2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Review

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  • @RhetoricWolf
    @RhetoricWolf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was my first bike years and years ago. 1500 cash. I later sold and upgraded. Had to come back here to revisit old memories. Thanks for the review!

    • @skeesh330
      @skeesh330  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed! I’ve since upgraded myself but I really did love that bike. Safe riding!

  • @finbah5706
    @finbah5706 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ima beginner,and am picking up the same one 2005 250 Friday! Can't wait to drive it.

  • @boringrelic6213
    @boringrelic6213 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks like I'm a bit late to the party but I'm looking at one this Monday for ~1200 bucks. Super pumped.

  • @robertdamron898
    @robertdamron898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Working on my 2005 250 silver color
    Got it about 7 years ago
    With new tires
    For 1,500.
    Haven’t started it in about 2 years
    Just bought a new Battery and Champion plugs
    And some Seafoam to hopefully clean the carbs.
    Wish me luck
    Starting on it tomorrow morning.
    Love ❤️ that bike.

    • @robertdamron898
      @robertdamron898 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      BTW it had 5000 miles on it when I got it.

    • @skeesh330
      @skeesh330  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      thats gonna look killer, id love to see it once its finished

    • @kennethfrazee2540
      @kennethfrazee2540 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't use Champion plugs on these, please

  • @dangerdylan5005
    @dangerdylan5005 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Keep the idle closer to 1500. These bikes are known to get warm at least down here in texas in summer traffic when idled up

  • @markhamrick9078
    @markhamrick9078 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very nice bike. Was looking into one, same year, same color except it has a green seat! 9.4k miles at $1600.

  • @fyreblade1262
    @fyreblade1262 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i have a ktm 790 duke, a 2022 s1000rr and one of these I am restoring as my first bike I ever had. Got it started today, was going to end up in the trash. These are great bikes man.

  • @Spooky-CS2
    @Spooky-CS2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Picked an 07 up for 1000 with 7k original miles garage kept. Needed a new battery and to adjust the idle air flow and it ran like a dream

    • @skeesh330
      @skeesh330  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      cant believe you found one with that few miles good find! safe riding!

  • @benbryson6598
    @benbryson6598 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    great review, fyi- I think it's 29 kw which everybody says is the hp rating but I think the hp rating is about 37-38, it's hight for a 250, even some new 300s are around it.

  • @williammagill5634
    @williammagill5634 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good basic review. Thanks

  • @brianmorris3614
    @brianmorris3614 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    paid 800 for this one bout 14 years ago. kinda just hung-out for 12 years. just got it running again, now ima chop it up and make it a scrambler kinda deal

    • @skeesh330
      @skeesh330  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      that sounds awesome, glad you got it running again

  • @CThomas12345
    @CThomas12345 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Got mine for $200! Runs great!

    • @armingotdrip9084
      @armingotdrip9084 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      200!? I'm about to get a broken one from a family member as a project bike for the same price. That's crazy.

  • @officerrodfarva3471
    @officerrodfarva3471 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Have a 250 and it has treated me well. Looking to upgrade to a 600 this summer for a trip to vegas

    • @skeesh330
      @skeesh330  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      just upgraded to a 650 and im very happy with it

    • @carlosandleon
      @carlosandleon 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      just get an adventure style bike, no need for a crotch rocket. I prefer the supermoto handling myself. Way more fun. I just bought a kle 500 and I love it!

  • @TrafficCheck1126
    @TrafficCheck1126 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    nice video, best one I've seen yet on the 250

    • @skeesh330
      @skeesh330  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you a ton!

    • @edwardkeeter762
      @edwardkeeter762 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is a great video, but I think the "Citizen Kane" of Ninja 250 videos is the one from Regular Car Guy: th-cam.com/video/MsX2rIZory0/w-d-xo.html

  • @joeydiddy1
    @joeydiddy1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    guys I'm 5'11 380 pounds and this thing dose 80-90 on the highway easy I'm loving this bike

  • @davidrhodes9997
    @davidrhodes9997 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very informative. Thanks for your time.

    • @skeesh330
      @skeesh330  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you very much. I hope you found this video helpful

  • @-Just_Justin-
    @-Just_Justin- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice bike, I maybe getting one for $600 that needs some reassembly. This video was very helpful in many ways and I'm sure that I will reference it later.

    • @skeesh330
      @skeesh330  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks for watching! I'm glad I was able to help. Safe riding!

    • @-Just_Justin-
      @-Just_Justin- 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I went ahead and bought it. Super pleased with it so far. I need a few odds and ends and it will be ready to ride. Same color scheme as yours too.

  • @edwardkeeter762
    @edwardkeeter762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You mentioned the helmet lock...I haven't been able to use that, because it has my helmet resting on the really hot exhaust pipe.

    • @skeesh330
      @skeesh330  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah placement for the lock is pretty inconvenient

  • @greggclifford8662
    @greggclifford8662 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, just got a 94 plate. Lovely machine. Forgiving to.G uk

  • @doug6281
    @doug6281 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They call it the gpx in Australia, I just got one today.

    • @jacebotes6435
      @jacebotes6435 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Weirdest in I’m in Australia as well and I just bought one too

  • @diaman4800
    @diaman4800 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ohh, I should've known something was up when there is a box with wires strapped under the seat. This video showed me I'm missing that storage compartment tool kit and battery strap. 😃 all for 1.8k with 8k miles. Well, shoot.
    Didn't know about the helmet lock part though, Thank you! Haha

    • @TheTwistedMystic
      @TheTwistedMystic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      1.8K with 8K miles and no toolkit? Ooof.

  • @sisdavid
    @sisdavid 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Is it water coled?

    • @skeesh330
      @skeesh330  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do not believe so

    • @galenwolfenden6874
      @galenwolfenden6874 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes it is a liquid cooled parallel twin cylinder

  • @JackAttack-25
    @JackAttack-25 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have one and I love it

    • @skeesh330
      @skeesh330  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      GamerGuy 4263 absolutely amazing bike. Had it for almost two years now and had zero problems with it.

  • @BASKETBALL_LOVE14
    @BASKETBALL_LOVE14 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video I have the green and black but had to send it to get motor rebuilt but it had 11,600 but because it is a Kawasaki ninja 250R I would invest any money because I know how reliable they are if you keep up with the maintenance bought it for 500 and getting it fix for 800 so it just like buying one that runs great ..

    • @skeesh330
      @skeesh330  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Carbine Joey always loved Kawasaki. Had my 250 for two years with zero problems and my 650 now is just as amazing.

  • @HS-hi2gc
    @HS-hi2gc ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had the same one then I upgraded to a 636 ninja

    • @skeesh330
      @skeesh330  ปีที่แล้ว

      also looking to upgrade to a 636 in the future or an r6. Currently have a 650 ninja and I do still love it.

  • @mattsimonds477
    @mattsimonds477 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My local dealer has one that looks just like this one for $1,875 it is has 10,696 miles on it. Gonna make an offer for it.

    • @skeesh330
      @skeesh330  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Matt Simonds that’s not too bad, I paid $1650 for mine with 6000 miles but it’s a damn good bike and I’d make that offer for it

    • @kirkford7968
      @kirkford7968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@skeesh330 I picked up a used 03 for 800 dollars last yr it had 23k on the ⏰ she was my first bike and I love her deeply lol... I'm 44 yrs old and i soo regret not getting one sooner, For me it doesn't get better than taking corners on my kawi!! Gonna upgrade next yr if the good Lord allows it.

    • @skeesh330
      @skeesh330  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kirkford7968 Glad to hear youre enjoying! over the years we have upgraded to ninja 650's and absolutly love them

    • @kirkford7968
      @kirkford7968 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@skeesh330 awesome brother!! I want to get a Yamaha 750 asap, I'm gonna save up next yr if the good Lord allows it. Take care & ride safe 💯🙏.

  • @angelkings7422
    @angelkings7422 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm buying this one Saturday

    • @skeesh330
      @skeesh330  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hurracan G excellent choice man. Loved mine for the time I had it

  • @rednecksdailychannel
    @rednecksdailychannel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just got one for $100 man can’t wait to mess with it

  • @DeerbrookSouthernRR
    @DeerbrookSouthernRR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Getting one this weekend for $750

    • @skeesh330
      @skeesh330  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      youre getting it for a steal!

    • @KidNamedKuddy
      @KidNamedKuddy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sweet! How have you liked it?? Got mine for 1k. Needed carbs cleaned, gas tank cleaned and coated though. Runs well and it’s a lot of fun for under $1500

  • @joshualindsey02
    @joshualindsey02 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would you recommend getting a 1990 Kawasaki ninja 250 with 600 miles it looks very good it will need work tho like carbs rebuild and gas tank cleaned. Its listed for $800 I can get it for possibly $700

    • @skeesh330
      @skeesh330  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      id question why a 1990 only has 600 miles

  • @lanceliu4720
    @lanceliu4720 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    do you still have the bike? i have a 600 but wanted to buy something small for around town

    • @skeesh330
      @skeesh330  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lance Liu I still do, had it for a little over two years now. I plan on getting a 600 but honesty I think that’s fine for a riding around town bike.

  • @johnmitchell2741
    @johnmitchell2741 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    in 2021 found a used 05 with 800 miles they want $2800.Talk about inflation!!

    • @skeesh330
      @skeesh330  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      oof i get the low miles but wow is that expensive

  • @symoonstar23
    @symoonstar23 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ninja 250r only sytatik oil chnge filter&lube Dr chain. It go well.economy.

  • @bruhdamartinasty3636
    @bruhdamartinasty3636 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    OK, you don't actually mean "brand new," but you mean a 2005 in excellent condition, right?

    • @skeesh330
      @skeesh330  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bruhda Martinasty good to excellent condition

  • @jeffdeezy
    @jeffdeezy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    that idle is WAY too high!