6' , 21 years old, 190 Lbs, my first bike is my '04 ninja 250, love it, maybe jump up to something larger next year.

 

5'-9"
180 lbs
46 in June

Got the "classic" 2002. To be honest, when I look at the 2008 or a zzr600, Zx6, ect. I start thinking about how cool they look and how neat it would feel to go 160 mph. But after a few seconds of rational thinking returns, I'm glad I have the 250. 115 mph is fast enough to get me into all the trouble I could ask for, the bike can go faster than I can reasonably pilot it on the roads I travel. At 65 mpg, it is super economical and parts are easy to get and cheap as far as motorcycles go.
It is fun to ride at any speed -you control it, not the other way around. You will be very happy with it as long as you don't ask it to the one thing it was not designed to do - race the 600cc-up sport bikes. (Your not supposed to race them on public roads anyway)

scootertrog

 

Alright

43
6-1
260

Great things come in big packages..........right?[8D]

 

i'm 5'2" i try not to put my feet down. but if i had to, i'm tip toed but not uncomfortable. i ride a crf150 for dirt. i guess that as long as you don't have to put your feet down, you can throw your 250 anyway you can or any bike for that matter. i'd rather buy a bike that fits me than to buy one and lower it.

 

Hey, one of my buddies is around 220 or 230 and was wondering about the performance of these bikes with people around that weight. Have you had any problems or anything? He also was wondering about carrying his gf with him on it, which would make a ~340 - 350 lb total. Do you or anyone else on this forum know if this is possible?

I'm 20 going to be 21 in June
5'7"
133 - 155 lbs (depending on wrestling season or not)
And i pick my 04 Ninja 250 up tomorow morning.

 

The bike is rated to 375# cargo weight, according to the owner's manual. How satisfactory you find it at that load is going to be subjective. It's certainly doable. I'd keep the rides pretty short, though.

 

I'm 19, 5'11', and about 145 Lbs. I'm getting my first bike tomorrow after work. A blue 2004 250.

 

Outstanding! Good choice. Enjoy.

 

I'm 5'6" 120lb. 44
I have always ridden cruisers, this is my first sport bike... and I like!
I went from a 750 cruiser to the 08' 250 and can't compare, its apple and oranges. I'm still trying to get used to the higher rpm's I keep wanting to shift. But it sure is spunky!

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20 yrs old, 5'9", 150lbs. Had to sell my 01 ninjette, but I'm workin my *** off this summer so I can get an 08. Love the redesign.