2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R

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Dirigible

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Originally posted by: Kelvrick
I told you to get the old model 250. Stop looking at aesthetics so much for the first bike. With the new model, you can find the old ones cheap, ride for a year/season or two and get rid of it for the same price you bought it for even if you do some minor drops.

After that, make a move up to a 500 or 650 that'll still get you 50mpg.

QFT

For your first bike buy used. No ifs, ands, or buts.
 

Josh123

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I mentioned wanting one to my boss and he laughed saying they are for women lol. Guess if I get one it would be the 650.
 

randomlinh

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i was thinking of learning to ride, mainly to save gas on my commute and use HOV. but hadn't considered that the 250 wouldn't be stable on the highway.. dang. that and I still can't get the fear of getting swiped out there. It's almost a daily event in my car...
 

MiataNC

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Originally posted by: Josh123
I mentioned wanting one to my boss and he laughed saying they are for women lol. Guess if I get one it would be the 650.

Do you base all of your buying decisions on the stupid opinions of others?

There are no bikes built and sold just for women, but there are plenty of men who measure their ego by the size of their car or bike.

Ride what you want, and don't suffer fools.