RE: 2008 Ninja 250 Good Idea or Bad Idea
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RE: 2008 Ninja 250 Good Idea or Bad Idea - 3/26/2008 1:11:33 AM
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Wrider
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If nothing else it'll be a good track bike/commuter... Equal riders it'll outcorner your 1K without a problem due to weight, tires, width, so it will be a heck of a fun ride even if it can't keep up in the straights!
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RE: 2008 Ninja 250 Good Idea or Bad Idea - 3/26/2008 9:19:28 AM
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Syphen
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The european model has FI and water temp gauge. The US/Canadian model is Carbed and has a gas guage instead of temp. Just an idiot light.
It might very well be possible to find the parts on ebay or something after some european guy has wrecked his bike. Just get all the parts needed to swap to FI.
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RE: 2008 Ninja 250 Good Idea or Bad Idea - 3/27/2008 1:48:10 PM
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Well I have not been on a Ninja250 in years, but it looks like this weekend I will be on an 07 250-last year for the old style. A girl I know has one and did not ride it much at all because she is scared to ride. Well it sat to long and the carbs got varnished up so she hauled it to the deal and now it all fixed, but she will not ride it the 12 miles home-so I have to. As I recall they are not a bad riding bike, but I am not to happy about being seen on it.
I know the 08 has better wheels, tires and exhaust, but over all it's the same bike. I will let you know what I think of it once I ride it. I have a feeling it's going to make my old F4 feel like a jet LOL!
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RE: 2008 Ninja 250 Good Idea or Bad Idea - 3/27/2008 3:26:57 PM
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Tomorrow is the day! Get to pick up the lil lime green rocket.
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RE: 2008 Ninja 250 Good Idea or Bad Idea - 3/28/2008 9:17:58 AM
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Tomorrow is the day! Get to pick up the lil lime green rocket.
If I were to get one it would have to be green. Post up pix and let us know what you think.
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RE: 2008 Ninja 250 Good Idea or Bad Idea - 3/29/2008 2:02:01 PM
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No glamour shots yet, but its a fun little Rocket. We did 2 up to Tim Hortons on it. Not quick with 2 people, but with one person and enough rev's it will certainly move. Oh, and stock exhaust is terribly quiet. You could sneak up on someone with it.
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RE: 2008 Ninja 250 Good Idea or Bad Idea - 3/30/2008 11:16:37 AM
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I was looking at the kawasaki site and the 250s look much better then the 500 or the 650 ninja... i'd buy a 250!
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RE: 2008 Ninja 250 Good Idea or Bad Idea - 3/31/2008 7:19:24 AM
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I seen and heard a few 08 250's on Saturday and they make almost no sound. The 07 is about twice as loud. Ok I rode that 07 250 back from the shop for my friend and I have to say it was very comfortable, but not alot of fun. It lacks low end in the worst way and just feels kinda like a toy or dirt bike to me. I think if I had a NInja 250 and the F4 I would get hurt in the 250 because I would be to relaxed on it. It's a good starter bike for a women or a small guy, but there is no way you would want to go from a 1000k to a 250 and back.
I would love to have an 08 Green one just for looks in my garage LOL!
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RE: 2008 Ninja 250 Good Idea or Bad Idea - 3/31/2008 1:24:42 PM
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Nice. That's the color I was looking at. Can you give us an update on how it is. How does it ride on the highway with it being so light. Do you get tossed around in wind.
Is it comfy, long rides.
Does it have enough juice to pass and such. I imagine it can't be any slower than any small displacement cruiser bike.
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RE: 2008 Ninja 250 Good Idea or Bad Idea - 3/31/2008 1:45:28 PM
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Nice. That's the color I was looking at. Can you give us an update on how it is. How does it ride on the highway with it being so light. Do you get tossed around in wind.
Is it comfy, long rides.
Does it have enough juice to pass and such. I imagine it can't be any slower than any small displacement cruiser bike.
I can tell you that the 07 I rode was very light and it does get up to speed, but it just don't have kick to it. I had it up to 70mph on a main rode and it felt fine and got there from 40 ok in a high gear. It's not bad bike, but not fun to me.
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RE: 2008 Ninja 250 Good Idea or Bad Idea - 3/31/2008 4:05:16 PM
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Well, without getting into to much detail, the bike went back to the dealer the very next day. The trunk latch broke and carb settings were terrible. It was near impossible to get rolling without dumping the clutch at 4k rpm. Should get it back later this week and actually be able to formulate a good opinion of it.
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RE: 2008 Ninja 250 Good Idea or Bad Idea - 3/31/2008 10:12:40 PM
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your going to hate it. get a vfr for commuting. It's an 800 v-4., so its got tons of tourque like your 1000 and stock it gets about 45 mpg's. It's also very comfortable to commute on.
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RE: 2008 Ninja 250 Good Idea or Bad Idea - 4/1/2008 8:47:14 AM
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your going to hate it. get a vfr for commuting. It's an 800 v-4., so its got tons of tourque like your 1000 and stock it gets about 45 mpg's. It's also very comfortable to commute on.
I agree with you, but I think the point of him wanting the 250 is it's a brand new bike for $4k or less.
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RE: 2008 Ninja 250 Good Idea or Bad Idea - 4/1/2008 5:27:34 PM
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Why would someone hate it? There is nothing wrong with the 250 for commuting. It is very comfortable (I can say it almost rivals a VFR, which I have ridden a 98, and an '03), It is quick enough to keep up with freeway traffic... even passing. You say 45mpg, which is not really that good. My car gets better then that (Toyota Echo). The 250 is reported to get between 60 and 70mpg on an 18 litre tank. For commuting purposes that is much better. I love the little 250. With the exceptions of the problems with the trunk latch and carb settings, I would almost prefer to grab the keys to it then of my 600's.
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RE: 2008 Ninja 250 Good Idea or Bad Idea - 4/2/2008 11:40:17 AM
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Why would someone hate it? There is nothing wrong with the 250 for commuting. It is very comfortable (I can say it almost rivals a VFR, which I have ridden a 98, and an '03), It is quick enough to keep up with freeway traffic... even passing. You say 45mpg, which is not really that good. My car gets better then that (Toyota Echo). The 250 is reported to get between 60 and 70mpg on an 18 litre tank. For commuting purposes that is much better. I love the little 250. With the exceptions of the problems with the trunk latch and carb settings, I would almost prefer to grab the keys to it then of my 600's.
If I had the extra money I would pick up a green 08 250 just to have for the looks and to just put around on. I hate the looks of the 07 and older, but the 08 makes me want it LOL! I bet with a good pipe and tune it would run nice and be somewhat quick.
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