2008 Ninja 250 Good Idea or Bad Idea
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03-23-2008, 04:52 PM
2008 Ninja 250 Good Idea or Bad Idea
Thinking about getting one as a daily commuter to work and all. Can't take the repsol. Draws to much attention and can't stop worrying about it. But do you think going from a 1000 to put around in a 250 will be a frustrating not worth the deal kinda deal or should it be ok.
Can't really argue about the price $3499.
Can't really argue about the price $3499.
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03-23-2008, 06:03 PM
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03-23-2008, 10:16 PM
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03-24-2008, 12:14 PM
RE: 2008 Ninja 250 Good Idea or Bad Idea
The 08 250R is a sweet looking bike and would be good for day to day use if you don't mind being seen on a 250. The 250 is going to feel like a bycycle compared to you 1K, but as long as you keep in mind that it's just a work bike then you will be ok. If it was not for the insureance I was thinking about adding one to the fleet as well. The green is just awesome looking. I just wish they would have added FI to the 08.
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03-24-2008, 01:31 PM
RE: 2008 Ninja 250 Good Idea or Bad Idea
ORIGINAL: Bumble Bee
The 08 250R is a sweet looking bike and would be good for day to day use if you don't mind being seen on a 250. The 250 is going to feel like a bycycle compared to you 1K, but as long as you keep in mind that it's just a work bike then you will be ok. If it was not for the insureance I was thinking about adding one to the fleet as well. The green is just awesome looking. I just wish they would have added FI to the 08.
The 08 250R is a sweet looking bike and would be good for day to day use if you don't mind being seen on a 250. The 250 is going to feel like a bycycle compared to you 1K, but as long as you keep in mind that it's just a work bike then you will be ok. If it was not for the insureance I was thinking about adding one to the fleet as well. The green is just awesome looking. I just wish they would have added FI to the 08.
They're not FI?
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03-24-2008, 01:46 PM
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RE: 2008 Ninja 250 Good Idea or Bad Idea
I would definately get an 08 250 as a second bike. I think it is a great looking bike and it gets about 70 mpg! Not to mention that those 250's do a pretty good job of holding thier resale.
I also like the idea of having a warrenty that comes with a new bike.
Go for it!
I also like the idea of having a warrenty that comes with a new bike.
Go for it!
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03-24-2008, 01:55 PM
RE: 2008 Ninja 250 Good Idea or Bad Idea
ORIGINAL: Bean600
why not a used 600 for that money?
why not a used 600 for that money?
1.) Brand new bike with warranty and full life on clutch, brakes, etc
2.) Gas mileage
3.) Gas mileage again
4.) Very well done restyling
5.) You don't have to deal with potential problems of an abused bike
#10
03-24-2008, 07:41 PM
RE: 2008 Ninja 250 Good Idea or Bad Idea
Go for it! It's a sharp bike, even though it is a Kawi 
It would probably make for a pretty good cheap track bike too. Yeah, too bad it's not fuel injected, but I guess for the price for a new one, you can't complain.
Syphen, you'll have to do a review of the bike for us when you pick it up this weekend.
It would probably make for a pretty good cheap track bike too. Yeah, too bad it's not fuel injected, but I guess for the price for a new one, you can't complain. Syphen, you'll have to do a review of the bike for us when you pick it up this weekend.