Lextasy89

Hey guys,

Well im going to be a sophmore in college next year.. and i was considering getting a scooter to ride to and from class.. and around campus.. but then i decided that might be kinda cheesy for a musclur dude on a little scooter..

so i am now considering getting a 2008 ninja 250r... its just a beginner bike that geats great mpg and will be nice to zip around and be able to park right outside my classes..

i know i could get a 600cc or something but im not trying to race around the highway and stuff bc i know id kill myself.. but do you guys know anyhting about the 250r or think it might be a good choice for me?

heres a pic.. they just changed the look this year.. it looks really nice now
http://www.kawasaki.com/PRODUCTS/det...ontent=details

PhilipMSPT

iTrader: (5)

It's one of the hottest bikes out on the market right now!

It's sporty looking. Actually, it IS sporty. It just isn't a speed monster, but for functionality, you really can't beat how inexpensive it is.

The mileage on that bike is great. You should be able to get 60-70 mpg with that thing. Maintenance should be relatively cheap; oil changes and regular DIY maintence will make it a great commuter.

I'm actually thinking of getting one just for the everyday commute. I think riding a 1000cc Ducati for work may not be the cost effective way to commute...

BLK98GS3

I was thinking about one of these myself.

bagwell

nice, curious.....what's the price difference between the 250 vs 500 ?

PhilipMSPT

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About $3000...

But gas mileage will be less, and registration and insurance will be more.

fatmike

Whats the price on these? Thinking of pickin one up

leedogg

I was actually considering one of those as well. Problem is my commute is like 40 miles of freeway driving...a little long for a bike...

PhilipMSPT

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It's $3500 MSRP, but with tax, title, and license fees, it should be $4500 OTD. Well, at least for California...

<VENOM>

But think of how many guys see you everyday and immediately say how cool you are you put a smile on their face, your doing a lot and don't even realize it

Allen K

iTrader: (4)

If you can looked for a used one. It might be a little beat up because these are usually "beginner" bikes and people tend to drop their first bikes

OneJay

iTrader: (14)

I just sold my 98, and I loved it. It was a great first bike and was really easy to learn on. I'm sure the 08's are even better. They look so hot!

Stage3

iTrader: (3)

I say go for it... Doesn't look or sound like what you'd expect from a 250.

BUSTN

Pick up a motard or Vespa, they seem to hold there value better! I drive a Vespa GT200 and I'm 6'4" 275lbs. I also ride an 06' + 07' Gsxr 1000, so I don't have an complexes.

PhilipMSPT

iTrader: (5)

I wanna see pics...

sphy1005

iTrader: (3)

+1 on those pics BUSTN.

Wow can't believe the 250 looks like that now, Looks great. I say go for it.
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