Opinion - 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 vs The Rest

[NinjaNanna]

I wish this thread would be deleted.

It is a sad reflection on KB when google.co.nz returns this thread as the top listing when searching for "ninja 250 08"


If that isn't a good enough reason to do some MODERATING then God only knows what is!!!!!

[cowboyz]

# Then there is the better looking 2008 ninja 250, which is a sports styled commuting bike, which in reality on the open road is horrible ive ridden 2007 gpx's on the open road and riddens with friends who have them. they are just not an open road go fast get knee down bike. the tyres on them arn't even a low profile, which these days limits you alot. you are scared to hang off and try get knee down where as the Hyosung GT250R you can hang off and get knee down and so on, and the bike remains very stable.


Hope that helps in some new riders decision making.

skidMark.

Interesting you think the only reason to buy a bike is to go hell for leather "getting your knee down" (BTW. We are going to coin a phrase "skidmarking" when riders try to put their knee down on the road, It is meant as a derogatory phrase).
I have high expectations for the new ninja 250r. I surely hope it lives up to them. I have very found memories of my gpz250 (holy shit batman, thats not a sportsbike and yet I enjoyed riding it) and did over 30000km on it in about 9 months before it met its demise with some fairly unfortunate events.

yeah you can't say shit unitll you ride one.

if it puts out 45hp i'd be keen (if i were in the market for a 250)

hyobags do have an amazing fuel range tho. that almost out weighs the performance loss.

Wouldnt hold your breath on 45HP. But then again, who gives a shit.

and straight up the only reason i havn't upgraded is lack of funds.

to be honest i have reached the zxr's limits.

and it bores me.

Yes. I would agree that you have ridden the zxr to its limit. That is the limit where the motor siezes. Way to look after a bike Mr mechanic!!!!

I wish this thread would be deleted.

It is a sad reflection on KB when google.co.nz returns this thread as the top listing when searching for "ninja 250 08"


If that isn't a good enough reason to do some MODERATING then God only knows what is!!!!!

But I spent so much time replying to skidmark. I hate to think it was all in vien. Hey, at least it has kept me entertained for the last 5 mins. ( and 3 and a half of those was waiting for my wife to tell me how to spell derogatory.

[MVnut]

The coolest bike of all time (Kawasaki H2A) doesn't have upside downs

Preferably in Purple

[Meanie]

thats another reason i put this up so newbies wouldn't gooo ooooo ahhh it's so pretty and just buy it without comparing.

i did not slag off the bike as people are saying.

i was simply pointing out theres are other options before everybody goes ooo it's pretty and just buys one.

meh fuckit was just trying to help...not dig into the bike.

and just as info i have owned a gpx...ridden many zzr's...

and owned 3 zxr's.

and been a bike mechanic for 3 years.

but sweet

what would i know eh?

I aint a newbie and i didnt go oooh aaah either, it was an informed decision that I made based on looks and resale value
It makes sense to buy something others are going to want to pay reasonable money for when we are ready to move on
But then common sense seems to fail you
You are not a mechanic until you have done an apprentiship, only then are you a tradesman so dont pretend to be something you clearly arent
And all the mechanics i know would not pass judgement until they had seen and ridden the bike for themselves
Your not experienced or old enough to be a bike critic either
If you had ridden the bike there may have been some merit to your rumblings but alas they are merely rumblings
Your parents realy should have taught you discipline and respect
Never too late to learn you know
I am sure there are a few of us here on KB prepared to step in where your parents left off and teach you some manners

[lanci]

Oh dear..............

It's been mentioned before, not everyone is up for a screaming IL4 to pootle about town and from what I understand the GPX isn't bad at that. So if the new 250 Ninja is good at pootling around town and also looking good (some would argue better than a GPX) why not have it as a viable alternative.

Anyway, I have heard that GPX's are OK bikes to cut your teeth on if your only ever going to be a road rider. Not everyone is destined to be Rossi.........

[cowboyz]

I aint a newbie
you got that right!
and i didnt go oooh aaah either,
You may have a little bit..........
it was an informed decision that I made based on looks and resale value
A wise one at that.
It makes sense to buy something others are going to want to pay reasonable money for when we are ready to move on
More sense than Skiddys comments
But then common sense seems to fail you
Fail with a capital F, Now I think of it, reading Skidmarks posts a few other F words come to mind.

You are not a mechanic until you have done an apprentiship,
You are getting technicamal
only then are you a tradesman so dont pretend to be something you clearly arent
You noticed that too huh?
And all the mechanics i know would not pass judgement until they had seen and ridden the bike for themselves
Dont have to be a mechanic to work that one out.
Your not experienced or old enough to be a bike critic either
Actually, I dont think he is old enough to dress himself yet, let alone the rest.
If you had ridden the bike there may have been some merit to your rumblings but alas they are merely rumblings
He would have got his knee down on it. That is if it didnt seize first.
Your parents realy should have taught you discipline and respect
Never too late to learn you know
hmmmmmmmmmm
I am sure there are a few of us here on KB prepared to step in where your parents left off and teach you some manners
You know of a builder than could do a wide enough brick wall? I feel we may need one.

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[DingoZ]

IMHO. How can you base anything about the 08 Ninja 250 without having ridden it. Oh wait thats right you can't...

It may surprise you, it could have been tweaked as others have suggested. Looks are sometimes deceiving.

I didn't like the look of the Hyosungs when I was first looking at buying a bike. Had listened to all the comments - both good and bad regarding these bikes. TEST RODE a couple of different makes and models before TEST RIDING the Hyo, and decided the Hyo would suit me for the purposes I was wanting to buy it for... So to base your first posting on what old versions are and assuming the new one is exactly like them is kinda stupid. (fitting by all accounts)

Kinda like the old war of words between Holden and Ford Supporters, each loves their own particular brand. But FFS stop knocking something until you have actually TRIED IT.

Rant over

[skidMark]

You must have been sleeping on the job because when it comes to this topic you don't know fucking jack shit mate. And I am terrible at bike mechanics.

We don't know why you bother either. I do love how you do selective quoting, avoiding the ones that prove you wrong. Running in circles now so I'm out, have fun reaffirming yourself in a mirror markymark.

sweet bro....

[skidMark]

Yes. I would agree that you have ridden the zxr to its limit. That is the limit where the motor siezes. Way to look after a bike Mr mechanic!!!!

it did not seize.

it roasted a bike end bearing due to a combination of oil slosh and i stuffed up a downshift and it bounced off the rev limiter.

it had a $400 2nd hand motor in it, it was fucked already.

when it did in the big end bearing it also buggered the crank


AND HERE WE GO

IVE HAD ENOUGH OF THE BULLSHIT FROM THE LOT OF YA, I GAVE AN HONEST OPINION OF WHAT I THINK OF THE MACHINE, GO HARD DIG INTO IT, BUT THERE IS NO NEED TO DIG INTO ME. AND MY RIDING ETC ETC.

THATS A WEEK PITIFUL COMEBACK TO DIG INTO THE POSTER BECAUSE YOU CAN'T FORM A DECENT REPLY TO WHAT I SAID. SO YES I WAS A CUNT AND DID THE SAME BACK.

I TOOK 20 MINUTES OF MY TIME TO WRITE THE ORIGIONAL POST, I DID NOT HAVE TO BUT I WANTED TO TO HELP THOSE IN THE MARKET FOR A NEW BIKE IN THIER DECISION MAKING.

SORRY FOR GIVING A FUCK.

SORRY FOR VOICING AN OPINION, WHICH IS WHAT FORUMS EXIST FOR.

WAS I A CUNT ABOUT IT IN THE FIRST POST NO.

BUT YOU GUYS WERE FOR EVERY POST FOLLOWING THAT.

MUST BE MY FAULT.....MY BAD.

SM

PS: "LEAVE BRITNEY ALONNNEEEE WAHHHH"

[skidMark]

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WOW YOU LEARN TO TYPE ALL BY YOURSELF?

[skidMark]

I aint a newbie and i didnt go oooh aaah either, it was an informed decision that I made based on looks and resale value
It makes sense to buy something others are going to want to pay reasonable money for when we are ready to move on
But then common sense seems to fail you
You are not a mechanic until you have done an apprentiship, only then are you a tradesman so dont pretend to be something you clearly arent
And all the mechanics i know would not pass judgement until they had seen and ridden the bike for themselves
Your not experienced or old enough to be a bike critic either
If you had ridden the bike there may have been some merit to your rumblings but alas they are merely rumblings
Your parents realy should have taught you discipline and respect
Never too late to learn you know
I am sure there are a few of us here on KB prepared to step in where your parents left off and teach you some manners

RESALE VALUE?

IF YOU WOULD RATHER HAVE A PRETTY BIKE THAT RIDES LIKE CRAP AS OPPOSED TO SOMETHING DECENT JUST FOR RESALE VALUE, THEN I HOPE YOU NEVER LEAVE THE SUBURBS ON YOUR BIKE.

BIKES ARE FOR RIDING AND GETTING THE BLOOD PUMPING

PRETTY PAINT JOBS ARE FOR PULLING BITCHES.

I HAVE MY PRIORITIES RIGHT.

WOULD RATHER HAVE A BIKE THAN A WOMEN.

BIKES DON'T NAG AND YOU CAN RIDE THEM AS HARD AS YOU WANT WHENEVER YOU LIKE.

OH AND HAHAHA BUT NOT YOU AYE SM CUS U DON'T HAVE A LICENSE HAR DEE FUCKING HAR. BECAUSE SOME PSYCHO MOTHER FUCKER IN A CAR RAMMED MY BIKE SO HARD IT RIPPED THE FOORPEG RIGHT OUT FROM UNDER MY FOOT AND SHOVED ME INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. OH YAY THAT WAS THE FUCKING HIGHLIGHT....

BUT OF COURSE IT MUSTVE BEEN MY FAULT....

NOT THE PROFESSIONAL BODY BUILDER PUMPED WITH TESTOSTERONE THINKING HES GOD THAT TRIED TO HIT ME OFF AND HIS MATES WHO WERE THE WITNESSES.....

SO OKAY THERE WE GO TAKEN AWAY TO OBVIOUS ATTACKS.....CAN YOU BE CREATIVE FOR ONCE?

FUCK KB CRACKS ME UP REALLY.

YOU JUST GOTTA LOVE HTE PACK MENTALITY AYE, SOMEBODY VOICES AN OPINION AND IT TURNS INTO A PACK RAPE.

IT'S OKAY ONCE YOU ALL GO BUY ONE IN 6 MONTHS WHEN ALL THE GOOD REVIEWS ARE OUT I CAN SAY....

TOLD YA SO.

GOOD NIGHT ALL.

SLEEP WELL

XOXOXOXOXOX ANYBODY WANNA GO HALVES ON A BABY?

SALLO'S KEEN I HEAR.

[skidMark]

JUST TO MINUS OUT SOME MORE COMEBACKS FROM U LAME BUGGERS.....

YES THE CAPS MAKE ME FEEL LIKE A BIG MAN/HARD/IMPORTANT/COOL/GOD.

HMMMM

PMS OR MENOPAUSE...AHAHAH GOOD ONE....HEARD IT...

HMMMM

GIRLFRIEND/ BOYFRIEND/ SISTER/ BROTHER/ MOTHER/ FATHER/ COUSIN/ UNCLE NOT PUTTING OUT MARK....ONCE AGAIN...HEARD IT.....

HMMMM

FORGOT YA MEDS AYE MARKY!...HEARD IT ...AND YEAH I HAVE

HMMMM

I'M SURE THERES PLENTY MORE, BUT CMON AT LEAST BE ORIGIONAL....

SOMETHING LIKE.

"YOU'RE HEAD IS SO FAR UP YOUR OWN ASS IT'S ON YOUR NECK AGAIN"

BUT I CAME UP WITH THAT.....COPYRIGHT skidMark INC. 2008 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

CHURR.

[MSTRS:Me]

Oh dear.
You made some claims, based on what you think you know. Those claims were, and are, your opinion only. There is a small element of truth in what you said, but you made unfair comparisons...bit like saying a Trabant and a Mini are in the same class cos they are both small and cheap to run. However, you are knocking one of the most popular and long-lived models, ever, and you should have realised that was going to upset people. And then you defend your spoutings, instead of thinking that perhaps you were out of line.

And to those that think SM can be 'taught a lesson...' - think again. He's been here doing this shit since 3.6.2005 and he aint learned a thing in all that time.

[skidMark]

Oh dear.
You made some claims, based on what you think you know. Those claims were, and are, your opinion only. There is a small element of truth in what you said, but you made unfair comparisons...bit like saying a Trabant and a Mini are in the same class cos they are both small and cheap to run. However, you are knocking one of the most popular and long-lived models, ever, and you should have realised that was going to upset people. And then you defend your spoutings, instead of thinking that perhaps you were out of line.

And to those that think SM can be 'taught a lesson...' - think again. He's been here doing this shit since 3.6.2005 and he aint learned a thing in all that time.

yeah i never said they were anybody elses opinion but my own?

taught a lesson?

haha.

you can say i told you so as the put me in the ground.

[FilthyLuka]

yeah i never said they were anybody elses opinion but my own?

neither did MSTRS