..... for the first time. The speedlimit in AZ is 75mph, so I kept the speedo @ 80mph to be on the safe side. The bike felt really stable at those speeds and I didn't get pushed around at all. It was only a little over 5 miles, but since doing it I wouldn't mind riding on the freeway more. Now it's time to check the oil level to make sure it didn't lose any lol.

 

The 250 is smooth and stable all the way up to it's max speed. (around 105 with speedo error correction.)

 

i am thinking about buying a brand new 2007 ninja 250 and was wondering how fast the bike will actually go... wil it really run 100mph?

 

I hit 115 mph on the 250. That's according to the speedo which is off by around 10%. The engine is amazingly peppy for such a little guy.

 

It's fast enough to get you speeding tickets!

 

Thats what I want to hear!!!


Caddy - you got that right for sure! lol

 

Now how would 2-up on the freeway be? I have 2-up'd a lot now with my wife but mostly local stuff nothing over 2 miles. I wonder how it would do on a trip hmmm.

 

Just watch those crosswinds! An 18-wheeler blows me around pretty good but that's to be expected with only a 300+lb. bike. Best idea is to either keep ahead of them (my preferred method ), or let 'em go by quick.

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You get blown around regardless of bikes weight. My Katana is a tank at 465lbs dry it gets blown around just as easy with a 200 lb rider.

Relax and go with the flow, your body and bike will know what to do.

 

Sounds like some good advice!