Anyone know bikes? May buy this...but I know nothing about bikes lol.

AdamZ · 01-25-2013, 12:06 AM

Looking for something cheap and very fuel efficient. Not speed. This is a 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R...What do you guys think for the price?

Also open to suggestions. $3000 is my budget. I want the sporty look.

http://www.cyclespecialtiesus.com/ne...69&pov=2997868

CHMSC · 01-25-2013, 12:13 AM

Half way to a SC

Do it, bikes get great gas milage just be careful bro! Lots of stupid people on the road.

Gixxer 1000 · 01-25-2013, 06:42 AM

Hey AdamZ is the bike brand new.

DesertCamaro · 01-25-2013, 09:03 AM

I learned to ride on a Ninja 250, great bikes. Enough power and 50+ mpg.

SS 376 · 01-25-2013, 09:43 AM

A Ninja 250 is a good choice. Pretty comfortable seating position, great MPGYou could probably get an even older one for less. A Fazer might work too.

LBreezie · 01-25-2013, 09:46 AM

Im going to buy it before you haahaha

MikeSVX · 01-25-2013, 09:55 AM

They're good starter bikes. If you do a lot of highway driving, though, you'll be looking to upgrade pretty soon. The 250's can get up to highway speeds (if your not to heavy), but they're pretty much maxed out. If this is your first bike, I'd go used. There is nothing more disappointing then dropping your brand new bike, and trust me it will happen. I dropped mine twice. First time I got off at a gas pump and forgot to put the stand down. The second time was at 60mph on the highway (clipped a car).

quualudes · 01-25-2013, 10:12 AM

My brother has a Ninja 250 for his gas savings commute. He was a first time rider so he thought to start off small and he definitely is NOT a speed demon with anything he drives.

It didn't take long for him to desire a little more ooomph, especially when you are maxed out at 60mph on the highway and impeding traffic flow behind you. Or if you want to pass someone on a two-way street and you wanna get it over with somewhat quickly.

If you have $3K, I would go a little bigger than 250 and make your investment last longer as the skill level goes up. My first bike was a 83' 750 Midnight Virago that I got for about $600. That son of a bitch was fun!!! I ride to enjoy the ride, but if i need power, I damn sure had it available with a twist of the throttle.

My first wheelie was a little unexpected, but I landed it. :P

queenz700xx · 01-25-2013, 10:17 AM

the bike looks to be in great condition. im just warning you now that you will get used to the power quickly and want more but otherwise good find!

Richy_Rich · 01-25-2013, 02:30 PM

Lots of lean and carve in that bike, go for it.

SinisterEcho · 01-25-2013, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamZ

Looking for something cheap and very fuel efficient. Not speed. This is a 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R...What do you guys think for the price?

Also open to suggestions. $3000 is my budget. I want the sporty look.

http://www.cyclespecialtiesus.com/ne...69&pov=2997868

Ill sell ya my R6 for that much..... its a 600cc and gets 50mpg.... last time i checked.... needs an oil change and new battery....

TJ91 · 01-25-2013, 02:58 PM

Hey man do you ride or is this your first bike? I've been riding for 5 years and just bought a 2012 GSXR 1000

Would like to help you out with this stuff dude
Personally. Don't go with the 250. My buddy has it. Guaranteed within a year you'll sell it and buy a new bike the following year. It's just not enough power at all. A 600 is a great starter bike that has more then enough power to entertain you and get you in trouble lol
If your budget is 3k you can get quite a few bike but up that to 4k and you'll be able to get a decent bike

TJ91 · 01-25-2013, 03:01 PM

Listen to the guys here. They have some good info. I rode my buddy's 250. You have to practically gun it to keep up with traffic and you'll be doing gear changes like crazy.

csjcsj · 01-25-2013, 03:14 PM

Yeah go bigger! You'll outgrow a 250 before ya know it! My first bike was a 2006 suzuki katana 600cc! Still riding it, but wanting more! It's a great starter bike also!
It's a sport touring bike! Kinda sporty but you don't have to lean forward all the time! They are now called a GSX650F!

01-25-2013, 12:06 AM	#1
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,814	Anyone know bikes? May buy this...but I know nothing about bikes lol. Looking for something cheap and very fuel efficient. Not speed. This is a 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R...What do you guys think for the price? Also open to suggestions. $3000 is my budget. I want the sporty look. http://www.cyclespecialtiesus.com/ne...69&pov=2997868

01-25-2013, 12:13 AM	#2
CHMSC ROAD COURSE JUNKIE Drives: 2012 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Somewhere Posts: 4,868 View My Garage	Half way to a SC Do it, bikes get great gas milage just be careful bro! Lots of stupid people on the road. __________________

01-25-2013, 02:30 PM	#10
Richy_Rich FAVOR Drives: Many Different Rides Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GA Posts: 783	Lots of lean and carve in that bike, go for it. __________________ Please be kind when you drive; thank you.

01-25-2013, 02:58 PM	#12
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,037	Hey man do you ride or is this your first bike? I've been riding for 5 years and just bought a 2012 GSXR 1000 Would like to help you out with this stuff dude Personally. Don't go with the 250. My buddy has it. Guaranteed within a year you'll sell it and buy a new bike the following year. It's just not enough power at all. A 600 is a great starter bike that has more then enough power to entertain you and get you in trouble lol If your budget is 3k you can get quite a few bike but up that to 4k and you'll be able to get a decent bike __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

01-25-2013, 03:01 PM	#13
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,037	Listen to the guys here. They have some good info. I rode my buddy's 250. You have to practically gun it to keep up with traffic and you'll be doing gear changes like crazy. __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

01-25-2013, 06:42 AM	#3
Gixxer 1000 Gixxer 1000 Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 223	Hey AdamZ is the bike brand new.

01-25-2013, 09:03 AM	#4
DesertCamaro Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 785	I learned to ride on a Ninja 250, great bikes. Enough power and 50+ mpg.

01-25-2013, 09:43 AM	#5
SS 376 Drives: 2010 IBM 1SS (Former) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,031	A Ninja 250 is a good choice. Pretty comfortable seating position, great MPGYou could probably get an even older one for less. A Fazer might work too.

01-25-2013, 09:46 AM	#6
LBreezie Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th anniversary Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: PA Posts: 1,027 View My Garage	Im going to buy it before you haahaha

01-25-2013, 09:55 AM	#7
MikeSVX The magic smoke genie.... Drives: Jewels (2010 RJT 1SS) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 2,294	They're good starter bikes. If you do a lot of highway driving, though, you'll be looking to upgrade pretty soon. The 250's can get up to highway speeds (if your not to heavy), but they're pretty much maxed out. If this is your first bike, I'd go used. There is nothing more disappointing then dropping your brand new bike, and trust me it will happen. I dropped mine twice. First time I got off at a gas pump and forgot to put the stand down. The second time was at 60mph on the highway (clipped a car).

01-25-2013, 10:12 AM	#8
quualudes Drives: 2015 1SS 1LE MPP Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 207	My brother has a Ninja 250 for his gas savings commute. He was a first time rider so he thought to start off small and he definitely is NOT a speed demon with anything he drives. It didn't take long for him to desire a little more ooomph, especially when you are maxed out at 60mph on the highway and impeding traffic flow behind you. Or if you want to pass someone on a two-way street and you wanna get it over with somewhat quickly. If you have $3K, I would go a little bigger than 250 and make your investment last longer as the skill level goes up. My first bike was a 83' 750 Midnight Virago that I got for about $600. That son of a bitch was fun!!! I ride to enjoy the ride, but if i need power, I damn sure had it available with a twist of the throttle. My first wheelie was a little unexpected, but I landed it. :P

01-25-2013, 10:17 AM	#9
queenz700xx Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 IOM Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NY Posts: 153	the bike looks to be in great condition. im just warning you now that you will get used to the power quickly and want more but otherwise good find!

01-25-2013, 03:14 PM	#14
csjcsj Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 6spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jefferson, Ga Posts: 4,399 View My Garage	Yeah go bigger! You'll outgrow a 250 before ya know it! My first bike was a 2006 suzuki katana 600cc! Still riding it, but wanting more! It's a great starter bike also! It's a sport touring bike! Kinda sporty but you don't have to lean forward all the time! They are now called a GSX650F! __________________