More and more 250s...

gogoKawi · February 18th, 2011, 07:54 PM

It was the first 70 degree day this year for the DMV area. Perfect day for a ride. As expected, everyone with a motorcycle was out. Cruisers, trikes, spyders, sportbikes, and a WHOLE lot of 250s. Holy moly... I have never seen so many 250s! At least 10. Unfortunately, I didn't get to talk to any of the riders (too busy carving the twisties

). But it makes me happy to see all of the 250s. There is no doubt that Kawasaki is selling a lot of them.

Alex · February 19th, 2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by gogoKawi

There is no doubt that Kawasaki is selling a lot of them.

Either that, or they're multiplying like rabbits...

Snake · February 19th, 2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Either that, or they're multiplying like rabbits...

Well Ninjas do like to get together and mate.

slolane · February 19th, 2011, 03:06 PM

Hey gogoKawi, I was out on our 250's the last couple of days... yesterday saw 2 other Ninja 250's on Route 50 in Davidsonville

gogoKawi · February 19th, 2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by slolane

Hey gogoKawi, I was out on our 250's the last couple of days... yesterday saw 2 other Ninja 250's on Route 50 in Davidsonville

I haven't seen any out that way yet. But, I go through that area all the time when going to the gym in Crofton. Love those roads out there. I make it a point to take the backroads as often as possible.

supermanzdead · February 19th, 2011, 08:03 PM

I never see any other 250's in Omaha...

insightt47 · March 4th, 2011, 02:54 AM

heaps of 250s here in australia. Number 1 or 2 selling bike

slolane · March 4th, 2011, 07:48 AM

Seeing more and more around here also... yesterday it was COLD and I saw 2 on Route 2 near Baltimore, MD.

highpsiguy · March 4th, 2011, 07:51 AM

I live in a college town. Scooters and Ninja 250's EVERYWHERE. I never realized how popular they were until I got one.

tsiratiug · March 4th, 2011, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Either that, or they're multiplying like rabbits...

I thought that thing down there was an overflow tube!

wvninja · March 4th, 2011, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tsiratiug

I thought that thing down there was an overflow tube!

It is .. thats where the fluid comes out when things get a little too exciting

Raven · March 5th, 2011, 03:57 PM

When I bought my 6R last Sept '10. I was having converstation with one of the dealer at Kawasaki dealership. I asked about how many have they sold 250R's because they got a lot of those in showroom. Unlike supersport bikes which was outnumbered to 250R's in showroom. He said the previous month, they had ten 250R's sold.

ally99 · March 5th, 2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by highpsiguy

I live in a college town. Scooters and Ninja 250's EVERYWHERE. I never realized how popular they were until I got one.

No kidding, Kevin. I'm one of them.

I'm riding to work every chance I get, even in the upper 30 degree mornings. It's worth it to enjoy the mid-60s afternoon commutes! Hope you've been enjoying our beautiful weather.

coondog · March 5th, 2011, 06:11 PM

the ninjette has been their bread and butter for years. now since 08 even more so due to cosmetics.

JustRidin · July 29th, 2012, 09:30 PM

Hope 250s stay strong, the more interest we get in these bikes the more work we'll see the companies put into them (I hope!). I'd like to see FI for the 250 here in the US even if I don't get one.

dirty nasty · July 30th, 2012, 04:16 AM

None around here. I've only seen one other new-gen ever, and only 2 other pre-gens.

February 18th, 2011, 07:54 PM	#1
gogoKawi ninjette.org sage Name: Dre Location: DMV Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300, 2008 ZX6, 2011 Ninja 1000 Posts: 622	More and more 250s... It was the first 70 degree day this year for the DMV area. Perfect day for a ride. As expected, everyone with a motorcycle was out. Cruisers, trikes, spyders, sportbikes, and a WHOLE lot of 250s. Holy moly... I have never seen so many 250s! At least 10. Unfortunately, I didn't get to talk to any of the riders (too busy carving the twisties ). But it makes me happy to see all of the 250s. There is no doubt that Kawasaki is selling a lot of them.

March 4th, 2011, 07:51 AM	#9
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	I live in a college town. Scooters and Ninja 250's EVERYWHERE. I never realized how popular they were until I got one. __________________________________________________ "Rudeness is a weak persons attempt at strength."

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slolane Motorcyclist Name: James Location: Maryland Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.	Hey gogoKawi, I was out on our 250's the last couple of days... yesterday saw 2 other Ninja 250's on Route 50 in Davidsonville

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supermanzdead ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Omaha, NE Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Current: 2011 ZX6r Owned: 2010 EX250R "Special Edition" Posts: 71	I never see any other 250's in Omaha...

March 4th, 2011, 02:54 AM	#7
insightt47 ninjette.org member Name: Jacob Location: Perth Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r 2010 Posts: 18	heaps of 250s here in australia. Number 1 or 2 selling bike

March 4th, 2011, 07:48 AM	#8
slolane Motorcyclist Name: James Location: Maryland Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.	Seeing more and more around here also... yesterday it was COLD and I saw 2 on Route 2 near Baltimore, MD.

March 5th, 2011, 03:57 PM	#12
Raven ninjette.org member Name: Neil Location: Seattle Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 106	When I bought my 6R last Sept '10. I was having converstation with one of the dealer at Kawasaki dealership. I asked about how many have they sold 250R's because they got a lot of those in showroom. Unlike supersport bikes which was outnumbered to 250R's in showroom. He said the previous month, they had ten 250R's sold.

March 5th, 2011, 06:11 PM	#14
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	the ninjette has been their bread and butter for years. now since 08 even more so due to cosmetics.

July 29th, 2012, 09:30 PM	#15
JustRidin ninjette.org member Name: Nick Location: Denver, CO Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 R6, 2015 KTM 250XC - Past: 2011 KTM 150XC, 2009 Ninja 250r, 2012 Ninja 650, 2007 CRF250R Posts: 194	Hope 250s stay strong, the more interest we get in these bikes the more work we'll see the companies put into them (I hope!). I'd like to see FI for the 250 here in the US even if I don't get one.

July 30th, 2012, 04:16 AM	#16
dirty nasty ninjette.org sage Name: Karl Location: MA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Kwak Ninja 250 and 1998 Yamaha YZ400F Posts: 534	None around here. I've only seen one other new-gen ever, and only 2 other pre-gens.