The next time someone thinks the Ninja 250 is a 'tiny' bike..

Grn99Kawi · August 19th, 2009, 03:41 PM

It's funny.. As Americans, we always believe bigger is always better.. you need a 600 super sport to start out with just so that you can move up to a liter bike as fast as you can. I actually had a guy with CBR600RR tell me it was too slow after one season and he wanted teh 1000RR.. anyway..

Outside of the US they have so many more bike options in 'smaller CC". I know there are licensing restrictions and all.. but wow..

Yamaha YZF125R How nice is that? Its 15hp for cryin out loud but it looks great!

Honda's CBR125.. another 125cc and it also looks great.

Funny.. in teh US I don't think anyone would go near them except to poke fun.

I'm not saying that I would want a 125cc bike.. not by any means.. but for the young rider just starting out.. it would be a great option.. or as a city commuter.. heck you can get killed on a 50cc moped..

silver_bullet · August 19th, 2009, 04:59 PM

I wanted to import a yzf125R for the gf, but after all of the fun with the importing and registering etc...I just bought the 250

Flashmonkey · August 19th, 2009, 05:03 PM

Hrmm I take it the CBR125 isn't available in the U.S?

I rode one of those during my motorcycle safety course (up here, none of the bikes are larger than 125cc

) and it's a lot of fun! It feels like you're riding a scooter! That being said, I definitely wouldn't take one on the highway. After sitting on one of those for two days, my 250 felt like a freakin' Goldwing!

ScorpionNinja · August 19th, 2009, 05:49 PM

speaking of a 125cc-er, i kinda Like Kawasaki's little Eliminator125?

95MPG

Ill bet i could Squeeze 100+MPG outta it!

It also kinda looks Just like the Honda Nighthawks i was riding in my MSF class in Oct.08'

Greg_E · August 19th, 2009, 05:49 PM

Yamaha YSR50... Doing circles and figure 8 at 25MPH in half the road width... Grinning ear to ear the whole time! Got to get that bike on the road again but with an 80cc instead.

edwinmcq · August 19th, 2009, 05:55 PM

2009 Aprilia RS 125 on eBay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2009-...=p4506.c0.m245

Nemy · August 19th, 2009, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edwinmcq

2009 Aprilia RS 125 on eBay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2009-...=p4506.c0.m245

oh man, I met someone with it back in Toronto and we all fell in love with it. Gorgeous bike but it's a two stroke so I think the maintenance and oil etc have some crazy requirements.

Greg_E · August 19th, 2009, 06:24 PM

I'm sure it is oil injected. Pull up to the pump, fill the tank. The oil on most other things like this is good for a few tanks of fuel. Man I bet those 125's just scream down the road!

Flashmonkey · August 19th, 2009, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemy

oh man, I met someone with it back in Toronto and we all fell in love with it. Gorgeous bike but it's a two stroke so I think the maintenance and oil etc have some crazy requirements.

I prefered it better when Megan Fox was on it....but i definitely wouldn't kick it out of my driveway

Courteau · August 19th, 2009, 06:53 PM

I saw the Honda 125 at my local dealer (its available in canada)
whoa that think is small... look like a kids bike

smcbride11 · August 19th, 2009, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grn99Kawi

I actually had a guy with CBR600RR tell me it was too slow after one season and he wanted teh 1000RR.. anyway..

I saw a post on another board about this... Some guy had a CBR 600RR but never revved it above 6k because it would "break the engine". So he wanted an R1 because the 600 wasn't fast enough. Reading the explanations as to why he was an idiot were phenomenal.

Flashmonkey · August 19th, 2009, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smcbride11

I saw a post on another board about this... Some guy had a CBR 600RR but never revved it above 6k because it would "break the engine". So he wanted an R1 because the 600 wasn't fast enough. Reading the explanations as to why he was an idiot were phenomenal.

Please tell me you have a link to that thread!

It'll help me get through work tomorrow.....

smcbride11 · August 19th, 2009, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

Please tell me you have a link to that thread!

It'll help me get through work tomorrow.....

Can't help you there, it was about a year ago I saw it... But, I know I saw it on the Sportbike Network - http://www.sportbikes.net/

Terrible, terrible forum. But if you want to read some trolls and funny flame wars, that's the place to be. It passes the time.

Talonne · August 20th, 2009, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

Hrmm I take it the CBR125 isn't available in the U.S?

I rode one of those during my motorcycle safety course (up here, none of the bikes are larger than 125cc

) and it's a lot of fun! It feels like you're riding a scooter! That being said, I definitely wouldn't take one on the highway. After sitting on one of those for two days, my 250 felt like a freakin' Goldwing!

I learned on the CBR125 as well. We actually took it up to 90 km/h and it did decently! Wind was freaking scary though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Courteau

I saw the Honda 125 at my local dealer (its available in canada)
whoa that think is small... look like a kids bike

If not for the added height in my boots, I would not have been able to even get the balls of my feet down. :P I found it felt like the same height as the Ninja 250, just a bit skinnier.

muffinman · August 20th, 2009, 11:40 AM

Wow, I love the design of that Yamaha...

Xorro · August 21st, 2009, 02:57 AM

I looked around the Yamaha at the weekend (we rode-out to a bike shop) and it's quite big.

I would describe it as 'tall' much higher than the 250r.

Still prefer the appearance of the Ninja

patw · August 21st, 2009, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smcbride11

I saw a post on another board about this... Some guy had a CBR 600RR but never revved it above 6k because it would "break the engine". So he wanted an R1 because the 600 wasn't fast enough. Reading the explanations as to why he was an idiot were phenomenal.

My buddies wife was in the same situation. She had one of the smaller Yamaha 600's (Forget the model...), and she had never taken it higher than 7k RPM because she thought it was like a car, and even 7k seems really high. Her husband drives a cruiser bike, so in his defense neither one really knew the power band. She had the same feeling that maybe she needed a bigger cruiser like he had, so she could keep up with them... Logically it makes sense: He's got 1200cc's and he's always able to go faster than her therefore she needs 1200cc's.

The story doesn't end badly though, she eventually did find 8-11k, and as far as I know she hasn't been looking at a faster bike. If she learns to handle the bike properly, she could easily out accelerate and out handle the big chrome monsters

EDIT: I actually started on the CBR125R, as seen in my sig. The bike was awesome and I was sad to see it go, but the Ninja had the same handling and performance below 8k rpm (it's not nearly as bad as you think) and much more above 8k

. But, the CBR tapped out at around 120km/hr, and it was almost 60lbs lighter than the Ninja making it a bit hairy in the wind. Plus I was always flogging it in the 10-11k RPM range, which made it vibrate a bit too much. What I find ironic is these very reasons are the ones people list for moving from the Ninja 250 to something bigger...

backinthesaddleagain · August 21st, 2009, 02:26 PM

I tell them sorry I didn't buy 2 desmoseccis but am out 4 years of college at 40K per year. Ooh at that rate I could get 2 desmosedeccis some goodies. Maybe throw in a 600.
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backinthesaddleagain · August 21st, 2009, 02:27 PM

BTW I was just at the dealer and some guy was looking at literbikes and asked if a powercommander can remove the 186mph limit. Guess he wouldn't like the 250.
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Mista Bob · August 22nd, 2009, 07:22 AM

What I'd really like to see is some Inline 4 250's like they made in the not too distant past.

Now THAT is a nice bike!!!! Kawasaki ZXR 250.
There is also the Honda CBR 250R which rocks just as much.

Rayme · August 22nd, 2009, 07:26 AM

I would like a modern line-ups of 400 CCs. They are a very good balance of fuel consumption, weight and power/torque...and thumpers don't count!

Postiez · August 22nd, 2009, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edwinmcq

2009 Aprilia RS 125 on eBay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2009-...=p4506.c0.m245

lol i was oggling this the other day, saw an rs50 rossi replica from somewhere in the 90's for 2 grand on my local classifieds. It has something like 200 miles on it, I wanted it so bad!

I would really like one of the rs250's, they seem perfect to me. They don't have crazy top end which seems unnecessary to me on the roads, but they accelerate awesomely fast. My dad rides a 2 stroke, an rd350 and even though its a '75 its way faster than my 250.

b534202 · August 25th, 2009, 01:58 PM

I sold my Ninja 250, got a Monster 696, then got a FZ1, now I'm looking to go back to a Ninja 250.

kkim · August 25th, 2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b534202

I sold my Ninja 250, got a Monster 696, then got a FZ1, now I'm looking to go back to a Ninja 250.

lol... welcome back from the insanity.

Strider · August 25th, 2009, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScorpionNinja

speaking of a 125cc-er, i kinda Like Kawasaki's little Eliminator125?

95MPG

Ill bet i could Squeeze 100+MPG outta it!

It also kinda looks Just like the Honda Nighthawks i was riding in my MSF class in Oct.08'

My wife and I saw one at the dealer when we went to pick up my Ninja ... she fell in love with it!
Getting her one in the spring when I go back to get my 2010 250

But that 125CBR looks good IMO , I'd ride one!

August 19th, 2009, 03:41 PM	#1
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	The next time someone thinks the Ninja 250 is a 'tiny' bike.. It's funny.. As Americans, we always believe bigger is always better.. you need a 600 super sport to start out with just so that you can move up to a liter bike as fast as you can. I actually had a guy with CBR600RR tell me it was too slow after one season and he wanted teh 1000RR.. anyway.. Outside of the US they have so many more bike options in 'smaller CC". I know there are licensing restrictions and all.. but wow.. Yamaha YZF125R How nice is that? Its 15hp for cryin out loud but it looks great! Honda's CBR125.. another 125cc and it also looks great. Funny.. in teh US I don't think anyone would go near them except to poke fun. I'm not saying that I would want a 125cc bike.. not by any means.. but for the young rider just starting out.. it would be a great option.. or as a city commuter.. heck you can get killed on a 50cc moped.. __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

August 19th, 2009, 05:55 PM	#6
edwinmcq ninjette.org member Name: Ed Location: Washington DC Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 157	2009 Aprilia RS 125 on eBay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2009-...=p4506.c0.m245 __________________________________________________ www.edmcqueen.com

August 21st, 2009, 02:57 AM	#16
Xorro ninjette.org member Name: Zoe Location: UK Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): CBR650F replacing the Ninja 300 Posts: 122	I looked around the Yamaha at the weekend (we rode-out to a bike shop) and it's quite big. I would describe it as 'tall' much higher than the 250r. Still prefer the appearance of the Ninja __________________________________________________ Current: Honda CBR650F - Pearl Metalloid White Previous: Kawasaki Ninja 300 ■ Ninja 250R ■ Kawasaki ER5 ■ Honda Hornet CB600

August 22nd, 2009, 07:26 AM	#21
Rayme ninjette.org guru Name: Remy Location: Moncton Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '04 sv650s Posts: 438	I would like a modern line-ups of 400 CCs. They are a very good balance of fuel consumption, weight and power/torque...and thumpers don't count! __________________________________________________ There's 2 types of people in this world, those who complain and those who act.

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August 19th, 2009, 04:59 PM	#2
silver_bullet ninjette.org member Name: Seth Location: Maine Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 YZF600R, 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 160	I wanted to import a yzf125R for the gf, but after all of the fun with the importing and registering etc...I just bought the 250

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Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Hrmm I take it the CBR125 isn't available in the U.S? I rode one of those during my motorcycle safety course (up here, none of the bikes are larger than 125cc ) and it's a lot of fun! It feels like you're riding a scooter! That being said, I definitely wouldn't take one on the highway. After sitting on one of those for two days, my 250 felt like a freakin' Goldwing!

August 19th, 2009, 05:49 PM	#4
ScorpionNinja ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Dave Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	speaking of a 125cc-er, i kinda Like Kawasaki's little Eliminator125? 95MPG Ill bet i could Squeeze 100+MPG outta it! It also kinda looks Just like the Honda Nighthawks i was riding in my MSF class in Oct.08'

August 19th, 2009, 05:49 PM	#5
Greg_E ninjette.org sage Name: Greg Location: central new york Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868	Yamaha YSR50... Doing circles and figure 8 at 25MPH in half the road width... Grinning ear to ear the whole time! Got to get that bike on the road again but with an 80cc instead.

August 19th, 2009, 06:24 PM	#8
Greg_E ninjette.org sage Name: Greg Location: central new york Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868	I'm sure it is oil injected. Pull up to the pump, fill the tank. The oil on most other things like this is good for a few tanks of fuel. Man I bet those 125's just scream down the road!

August 19th, 2009, 06:53 PM	#10
Courteau ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Quebec, Canada Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R SE Posts: 22	I saw the Honda 125 at my local dealer (its available in canada) whoa that think is small... look like a kids bike

August 20th, 2009, 11:40 AM	#15
muffinman ninjette.org guru Name: Arthur Location: USA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), '05 ZX6R / 636 Posts: 355	Wow, I love the design of that Yamaha...

August 21st, 2009, 02:26 PM	#18
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August 21st, 2009, 02:27 PM	#19
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	BTW I was just at the dealer and some guy was looking at literbikes and asked if a powercommander can remove the 186mph limit. Guess he wouldn't like the 250. Posted via Mobile Device

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Mista Bob Über n00b Name: Bob Location: Alberta, Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Triumph TT600, Honda NS50F, Kawasaki ZZR-250 (sold) Posts: 225	What I'd really like to see is some Inline 4 250's like they made in the not too distant past. Now THAT is a nice bike!!!! Kawasaki ZXR 250. There is also the Honda CBR 250R which rocks just as much.

August 25th, 2009, 01:58 PM	#23
b534202 ninjette.org newbie Name: Al Location: CA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Duc Monster 696 / Kawi ZX6R Posts: 9	I sold my Ninja 250, got a Monster 696, then got a FZ1, now I'm looking to go back to a Ninja 250.