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 Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:30 pm
So, I've been wanting to get an '08 Ninja 250, but my mom won't let me get a bike, so in the meantime I'm going to be doing research on bikes and so far I've found out the Ninja is the best beginner's bike so far. Any suggestions? Opinions?
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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:56 pm
~SxE Rot Is~~the EX`s may be the "best" newbie bike but from what i`m told an older bike such as a GPZ (much like a ninja)
1.Cheap
2.Cheap to fix if laid down (not alot of plastic)
3.Cheap on insurance
4.Good power
5.and long lasting since its Kawaasaki!~ ~Your Worst nightmare! SxE~
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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:21 pm
I started out on a Ninja 500R for my first sport bike and I found it to be a great leaner bike. Very forgiving but has a great deal of power if you know how to use it.
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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:53 pm
I H.A.T.E YOU ~SxE Rot Is~~the EX`s may be the "best" newbie bike but from what i`m told an older bike such as a GPZ (much like a ninja)
1.Cheap
2.Cheap to fix if laid down (not alot of plastic)
3.Cheap on insurance
4.Good power
5.and long lasting since its Kawaasaki!~ ~Your Worst nightmare! SxE~ For the insurance part, is that full coverage? and I'm assuming that those are 250's?
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:42 am
250s are a good size to start on. But getting a brand spanking new bike could be expensive to fix when you drop it. I'm assuming that if your mom won't let you get a bike, then you'll probably be paying for the bike yourself.
If thats the case then try and get something cheap and used. It just has to go, and stop when told to do so. You'll learn the best on something cheap.
Do you have anyone you can go with to look at bikes with you? Someone who perhaps knows a little about mechanics or even another biker?
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 5:13 am
cuber91 I H.A.T.E YOU ~SxE Rot Is~~the EX`s may be the "best" newbie bike but from what i`m told an older bike such as a GPZ (much like a ninja)
1.Cheap
2.Cheap to fix if laid down (not alot of plastic)
3.Cheap on insurance
4.Good power
5.and long lasting since its Kawaasaki!~ ~Your Worst nightmare! SxE~ For the insurance part, is that full coverage? and I'm assuming that those are 250's? ~
I was told its about $350-400 Full coverage for a GPZ/like for a 16year old male(insurance companies are sexiest bastards)
But with a ninja will go up more
since they are more expensive to fix.~Oh and the GPZ came in 750, 1000, 1100, 250, 305, 400, 500, 550, 600, 750, 900 Check`em out here ~Your Worst nightmare! SxE~
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 6:14 pm
Super Panda 250s are a good size to start on. But getting a brand spanking new bike could be expensive to fix when you drop it. I'm assuming that if your mom won't let you get a bike, then you'll probably be paying for the bike yourself. If thats the case then try and get something cheap and used. It just has to go, and stop when told to do so. You'll learn the best on something cheap. Do you have anyone you can go with to look at bikes with you? Someone who perhaps knows a little about mechanics or even another biker? Yes, my dad is a mechanic and my best friend has and FZ6. My friend and I go look at bikes all the time.
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 6:18 pm
I H.A.T.E YOU cuber91 I H.A.T.E YOU ~SxE Rot Is~~the EX`s may be the "best" newbie bike but from what i`m told an older bike such as a GPZ (much like a ninja)
1.Cheap
2.Cheap to fix if laid down (not alot of plastic)
3.Cheap on insurance
4.Good power
5.and long lasting since its Kawaasaki!~ ~Your Worst nightmare! SxE~ For the insurance part, is that full coverage? and I'm assuming that those are 250's? ~
I was told its about $350-400 Full coverage for a GPZ/like for a 16year old male(insurance companies are sexiest bastards)
But with a ninja will go up more
since they are more expensive to fix.~Oh and the GPZ came in 750, 1000, 1100, 250, 305, 400, 500, 550, 600, 750, 900 Check`em out here ~Your Worst nightmare! SxE~ Truly they are! And thank you very much for all of your help.
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Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 3:34 pm
bah! i want one so bad!... a black one!
but for now my 05 will do me razz
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Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 5:33 pm
~DJ Von Rottes~ Well after riding one i can honestly say:
The Ninja 250 is a great newbie bike with a 38HP and 28BHP its power is manageable yet when you want to it will get up and Gooooooooo!
*2008 dropped 2HP for the Pre-08* rolleyes ~SxE~
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Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 7:51 pm
I H.A.T.E YOU ~DJ Von Rottes~it will get up and Gooooooooo!
~SxE~
If you weigh over 150 get a 500R. You will be better off.
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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:38 am
Karasu Mad Bomber I H.A.T.E YOU ~DJ Von Rottes~it will get up and Gooooooooo!
~SxE~
If you weigh over 150 get a 500R. You will be better off.
Well i guess i`m just right cuz i only 132 3nodding ~SxE~
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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:55 pm
I H.A.T.E YOU Karasu Mad Bomber I H.A.T.E YOU ~DJ Von Rottes~it will get up and Gooooooooo!
~SxE~
If you weigh over 150 get a 500R. You will be better off.
Well i guess i`m just right cuz i only 132 3nodding ~SxE~
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Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 9:18 pm
Well I was told a Honda Rebel is a good beginners bike as well, but its a cruiser. Its also a 250 and Honda has a reputation of being forgiving on the clutch, though that is what I've heard. I can't say by experience.
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