Hey guys, Im looking to buy a 250 Ninja, maybe even the new 300. Only problem is i havent sat on one previous and dont know if im a bit too big for comfort. Im about 5ft6" (170cm) and around 113kg. What do you guys think ?
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Hey guys, Im looking to buy a 250 Ninja, maybe even the new 300. Only problem is i havent sat on one previous and dont know if im a bit too big for comfort. Im about 5ft6" (170cm) and around 113kg. What do you guys think ?
come on guys 45 views and not 1 reply haha =[
Hey mate. The best thing to do is go out there, go to a few motorbike shops and sit on the thing, take it for a ride, personally see what feels best for you. Other than that, get on to the Netrider forums http://www.netrider.net.au/
these questions are getting worse and worse
get a ducati. and also i think pink pants suit you more, especially when on the ducati, finish off the look with a protruding g-string in red or black that you're sure will show when you lean forward on the bike. do as i say, cos my opinion on what you wear matters more than your own.
your welcome.
it'll be alright! i'm 180cm and my bike got lowered by the previous owner and its still pretty good! i was around 110kgs when i picked mine up :)
You'll want to be comfortable so you enjoy riding more.
With that said though, you'll 'feel' more comfortable on a bike you have your heart set on.
I personally wanted to ride a cbr250rr pretty badly, and I bought one without sitting on anything else.
Also, I'm a little taller and a little lighter and the cbr seems like a nice size.
I sat on a ninja300 and sitting so upright felt awkward. I can only imagine what the wind would be like on a highway.
The new ninja250 you may find a little slow. The 300 is a bit more powerful with more torque than even my cbr, but is ~25kg heavier.
With all of this aside though, just sit on something and take a few for a test ride. If you decide on a bike before you sit on any, you'll be bias. :)
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cbr250rr is more of a sports bike than the ninja250r, i find that i gotta learn forward way more than on my ninja if im on the cbr250rr which to me is very uncomfortable after months of the ninja so yeah if you want comfort/relaxed ride go for the ninja, if you want dat sound/acceleration cbr produces over the ninja then get thatQuote:
Originally Posted by Hayday91
Kawasaki newerQuote:
Originally Posted by supersaiyan
Easier to sell
Better trade in.
Also new 300 ninja looks good .
supermoto...
well I am actually looking at a LAMs bike over the last couple of days as well.
Im 114 kg's and 180cm and I look kinda small on a Ninja 250 and just plain silly on a CBR250 lol
So im looking at Ninja 650RL instead... and once im off L's I could always just unscrew the limiter *shrugs*
^^^^
Now thats a nice bike. My bro had one and its a great bike.
Hope it is cause it aint cheap lolQuote:
Originally Posted by DLO01
too gutless....id get a cheaper bike and then upgrade as soon as you can.
the 650CC?Quote:
Originally Posted by 10KRPM
so far what i've been told once the restrictor screw's out it's basically a Ninja 650R
55kw is plenty for me tbh.
So doesn't that imply you would look smaller on the 650? I'm hoping it was just a typo lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fredoops
Lol good pickup!!!!!yeah I look *huge* on the 250 and more in place on the 650 lol
Virago 250,nice cruiser
I wouldn't unrestrict during lams period just in case you're involved in a crash.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fredoops
I doubt you would want your insurance voided. :)
I wouldn't unrestrict during lams period just in case you're involved in a crash.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fredoops
I doubt you would want your insurance voided. :)
He did say after his L's. But yes of course thats correct what your saying Hayday.
The 650 ER-6nL is torque-y right through the rev range. 650 twin pots. Its by no means 'gutless'.
Missed that part lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by DLO01
yeah, i dont wanna die that quickly lol!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hayday91
my apologies....i thought the bike in question was the ninja 250 and not the 650.
55kw is more then enough for your first bike
My apologies, you are correct in saying the bike in question was the 250 by the OP. Maybe we should use the quote function to avoid confusion.
Anyway, lets hug. ;)
hopefully the good weather comes back next week. Going out for a ride to Malaney. dont wanna do that in the rain
Yeh, was going to go tomorrow, but morning might not be good.
Hey Guys, I started this post and got caught off track. Just for your information, I bought a 2010 HYOSUNG GT650RL. Full sized bike and heaps of power for me ! 50-55hp i believe.
53hp for the GT650RLQuote:
Originally Posted by slapyouout
Hence the 50-55 .. But thanks for the exact number :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Fredoops
Well done! Congrats!!! Have fun/take care.
i think it's time to derestrict your bike ;)
only takes about 30 mins to do haha.
Yea? No.Quote:
Originally Posted by limiteR
Not till we can handle it property.
Offtopic, anyone seen the 2013 Ninja 300? looks impressive!
Is this it? Looks good!
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That's the one DL. A friend of mine just bought one.
Doesn't quite hold its own compared to the older 4 cylinders, but still a step in the right direction compared to the new 250's.
Some nicer tyres out of the factory would have been nice for the $8k price tag though.
what does everyone think of the kawasaki 650L?
once on your opens, would you need to upgrade if you took the restrictor off lol
depend on which year, but it's not a big job from what ive seen.Quote:
Originally Posted by simply.shredded
Nah I know it's not a big jobQuote:
Originally Posted by Fredoops
I'm now torn between a few bikes
Either going to go a 250 or a brand new Kawasaki or Honda
which honda? CBR250R? the single cylinder?Quote:
Originally Posted by simply.shredded
The Ninja 300 looks sweet, not cheap tho.
I don't have any experience on a bike, but I'm getting my licence next monthQuote:
Originally Posted by Fredoops
I don't know whether to get the ninja 250 or 300, or get a bigger bike that may not need to upgrade come opens if I unrestrict it
Eg Kawasaki 650l or Honda cbr500r or the cb500f
Big bikes and new bikes are going to come with a price.
I would say stick with a cheap used 250 because at the end of the day you're a learner and you probably will drop it.
Edit: Also if you unrestrict a bigger bike on your L/P you'll void any insurance you have.
Edit 2: This was actually all in reply to the posts above this, not the OP.
big guy on a small bike might not look so good dude.
do you have to buy ninja?
buy something 600 or bigger.
Quote:
Originally Posted by slapyouout
Go the Ninja 300
When you get off your restricted licence you will have people lined up to buy it from you, then the next problem will be "what open class bike" grrrr
How is it man?Quote:
Originally Posted by les96
What you pay for it?
Ill be getting that or ninja 250 I've decided
Yeah market for them is good :)
Sorry, not my bike but a friends, had a few rides on it and a great bike for newbie's but also sportyQuote:
Originally Posted by simply.shredded
You'll quickly grow bored of the 300. They really don't offer much of an upgrade over the 250.
So little of an upgrade, that the price is hardly worth it.
Your best bet, if looking at new-ish bikes, would be to buy a used 250.
Yeah ill be going the ninja 250Quote:
Originally Posted by Hayday91
Then upgrade on opens
Just to be clear though. The EX250 is carbie based on a old motor. The EX300 is EFI and completely new. Ride them back to back and you'll see. The EX300 is a brilliant bike.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hayday91
The power is good through the whole rev range thanks to the parallel twin motor. It holds power all the way to redline. Smooth delivery too.
There is a reason they used the design of the 250 engine for so long.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigs
It was reliable and tough as nails.
Yes, the 300 is an alright bike, but for the $7 000 you'll pay, you can get a whole lot more for a whole lot less.