Kawasaki Ninja 250R?

Question

I'm really interested in buying this as my first ride. It is cheap, stylish and I'm into sport bikes.

Do any owners have any opinions they'd like to share on it?

Top speed?

How many can it carry?

Mileage?

Is $3,500 the actual price?

Thank you very much.

Answer 1

Good first choice for a new rider.

good Luck...

Answer 2

Its good for about 100mph

2 people

the old one could get 70mpg, the new one cant be too different.

yes, although in lots of places theyre selling fast so dealers may try to charge more.

Don't own one but rode my friends.

Answer 3

that would be a very good ride for a beginner, i myself am a beginner and i have a ninja 650 and thats okay but i wish i would have got the 250 just because its lighter and i did drop it once tryin to keep up with my dad and dropped it at a stop sign but you get the idea it is lighter, goes fast enough, gets very good mpg and plus half the ppl that get the supersport bikes cant really ride them if you got good on a 250 you could beat them going around curves and you would be able to handle the road alot better it tight situations if you get what i mean but yes i would be a very nice bike i wich i had one.

Answer 4

Yeah, you are asking the wrong questions.

Its a nice bike to learn on

But when learning, you should not be asking about top speed. or even passengers...

they do get good mileage though..

Answer 5

good choice for a beginner or a local commuter. I don't have personally. it will run at least 70 miles an hour. milage is at least 50mpg. 3500 is the price before the dealers add on the tax and extra stuff. if you're in the united states looking for an 08 model good luck. i hear they sell like hotcakes and the dealers can't keep them in stock.

Answer 6

Depending on your size it'll do around 100, but it takes a long time to get there.

It can carry 2 if your both light. But I wouldn't take it on any trips more than about 20 minutes.

65mpg

NO $3500 is not the actual price. As of right now dealerships in Phoenix are quoting $6300 out the door after tax, title, license, shipping, prep, and the $1000 dealer mark up.

It's insane but if you want it that's what you'll pay. Get one off craigslist, i've seen them anywhere from $4000 to $5300

Answer 7

The 250R is a great choice for a first bike.  Plus, the 08 and newer models are the best looking, yet.

The top speed of the bike is right around 100 mph.  It can vary depending on load on the bike.

It can Carry 2 but, the max weight load is 375 pounds.  So, if the rider and the passenger combined weigh 375 or more pound, it is technically illegal to do so.

I've heard of the bike getting an average of around 65 miles per gallon but, a very conservative driver can get close to 80.

The actual MSRP is really $3499.  However, because of the demand on them, there are a bunch of dealerships who are marking the bikes up another few hundred dollars.  Not all dealerships will do this but, some will.  Also, I've seen them going on ebay for around $4500 with a few hundred miles on them.