RE: from a ninja250 to a cbr600rr?
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RE: from a ninja250 to a cbr600rr? - 1/29/2007 11:40:32 AM
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stupidhead
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Hey everyone im new here and just wanted to say hi.
But as far as starting out on a supersport, i think its ok as long as you at least have a couple years of dirt riding under you belt and drive responsible for the first couple months to get a good feel for your bike. So going from a ninja 250 to a 600 should be alright for you as long as you take it easy at first.
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RE: from a ninja250 to a cbr600rr? - 1/29/2007 1:18:46 PM
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danny600rr
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+1 feels good to hear somebody be honest about there capabilities..
met a squid a few weeks ago who just loved my honda.. he said he never rode before and knows nothing about bikes.. yet hes pickig up a 04 1000rr dont know how this one is gunno turn out!! 
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RE: from a ninja250 to a cbr600rr? - 1/29/2007 1:54:46 PM
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whhhoooossshhh...just got back from the twisties...what a site...saw a group of guys riding brand new RRs and R6s...they were first time riders no doubt...it was sad because though the bikes looked great, they looked like straight nasty through the turns...jacked up lines...no control of the bike whatsoever...
as i passed them through the turns repeatedly and let them pass me in the straights, i felt the urge to teach them how to ride those machines...but i didn't cause i didn't have proper gear on...i was on my huffy and was wearing bicycle tights...
start small, rip it up and then go bigger...or heck..ripper up bigger with smaller...
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RE: from a ninja250 to a cbr600rr? - 1/29/2007 4:24:28 PM
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cksean
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good advice...
i know a few 250 riders that can out run bigger bikes in the twisties most of the times...
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Man, since we're so used to hearing folks desperately trying to just hop on a 600RR or even 1000RR and take off as their first bike, what you're saying is actually VERY refreshing to hear!!! You're already showing maturity & sound judgment -- which will go along way towards keeping you safe & giving you a long & fulfilling riding career. We all want to "retire" from our riding one day...not DIE from it!!
Now, I grew up riding dirt bikes & racing motorcross. Then my Dad & I got into street bikes when I was in high school, along with still on the dirt. Now, I'm 48. I got back into riding a year ago & bought a new 06 600RR. I took the MSF course at Road Atlanta (more than just a basic course - 3 days worth). I also bought 2 06 Kaw Ninja 250s that I could learn on & also my 2 sons who are now graduating from dirt to the street just as I did years ago.
So I'm riding a 250 Ninja & my 600RR all the time. Here's what I can tell you.
The 250s are downright FUN!!! They're truly forgiving & light, easy to manuever bikes. They don't have bad habits. Strong brakes. Engine power comes on very sedately -- which is GOOD when you're learning to ride well on the street. But, when you really crank on it & wind up towards the 13,000 rpm redline, the bike gets far more serious! It will do 110 mph, so obviously no slouch whatsoever. You can out accelerate about 95% of the cars & trucks on the road, so it's just not a dumpy bike.
They look the best of any 250 cc. (Can't believe Honda doesn't make something similar).
They will hone your motorcycle riding skills better than about any other bike in my opinion.
Resale is terrific. Buy an 06 if you can. Kaw hasn't really changed much for years, but the 06s are newer & have some of the best paint schemes & workmanship. You can always sell a Ninja 250, but what you might discover, like me, I don't plan to ever sell at least one of them!! Seriously, they're THAT fun. Plus 75 mpg is hard to beat these days!! I use it to run errands in town all the time. Cheap + fun transportation.
When I hop on my RR, I totally fall in love with it again each time, and the 250 is certainly no RR, but it's a terrific bike - you won't be sorry.
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RE: from a ninja250 to a cbr600rr? - 1/29/2007 11:18:46 PM
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HyeRider5
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Thanx for all the replyes, appreciated. I'm probably gona go look for a cheap 250 tomorow.
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RE: from a ninja250 to a cbr600rr? - 1/29/2007 11:41:24 PM
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danny600rr
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check out craiglist i just saw a 250 local to me with oly 1400 miles for 500 bucks cant go wrong
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RE: from a ninja250 to a cbr600rr? - 1/30/2007 12:14:10 AM
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Forget these guys if you want a Kawi buy a real bike a ZX-14. Clean the sand out of your mangina!
Don't mind me I'm just bullshitin. Good choice with the 250 it shows restraint and common sense. Enjoy and be safe.
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RE: from a ninja250 to a cbr600rr? - 1/31/2007 2:06:03 PM
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929pimp
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BAD IDEA, dont ever get a 250 its a waste, get an older 600 like an f3. You will have much more fun on an f3 and its no big deal if you beat the shit out of it.
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RE: from a ninja250 to a cbr600rr? - 1/31/2007 7:11:53 PM
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patas75
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All I say is remember this, a person can easily die on a 250 as they can on a 600 or larger bike. If you don't know your limits you can easily loose control and head straight for a tree, road divider, or oncoming traffic. They don't care how big your bike is.
Outside of that get what you want. I started on a 600RR and I had no problems. After buying the bike I took the MSF class to learn bike safety. I now ride a Hayabusa since I crashed the 600. And no it wasn't a noobie mistake for the crash. Just because I'm riding safely doesn't mean cagers are riding safely. I did all that I could to make myself seen but there is nothing I can do if a cager isn't looking and paying attention to what's around them. Luckily the damage wasn't bad so it should be up and running in a month once I get money to have it painted. A riders best choice is good judgement. If you feel you can't handle the bike, don't ride it. Enjoy the ride!!
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RE: from a ninja250 to a cbr600rr? - 2/1/2007 1:30:52 AM
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SirJAG
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Buy a used 250 for next to nothing. A used 250 sells for pretty much what you brought it for and is probably one of the safest motorcycling investments. Use the extra cash for gear, the best insurance you can have in motorcycling.
An F3 is a far better beginner bike than a 600rr... but IMHO the 250 is one of the best beginner bikes out there.
i started on a 500ninja.
have you considered that? i rode both the 250 and 500. my impression of the 250 was that it was too slow to be safe. anyone know what i mean. I felt like on the freeway where everyone is 60-85, i was just gonna get run over.
anyways, good luck in what ever you decide
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RE: from a ninja250 to a cbr600rr? - 2/1/2007 5:42:07 AM
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woot
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No - I didn't notice it being too slow to be safe. It's a 6 speed that likes to be revved. (That's alot of fun IMHO, but some people like the low revving bikes)
On the highway at 60mph it will accelerate quite well, but beyond 80mph it accelerates like your average car... which isn't an unsafe speed.
I guess the question is - does the traffic where you live move on average at 80mph +, or less? If it is moving at 80mph plus you just have to find slightly bigger passing zones, and you won't be able to nip in and out of lanes trying to get to work faster (or wheelie) - otherwise you'll be fine.
I am not dismissing the 500 as a good starter bike, but I think alot of the time the 250 is marginalized as a good starter bike because it is 'too slow'. The bike is faster than most cars to 60, it gets great fuel milage, it is a perfect commuter (light/compact/easy to ride), and it's light weight and love to rev engine make it a joy in the twisties. That's my biggest complaint about the 600+ bikes - you can not rev them through the twisties and hope to keep your licence.
Woot.
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