2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (EX250F) Red - Full Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 มิ.ย. 2018
- In this video I am reviewing my 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250R motorcycle, also known as Kawasaki GPX 250R in some other countries. Its model designation is EX250F. This second generation was sold in the U.S. from 1988 through 2007.
I purchased this motorcycle used in August 2016 from a private local seller. Since then, I have been riding it pretty regularly, but always on warm, dry and sunny days.
In this review, I am showing the little Ninjette next to my Honda CBR600F4i as well as next to my son’s Jonway Agility 50 scooter, in order to give you a frame of reference to compare its size to. The first half of the review covers the walk-around, sit-on and start-up, peppered with my opinions about and experiences with this motorcycle. In the second half, you will see the Ninjette from different angles while being ridden. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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The best review on this bike, from the eyes of an experienced rider. I had to wade through lots of videos of "it's a toy" "wheelies pretty good" "looks outdated" etc. before I finally made it here. Glad I did.
You forgot girls bike lol
I am very sorry for my late reply, and thank you for your comment and for watching!
Good comment
What else can I say that hasn't already been said? This is the gold standard for a motorcycle review for what is one of the most beloved bikes in history. Thanks very much.
Thank you mate, I appreciate it. It really is an excellent starter bike as well as a great commuter.
I'm 6'5"210# and love riding my 2005 kawasaki ninja ex250. Plenty of power and light weight. Keeps me from getting too stupid than on a 600 plus the gas mileage is phenomenal. Nice review!
Sorry for my late reply and thank you for your comment and for watching!
I'm probably the most critical person when it comes to homemade videos from people who think they know their subject. You, my friend, pretty much made one of the best videos I have ever seen. I'm sure the kid charged a lot for his cameos but worth it! Seriously, thank you for answering the questions most who are wanting a bike like this need to know. Great job and you got a subscriber!👍😎
Great review! A lot of additional information on the screen, great commentary, and some extra fun bit of info!
Thank you so much for your generous comments Alex, I really appreciate them!
That's a very nice motorcycle. I love the color, and it looks brand new. Thank you for making this video.
Thank you for your comment and for watching.
Awesome review, should be the gold standard for motorcycle review videos, thank you
Sorry for the late reply and thank you for your comment and for watching!
I live on a busy highway, and every night I project this video on the side of my neighbor's 2 story house. So every night, thousands of motorists get to see this bike, and you, as I'm projecting this video in mega size.
Sorry, I just saw your comment. That is so awesome, thank you for letting me know. I would love to see it. Cheers!
I bought mine for $800 it is my first bike I like it a lot
Awesome review, youtube convinced me to get one as my first bike last fall!! Don't regret it at all, plenty of go juice to get to and from work on nice days.
Thank you! I hope you are enjoying it! Ride safe!
I liked the bike in this review so much i just bought a black 2006 exactly like it. Can't wait till i take delivery of it. I used to own a 92 Honda CBR600 F2, which i bought new, but have not been on a bike in the last ten years. I always liked the idea of a 250 sport bike and know i'm going to love it. Great review. Really enjoyed the close up view of this cool bike.
Most informative video thank you sir. I have been away from Motorcycle's for a lot of year's. I just turn 60. My health not being 100% has me thinking of a bike like this. I'm 5'11 325 pounds. But I am working out doing my best to lose weight and get stronger. This bike being so lite is very appealing to me. Buy I had always heard the stories a 250 isn't any good on a highway. Looks like I was wrong. I'm on disability currently. So my money is alw in high demand but short supple. Especially with gas prices now. I'm giving this bike a lot of consideration. Thank you once again for all the great information.
A truly excellent motorcycle overview by an intelligent and practical rider ! No hype here, but plenty of informed focus on what matters to a motorcycle buyer. The size comparisons are the best I have seen in a motorcycle video. Some elegant and thoughtful design went into the EX 250. It's low price as a used bike, belies how good it really is. Older riders like myself who are also inseam challenged, can get some more good years riding, by shifting to the lower physical demands of a smaller lighter bike like this one, which is also quite capable.
Very very very good review sir , I am also a long time rider and have big bikes like a cbr 900rr but I just bought one of these cause it was a good deal and I also owned one previously, super fun bike. I’m gonna let my sister and my one friend use it to learn
Thank you for your kind words Sir. It is fun and also I think it is a great learner motorcycle.
Great video. Very good looking bike. I have honda pacific coast 800, sv 650. Ninja 400. But I keep looking at the 250. Thank you for the video
Really good review 👍
Thank you for watching!
Excellent review 🙂👍
nice review, thank you so much!
Thank you for watching.
Nice review, appreciate it
Thank you for watching.
Nice review and great bike.It has same engine as zzr-250 used in 90,s models.I think its faster and better than later ninja 250 models.
Thank you for your comment and for watching. And I agree, I like this generation better.
Great video thanks
great review!
Thank you very much!
I have the same bike, mine's a 2007 though. haven't rode it yet, just bought it. my first.
Thank you for sharing. I hope you will enjoy it and ride it safe. Take care!
How did things go for you? I got my 03 back in October and i put 430 miles on it and I'm loving it 💯% it's a shame winter is here cant wait till spring!!
Still no luck, winter here and I didn't even get my endorsement because of this bs going on. I haven't even been able to transfer the title over to my name and get plates.
This review is as great as the ninja 250 itself. 👍
Sorry for the late reply and thank you for your comment and for watching!
I just bought this bike. Very good video
Congratulations Jorge! Ride safe and have fun! All the best! 👍😁
I bought mine ('06 Ninja 250r) from a lady who bought it new, but laid it down at 15 mph. She fixed what was scratched, then she put it away until 2018 when I saw it online, for sale.for $900. I bought it instantly because it only had 495 miles on it. The turn signal stalks deteriorated and the back ones entirely fell off, hanging on only by the wires.
I put it in storage at my house in Texas for a year, and shipped it from my house there to my house here in central Mexico. It cost $1,050 to ship.
It has still not even started yet. After my wife's cancer surgery, I'll be getting it all fixed up at the local Honda dealership (there's no Kawasaki dealerships anywhere near me for several hundred miles).
Since it's so low mileage, once I start riding it, I must stay below 2500 rpm for the first 2,000 miles until the motor is even broken in.
I'll be doing videos of my rides and putting them on a channel I've already made. I'll post that channel here once I'm up and running. It will be a nice scenic moto riding channel. My first ride is goingvto be to the nearby pyramid that was uncovered not too long ago.
This is my 8th motorcycle in my life, my first one in 1977. I'm actually pretty excited to see how well it handles. It's probably not going to be anywhere as fast as my Yamaha 400 Seca 8Z, but that's not what I'm going for. I'm looking for a bike to get to the mountain villages where I serve as a missionary.
It will need new tires before I start riding it.
That bike looks cool. I might get one as my first sport bike.
You should! It would make a great first bike. Good luck!
This is probably the most informative video I've seen on this bike which helps me alot because I want to start riding soon and this is the bike I've been looking at getting for my wife and I to learn
Hi Luke. I am so happy to hear, thank you for your comment. It really is a great beginner bike, especially for lighter, shorter people. Good luck!
Not gonna lie for 250cc street bike it sounds nice
Great review
Thank you!
I've just purchased this bike and I love it great for short journeys and even the odd long trip here and there👌👌👌
Happy to hear that you are enjoying it. Ride safe! Cheers!
I just got a 06 ninja 250 as my first bike, pulls allot harder than my moped thats for sure. I like the point he made its a 250 but its still a full size bike, im not 18 yet so im still stuck on my moped (look up a rocket 50cc) but best belive im getting my endorsement asap😀
Congratulations! I think the Ninja 250 is a great step up from a moped or scooter, and one of the best beginner motorcycles. Good luck with your endorsement! Cheers!
After 62 years on two wheels.. most of it on BMW's guess what my next and last bike is going to be ? This one. Not mentioned here, but plenty of folks put on bags and rack and do some serious touring on them.
The exhaust actually has a full crossover, not true duals. Anyone who says it sounds like a lawnmower has never owned a vintage Triumph or Norton.
Good point and thank you for watching.
Do you have info on your average MPG riding normally (not sport mode we can say). Thanks!
Very sorry for my late response. I have a lot on my plate in terms of real work now, and motorcycles and TH-cam videos are currently just hobbies for me. In any case, unfortunately I did not have an average MPG test, but as far a I can remember, I was getting over 60 MPG on it with my average riding style.
How long does it take to fully warm up the bike when cold?
About five minutes, unless it is a cold winter day. If winter, then about 10 minutes.
@@PropsWheels Yeah they take forever to warm up, best to just start riding. Proper jetting helps w cold starts- these are tuned borderline lean from the factory
Good video. Your idle is WAY too high at first. If it won't warm up below 2000, you need the carburetors worked on. Nim a pro at that so trust me. Air leak, pilot circuit clogged, or bad tune and not synched
Thank you for your advice and for watching.
Would you recommend that motorcycle to me, as the first motorcycle?
Yes, this would make a perfect first motorcycle. Good luck!
This is definitely in the Greater Boston area
Good guess! :)
shes slow but still fun
Funny - They rev high, but that exhaust note at low rpm be sounding like a crappy 1 cyl 4wheeler.
Will it pop a wheelie? Lol...jk cool little bike I'm looking for same year model for myself
I never tried, but it should with the clutch-dump technique.
You do not know a lot about carbureted machines do you mate?
I know a bit, enough to clean, adjust and fix them. :)
The 08+ Ninja 250 is just nowhere near as good as the 88-07 Ninja 250. It looks insectoid, it only has one exhaust, less comfortable seat, no center stand, loses some power, heavier, and to top it off it's made in Indonesia instead of Japan like the old one.
Although the 2008+ Ninja 250 is a more modern motorcycle, in terms of design and ride characteristics I prefer the 88-07 model. It is simply bullet-proof and less expensive to buy.
are you persian man?
No, I am not.