250r 08 anyone?
#51
02-07-2008, 04:50 AM
RE: 250r 08 anyone?
ORIGINAL: Dragone#19
but like you mentioned, you feel more comfy on a 250. Stay with your comfort level, and if you "outgrow the 250", trade up if wanted. At least you will be alive to outgrow it.
ORIGINAL: agonza16
i've been telling other riders that i know that i plan on buying a ninja 250 and it seems like they all say that i'll outgrow it in a couple of months. Is this true? they suggest that i start on a 600 but i tell them that i dont feel that comfortable doing so... what do u guys recommend?
i've been telling other riders that i know that i plan on buying a ninja 250 and it seems like they all say that i'll outgrow it in a couple of months. Is this true? they suggest that i start on a 600 but i tell them that i dont feel that comfortable doing so... what do u guys recommend?
#52
02-10-2008, 01:34 AM
RE: 250r 08 anyone?
My daughter, 19 and about 5' 8" just bought one of these today. She has taken the safety course, but has not had time to get her license... so I drove it home for her.. I am about 6' and 250lb. I normally drive a Suzuki VS1400 v-twin.
This little bike is really not bad. It feels bigger than the engine size might make you think. Since it was new, and the first the dealer had gotten in, they did not know all the break-in requirements so I did not want to crank it up too much until I had a chance to read the manual.
I kept it below 7000rpm, but it pulled great (no wheelies, but I did not try). I also did not take it up beyond 55mph, but it will go 70+ no problem, even with my 250lbs on it.
To answer your question, you will find it a bit smaller than the 6R. Once I got used to the footpeg positions, it was really not uncomfortable. I'm not certain I would want to go a full tank of gas (est. 300 miles) without getting off. The seat seemed a bit 'firm' compared to my cruiser... But I'm certain I could ride it for 1-2 hours at a time. It is a nice little bike. My daughter's first and I'm glad she went for it and not the 6R for her first.
Hope this helps. Ride safe.
Bug Doc
This little bike is really not bad. It feels bigger than the engine size might make you think. Since it was new, and the first the dealer had gotten in, they did not know all the break-in requirements so I did not want to crank it up too much until I had a chance to read the manual.
I kept it below 7000rpm, but it pulled great (no wheelies, but I did not try). I also did not take it up beyond 55mph, but it will go 70+ no problem, even with my 250lbs on it.
To answer your question, you will find it a bit smaller than the 6R. Once I got used to the footpeg positions, it was really not uncomfortable. I'm not certain I would want to go a full tank of gas (est. 300 miles) without getting off. The seat seemed a bit 'firm' compared to my cruiser... But I'm certain I could ride it for 1-2 hours at a time. It is a nice little bike. My daughter's first and I'm glad she went for it and not the 6R for her first.
Hope this helps. Ride safe.
Bug Doc
#53
02-20-2008, 02:36 AM
RE: 250r 08 anyone?
great news! i decided to go for the ninja 250 in blue. got it delivered last thursday and have been ridingit ever since. it's very addictive and just feels great. its a great little bike but does lack some power. its all good becuase once i get the hang of it, i'll trade up to something bigger.[sm=shades.gif]
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