what do you guys reckon the otd price will be? The look's growing on me; just needs an aftermarket exhaust and it'll be a beauty
Kawasaki's 2013 new 250r. Are you ready?
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bboySushi
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I think the color scheme looks a bit disjointed, but the styling looks much better than previous years IMO...The headlights are 1000x better than the cartoony cross-bug-eyed ones on them now.
I still remember the unbelief when I first got into motorcycling and learned that these things were carbureted lol
I still remember the unbelief when I first got into motorcycling and learned that these things were carbureted lol
suprPHREAK
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I'll be surprised if we get FI here. It has been available in Europe on the current model series, but due to the cost, it was not imported to North America. I would expect that would put the price up ~$1000, so would anyone spend almost $6000 on a 250?
I do see ABS as being at least optional. It is a fantastic invention for bikes, especially for newbies. It is really the first genuine safety feature for motorcycles.
I do see ABS as being at least optional. It is a fantastic invention for bikes, especially for newbies. It is really the first genuine safety feature for motorcycles.
A.S.I.M.O
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Well Indonesia has just started selling them in august 2012. They are priced at 56,900.000 IDR currency which translates to us Canadians at a price of just over 5900.00 CAD. So i would assume between 5,500.00 to 6,000.00 is a fair price point to put it in.
I totally agree. To me, even the prev gen white looks better:
[video=youtube;MnQzNP0SUe4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnQzNP0SUe4[/video]
HBHarrison
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Me either. Its still a learning bike and they are just making it more stylish in my opinion. After a season or less its time to upgrade with any 250 or 125. Why spend $6000 for a new one? Buy a used ninja 500ex ... more bang for your buck. Might not be as pretty, but hell, wont get as bored as quick lol
Bec some just don't bang for buck, especially if NOT pretty LOL
Thanks for that. But damn...sounds like the price is remaining the same. I've heard of a lot of people getting 08-12 250s for 6100 otd. If the price is staying consistent, I'm a little skeptical about it have EFI. I guess it'd be about 2 years again before the used price drops to something reasonable (>$4500)
They always get the good stuff.
Not surprised one bit. I wouldn't buy one without at least FI. Actually, that was pretty much the only reason I didn't buy one when I first started riding.
awyala
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or just keep the good stuff for themselves.
Kawi is killing themselves if they don't have FI and ABS here.
Alex_San
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Yep, that was the reason why I picked up the Honda as well. I like the styling of the Kawi more (and the new one kicks ***). But caburettor? In 2013?
ABS is very important too. I drool over the current offer at Kahuna for ZX6R, but no ABS, not for me.
LoneRonin
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you want to be paying 5900 instead of 4900 to have FI and ABS??
Lots of bikes sold long before ABS came about. It's a nice system to have, but not something that should be relied on more than your own skill. Not a make or break for me. Although FI is. I've had my fun with carbs.
Alex_San
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Agree that the skill is above all else. Yes, bikes were sold without ABS for ages, but for the same ages, a lot of accidents would've been avoided if those bikes had ABS. I don't want to start a new debate over this, but it's my choice and as long as this system is available for me, I will buy bikes that have it.
awyala
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1) Learn to ride, not rely on electronic aids. I went down twice in my first year to ham fisted braking. My fault. I learned. Now I opted out of the ABS option on my latest bike. I don't need it. Go to a parking lot and learn when your front tire locks up. You can safely lock up a 250 at the end of braking when around 10kph or less and hear the front wheel chirp, release the brake and save it. Take the time to learn the limits of the bike. Remember to keep both feet out when braking in that fashion for stability in case the front slides to the side a little bit.
2) Early FI sucked ballz. Anyone remember the Honda RC51? FI doesn't mean smooth fueling. I currently have an FI twin and its like a weezing hacking chain smoking old man under 30kph, requiring an astute clutch hand to keep it smooth. Nothing is wrong with a carburated fueling system, especially when performance isn't really the strong point of a 250! If anything a simpler fueling system makes for better familiarity with the mechanical systems of a noob rider, even allowing them to maintain their own bike to better and cheaper effect.
Why not demand fly by wire, launch control, lap timer / data logging, TC, electronically controlled engine braking, quick shifter, optional fuel mapping, electronic suspension, etc of your entry market price point learner bike?
It's a learner bike....count your lucky stars the pretty ones even make it to the NA market!
sxr
Active member
100% agree
i have a 2001 250 with 100 front and 140 rear and i love it
1st start it with full choke
2. do visual bike check
3. put on jacket helmet gloves
4. ride
5. 1min of riding close choke
its helafun with out killing myself
