LOL at the Ninja 250r

[avgas]

I'll have you know that the Bride rides a ZZR250 in Kill Bill.

So thats why it was a 3 part movie

[Dean]

Got 135 on the GN250. Actually same gearing so that is kinda irrelevant. Fact of the matter was both did over 100kph quite easily. Getting the Kawasaki 90 (K1) up to 100kph - now that was a challenge. Ended up getting it to just over 100 - and about 100rpm into valve bounce territory.

That old 79' kawasaki has to be one of the worse i've ridden. A street magic could have beaten it.

I've never topped out a magic - anyone know what they'll do? I got to 70, but im sure it had more in it.

The gn250 maybe could do 135 i guess but not a gn125 bro,this kawasaki 90 sounds slow, when i was first into scooters starting of i was going to buy a street magic 50. I was told maxxed out they have done 115kph, but they are small aye, get one of those watercooled pocket bikes they can go like 125kph they look like fun in a go cart track.

[motorbyclist]

Noone would speak ill of a GN250 of Scorpio 225 since they are essentially fit for the purpose. ie learning!

I hate the GN250 with a passion

[avgas]

I hate the GN250 with a passion

You must be quite the honda lover then

[ducatilover]

I hate the GN250 with a passion

So do I

You must be quite the honda lover then

No. the newer ones are just over priced piles of puss. Yes for learning the basics an older gn will do, But I think there is many more options than an uncomfy pile of crap like that

[FROSTY:Me]

I read this thread and go WTF. These are LEARNER bikes. Never intended to explore the performance limits.
Learner means on L or restricted licence.

[madbikeboy]

Worlds tallest pygmie.

The biggest fish in a small pond.

Being proud that you've got a hard on, and when waving it around, your new missus scoffs...

[motorbyclist]

No. the newer ones are just over priced piles of puss. Yes for learning the basics an older gn will do, But I think there is many more options than an uncomfy pile of crap like that

pretty much sums it up

wouldn't be so bad if they were still made in japan, or atleast had some sort of quality control - they practically come rusted from new!

[ducatilover]

pretty much sums it up

wouldn't be so bad if they were still made in japan

Mine was a chinese assembled one. Had it for 3 months and 10000km

[motorbyclist]

imho they're horrible bikes to ride too - everything is just wrong; from the handling to the motor right down to the retarded indicator switch

[Slyer]

imho they're horrible bikes to ride too - everything is just wrong; from the handling to the motor right down to the retarded indicator switch

There's been a lot of reviews by people that have been riding a lot longer than you have that disagree.

[SixPackBack]

There's been a lot of reviews by people that have been riding a lot longer than you have that disagree.

'93 I started riding. For the most part on the bike every single day since........
The Ninja 250R is a very expensive bike [for what it is] let down with cheap suspension/brakes and the cheapest tyres available.
As previously mentioned, save your money and buy a road based enduro type bike.

[CookMySock]

I read this thread and go WTF.

You read the thread? WHY?

Steve

[motorbyclist]

There's been a lot of reviews by people that have been riding a lot longer than you have that disagree.

well it's a good thing i put "imho" at the start of my honest opinion first then

mind linking me to a good review btw? i'm open to a fresh perspective (and pass me a tui while you're at it)

[avgas]

http://www.bestbeginnermotorcycles.c...nja-250-review

http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/kawasaki/sport/2009/ninja/250r.html

googles $0.02 worth - don't think you can shout him a beer. but you can buy me one.
FYI i used to be arrogant like you and thing the FXR was a box of crap - many years later i can't help but recommend one for a new rider.
Hell i wouldn't mind riding one now