Hey. I'm looking to start riding soon, but my parents will not allow me to buy a used motorcycle. I'm interested in a Ninja 250 because everyone says it's a great starter bike. Everywhere I read people say that you should always buy a used bike. I'm wondering if it would be worth it to buy a new 250, because I doubt my parents would let me sell it in a couple years. How long was it before you guys upgraded?
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How long before a 250 gets boring?
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Johnny5
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The answers to the questions you have asked in both your posts so far are all over this board. What kind of bike should i get.., is a 250 good enough etc.. etc.. have been asked a million times. Just browse the forum and read up on all the past posts and info people have given about the topics. People frown upon starting a thread with the same questions over and over.
your parents will only let you buy a new bike, and they won't let you sell that bike? :violent1:
As Johnny said, lots of opinions about this all around the forum already... but it's a good bike, great starter, and how long it remains interesting/fun to you depends entirely on yourself
As Johnny said, lots of opinions about this all around the forum already... but it's a good bike, great starter, and how long it remains interesting/fun to you depends entirely on yourself
hedgehog88
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Its funny how people ask rhetorical questions, this being one. Only you know that answer. I know a dude who has been riding a 250 (bought new) for 3 seasons and haven't said anything about it, till this season. People buy 250's as a starter's bike and as a insurance cost saver till you get experience. If you wanted to sell it later the value for a ninja is popular so the cost doesn't depreciate as quickly as other bikes.
Anyways, if you get it just enjoy it and don't think about upgrading till you know how you ride.
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Orangepeel
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Why not keep it until after you complete your full M?
It's got enough kick to get you on the highway, but not into any trouble. It depends on the person, I guess. Fun ripping up and down thru the gears, and it's nimble and flickable in the curves .
If/when it comes time for me to change bikes, I think I would miss my cibbie.
It's got enough kick to get you on the highway, but not into any trouble
. It depends on the person, I guess. Fun ripping up and down thru the gears, and it's nimble and flickable in the curves .If/when it comes time for me to change bikes, I think I would miss my cibbie
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Are your parents paying for the bike?
from the sounds of it, you're already thinking about moving beyond a 250.
Why not skip the 250 and get something you'll keep for a longer time?
If you're aiming for a 600ss using the 250 as a stepping stone, why not just get the 600ss to begin with and keep a cool head.
Why not skip the 250 and get something you'll keep for a longer time?
If you're aiming for a 600ss using the 250 as a stepping stone, why not just get the 600ss to begin with and keep a cool head.
...I thought it was universally accepted this was a terrible idea? What happened? In his other thread he says he doesn't even have a G1 or M1 yet, why would starting on a SS and "taking it easy" ever be a good idea? Especially if it's getting bought brand new.
http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?42129-Sportbikes-are-Not-beginner-Bikes
Starting on an SS vs not starting on an SS and wearing ATGATT vs not wearing gear are two topics that have been beaten to death a million times over. Parties on both sides give little ground so for all of our sake, try to avoid starting the debate up again
Understandable, but in this situation where the guy is 20 with no driving or riding experience whatsoever while licensed it seems like a LOT more of a recipe for disaster than usual.
Unfortunately no, so this is dumb.
I don't really want to start on a 600 as the forums say that its not a great idea to do so. I only feel comfortable starting on a 250, I definitely want to learn to ride first before moving up. I agree with what Macs said in this one.
Try explaining to them that there are PLENTY of used beginner bikes out there in good condition, and that you'll be saving $$ by buying used. Also considering that you're likely to drop it at least once as n00b it's a lot more depressing doing so with a brand new bike. Really, if you're paying for it I don't know why they feel like they have a say.
unoR
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This !
My first motorcycle I purchased was a 2008 Honda CBR125R. I purchased it "used" with around 17XX km's from the first owner who purchased it from Honda Powersports in Markham. If the word "used" is scaring you from purchasing one, there are many check lists on the internet you can go through when viewing a used motorcycle. For me it had to be low km's, never dropped, overall good condition (cosmetic / mechanical) & proper maintenance done to the motorcycle.
I only rode the CBR about a month and put about 400 KM's on it then sold it after I finished my RTI course, not cause I got bored with it but when my girlfriend got on with me and we tried practising 2up riding in a parking lot the bike wouldn't really go anywhere LOL so I sold it for $200 less than my original purchase price but it was great learning on it.
Now I have a 2008 Yamaha WR250X and it can haul me and my girlfriend around no problem. I plan on keeping this bike forever and purchasing a R6 when insurance goes down a good amount. I'm 21, just got my M2 in May, I have one speeding ticket with a car and getting on the CBR was my first time on a motorcycle... so every time I get on my WR250X puts a smile on my face every time... but different strokes for different folks.
You also have to factor in the costs of owning a motorcycle... gear, insurance, plates, registration, rider training course (if you chose to take it) maintenance, gas, the motorcycle its self etc.
Sorry for the bible passage but I was once in your shoes.
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