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#11 Unread post by storysunfolding »

My girlfriend was able to get a 2003 blue ninja 250 for 1700. It has a small dent in the tank and a bit of rust on the exhaust pipe but not bad at all for the price.

Plenty of deals to be had on the ninja 250.
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#12 Unread post by Kal »

I'm told that the 500 and the 250 have different ergonomics - so you'd need to try them both out to see which is the best fit.

Oddly some of the tall guys have come back here and said the 250 was more comfortable.
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#13 Unread post by bebopin64 »

When I go to the dealership I'll try both out. And after thinking about financing the motorcycle for about 7 seconds I realized that I wont be able to do that for the big reason that I don't have a job. And once I decide which of the bikes is more comfortable or if both I'll just check out a couple of local bikes. If I end up not liking the Ninjas whats a good alternative bike? My brother told me I should get a Nighthawk because they are very reliable.
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#14 Unread post by JC Viper »

Any chance you can find a Ninja 500R for a slightly higher price? It seems that bike would be better and it's also street newbie friendly.

I got stuck with the cruiser version of that engine....
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#15 Unread post by bebopin64 »

unless i can sell my computer I actually only have 1900 to buy a bike insurance and food for the rest of the year. I expect to sell my computer for $800 putting 2700 in my hands. If I figure paying half a year of insurance I'm left with 2425. And 200 for food I'm left with 2225 to spend on a bike. I've been scowering and there are not many Ninja 500Rs in my area. Ive seem the 250 and mid 90's bikes like CBRs and similar bikes. But atm I am really focusing on a 500R. If I cant find one what is an equivelant bike?
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#16 Unread post by The549 »

Start looking for a job...if you like bikes enough it'll be worth it, even if you don't feel like it.
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#17 Unread post by bebopin64 »

ive already been looking for a job
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