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SHould I get a Ninja 250 or 500? |
I want to get my first bike and have decdied that I want to get a sport bike in particular a Ninja but what would be better a 250 or 500 cause as the 250 is not as powerful, mnay people tell me I might become bored with it quickly, also any details on the differences between the two would be appreciated (in laymans terms, not a bunch of specs I won't fully understand) This is the perfect question. Please don't listen to all those people out there that say you'll outgrow a 250 or it's only a starter bike. Two years ago I crashed a Ninja 500, although I'm an experienced rider. I was going 140mph around a turn and hit some gravel...bad road rash. Lately I've been looking for a 250. They have more pickup than most any car, handle outstanding, come with a 6 speed. The top speed on the 250 is 110mph, the 500 can get up to 140 (at least mine could). I will never ride over 100mpg again, it's stupid. The 250 gets about 70mpg, or 80 if you ride mostly highway. They both look sweet, but the 250 is less than $3000 new and the 500 is over $5000 new. The styling and features are essentially identical. The 250 I rode (stock with upgraded exhaust only) ran a quarter mile in 13.something. That's plenty of pickup. Not to mention the cheap insurance. Minumum coverage for me when I get the 250 will be $156 A YEAR!! The only things better about the 500 are things that will get you killed. I've rode the Ninja 250 through the smoky mountains, and beat an Aprilia 1000. It's not faster, but it is so light and easy to maneuver, I took the turns much quicker. A light versatile bike that nobody can ever outgrow, get a Ninja 250 you won't regret it. If it helps I'm 6 foot 1 close to 200 pounds, and the bike GOES with me on it. A tip, buy an Icon jacket, Vega Helmet, whatever gloves you want, and some kevlar lined jeans. Oh yeah and Nitro boots. Not only does it look sweet to have nice riding gear, but if I had been wearing all that stuff (I was just wearing a helmet, and reg jeans/shirt, with Nike tennis shoes) when I crashed I would have walked away without a scratch. 500 for sure.....my first bike is a 600 F3 and I love it; perfect bike for a first bike, actually I will never go higher.....180 who needs to go faster then that? Sprocket is set for center power; makes it extreamly safe and quick... Also my beleive is a 250 is to dangerous because it is to light and it is harder to get out of traffic; you always want to be in the lead; not where people can not see you....or hear you with a 250 You might get bored with the 250, so what? Sell it and get a bigger bike when you do. The Ninja 250 is a great bike to start out on. It is low, nimble, has a good useable power range, and it will help build confidence to take you to the next level. If you live near some extreme twisties, you might be surprised what this little bike can do.... I have seen 250's spank 600 supersports on Hwy 129 (aka The Dragon). I would go with the 500cc model. Sometime in street riding, quick acceleration can get you out of a jam in a hurry. Bikes under 500cc tend not to have the "punch" that you need to get out of a tight spot. Also, I have ridden the 500cc model and it is a very balanced bike. Good for beginners. But first, take a motorcycle rider safety course. This course will teach you the basic skills of riding a motorcycle. Trying to learn the basics on your own and out on the street is a bad idea. Many a rider has become a wet spot on the pavement trying it this way. Usually all they do is learn bad habits. Ask any rider and they will tell you that there are only two types of riders: "ones that have fallen and ones that will". Be careful! Get the one you want. I would get the 250. I have a zx600. I have a CBR 600 and a Ninja 250. Get a Ninja 250. You can always sell it for basically the same you bought it for if you want, and it's just a fun bike to have and learn on. Go for the Ninja 500- you WILL outgrow the 250 very soon. That's the reason there are so many 250's to be found with just a few hundred miles on them. If you buy the 250 and decide to trade it soon, you WILL lose money- not just on the trade, but with registration, taxes and other fees. Just as soon as you find the bike you want, go sign up for a rider safety course and invest in quality riding gear- especially a Snell approved helmet. Please stay away from cheap helmets, never ride in shorts and flip-flops and ALWAYS ride like you expect every car on the road to pull out in front of you! |
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