean trade in to a dealer? Then I would say no, selling the bike would most likely net you more $$$ than trade in value. Especially if you can wait until tax time or the start of the season.

rojoracing53 · January 11th, 2013, 09:50 AM

If you like your 2007 for what it is and just want a fresh look then go for it. This kind falls in line with re-painting your bike. You do it for the look and not for the performance, although I'd imagine get on 17" tires would be a nice benefit

80MPHdownhill · January 11th, 2013, 11:09 AM

I went from a 550 to an 1150 to many 600s to a 900 to a 250!

ninjaone · January 11th, 2013, 11:34 AM

The 250 and 600 are very different bikes. If you are happy with the 250 then stay with that style of bike. IMO asking if you should move "up" to a 600 supersport from the Ninja 250 is like asking if you should move "up" to a motard, or a dual sport, or a cruiser. They are different bikes.

tunaluna · January 11th, 2013, 12:14 PM

I DD my 250 and most of my riding is done in 80 mph. I like the 250 but I want a little more power maybe i should get the 300! lol

himynameisjoe · January 11th, 2013, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tunaluna

i dd my 250 and most of my riding is done in 80 mph. I like the 250 but i want a little more power maybe i should get the 300! Lol

cbr500?

tunaluna · January 11th, 2013, 12:51 PM

I would like cbr500r too!

old3 · January 11th, 2013, 06:01 PM

The 300 is as far from the 250 as the new 500 Honda is, despite parts in common. If you like the size of the chassie and the dynamics of the bike, the 300 is a clear few steps above the 250. My son has a 2012 parked next to my 300. Night and day better in every way for the 300. Not even close.

Mocha Man · January 22nd, 2013, 02:06 PM

I say just get the 300.

NathanUc · January 23rd, 2013, 06:27 AM

Get a 2010 in red. Those are the fastest!

In all seriousness, if funds permit, heavily consider dat 300r! If I hadn't put so much money into my 250r, I'd love to upgrade to a 300

xtrapsi · January 23rd, 2013, 03:00 PM

Traded my 2010 250 for the 2013 300 ABS. It is everything I loved about the 250...and then some.

Jiggles · January 23rd, 2013, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old3

The 300 is as far from the 250 as the new 500 Honda is, despite parts in common. If you like the size of the chassie and the dynamics of the bike, the 300 is a clear few steps above the 250. My son has a 2012 parked next to my 300. Night and day better in every way for the 300. Not even close.

I totally agree, 250 is far more superior

tfkrocks · January 23rd, 2013, 06:27 PM

I started on a pre-gen 250. Couldn't see me riding something significantly bigger due to my height so I was going to get a new-gen 250. Course the 300 came out, so I jumped on that instead and I'm happy I did.

Oxide · January 24th, 2013, 01:56 AM

eww why would sumone on a ninjette forum propose going to the underpowered honda 500r, I'd say go 300, old ugly ninja 500 (they make more power then then honda 500r), or a ninja 650. just my opinion

espacef1fan · January 29th, 2013, 05:24 AM

Ninja 300. If you want something more powerful I wouldnt hesitate to have you get the Ninja 650, at all. Any year. They are great bikes. Seriously.

I wouldnt mind giving the 300 a try though.

FWIW I have owned a:

2007 GSXR 600
2006 KLX 250
1999 TL1000R

Currently I own
2005 Ninja 250
2006 Ninja 650R
1998 TL1000R

I dont want to get rid of any of those bikes, but I wouldnt mind fuel injection and just a touch more grunt on the 250. Some sexier plastic would help, too.

MistahT · January 29th, 2013, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oxide

eww why would sumone on a ninjette forum propose going to the underpowered honda 500r, I'd say go 300, old ugly ninja 500 (they make more power then then honda 500r), or a ninja 650. just my opinion

I daily drove a GS500 for almost two years (naked one, not faired) and it had plenty of power. My first motorcycle. A buddy had the Kawasaki EX 500 I got to ride. The bikes are quite similar and known for their easy rideability and great reliability. If you can find a good one on Craigslist, probably cost you $1,000-$1,500. I have longer legs, it fit me a lot better than the 250.

The 650 is not a huge jump in power from the 500 surprisingly. Very manageable.

espacef1fan · January 29th, 2013, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MistahT

The 650 is not a huge jump in power from the 500 surprisingly. Very manageable.

Everything about the Ninja 650 feels better to me though. It has no shared major components, but it really is the long overdue evolution of the EX500.

A used 2006-2008 650 can be had for 2008-up Ninja 250 money pretty commonly....However if you dont need the power, dont corrupt yourself with it.

Oxide · January 29th, 2013, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MistahT

I daily drove a GS500 for almost two years (naked one, not faired) and it had plenty of power. My first motorcycle. A buddy had the Kawasaki EX 500 I got to ride. The bikes are quite similar and known for their easy rideability and great reliability. If you can find a good one on Craigslist, probably cost you $1,000-$1,500. I have longer legs, it fit me a lot better than the 250.

The 650 is not a huge jump in power from the 500 surprisingly. Very manageable.

I have NO problem with the suzuki gs500, they're not a bad bike. The naked and faired version are both attractive machine's I hate tuning there carbs on anything but a dyno.
I have been on an ex500 daily for 4 years.
The ex500 feels like a big bike, i have never paid more then 500 for an ex500 and i've had 4 of them so far. The 650 is definitely a jump in comparisson to the ex500 from everything to fuel injection to handling. If I can find a ninja 650 for around $2200 i intend to get it.

I'm also biased against honda.

Jiggles · January 29th, 2013, 07:47 AM

The difference between the 500 and the 650 is power wheelies

lgk · January 29th, 2013, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oxide

I'm also biased against honda.

why?

Oxide · January 29th, 2013, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgk

why?

Because for some unforseen reason half the time when I get a honda in to work on, it's the same stupid problems that could have been fixed by honda. But they have a bit of a god complex where they feel they do nothing wrong.
When a 2008 CBR 1000rr comes to you in 2010 with a rectifier and regulator issue and then almost every other Molested or unmolested honda you work on has wiring issues or spark issues.

The only thing i've ever dealt with honda that doesn't give major issues is there's pressure washer and go kart GX series engines. Also the CRF50.

Oxide · January 29th, 2013, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

The difference between the 500 and the 650 is power wheelies

that and about 25mph topend, handling out the ass. The 650 is an all around better bike, and i'm an avid ex500 enthusiast.

lgk · January 29th, 2013, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oxide

Because for some unforseen reason half the time when I get a honda in to work on, it's the same stupid problems that could have been fixed by honda. But they have a bit of a god complex where they feel they do nothing wrong.
When a 2008 CBR 1000rr comes to you in 2010 with a rectifier and regulator issue and then almost every other Molested or unmolested honda you work on has wiring issues or spark issues.

The only thing i've ever dealt with honda that doesn't give major issues is there's pressure washer and go kart GX series engines. Also the CRF50.

haven't worked on their bikes yet, but i hate working on electrical issues.

i have had good luck with their generators though.

Jiggles · January 29th, 2013, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oxide

that and about 25mph topend, handling out the ass. The 650 is an all around better bike, and i'm an avid ex500 enthusiast.

But you know whats better than a 650, is a Ninja 1000

rojoracing53 · January 29th, 2013, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

But you know whats better than a 650, is a Ninja 1000

Pff just get an R1 and call it a day, nuff said

Jiggles · January 29th, 2013, 08:32 AM

Lame! I'll bet an r1 doesn't even have a heated butt massager nor a cup holder

lgk · January 29th, 2013, 08:35 AM

link for butt massaging seat?

rojoracing53 · January 29th, 2013, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Lame! I'll bet an r1 doesn't even have a heated butt massager nor a cup holder

Yeah but it probably comes with a rideable front tire

xaple · January 29th, 2013, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NathanUc

Get a 2010 in red. Those are the fastest!

In all seriousness, if funds permit, heavily consider dat 300r! If I hadn't put so much money into my 250r, I'd love to upgrade to a 300

Close, it's the 09' red that is fastest. 2010 is probably 2nd fastest.

Jiggles · January 29th, 2013, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rojoracing53

Yeah but it probably comes with a rideable front tire

Yea but the engine is so much tinier, lame!

Oxide · April 17th, 2013, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

But you know whats better than a 650, is a Ninja 1000

but its not a parallel twin....

Jiggles · April 17th, 2013, 10:48 AM

It's a double parallel twin

January 11th, 2013, 09:08 AM	#1
tunaluna ninjette.org member Name: Jake Location: Houston Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 07 ninja 250 Posts: 25	Trades in bikes Thinking about trading in my 07 ninja for a 2010 ninja. Does this sounds stupid for staying with a 250 and not going up to a 600?

January 11th, 2013, 09:16 AM	#2
Falcor The Luck Dragon Name: William Location: Stuart, FL Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja ZX-6R B/W Posts: 738	Of course not, as long as the you are still having fun and the 250 meets or exceeds what you need and want from the bike then go for it! The newer models look better anyways Just make sure you get yourself a good deal, in some cases you might be better off privately selling and then paying with cash versus trading in. A lot of dealers won't cut as much off the price when they find out you are trading in. Good luck with the sale though!
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

January 11th, 2013, 09:16 AM	#3
SMman ninjette.org guru Name: Danger Location: Canada Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R Posts: 422	Not at all. I have been going down in size with my purchases (although I just keep my previous bikes ). __________________________________________________ 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R 636

January 11th, 2013, 09:18 AM	#4
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	Depends on many factors but there is nothing stupid about sticking with what you want or are comfortable riding. Let's start with what you want out of riding? What is a 600 going to give YOU vs your current bike or vs. a newer 250? Would you feel confident riding something with more power? Do you mean trade in to a dealer? Then I would say no, selling the bike would most likely net you more $$$ than trade in value. Especially if you can wait until tax time or the start of the season. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

January 11th, 2013, 06:01 PM	#11
old3 ninjette.org sage Name: Jim Location: NJ Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300, KTM EXC610SMR Posts: 913	The 300 is as far from the 250 as the new 500 Honda is, despite parts in common. If you like the size of the chassie and the dynamics of the bike, the 300 is a clear few steps above the 250. My son has a 2012 parked next to my 300. Night and day better in every way for the 300. Not even close.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

January 11th, 2013, 09:50 AM	#5
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	If you like your 2007 for what it is and just want a fresh look then go for it. This kind falls in line with re-painting your bike. You do it for the look and not for the performance, although I'd imagine get on 17" tires would be a nice benefit

January 11th, 2013, 11:09 AM	#6
80MPHdownhill ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Cal Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Yes, please. Posts: 121	I went from a 550 to an 1150 to many 600s to a 900 to a 250!

January 11th, 2013, 11:34 AM	#7
ninjaone ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Phx Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): CBR Posts: 145	The 250 and 600 are very different bikes. If you are happy with the 250 then stay with that style of bike. IMO asking if you should move "up" to a 600 supersport from the Ninja 250 is like asking if you should move "up" to a motard, or a dual sport, or a cruiser. They are different bikes.

January 11th, 2013, 12:14 PM	#8
tunaluna ninjette.org member Name: Jake Location: Houston Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 07 ninja 250 Posts: 25	I DD my 250 and most of my riding is done in 80 mph. I like the 250 but I want a little more power maybe i should get the 300! lol

January 11th, 2013, 12:51 PM	#10
tunaluna ninjette.org member Name: Jake Location: Houston Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 07 ninja 250 Posts: 25	I would like cbr500r too!

January 22nd, 2013, 02:06 PM	#12
Mocha Man Blue Shell magnet Name: Nolan Location: Northwest Washington Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1997 Ninja 250 Posts: 816	I say just get the 300.

January 23rd, 2013, 06:27 AM	#13
NathanUc B-Town Ninja Name: Nathan Location: Bloomington, IN Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Black 2013 Ninja ZX6R ABS Posts: 609 Blog Entries: 3	Get a 2010 in red. Those are the fastest! In all seriousness, if funds permit, heavily consider dat 300r! If I hadn't put so much money into my 250r, I'd love to upgrade to a 300 __________________________________________________ Downgraded to a 2013 636. Previous owner of a 2010 250r --------------------------------- My moto-vlog YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/bloomingtonninja

January 23rd, 2013, 03:00 PM	#14
xtrapsi newbie Name: Gregg Location: Cape May, NJ Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2013 300 ABS Posts: 83	Traded my 2010 250 for the 2013 300 ABS. It is everything I loved about the 250...and then some. __________________________________________________ So you will put frame sliders on the bike to protect the fairings but won't wear leathers to protect your skin???

January 23rd, 2013, 06:27 PM	#16
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	I started on a pre-gen 250. Couldn't see me riding something significantly bigger due to my height so I was going to get a new-gen 250. Course the 300 came out, so I jumped on that instead and I'm happy I did.

January 24th, 2013, 01:56 AM	#17
Oxide ninjette.org member Name: Oxide Location: tampa fl Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): ex500 ex250 Posts: 56	eww why would sumone on a ninjette forum propose going to the underpowered honda 500r, I'd say go 300, old ugly ninja 500 (they make more power then then honda 500r), or a ninja 650. just my opinion

January 29th, 2013, 05:24 AM	#18
espacef1fan ninjette.org member Name: ADAM Location: fort campbell, ky Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki TL1000R Posts: 112	Ninja 300. If you want something more powerful I wouldnt hesitate to have you get the Ninja 650, at all. Any year. They are great bikes. Seriously. I wouldnt mind giving the 300 a try though. FWIW I have owned a: 2007 GSXR 600 2006 KLX 250 1999 TL1000R Currently I own 2005 Ninja 250 2006 Ninja 650R 1998 TL1000R I dont want to get rid of any of those bikes, but I wouldnt mind fuel injection and just a touch more grunt on the 250. Some sexier plastic would help, too. __________________________________________________ Have Pregen 250. WTT for a dual sport... 250cc and up

January 29th, 2013, 07:47 AM	#22
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	The difference between the 500 and the 650 is power wheelies __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

January 29th, 2013, 08:32 AM	#29
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Lame! I'll bet an r1 doesn't even have a heated butt massager nor a cup holder __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

January 29th, 2013, 08:35 AM	#30
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	link for butt massaging seat? __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

April 17th, 2013, 10:48 AM	#35
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	It's a double parallel twin __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
[superbikeplanet.com] - Roberts: The Grand National Kenny Of All Trades	Ninjette Newsbot	Motorcycling News	0	November 19th, 2013 05:20 PM
[topix.net] - 90-Year-Old Trades Birthday Crown for a Helmet	Ninjette Newsbot	Motorcycling News	0	August 1st, 2012 10:10 PM
charleston sc pregen engine neded possible trades	adamjenkum	Items Wanted	0	April 5th, 2012 01:23 PM
[topix.net] - Detroit mom trades $96K house for used minivan	Ninjette Newsbot	Motorcycling News	0	December 5th, 2011 05:10 PM
[superbikeplanet.com] - Battery Bikes, Old Bikes Confirmed For 2011 Infineon West Coa	Ninjette Newsbot	Motorcycling News	0	September 21st, 2010 04:00 PM