2008 Kwaki Ninja 250R

[alpine]

Elaborate on why Ebony is a stupid name for a colour?
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Current bike - FMX650.

[rypt]

Because its Black? Not ebony ...

How often do you go about saying "Hi, can I have that in ebony?"

[aaron0288]

man we get ripped off in this country! we'll most probably be paying double that £1750 over here
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Past bikes - 1991 NC30 - 1991 Bandit 400 - 1989 CBR400 NC23 - 1993 NC30 - 1991 ZXR400 L1 - 1993 NC30 - 2003 CBR600RR3 - 2003 Ducati 900SS - 2000 SP1 - 2013 899 Panigale
Current bikes - 2013 Street Triple R + 2006 R6 + 2003 SV1000S

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[nrml76]

[5v3d3b0]

What the hell is the point of having to do a full licence to get something weaker than an Rs/Mito?

[nick606]

[rypt]

[MattHirst]

[c_dug]

[wilbur]

Interesting. Looks nice. I'd say its based pretty firmly on the GPZ500. Might be a canny bit of market positioning making it under 33BHP. i think it will sell, as has been said, if they price it keenly. Wonder how it will perform compared to a GPZ500. Its 20kg lighter.

[Groove]

[MattHirst]

[Jamie S]

Looks really nice to be fair!

[c_dug]

[The Tot]

I agree with grove. It WILL not hold a candle to the ZXR250 - i think me and groove are amongst the select few to be graced by its presence which was absolutely phenomenal. I can't imagine this bike being anywhere close - prolly get really really disappointed by it big time!
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[gmanxiii]

Had a perch on one at the NEC show, the riding position is more commuter than sports but relatively comfy, but feels weird when you try to tuck in behind the screen. It feels slightly smaller than my 30 but compared to something like a CBR125 it feels huge. Theres a few niggles i dont like about it such as the mirror stalk mounted indicators and skinny tyres. But should fill a gap in the market.
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VFR400NC30 > ZZR600 > CBR600FX > CBR1000rr

[wilbur]

Hmm I'm interested. Lower insurance and I rarely go above 90 (oh I mean never "honest guv") I just want to know how it will compare to the GPZ500. I dont "need" a big bike. I dont do that high a mileage.

Smaller GPZ engine with catalyst would suit me fine. Looking forwars to trying one. When are they here?

[panpan]

I think they are very nice looking bikes. How they ride i don't know. But I think that it's a good move by Kawasaki

[garth]

Hyosung GT250 could be worth a look, although i suspect heavier and less powerful? Looks better IMO.
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[Catalyst]

Saw & sat on it at the bike show, comfy and quite a natural riding position. I'm hoping to get one in april when it comes out as im taking my A2 in march. Was originally looking at 400's but for £3k brand new, can't go wrong!

Jack
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[alien.46.uk]

I think I'd prefer the Hyosung 250 ... It can crack 110Mph easily and can cruise at 80-90 if you really want to ...

Here's a 250:

https://i17.tinypic.com/4qxcjo9.jpg

These are also under £3k, usually about £2700 or £2800
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1998 Yamaha FZS600 Fazer - SOLD :: 1994 Aprilia Pegaso 125 - SOLD

[panpan]

I bet parts are a nightmare to get hold of.

[Catalyst]

I'm not sure about the hyosungs, I have asked owners and apparently they don't stand up to rain and british weather well.

I think they look stunning but i just can't trust them, it bugs me
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SlimRick - I can cook really well - but it's a useless skill, as I'm not a woman and it's their fucking job!

[alien.46.uk]

Pre 05 Hyo's weren't great bu bikes after then have gotten better and are still doing so ...

I'd still contemplate having one if I didn't have the Fazer, which is also one fantastic bike!
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2007 Kawasaki ZX10R :: 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R - SOLD
1998 Yamaha FZS600 Fazer - SOLD :: 1994 Aprilia Pegaso 125 - SOLD