They redesigned the Ninja 250R for 2008. Yes, it's still a 'lil 250, but they are faster than you might think. I know a guy that runs a 14.2 1/4. And it AVERAGES 70MPG!!
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Ne...icturespecial/
Here is the new one:
Here is the old one (2007)
I'm thinking of taking the MSF course soon and picking one of these up. I know a 650R would be nice, but I don't need that right now.