How Fast Would You Get Tired On A Ninja250?

Im a first time rider and I WANT to get;

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http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/803280366.html

but then I think im going to just go ahead and get a Green 2008 ninja 250r. How long do you think it would take to get sick of the 250? Is it really worth it?

I got a brand new 2007 in April and got rid of it by July. Nice bike for inner-city riding but on the highway it's a beating. Nimble and efficient, but in no way really suited to the highway. In hindsight I wish I would've just saved my pennies and got a 650R.

I got a brand new 2007 in April and got rid of it by July. Nice bike for inner-city riding but on the highway it's a beating. Nimble and efficient, but in no way really suited to the highway. In hindsight I wish I would've just saved my pennies and got a 650R.

woah then what do you recommend?! I live in houston so theres highways obviously.

http://www.motorcycleforum.com/showthread.php?t=84694

Read that and the two links in it.

If you are genuinely interested in learning how to ride and becoming a proficient rider, get a starter bike. The Ninja 250 is a fantastic bike and can be ridden very fast through twisties by a skilled rider. If you will be doing a lot of highway riding, a 500 or a 650 is better. A 650 is the most powerful bike I would recommend to a new rider, and only if you have taken the MSF course at minimum. A 600cc (inline-four cylinder) is for experienced riders only.

I suggest a 650R. You won't outgrow it in a year or maybe even 5 years.

I suggest a 650R. You won't outgrow it in a year or maybe even 5 years.

thats what I want to get really bad. But My budget is 6k and I cant find a 08 that fits that budget and that honda is a really good bike and it matches my budget

For 6k you can get a Ninja 500 in really nice shape and have lots of money left over for good gear and accessories. Or you can get a used 650 that's in decent shape, and still get good gear.

For 6k you can get a Ninja 500 in really nice shape and have lots of money left over for good gear and accessories. Or you can get a used 650 that's in decent shape, and still get good gear.

the ninja500's are ugly and arent my kind. And I cant find a Ninja650R that falls in that price range. Ive been looking on Craigslist

It's your first bike, not your last. If you're afraid of looking foolish on a 500, you should know that you will look more foolish on a cool bike that you don't know how to ride.

It depends on what kind of riding you're doing. If you're just interested in doing 120 on the freeway, in a straight line, then the 250 will bore you in a few months.

if you're interested in really learning how to ride, the 250 can be fun for a long time.





Also, a lot of people like the ninja650R as a starter bike, but i'm not sure if the 650R or the SV650 are any less prickly than a older I4 600cc. the high torque on these 650 twins can be a dangerous thing for those without some finesse (aka new riders) with the controls.