Why you should and should NOT buy a ninja 250
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The 250 has not only saved me from tickets but also literally life ending mistakes and death roads. 250 is awesome.
I can relate. My Ninja 250, though quick, is nothing as fast as other bikes I've had. I stepped down to small bikes when my oldest brother wrecked on his Ducati at 110 mph, cracking his $800 helmet in two, breaking his right elbow and messing up his leg pretty bad. He's lucky to be alive. I want to carry on the tradition and be alive, too. 👍🏍️
@@MissionaryInMexico lol Carry on the tradition
@@scee8474 I'm starting my 6th TH-cam channel (this one is my 3rd) called "Kaw Ninja Rides" to take my 250 on rides and use my helmet GoPro to document all my rides. This 8s my 2nd Kawasaki Ninja 250, and it's at my house here in Mexico. Had it shipped here and legalized to be a Mexican vehicle... After refurbishments, which there will be videos of it, I'll be taking everyone on rides with me. Maybe the biggest bike I'll step up to will be a 600. The temptation to go over 100 mph is always too strong, or to go too fast in corners or busy streets... And with smaller bikes it's harder to do that.
I'm bout to buy this and it will be my first bike
How is that possible? Does it think for you? Do you only ride on the highway? Physics don't apply if your on a 250? Do cars bounce off a 250?
I have this bike and learnd on it, it’s faster than any car driving on the same street at you, takes off fast, and fun to ride, I take mine to school everyday !
Ivan Padilla I’m a beginner and know practically nothing about bikes. I wanna take one to college and back. Do you think this’ll be a good bike for a noob like me?
Adrián Boomin I just got a 2008 250 for when I go back to college, runs great I love it!
Same. I just bought a 250 my ex had a 636 but it was far too fast for me. The 250 is the perfect learning bike. Imma upgrade in a few months.
I got a ninja 250 back in February of 2017. It's been a great decision and I save up a lot on gas. when it rains, I take a bus and I strap a basket on the back of it when I do groceries. you make do.
@@3dler954 not that hard? Tbh. I live in a college town so people are getting rid of their cars and bikes at the end of every semester. It took me less than a month once I started looking.
im 12 and ive ridden a bicycle before like pretty fast, you think Hayabusa is a good starter bike for me?
Save your money and do more research till your 15-16 and can drive it legally
J.P. Nelson LOL.
yes 250 iz for pussy!!!!
@KumŞeyt I think the Ninja H2 is better beginner bike than this one.
Yes and you should get a casket empty lot and life insurance.
I feel that the first thing to mention is it's highway capable, gets around 60-70mpg and has a four gallon tank. You can ride this thing to work all week and gas up on the Saturday. Maintenance is easy with only two carbs. It's kinda like how an old EG civic is still fun to drive.
Had a 95 civic manual with 38k original miles. It was so nice. Wv mountain roads, sure it lost on the highway but the mpg and nimble lightweight on curvy mountain roads was SO fun.
I've had the 250R since 2018. It's fast, and I'm over 250 pounds. Amazing bike. This bike has been tuned, cold air intake w K&N filter and fitted carb jets, balanced motor, redlines at 15,000, top end of 145, 0 to 60 in 4.6 seconds. It's got all the power I need, and great gas mileage. I use it to go long distances to preach in the mountain villages where my van can't go. And did I mention fast? Robbers can't catch me.
I'm in the market for a very slightly used 4 cylinder Kawasaki Ninja 250 if anybody knows of one. I've heard great things about it
I'm going to have to see that to believe it.
@@eric62backstrom You will see it. I bought a camera for my helmet to document my trips. I'm starting another TH-cam channel for that.
@@MissionaryInMexico awesome! I'm 250 and as soon as I take my hands on. The grips the bars start to shake worse and worse... It's lowered I'm thinking that's why... I just don't see how to un-do the lowering job up front... Fork springs are my only guess.
@@MissionaryInMexico Found a deal on a Ninja 250 with bore'd out cylinders, titanium valves and stiffened springs, slipper clutch, altered gears in the transmission, sprocket change, Yoshimura exhaust, aftermarket spark plugs, racing ECU, aftermarket alternator, special engine cover, tops out at a whopping 140 mph, on a 250. Wish me luck getting this thing.
@@rdmrdm25 Awesome deal. It's the 2 cylinder or the 4 cylinder?
I have a 2012 250 and i had it for almost 3 yrs and i just love it i dont need a felony speeding ticket lol
Lol you say it's slow? Compared to a 1000 yeah... but compared to driving a 49cc scooter that things like a fucking rocket
Conspirator In the Free land THANK YOU SIR. I learned to ride on two wheels on a 49cc Yahama moped. Just bought a 2009 Ninja 250, and it's perfect to start on. It takes off like a frigging jet plane in comparison.
Dustin Chapman I was going to get a ninja 250but the guy sold it from under me. So ended up with a cbr600rr
I picked up the Ninja for $900 USD, MIGHT need a battery, came with a brand new helmet, riding jacket, a few mods to throw on the bike for visibility, and gloves. I couldn't pass that up, worst case scenario I would get a higher trade in value, and still have the PPE
Yep. For 249cc its fuckin quick.
Conspirator In the Free land welcome The united frikin states frenchboi
That’s a good six minutes of a guy telling you how faster is other Bike is
I could smell the douche-bro 10 secs in. Hard pass.
😂👍
It's not that slow. Still faster than most cars. Suspension upgrade, and it's very capable. Why don't you actually talk about the bike instead of putting it down?
Did you watch the video? He gives multiple props to the motorcycle.
Yea quite a bit of sarcasm couldn't take him serious at all like when he "got mad low" or called it a scooter then a sunfire then a miata...guess ill try a different channel for a review
That is cap
@@Allagi22 but not real info.
@@WingStop-zv1sk English? I don't speak whatever woogabooga that is.
I love how i can type in almost any motorcycle review on TH-cam and Sean has already done a video on it
Lol, put Caleb on an electric motorcycle so we can hear the motorcycles that you are test riding.
actually a great idea.
Nice idea! Plus zeros are kinda neat
I just picked up a 250r and I think it’s one of the best bikes I could’ve ever started off with!! Enough power for you to master handling and just able to ride a bike and get knowledge. Weird thing tho. My gas and rpm gauge are on each side of the tank and I don’t have the plastics on the side
Bought a Ninja 250 as my first bike, the bought a gsxr 750 brand new the run in period has been good for the transition to power, they are definitely gutless but so much flickability in corners fun bike definitely happy I went that way for learning.
Look at this dude driving a motorcycle without gloves... you're asking to have your hand degloved.
One time i destoyed my hand while rollerblading in the streets fell flat on my face with a soccerball in my hands
It's a 250
Nay Say the pavement can still cause significant damage to the hand if he were to crash
@@naysay6681 that 250 can still kill. Mines way faster than his and older
It's a 250 and that's all that matters. Sound like trash to
Ninja 250 is not just for beginners. I've been riding for 30 years and I've had bikes well over 1,000cc. This one is just fun as hell as a second bike to commute on or just zip around by yourself. I won't put a passenger on it though. I have a 1450 Harley for that.
James Southworth The longer you ride, the more you realize that it’s about finding the right type of bike for the specific ride you’re about to embark on.
Why wouldn’t you put a passenger on it
Is it possible to give others a ride?
Why is it not for beginners? Trying to buy my first bike. I'm a faster learner. What? Do they break down a lot?
@@MarcoPolo1299 I think you misunderstood. He said the ninja 250 IS for beginners, but it can be for others as well, depending on what they are looking for.
I love this bike. Got it in black. 6 months and still super fun. Only cost 3 grand. Get tons of compliments. :)
At first, I thought dude was just blabbering like a crazy but as the video was close to ending, I realised that he actually answered everything that I wanted to know about this bike. The real reason we buy motorcycles is to have fun and that matters more than if one enjoys the bike or not? He was enjoying the ride the whole time and it definitely answers my big burning question whether the bike is worth getting or not and the answer is the prior. Thanks mate.
Had my 250 for around 3 years now and love it.. dont know what hes talking about
As a 5’1” woman who wants to go faster than my Honda Fit but has never driven a bike... this is for me lol..... it looks cool to the average Joe and that’s all I need in life lol I can’t wait to get mine!
Am thinking of getting mine, gonna convert it into cafe racer.
Happy riding and stay safe.
I'm the same height. I think these are made for the petite.
just bought this one today. so excited to ride more in the morning >
Hows it going so far ? I got a ninja 250r yt channel if you wanna check it out .. "HigherRPMs"
@@dmitriypanasyuk1409 i'm short and not very well built, so i've dropped it a couple times which can be a hassle getting up, but i got it cheap 2nd hand so it's fun still!
@@hirotohoashi exactly I completely agree 😁 I've done the same a few times lol
3:23 to 3:48😂 you convinced me!! I'm getting a 250 that's just like the miata I drive. I bang redline thorough 6 gears and I'm still going less than 60❤😂 subscribed✅
It's quick and fun to be honest
Did you get the 250? Let us know !
Great video! Helped me heaps!!!
Just bought mine a couple days ago, need to go to the DMV soon to get my permit
Getting started on riding, and I’ve been looking for a good looking bike that I won’t get injured on if I crash. This seems to be the perfect one!
I have had this bike for 12 years, it is the best bike i have ever had.
I have owned honda cb 400 n 1983, Yamaha XJ900, and a Jawa 350.
In my area the speed limit is 50mph, and i believe that in your area it is 65 mph.
Anyway the ride quality and troublefree ownership of this bike makes it great.
It does 0-60 in abt 6 seconds. Great handling also makes it a keeper.
I wish my 09 ninja 500 had a gas gauge :'). The things i've come to notice after buying my first bike...still fun though ;)
My 09 250r has a gas gauge that’s weird
I love my 250 with a custom exhaust when you hit high rpm and let off it sounds amazing
What kind of highway you driving on to red line in 5th and not exceed the speed limit? An Autobahn?
you're full of it
250 does 80mph at 8000 rpm and revs to 14 K .
Exactly, I go 110km/h (the speed limit for most of our highways, some are 120km/h) at around 8000rpm.
What type of bike is your friend on that's filming you
I have an 98 250 since 2014, put over 25k miles on it, and it's the best fun to ride.
I’m on my second one and I’ve been riding for seven years I may get a bigger one one day but I don’t really care
Ayyyee youre in lancaster? Im from york lmaooo! Great video man
Just got my first bike. It is this bike. Learning to ride it now. So dope.
Just bought this today.. not bad at all for me.. still fast duh. Not my first bike but better than my first one
I'm not new to motorcycle but I'm getting one for the low, so here I am back into being on the road
you say you could redline 6th on a ninja 250 without exceeding the speed limit? top speed is 100 mph..
The speed limit on an autobahn i think he meant
@@kahle3515 i have an 09 250r that tops at 105(im 14)
@@kahle3515 Autobahn has no speed limit.
I literally today had my 05 250r up to at least 112 prolly 115
I have just gotten my first big its a blue ninja 250j and i love it got it for 900 dollars with 24k miles on it the first owner put its first scratches on it but in turn bought it 4 new turning signals new mirrors and new levers and shifters and mufflers by far i couldnt be happier with this bike and i dont think ill ever have to upgrade till i pass it on to my kids.
I just got one too (03)for $700 and am keeping it till my 13 year old wants it then i might buy a 400.
I found one of these for sale for $1,700. It’s a 2003 with. 5k miles, what do y’all think, good or bad deal?
3k??? I paid 1,200 for a 2009 k ninja 250r on offer up .. 9k miles .. dude had to go to the military and needed it gone . I’ve had it for 2 years and it’s amazing . I highly recommend this bike for beginners and sunny days …
Nicee I’ll have to look on there I’m im Cali
You look pretty good on that Shawn !
I wish I'd never sold mine. I thought the grass was greener getting a faster bike but I've scratched that itch and now I'm downsizing.
It was fun and it did over the speed limit on the motorway. 105 on the clock.
It accelerated quickly enough. As fast as I probably do now on my 600 except you had to pin the throttle, which somehow felt more fun.
I'm looking at a ninja 300 or z300 atm. Only because it would annoy me paying more for an old 250 than what I sold mine for.
Great bikes and underrated by people who only measure bikes by their 0-60 time
Shame they don't make many 250 two strokes the one I rode was kinda scary.
I'm actually about to buy a 250 as my first bike and I'm excited 🏍
Awsome bro love you comments!! I am gona buy one!!
NICE JOB BOYS 14K!
I dont know why everyone is so scared to get a beginner bike like a ninja 250 or 300. If you're good at buying and selling then you could literally buy it and sell it for the same amount.
This was pre srk glove sales I guess 🤷🏻♂️😂
Hey brother I've always wondered what a lower powered bike feels like around town. I have an SV650s, and even that hits 60 in like a mid 3 second. I have a TL1000s project bike and that thing is stupid fast around town LOL. I wonder how fun being able to rev a bike out on normal roads would be. The question is keeping within the speed limit - is it more fun to ride a bike with less power? What is your opinion on that?
It is more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow. Unless you're near a track you can use, or just don't care about death/loss of license, you'll never be able to use the TL1000 to its full potential.
Yo why do you down shift like that? It's really weird.
whats the fastest speed limit where you are if you cant exceed the speed limit? it must be a lot faster than australia as the fastest speed limit permitted is 110kmph and i have had my 250 upto 160
"Don't believe those people who say, "You go where you look". Nah.. That's actually true though." 😂
I was thinking you should have your friend's camera mounted at an angle so he can look forward while still getting a good view of you from the side... either that or mount his camera completely 90 degrees sideways on his tank
for that matter you can buy 2 gopro sessions for only a little more than a hero 5 and you could get a forward and rearward 45 degree view from his bike
+Jessa Phillips that's what we do and we have 3 cameras we used to use them all, but just using two saves time
Wow, you guys see a boring bike? I see a cool bike that I can learn with! 😌 unless you was not ironic...
What's the mic you're using?
I have a Yamaha V-Star 1300. I am actually thinking of picking up a small sport bike for just around town. I love the V-Star on long distance rides, but it kind of sucks for just buzzing around town.
I'm dying to learn and I've been researching this bike in particular for learning, is it really one of the best sport bikes to learn on? Also, any tips or videos to really get some knowledge on? Thanks.
It is a great bike to learn on because its so light and easy to handle at low speeds and the power is less likely to get you in trouble.
My first bike was a 09 250r, was a great learners bike.
Now I have a r1 since I'm an experienced rider
damn R1,surely you love that bike. i got 09 250r here in indonesia because its the cheapest option in here 😁😁
Just bought the same year & bike off facebook for a couple hundred dollars Couldnt pass it up
I just bought a 2007 Ninja 250 only has 10,000 miles on it it is definitely not stock it is extremely fast I only paid $900 for it and it's in mint condition.
Thinking about picking up the exact same one , what’s a good price for one with 1500 miles
Hey, you out in Maryland? Looks like Clarksburg to me! Got some family there..
Which one is best The R or SL version?
Just bought a 04 Kawasaki ninja 250 just to come here and have Sean tell me it’s a scooter 😂😅
I'm just doing random research, but the fact I knew y'all were in Lancaster county before you even said it is so funny.
You seem like a good guy I'm Glad you didn't beat up on this bike too bad.. I told my girlfriend's son to buy this as his first bike. I figure he can still fell pretty cool, but not really get him in any trouble while he learns to ride ...and i also told him to trust You, FortNine and YammiNoob.
Western guys are so tall that ninja looks like 50cc.. Try here on asia, even guys usually stand on their toes riding that 250
Lol yeah I'm 188cm and look rediculous on my girls 250r. It's soo much fun though.
I was given a 2007 Kawasaki im working on it in my case I live in az any ride is better than no ride I luv riding bikes ever since a kid we luv fun
I have my 250 and she’s a beast with a new exhaust , makes everyone stare lol
what exhaust
They sound sick ay
Most modern cars have 130bhp. Believe me, most cars are quicker. I have a ninja 250 and an Aprilia 1000 RSV Mille.
One is equivalent to walking as the other is to Hussain Bolt.
But I like the difference. Riding the ninja gives me clarity. The Aprilia isn't good at doing towns and slow.
Most modern cars have 130bhp? In what country? HP numbers are going down - they are putting tiny engines in but with 9 or 10 speed transmissions, so by definition have very little HP but lots of gears. A new F150 comes by default with only a 2.7L engine. My Jeep Wrangler with 2.5L is rated for only 120HP.
Then look at the power to rate ratio, which is what really matters.
A Ninja 250 has 36HP, or 26HP at the wheel by some sites. But weighs only 360lbs wet and goes 0 to 60 in 5.75 seconds.
A 2018 Ford Focus has 160HP max, weighs 2974 lbs, and 0-60 is 7.6.
A Nissan Rogue used to be a 2.5L base, but now only a turbo 1.5L that they claim puts out 200HP (doubt it, and likely revved up to heaven), weights around 3700lbs, 0 to 60 also 7.5.
Those are two of the most common cars in the world and show the typical 0 to 60 is 7.5 while Ninja 250 is under 6. Last time I checked, 5.75 is faster than 7.6 seconds.
Factor in how much better a Ninja 250 corners and how much more fun, and no contest.
I drive a zx-12r and I have the Kawasaki 250 and I love it.
Is there must diff between this and the ninja 300?
How tall are you? And are comfortable on that bike? Bike looks like mini bike. I was considering it but i am having second thoughts now. Im 6 feet bwt
that bike is the same as KAWASAKI ZX 250R NINJA ZX 250 SL NINJA '15?
"Bug in the eye" ah i can relate to that so much that dam bug doing kamikaze headshots like its his morning exercise 💀
This help me get past buying the 2010 250r and not kno a damn thing bout bikes … it’s easy i learned everything up to shifting to 2 nd gear in 1 hour
Considering this for my first bike
As someone who owns a miata and just bought this bike last night when you said it’s like a miata I got chills
Well put!
I’ve had 4 Miata’s n now have a prht 13’ in copper red👍.
2nd owner 08’ ninja with 2100 miles & have been debating on a new 400 or r3 but 7,500-8k otd is a bit spicy.
Gonna get a total service estimate on her next week inc new rubber here in sf area. Stay safe!!👍👍🙏
So what were the pros and cons of buying a 250 ninja?
were are your gloves
There's a red one for sale for 2800 but I'm not home and I have an FR44 insurance! And I don't have my motorcycle licence. How much would it bump up my insurance for an FR44?
I am 4'10 and want to get my license, I want a 400 so bad but I am not sure if I am going to fit
0:37 to 0:52 is the best part of the video
Realistically a non sports bike is fun and wayyyyy more reasonable for insurance. A bike is a bike.
Thank you for the video but i do have a question. I'm looking to get my first Motorcycle and I found a 1995 Kawasaki Ninja 250r on craigslist for $500.00. I it does need some carb work but I can do that. Is it worth buying and will it be just as fun?
Its a 95' ninja 250 for $500, there's bound to be problems that will make you end up spending a lot more than $500 and i doubt it's 'some carb work' . Unless you really like fixing things (whole lot of things), you won't enjoy it.
Fun with a safe color scheme 👍
I love small bikes mostly because I get good handling on it😀 and I'm a pretty big guy
I’ve owned 4 miatas and I wasn’t sure I wanted a bike but this video confidence me
trevor guzy got my D in 15 after 3 250,s....get one or a 300. They are exact same experience. Engine braking identical, loud at speed, nose dive....all at legal speed
I been thinking about buying a used one, a guy is selling his for $500 that needs some work. Right now, I'm riding a 1200 Sportster and Suzuki Drz400.
I’m considering this bike however I’m a taller guy 6 foot 3 and I don’t know if it’s big enough. I would get a 300 or 400 but the ninjas are a little bit out my price range but I’m willing to compromise on my budget for better comfort. Does anyone know if this is a good and big enough bike for me or would I have difficulty finding comfort in riding it.
I'm 6ft 1, I've ridden on my brother's stock 250. It is alright, but not comfortable. You will feel like you need to be tucked in more. You can mod it to have a bigger chassis if you really want a 250, but in the long run it might not be worth it.
Edit: I've only ridden it on and off for about 4 months when getting groceries. So take my review with a grain of salt, 😆.
Did you ever find out, I'm also 6'3" and was gonna get a bigger classic bike... but I've been told to get setting like this, but smaller displacements normally mean they don't fit... so how'd it fit?
It's quicker than just about anything that isn't designed to be obscenely quick and it's more than enough to get you a speeding ticket on any highway....
Pro tip: Careful over bumps if you're 250lbs on a lowered 250
Lose weight
I saved a 250 from being trashed as my first bike went to work on it and it severed me well for getting another one just use this bike to learn
I have the option to buy my buddies 2008 250 for 1200$ on monday (10k miles newer body) or something else if I want. I have little experience on a motorcycle, i've rode my buddies r3 probably 6-7 times. What should I get?
+Thomas Burket buy it for sure
Awesome thanks alot, I needed an opinion from someone and I also dont want to look to big on it. I'm 5 11'' and 175 lbs
Wind through your teeth, bugs in your eyes
@@cartman102 if ya get some apehangers, ya can get a junebug armpit at 70mph
How tall are you ?
How tall are u and are u having trouble with it.
never knew srkcycles was less than a half an hour away from where I live 😂
What's the size frame
I live in Windsor Ontario and have no idea where to get a rideable, used, ninja 250, if anyone knows a dealer or shop please help me out
your funny as hell bro,,, be safe on that 1000,,, former yz 250 dirt bike racer.
would this motorbike be a good first motorbike?
Outlaw yes for sure, my first and I love it
I got this bike after zx6r 🤣👍 great vid!!!