700 Miles on a Kawasaki Ninja 250 - A motorcyclist's review - Page 5

Gromit01 · 06-02-2006, 05:08 AM

Great write-up!

You can have a lot of fun on a 250, they're great in the twisties, make commuting a pleasure and of course they're ideal for learners.

Until recently this was my bike:

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It's a Suzuki GSX250F Across. Not sold in the US as far as I know. 250cc, inline four-cylinder, 16,500rpm redline. An absolute hoot to ride.

I've upgraded to a GSX750F now (Katana to USians), but I learned a heckuva lot on that 250.

Kamranos_Katen · 06-12-2006, 06:15 PM

Great write up. I got my first bike just a few months ago and I felt a lil out of place with some of my biker friends with my lil Ninja but now I feel like a made the right choice. I know this bike will take me a long way and the fact of being only 5 feet tall means I dont have many other options. I did have to shave the foam from the seat and drop it an few inches but I still love ever curve and twist on this bike.

Its nice to see people posting good things about the jr sport bike.

sdkid · 07-03-2006, 04:56 PM

Just got a great deal on a barely used Red 2006 Ninja 250....only 199 miles when I drove it home. Dealing with the restrictions of the breakin period is going to drive me nuts--I REALLY want to open 'er up!!

100mpg · 07-03-2006, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sdkid

Just got a great deal on a barely used Red 2006 Ninja 250....only 199 miles when I drove it home. Dealing with the restrictions of the breakin period is going to drive me nuts--I REALLY want to open 'er up!!

ok make me cry. How much? I have just about given up on finding or even looking for one. I am going to change the sprockets on the XRL and see how that works out. Meanwhile.... I have this on my mind.

MPG'S be dammed! I wanna RIDE!

Chocoholic · 07-03-2006, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kamranos_Katen

Great write up. I got my first bike just a few months ago and I felt a lil out of place with some of my biker friends with my lil Ninja but now I feel like a made the right choice. I know this bike will take me a long way and the fact of being only 5 feet tall means I dont have many other options. I did have to shave the foam from the seat and drop it an few inches but I still love ever curve and twist on this bike.

Its nice to see people posting good things about the jr sport bike.

Justin, nice looking bike. I had it a year ago and I enjoy the bike so much but I was ready for an upgrade. Hope you enjoy the ride!!!

sdkid · 07-04-2006, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 100mpg

ok make me cry. How much? I have just about given up on finding or even looking for one....

Craigslist is where you have to watch...
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/mcy/177218336.html

I am at 289 miles now

and I have kept it completely below 4,000 rpms at all times

I am absolutely Loving it so far!!

From the engine break-in information I've been reading, I think I'll do an early oil change tomorrow. This just rocks!! BTW---it has been 22 years since I've ridden! And THIS article and thread is a big part of what finally pushed me over the edge to get a bike again.

SteveJonesMO · 07-13-2006, 02:49 PM

I took my wife's Ninja 250 out for a little ride the other day.

sdkid · 07-13-2006, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveJonesMO

I took my wife's Ninja 250 out for a little ride the other day.

Yeah---a LITTLE ride huh?

My sympathies to your hind end--with luck it will recover!

SportbikeScotty · 07-14-2006, 10:55 AM

It cracks me up that people almost always refer to the little Ninja as a starter bike. I think someone way up the thread made the comment that the older I get, the smaller my displacement gets. Thats where I am coming from. I have been riding since I was 7 years old (about 35 years of riding now, man I'm old). I have always had a bike of some kind or another since then. I have owned anything from Honda z50's to 1100 V-Stars, and love them all. I recently (last fall) sold the V-Star because I was getting tired of the "Great Big Bike" thing. I live a short distance from work, and rarely ride more than a 45 mile pleasure tour. I was sick of loud, big, and heavy. Wow, the 250 Ninja was just the ticket. So I guess I am still on my 21st. "starter" motorcycle.
These little buggers are a blast.
Oh, If you haven't riden one, the powerband and gearing will teach you to be a much better rider than you are now. It's worth a try. If you know someone with one, take it for a scream.
I dare you to come back without a smile on your face.
Scotty

SportbikeScotty · 07-14-2006, 10:58 AM

It cracks me up that people almost always refer to the little Ninja as a starter bike. I think someone way up the thread made the comment that the older I get, the smaller my displacement gets. Thats where I am coming from. I have been riding since I was 7 years old (about 35 years of riding now, man I'm old). I have always had a bike of some kind or another since then. I have owned anything from Honda z50's to 1100 V-Stars, and love them all. I recently (last fall) sold the V-Star because I was getting tired of the "Great Big Bike" thing. I live a short distance from work, and rarely ride more than a 45 mile pleasure tour. I was sick of loud, big, and heavy. Wow, the 250 Ninja was just the ticket. So I guess I am still on my 21st. "starter" motorcycle.
These little buggers are a blast.
Oh, If you haven't riden one, the powerband and gearing will teach you to be a much better rider than you are now. It's worth a try. If you know someone with one, take it for a scream.
I dare you to come back without a smile on your face.
Scotty

06-02-2006, 05:08 AM	#41
Gromit01 Junior Member Location: Melbourne, Australia Motorcycle: '98 Suzuki GSX750F Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9	Re: 700 Miles on a Kawasaki Ninja 250 - A motorcyclist's review Great write-up! You can have a lot of fun on a 250, they're great in the twisties, make commuting a pleasure and of course they're ideal for learners. Until recently this was my bike: It's a Suzuki GSX250F Across. Not sold in the US as far as I know. 250cc, inline four-cylinder, 16,500rpm redline. An absolute hoot to ride. I've upgraded to a GSX750F now (Katana to USians), but I learned a heckuva lot on that 250.

06-12-2006, 06:15 PM	#42
Kamranos_Katen Kinda new round here Name: Justin Location: NH Motorcycle: '06 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1	Re: 700 Miles on a Kawasaki Ninja 250 - A motorcyclist's review Great write up. I got my first bike just a few months ago and I felt a lil out of place with some of my biker friends with my lil Ninja but now I feel like a made the right choice. I know this bike will take me a long way and the fact of being only 5 feet tall means I dont have many other options. I did have to shave the foam from the seat and drop it an few inches but I still love ever curve and twist on this bike. Its nice to see people posting good things about the jr sport bike.

07-03-2006, 04:56 PM	#43
sdkid Junior Member Name: Keith Location: SoCal Motorcycle: Ninja 250 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7	Re: 700 Miles on a Kawasaki Ninja 250 - A motorcyclist's review Just got a great deal on a barely used Red 2006 Ninja 250....only 199 miles when I drove it home. Dealing with the restrictions of the breakin period is going to drive me nuts--I REALLY want to open 'er up!!

07-13-2006, 02:49 PM	#47
SteveJonesMO Recovering Californian Name: Steve Location: St. Louis, Missouri Motorcycle: 2003 Honda ST1300A Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 68	Re: 700 Miles on a Kawasaki Ninja 250 - A motorcyclist's review I took my wife's Ninja 250 out for a little ride the other day. __________________ Regards, Steve Jones, St. Louis, MO 2003 ST1300A, 1983 VF750F Interceptor IBA# 25444, STOC 3920 King of the Ferries "Ride To Eat" data Czar

07-14-2006, 10:55 AM	#49
SportbikeScotty Kinda new round here Name: Scott Location: Holland, MI Motorcycle: 06 Ninja 250 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	Re: 700 Miles on a Kawasaki Ninja 250 - A motorcyclist's review It cracks me up that people almost always refer to the little Ninja as a starter bike. I think someone way up the thread made the comment that the older I get, the smaller my displacement gets. Thats where I am coming from. I have been riding since I was 7 years old (about 35 years of riding now, man I'm old). I have always had a bike of some kind or another since then. I have owned anything from Honda z50's to 1100 V-Stars, and love them all. I recently (last fall) sold the V-Star because I was getting tired of the "Great Big Bike" thing. I live a short distance from work, and rarely ride more than a 45 mile pleasure tour. I was sick of loud, big, and heavy. Wow, the 250 Ninja was just the ticket. So I guess I am still on my 21st. "starter" motorcycle. These little buggers are a blast. Oh, If you haven't riden one, the powerband and gearing will teach you to be a much better rider than you are now. It's worth a try. If you know someone with one, take it for a scream. I dare you to come back without a smile on your face. Scotty

07-14-2006, 10:58 AM	#50
SportbikeScotty Kinda new round here Name: Scott Location: Holland, MI Motorcycle: 06 Ninja 250 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	Re: 700 Miles on a Kawasaki Ninja 250 - A motorcyclist's review It cracks me up that people almost always refer to the little Ninja as a starter bike. I think someone way up the thread made the comment that the older I get, the smaller my displacement gets. Thats where I am coming from. I have been riding since I was 7 years old (about 35 years of riding now, man I'm old). I have always had a bike of some kind or another since then. I have owned anything from Honda z50's to 1100 V-Stars, and love them all. I recently (last fall) sold the V-Star because I was getting tired of the "Great Big Bike" thing. I live a short distance from work, and rarely ride more than a 45 mile pleasure tour. I was sick of loud, big, and heavy. Wow, the 250 Ninja was just the ticket. So I guess I am still on my 21st. "starter" motorcycle. These little buggers are a blast. Oh, If you haven't riden one, the powerband and gearing will teach you to be a much better rider than you are now. It's worth a try. If you know someone with one, take it for a scream. I dare you to come back without a smile on your face. Scotty

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