Got offered a 08 ninja 250 for Kat 600

[rogue_statue]

I posted my Kat on Craigslist and guy offered a very clean 08 ninja 250. Is it crazy to even think about entertaining the offer? Kat is an 05 with way more miles.

My initial thought was "I'm a small guy and I think it could possibly be very fun"
Not to mention I'm looking for something thats a little more sporty.
I just wanted some other input on it.


Ps- did know where to start this thread so I put it here

[sekter]

I think it can be hella fun trashing through town on the lil 250's. Makes every trip a GP race lolol. But I am also fearful of the 250's for they do not have the power when you very well may need it to get out of a situation. Ultimately it's up to you, at this point I don't know which would have/hold their value higher for possible re-sale or trade in.
I'm interested in how these Ninja 300's will be next year! :P

[rogue_statue]

Yeah, I've read about those. Aren't they supposed to have abs and fuel injection?

[SGTJimbo_Kat600]

That little ninja is a ton of fun. I bought an older model for my wife, it would do highway dotted with ease. Plenty of power off you were in the right gear. Very flickable, Great corner speed and awesome gas mileage. Pretty much bullet proof little beasts. The 08 and up are even better with huge aftermarket support.

[Kreylyn]

$ wise... the 250 is aprox = sale value as your kat, if not actually a little more. It will also keep a much higher resell value in the long run over your kat. In 5 years, you would still be able to sell that 250 for as much as your valued at now, but the kat ... lucky to get 1/2 that.

It's a fun bike. It's really fun for curvy roads, and light riding around town. It's not as condusive to a longer ride, will lug a bit on elevation changes = more shifting, but gets awesome mpg (about double your Kat).

If your putting less than 150 miles per ride on the Kat... I'd say go for it. I'd also say you can probably get more $ easier out of the 250 if your still looking to sell a bike.

Just keep in mind the top speed is around 90, and generally most times your pushing really hard to keep 75mph on the 250. Not much left if your highway riding.

Krey

[scottynoface]

I'd take the 250 if you want a sporty bike, keep the katana if you do a lot of highway cruising.

[rogue_statue]

Yeah, it seems like its a good hand off. The only highway I ride is a 65 mph hwy up to the twisties for about 15 miles. I'm about 5'7 and 120 pounds. I would assume it'd pull 65-70 up the hwy long enough for me to get there. And to add little more umph there's always the jet kit option too, right?

And yeah the blue book value I looked at was about 500 more on the 250 than the Kat.

[sdelivery]

I would take that trade all day long, but then again, ive been thinking about getting a 250 for awhile.

[scottynoface]

Also remember that the 250 holds its value much better than a Katana, much better than any other bike other than Harley or Ducati actually.

[rogue_statue]

Also remember that the 250 holds its value much better than a Katana, much better than any other bike other than Harley or Ducati actually.

I think that's a really big factor in pushing me toward this.

[rogue_statue]

Btw, this is the bike.

Sorry about picture quality. Only one I had. Supposed to be meeting with the guy Monday.

[edromero]

I think it can be hella fun trashing through town on the lil 250's. Makes every trip a GP race lolol. But I am also fearful of the 250's for they do not have the power when you very well may need it to get out of a situation. Ultimately it's up to you, at this point I don't know which would have/hold their value higher for possible re-sale or trade in.
I'm interested in how these Ninja 300's will be next year! :P

I saw a ninja 300 last week at the stealership. I didn't recognize it, and said "WTH is that?" it does have fuel injection, not sure about ABS. they did a great job making it look more like the othersuper sports in their line, and less like a 250. same type of body work, fully tank, not as narrow a profile

there is intentionally no "300" decals on it anywhere. it looked really nice

Btw, this is the bike.

Sorry about picture quality. Only one I had. Supposed to be meeting with the guy Monday.

if you are 120 pounds, you might enjoy being able to really handle the 250 easier than the kat. sounds like a good fit and people really love their 250s.

even if you put a jet kit in it, I wouldn't expect a big difference in creating an exhilirating ride. but i'm sure you could still have plenty of fun on it

[slip304]

I owned an 06 ninja 250 (old body style )and it was a very fun bike through town and in twisties. It's tougher on long trips or at highway speeds but all things considered I feel like I had more fun on my 250 than on the 600 now. Just my 2cents.

[Christ]

I love the 250 because you can literally approach almost every turn at WOT and just throw it (and yourself, hopefully) through the corner.

I don't think I ever backed the thing much past 70% throttle while riding... and still stayed within most of the local speed limits. LOL:

[ratrider]

Little bikes are great fun, really. I think there's a possibility of disappointment no matter how enticing it seems! If your not happy with the Kat, look at ways to make you happy with it instead of getting a lightweight. Bike ain't about what its worth in money, its what it makes you feel! Can't put a price on that!