Better pictures of the CBR
Better pictures of the CBR
Ninja
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 10,155
From: OH
do yourself a favor and DO NOT get a ninja 250R. They arent even quick enough to be safe on the street in my opinion. I have ridden one.. it was a 2008 250R and I had trouble hitting 90mph... it just wouldnt do it... a 250R has about 40 HP... not safe.
Id suggest you buy a ninja 500R if you are going to get a ninja.... I rode one the other day and it was plenty quick for what it was... safely quick. too bad its just a fugly bike.
you'd be fine with a 600cc four cylinder bike...there is no power unless you spin it up to 10k rpm or above, so unless you are TRYING to go fast, its not a fast bike really. but when you TRY to go fast, it will blow your mind.
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 5,796
From: Downingtown/West Chester, PA
looks really good meng...keep the rubber side down.
and i agree with ziggy...DO NOT get a 250r. theyre extremely slow and cannot get out of their own way. my first bike is a 600cc katana and it is pleanty quick. i have yet to take it above 6k rpm and it redlines at 11k i think.
honestly, if you want a starter, get a v-twin (sv-650 suzuki). they have gobs of torque down low. exactly what you need because when you first start out on a bike, your afraid to twist the throttle. imagine turning your hand on a pipe 30* (degrees). that would be full throttle on most bikes.
fishy, are you going to Laguna Seca for the races this year? i forget if they went already this season.
and i agree with ziggy...DO NOT get a 250r. theyre extremely slow and cannot get out of their own way. my first bike is a 600cc katana and it is pleanty quick. i have yet to take it above 6k rpm and it redlines at 11k i think.
honestly, if you want a starter, get a v-twin (sv-650 suzuki). they have gobs of torque down low. exactly what you need because when you first start out on a bike, your afraid to twist the throttle. imagine turning your hand on a pipe 30* (degrees). that would be full throttle on most bikes.
fishy, are you going to Laguna Seca for the races this year? i forget if they went already this season.
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,726
From: Portland, Oregon
Nice bike, I can't wait to paint mine black. How much did that cost you all together?
Ps. If not, a Ninja ZX-6R is a good bike too, better then the 250R and way more horsepower.
PureStang: Yeah you're right, but I didn't like that bike and I had the option to either get an SV-650 for 4k or a Ninja ZX-6R 4=for 4k, I got the ZX-6R and I don't regret it one bit. This is my first bike and I felt like I already knew what I was doing and I'm already taking it to the track, racing and doing trick. My next race is up againest my friends Vett. But that's just me and I'm very stubborn.
The ZX-6RR isn't worth it, less HorsePower then the ZX-6R, but it does have a better package for like shocks, seat and other performance parts.
Edit: Get a sound clip or video and lets hear what it sounds like.
Ps. If not, a Ninja ZX-6R is a good bike too, better then the 250R and way more horsepower.
PureStang: Yeah you're right, but I didn't like that bike and I had the option to either get an SV-650 for 4k or a Ninja ZX-6R 4=for 4k, I got the ZX-6R and I don't regret it one bit. This is my first bike and I felt like I already knew what I was doing and I'm already taking it to the track, racing and doing trick. My next race is up againest my friends Vett. But that's just me and I'm very stubborn.
The ZX-6RR isn't worth it, less HorsePower then the ZX-6R, but it does have a better package for like shocks, seat and other performance parts.
Edit: Get a sound clip or video and lets hear what it sounds like.
Last edited by BikerSk8rKid; Jun 4, 2009 at 08:47 PM.
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 5,796
From: Downingtown/West Chester, PA
the reason for the zx-6rr is so that Kawasaki could run in the 600cc class because obviously the zx-6r cant, it has 636cc's. i think they only released 1000 6rr's.
i would much rather start on a v-twin because of the torque. but im not a starting rider, just no experience since i havent owned my own bike until last month. so when i did ride, it was far and few between.
i would much rather start on a v-twin because of the torque. but im not a starting rider, just no experience since i havent owned my own bike until last month. so when i did ride, it was far and few between.
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,726
From: Portland, Oregon
the reason for the zx-6rr is so that Kawasaki could run in the 600cc class because obviously the zx-6r cant, it has 636cc's. i think they only released 1000 6rr's.
i would much rather start on a v-twin because of the torque. but im not a starting rider, just no experience since i havent owned my own bike until last month. so when i did ride, it was far and few between.
i would much rather start on a v-twin because of the torque. but im not a starting rider, just no experience since i havent owned my own bike until last month. so when i did ride, it was far and few between.
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 371
That flat black is siiiick! Love the flat/matte look. My STripleR 675 is matte graphite...not quite as dark as your's, but it definitely stands out against all the glossy paint jobs out there. Gives it a BAMF look.
As far as the 250R goes...I fail to see why a bike that is light, very forgiving of mistakes, cheap to fix if you drop it, but can do 90mph and a 14 second quarter mile is unsafe and too slow for a beginner rider??? Its "slow" as far as bikes go, but I see nothing wrong with buying one, riding it for a year or two to learn on, and then selling it for about the same price you paid for it when you are ready to upgrade. But I guess you all started out driving super-charged 460 big block V8's when you 1st started driving cars too?
As far as the 250R goes...I fail to see why a bike that is light, very forgiving of mistakes, cheap to fix if you drop it, but can do 90mph and a 14 second quarter mile is unsafe and too slow for a beginner rider??? Its "slow" as far as bikes go, but I see nothing wrong with buying one, riding it for a year or two to learn on, and then selling it for about the same price you paid for it when you are ready to upgrade. But I guess you all started out driving super-charged 460 big block V8's when you 1st started driving cars too?
Hot, Nasty, Bad ass speed
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 3,719
From: Livermore, Ca
That flat black is siiiick! Love the flat/matte look. My STripleR 675 is matte graphite...not quite as dark as your's, but it definitely stands out against all the glossy paint jobs out there. Gives it a BAMF look.
As far as the 250R goes...I fail to see why a bike that is light, very forgiving of mistakes, cheap to fix if you drop it, but can do 90mph and a 14 second quarter mile is unsafe and too slow for a beginner rider??? Its "slow" as far as bikes go, but I see nothing wrong with buying one, riding it for a year or two to learn on, and then selling it for about the same price you paid for it when you are ready to upgrade. But I guess you all started out driving super-charged 460 big block V8's when you 1st started driving cars too?
As far as the 250R goes...I fail to see why a bike that is light, very forgiving of mistakes, cheap to fix if you drop it, but can do 90mph and a 14 second quarter mile is unsafe and too slow for a beginner rider??? Its "slow" as far as bikes go, but I see nothing wrong with buying one, riding it for a year or two to learn on, and then selling it for about the same price you paid for it when you are ready to upgrade. But I guess you all started out driving super-charged 460 big block V8's when you 1st started driving cars too?
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,726
From: Portland, Oregon
I've been on one when I was younger. I felt like I had the knowledge to be able to drive a bigger one. Maybe that's because I've been BMXing my whole life and I also had a little (still do) pocket bike, 110CC or so. No, I didn't want to jump on a Ducati 1198 or GSX-R Hayabusa 1300 yet, but I feel safe and confident enough to want to.
You're right Nick, the parts are cheap, but also you can get any other part cheaper if you look around. I paid $10 or so for my HID's that cost $100 + easy. Paid $10 or $20 for left and right mirror and they're worth WAY more then that I believe. E-Bay, CraigsList and waiting for the win. Paid $4,000 for my bike that's worth $6,00 easy, brand new plates, stickers, plate number/letters, came with a few brand new parts ect. One of my Dist that works for my company, his friend got an R1 for like around $3,000 and it's WAY more worth it then that. Now he's trying to sell it because he lost his job. Wish I had the money. :/
Lets see some pictures of your bike Nick.
You're right Nick, the parts are cheap, but also you can get any other part cheaper if you look around. I paid $10 or so for my HID's that cost $100 + easy. Paid $10 or $20 for left and right mirror and they're worth WAY more then that I believe. E-Bay, CraigsList and waiting for the win. Paid $4,000 for my bike that's worth $6,00 easy, brand new plates, stickers, plate number/letters, came with a few brand new parts ect. One of my Dist that works for my company, his friend got an R1 for like around $3,000 and it's WAY more worth it then that. Now he's trying to sell it because he lost his job. Wish I had the money. :/
Lets see some pictures of your bike Nick.
Last edited by BikerSk8rKid; Jun 5, 2009 at 05:35 PM.
