i found this bike i am 15 and want a first bike and 400 is all i have to spend... what do u guys think of the ninja from people who have had them?
1996 Kawasaki Ninja 250
1996 Kawasaki Ninja 250
save for atleast at 600cc bike. a 600 is a good starter, a 250 is a slow pile that you will get bored of in a matter of weeks and just end up losing money on IMO
BAD! NO! its illegal anyway! Most states have a restriction on age to cc, a 15yr old isn't technically legal on a 250 either, a 230 is the highest cc legally you can drive if your 15. (in Alabama anyway)
A 600 is way too much for most if not all 15yr olds, be safe and get a 250. Even better Stay off those death traps and get an enduro. You'll kill yourself on the street, dirt is a way softer landing than asphalt.
Not trying to flame anyone just trying to help out.
It needs work so i figured by the time i got to fixing it it would be winter and i get my license then so i can ride it next summer. I want a 600 but this deal seams nice.... i am able to handle a 600 easily i have ridden i cbr1k thru 4th gear just about WOT but i lifts up so damn easy on a back road... its my uncles but im just saying
save for atleast at 600cc bike. a 600 is a good starter, a 250 is a slow pile that you will get bored of in a matter of weeks and just end up losing money on IMO
ATGATT
well probably every car that i have owned would smoke a nija 250.. but this is not a bad thing for a 1st time rider. as alreadt stated taking a quick rip up the road is alot different then getting out there and actually putting in serious riding on a superbike. my 1st bike was a yamaha (of course) seca2 600.. they area a mild 600cc bike... around 55-60hp i believe.. i had been riding bikes and quads since age 8.. i feel the 250 would be great.. but would get boring quickly. they also make a nija 500 that is tame.. suzuki has a 500cc twin starter sportbike.. (forget the model) another good one like i had would be a yamaha seca 600... i would not reccomend a full on race 600+ cc bike to any begginer. the newer 600s actually accelerate pretty close to the 1s... IMO that too much bike for a rookie. no offence meatnt to be had here... ride a tamer bike for a few years and a good many thousand miles before getting on something of superbike caliber.
rubber side down!
why not get a yamaha ttr230 or 225. they can be made street legal. some where sold with all the lights.