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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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Default 2008 Ninja 250r.... what do you guys think?

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
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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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...
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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I was thinking about one of these myself.
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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nice, curious.....what's the price difference between the 250 vs 500 ?
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Originally Posted by bagwell
nice, curious.....what's the price difference between the 250 vs 500 ?
About $3000...

But gas mileage will be less, and registration and insurance will be more.
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Whats the price on these? Thinking of pickin one up
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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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...
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Whats the price on these? Thinking of pickin one up
It's $3500 MSRP, but with tax, title, and license fees, it should be $4500 OTD. Well, at least for California...
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
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...
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
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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
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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!
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I say go for it... Doesn't look or sound like what you'd expect from a 250.
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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.
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Originally Posted by BUSTN
I drive a Vespa GT200 and I'm 6'4" 275lbs.
I wanna see pics...
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+1 on those pics BUSTN.

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