Thanks for the great review. I'm going to be getting the same bike and color, or perhaps a cbr 250r. I was wondering why people always add fender eliminator kits, and you raised a great point on how the reflectors on the back of the bike are great for visibility. If people can see you on the road, that's just better for safety! Safety is best for new riders for sure!
Great Video Brother!, you make an excellent point Cruising and curves are way more fun than going fast straight, the way i see it..anyone can go fast straight but can anyone take a corner going really fast?. Anyway nice bike! and ride safe!
Thanks man this has been a huge help for me im right now in the market for a 250r and you have all the same reasons i want one and this has been confirmation for me. so thanks
@RYDOGG2992 Im 6 foot 3 and 300 pounds. it carries me just fine, comfy ride still for my size, so if im taller and fatter than you im sure you wont have any problem on it lol and yes I know, someone my size shouldnt have a 250 ANYTHING haha but I got it for my birthday so ima ride it till the motor says fuck you fatass lol :D
Every day i'm more and more thinking of getting my motorbike licence, i've come to the point i'm searching for which bike i would want! I've always loved cruisers and was thinking of getting like a honda rebel as my 1st (i've heard it's a great for beginners) but now i'm really warming up to the ninja, in which your video did some persuading!
I am a 19 yr old chick at 170cm, so would this size of bike be ok for me?
I have the same bike, white 2011 Special Edition. You're absolutely right it's a very likeable bike. I had planned on just using it as a stepping stone to something bigger, but now I think when the time comes to step up to a 600/650, I'll be keeping the little 250 as well.
Great video review!! Im looking at one of these bikes! Ive been used to riding 800 vtwin cruisers for the past 9 years and Im bored at this point and think a small sport bike would work out great and get me more mpgs too!
Yes,they did make the bike for short people. I'm 5'7" and my legs go right under the gas tank perfectly. Also because of my ht. I have to reach forward for the handle bars and that puts my head low and behind the windshield better so I am more aerodynamic than someone taller. My feet do just touch flat footed. This bike was made for ME.
Great video! I own this exact same bike and a lot of the stuff you covered is stuff that bugs me about the bike too, except on the clutch. I'm pretty sure you can tighten up that clutch to not wiggle and make the vibrate noise you mentioned. I've had mine since June and though mine does wiggle if I wiggle it, it doesn't vibrate where I can hear it. Also, I agree totally that it's more fun to be able to take corners like we can than riding fast in a straight line.
The 250 is a bit weird.. the gauge I mean.. when I'm doing 80mph on fwy cars are still passing me. Think the speedo is a bit off. You're not.doing 80 even if speedometer reads 80. Probably doing 65-70
This video is very well done. The areas you covered in the review are very helpful to people who are considering buying a Ninja 250R. Thanks very much for making it.
I thought this was a very good video. I'm more into liter bikes like R1's and ZX10-R's etc. But the way you reviewed it made me want to watch it to the end. I for one would like to see more motorcycle reviews by yourself. Keep up the good work mate.
the bike is made for 5'2" person. we all forget that this bike was not made for "beginners" they were made for woman riders and for the Chinese who are about half our size. lmao.
I have to take the time out ta write this cuz i really dont post on videos. I watched this cuz im lookin into this bike as a first time rider. This video was extremely detailed and answered a lot of questionsi had (almost all except what the gas mileage is). Good shit man and good video
Clutch lever is typical of all bikes & it can be adjusted, This bike handles average, it turns in quickly cuz its small and 370lb, but it will get destroyed in turns by real sport bikes w/ better tires and suspension + more aggressive steering geometry & higher footpegs that dont drag, it has a better turning circle tho & is better for U-turns, That ZX-14R was ridden by a noob so don't be 2 impressed,
very good job on the review . my girlfriend wants me to get her a CBR 600 it will be her first bike so im trying to talk her in to getting the Ninja , i just don't feel safe putting her on a 600 of the bet
you bought a motorcycle for under 5 grand dude...expect things on it to be "cheap". "they could have done better on that" yea,on the bigger bikes they did. lol
I agree with you on the speed of the 250. People are so stupid when they say shit like "It's like riding a bicycle" People are fucking stupid. Nice to see that you agree with the speed. 0-60 in 6 seconds and who the fuck NEEDS to go more than 95 mph? Smh at you fools.
in terms of speed and power... i'd say this bike wouldn't be too much of a choice for many people in countries like Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia... thats because 150cc two strokers would be far cheaper and far more powerful.. thats jus my opinion.. =)
NINJA 150 / Kawasaki KRR 150 vs NINJA 250... i'd pick the 150 sibling
If you can afford the CBR250R, I'd say buy that, for the mere reason it is more technologically advanced. Both are very good bikes, but they both feel a bit different. The CBR250R feels a bit more like a bigger, faster scooter, but the Ninja 250R feels like a sport bike. The Ninja handles a bit better, but that damn carburetor man lol. If you could find a CBR250R with ABS for a good price, do it.
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hey man, just wanna ask hows the riding position? Is it comfortable enough to commute about 40-50 minutes to and fro school/work each trip? and hows the mileage for your bike?
I'm 16 years old, and I'm 6'6" believe it or not... is there ANY sport bike that would be suitable for my height ? and I'm 190lbs. if thats important at all lol
There are plenty. My advice is wait until you are at least 18 for a motorcycle though, and please go about it safely. You will not be able to start on a 250cc. My advice would be look at a Suzuki Katana 600. They're durable as hell, and big bikes. They're very heavy, and will get you used to any weight, but because you're a big guy, this is a good thing. Could also look at OLDER CBR 600s, they're decent for starters too.
Ok I am a female begginer rider and I am geting this bike next month. I have heard I should get a 600 but I am only 5'6 and btwn 110 and 115. I will upgrade later and I feel that 120, which is top speed is fast enough to begin with. Yet you are annoying with this review. You should have gotten a 1000 so ya ass could fly off of it. A 250 I believe is a girls bike or maybe a small beginers bike therefore you should take this shit off you tube. It is not about popularity when it comes to your life.
It's a 250 not a 600 your rating the bike based on the 600 specs.. All I can say is you got what you paid for! If it was 600 then you would have something to talk about!..
That's a girls bike bro.. And another thing if you don't know what your gear you're in without an indicator.. you just don't belong on a bike at all!..
Here that Kawa? Digital dash, fix those gaps, undsheil, put some good paint of those bars and fix the clutch lever and finally, put a bigger tank on it. We'll be appreciative of the longer range and then you've widened the height range of your prospected customers.
Good review, but you do gripe a lot about the cosmetic issues on a $4500 bike, you really can't expect the little fit and finish things to compare to an $8000+ sport bike. I've got the exact same bike, and I definitely agree with the functional assessments. I pretty much ignore the cosmetic shortcomings because it's the bike equivalent of a Honda Civic, not a BMW M3 or a Nissan 370Z.
Nice review but your forgetting its a 250, a starter bike an it helps people who r short b able to own a sports bike, like myself im only 5'1 an its a perfect fit. My thighs rest where they shud, it sounds to me u should hav purchased a bigger ninja. I do i agree the paint seems cheap, but its a beginners bike that's suppose to be affordable. My main issue with the ninja is it still has a carburetor. Lastly the guy u raced just wasn't a good rider he cud have taken those curves if he knew how.
i mean hes bitching about the windshield not being high enough and cant handle highways lol thats 99.9% of sporbikes hahahhaha they all hit you in the chest??
Dont bother with a hyosung, the ninja is better. +1 for not changing muffler. Had a guy come up to me on my stock 650r and said its too damn quiet. I asked what kind of bike he rides, he shut the hell up pretty fast.
nice color, I also got a Ninja 250R special edition in green (u can see it on my channel) and I really love it too.
but here in germany the power is a problem. u got no speedlimits on the autobahn and then u see some bikes doing 170 mph or u get overtaken by car which are doing 120 mph and at that point you miss the power.
exept for that I really cant complain and Im so happy with it.
if the ninja 250 is too small for someone taller i would recommend a 1st generation ninja 650r(06-08). its a tad bit taller but still a straight 2 for "similar" throttle response to a 250, meaning unlike a supersport if you upset the throttle on accident you won't go flying
Thanks for taking the time to go through the little things that people don't notice straight away :) I'm new to bikes, have a 125 scooter at the moment and looking at this bike in a few months .... Thanks
Nice review mate. Ive got the 2011 Ninja aswell and I'm 5,6 and fit perfectly on it - the tank feels like it's moulded to me! Check out my vids if you want to see a nice cheap exhaust for the ninja - your bike looks cool now but a nice exhaust will really finish it off! :)
totally agree with the gear comment, have this same bike, same year, same color, put on 6 thousand miles, and i still sometimes reach for another gear that isint there! good review :)
@jtech87 you do realize that all of the cosmetc issues you have with the bike have been considered into the price of the bike as well as the fact that its almost always a starter bike and its going to be dropped, right?
1st the honda is way cheaper looking+build quality is low in India. There is for the bike a window that performs the way you want, but it looks like a HD(black/orange) bubble sheild and makes it ugly. good review otherwise, but we have to be gentle as the dollar is in low regard and other manufactures import less into the USA dueto it. PPS good job keeping the exaust!
This a great review. The best review i've watched on youtube. Excellent job! Btw, the big bike you were referring to at around 7:00 minutes was a ZX-14.
@cristobalv93 I'm 6'2 and i have this bike. and it fits me fine. and i'm not exactly a "small" guy. When i first got it, i thought it might be too small, but it is not at all. The only probably i really have with this bike for my size, is my feet are too big, and when i corner quickly my shoe touches the ground sometimes.
@cristobalv93 I also think that the 250 will be to small for you. Try the 400 or 650 (same frame) and if it still isn't high enough, do like me and buy the 2011 ninja 1000 (bigger and higher)
Btw i'm 6'2'' and 210lbs...the 400 or 650 could have been ok but the 1000 was the perfect fit (for me)
You know, i agree with everything you said. But the bike msrp is the at the most, 4 thousand. thats less then most down payments on a car. Im buying a 250R only for my transition from dirt to street and i dont feel like getting killed learning on a 600+.
But at least you dont lay down only on the cons. Great review man, much appreciated.
@jtech87 Very nice bike man, I'm looking into getting one of these myself. I have yet to actually sit on one and get a feel for it, how tall are you? I'm about 5'11 or so & don't know how well I'll fit on it,
Thx for the video - I am buying a 2012 version soon (sadly, the new ones don't come in white :( ) - The things you mention as problems, such as the clutch, can easily be fixed - Either by tightening it or replacing it with a custom one. Also, yeah, the dash looks crap and is not digital, but if you invest a bit more, there's all sort of after market fixes for these kind of things... all in all, I think this is a great bike for the money and I can't wait to get mine :)
@jtech87 Yeah, I agree - And it really was a cool and honest review, I really liked it... Just saying, you might have been unlucky with the clutch, at least... I'm hoping you were anyway :)
Most bikes ive ridden dont have gear indicators. the point of motorcycles is to be low tech. u should be able to tell what gear ur in by the sound of the engine. i own a 650 and a 250, i prefer the 250. good review, pretty accurate.
@zzzzTesszzzz I can now but as I just learned how to shift a motorcycle at the time, it would have been very helpful to have a gear indicator. I've seen some online, I might buy one and install it anyway.
Excellent video man. Great info. And, yes, being able to lean the bike down and go faster in the twisties is wayyyyy more fun than going from 0mph to DEADmph in a straight-away. Pz
the bike doesn't need a digital screen to show what gear you are in on the bike, if you have been riding for long enough and have enough experiecne in riding a bike then you should be able to tell that dropping the bike down a gear from 9/10k revs is just plain stupid especially if going around a corner + who cares about a crappy gap on the windscreen, its a good looking bike, extremely powerful for its size and altogther well worth the money.
@StreetFighterCalum I've already responded to another comment about the need for a shift light. Bottom line is THIS bike needs one, bigger bikes don't. The end.
You are right, the gap on the windscreen is crappy. Thats what you expect from a Chinese bike. Not Japanese.
Not gonna knock your bike, it's nice enough for a starter bike. Just curious as to why so many americans get the Ninja 250? Arent there other options over there?
@Antifaith29 Not really, the ninja 250 was really the only small displacement bike we had for the last 20 years. Everything else was too powerful for a beginner. Just recently we got the Honda CBR 250 and the Hyosung 250. Kymco just brought out a 150 sport bike as well so we FINALLY have something other than a ninja 250 to buy as a starter bike lol
hey dude..gr8 vid and i don't watch too many that r as long. have same bike =] and ur rite on w/most stuff. got no probs w/it @ 6' but i wish the speedometer was digital. Much ezier to see.. ride safe + peace \|||/
I'm getting this bike this week just in black. It will be my first street bike. I bought a yamaha ttr-125 in the spring to get the hang of shifting and everything and I'm so excited! Great video! Oh and for those wondering I'm only 5'2 110lbs and I can sit on this bike and maneuver it without feeling like it's too big or heavy
Question how tall are you .. the 250 was was not made for short people but you gotta be 6 feet with short legs or 5'11 and less i mean the bike is not made for every body there are other company that have a different shape bike if you have so many issues with it in my opinion you should suck it up and enjoy your step up from a scooter or mo pad and when your on the high way above 60mph tuck in on the bike !!! be safe! Great Review btw
Awesome review man! I have been worried for a while that me being 6'1' and 185 pounds was going to be an issue with a bike like the 250 but to be honest, if really the only thing is that i am going to have my thigh above the arch or on the arch of the tank i don't think its a big deal. I mean dose it bother you?
@jtech87 hey jtech87 i got a question. is this your first bike? if it is could you tell me how much you pay for insurance every month for this bike? thanks in advance.
@SuperSneakySteve The problem with the clutch lever is the fact that it rattles when I get up to speed. I can hear the rattle over the sound of the bike at 60mph.
Most bikes are perfectly fine staying in one gear. On this bike you are CONSTANTLY shifting to keep the engine revved up. I went riding with my uncle and he has a gixxr 750. He never went above 3rd gear the whole ride, I was shocked. So I can understand how a gear indicator is not needed for him. But it is needed for this ninja 250
Awesome review dude. To me, it was really great to hear about how it is to live with the bike and it's quality than it's track performance or something. Pro reviewers forget that we will own these bikes longer than a few days.
I'm starting to think I should've bought a 250 instead of a 600, I hate slowing on curves. I'll just save up and buy another bike :)
@shades2 My uncle has a GSXR750 and it's funny that we were on a circular freeway on ramp and I passed him on the outside going round it not even trying. Afterwards he was all like "well I could have kept up if I wanted too", he lied lol.
@jtech87 I know what you mean. It freaks them out. Passing in corners unless you're racing, is generally regarded as a no-no. If anyone low-sides you're both going to go down. On the 250 it seems perfectly safe, but on the bigger bike, if you're not used to a 250, or forgot how they are to ride, it _seems_ mad.
250's are very forgiving, you can miss a shift, drop the clutch, acellerate through a corner at the wrong time, and do really stupid things, and not fall off. Not on a big bike...
Thanks for the great review. I'm going to be getting the same bike and color, or perhaps a cbr 250r. I was wondering why people always add fender eliminator kits, and you raised a great point on how the reflectors on the back of the bike are great for visibility. If people can see you on the road, that's just better for safety! Safety is best for new riders for sure!
zooropa84 16 hours ago
Great Video Brother!, you make an excellent point Cruising and curves are way more fun than going fast straight, the way i see it..anyone can go fast straight but can anyone take a corner going really fast?. Anyway nice bike! and ride safe!
MrKenneth1985 16 hours ago
Can anyone let me know how comfortable these bikes are for tall guys I'm 6'4 and 180lb. let me know
PiracyInMyBlood 1 day ago
Thanks man this has been a huge help for me im right now in the market for a 250r and you have all the same reasons i want one and this has been confirmation for me. so thanks
PiracyInMyBlood 1 day ago
Im mostly looking at one of these because i want good mpg for the summer only issue im 6'2 am i too tall for this or??
RYDOGG2992 3 days ago
@RYDOGG2992 180lbs if that helps too
RYDOGG2992 3 days ago
@RYDOGG2992 Im 6 foot 3 and 300 pounds. it carries me just fine, comfy ride still for my size, so if im taller and fatter than you im sure you wont have any problem on it lol and yes I know, someone my size shouldnt have a 250 ANYTHING haha but I got it for my birthday so ima ride it till the motor says fuck you fatass lol :D
SitBackAndChillAx 2 days ago
Nice video mate, some really good points.
Every day i'm more and more thinking of getting my motorbike licence, i've come to the point i'm searching for which bike i would want! I've always loved cruisers and was thinking of getting like a honda rebel as my 1st (i've heard it's a great for beginners) but now i'm really warming up to the ninja, in which your video did some persuading!
I am a 19 yr old chick at 170cm, so would this size of bike be ok for me?
FREEBIRD654321 5 days ago
I GOT MINE BRAND NEW THIS LAST MONDAY I LOVE IT SAME COLOR AS YOURS ALSO
sweetheartm32 1 week ago
great review man... one of the best i've seen
HurricaneNello 1 week ago 3
I have the same bike, white 2011 Special Edition. You're absolutely right it's a very likeable bike. I had planned on just using it as a stepping stone to something bigger, but now I think when the time comes to step up to a 600/650, I'll be keeping the little 250 as well.
divisionisntprogress 1 week ago
perfect bike for sports bike lovers who can afford higher cc bikes. i have a black ninja 2010 with yoshimura exhuast.. great bike and great sound.
MrTshering22 1 week ago
Great video review!! Im looking at one of these bikes! Ive been used to riding 800 vtwin cruisers for the past 9 years and Im bored at this point and think a small sport bike would work out great and get me more mpgs too!
RocknLester2011 2 weeks ago
great video, thanks for all your effort! You covered sooooo many things other people didn't... It's obvious you actually have one ;) thanks again
eren316 2 weeks ago
wow you complained about the smallest shit
XxOptimusCRIME 2 weeks ago
Yes,they did make the bike for short people. I'm 5'7" and my legs go right under the gas tank perfectly. Also because of my ht. I have to reach forward for the handle bars and that puts my head low and behind the windshield better so I am more aerodynamic than someone taller. My feet do just touch flat footed. This bike was made for ME.
dkw12002 2 weeks ago
Great video! I own this exact same bike and a lot of the stuff you covered is stuff that bugs me about the bike too, except on the clutch. I'm pretty sure you can tighten up that clutch to not wiggle and make the vibrate noise you mentioned. I've had mine since June and though mine does wiggle if I wiggle it, it doesn't vibrate where I can hear it. Also, I agree totally that it's more fun to be able to take corners like we can than riding fast in a straight line.
heydk13 2 weeks ago
The 250 is a bit weird.. the gauge I mean.. when I'm doing 80mph on fwy cars are still passing me. Think the speedo is a bit off. You're not.doing 80 even if speedometer reads 80. Probably doing 65-70
GsxR750Speedemon 3 weeks ago
5:13 so do girls
josepca89 3 weeks ago
you are hard to please
josepca89 3 weeks ago
i actually think this bike is not good looking...im a bigger fan of my cbr600rr 2012
krisweezy92 3 weeks ago
@krisweezy92 Does that CBR600RR go fast? I'm not really sure, I think they need to add some more R's so people REALLY know it's a fast bike
divisionisntprogress 1 week ago
This video is very well done. The areas you covered in the review are very helpful to people who are considering buying a Ninja 250R. Thanks very much for making it.
acatibog 1 month ago
I thought this was a very good video. I'm more into liter bikes like R1's and ZX10-R's etc. But the way you reviewed it made me want to watch it to the end. I for one would like to see more motorcycle reviews by yourself. Keep up the good work mate.
chrissaturn1 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
the bike is made for 5'2" person. we all forget that this bike was not made for "beginners" they were made for woman riders and for the Chinese who are about half our size. lmao.
blaryan1992 1 month ago
Everything looks cheap because you got yourself a cheap bike dude. A nice one but a affordable one.
BoomBoomKazoom88 1 month ago
I have to take the time out ta write this cuz i really dont post on videos. I watched this cuz im lookin into this bike as a first time rider. This video was extremely detailed and answered a lot of questionsi had (almost all except what the gas mileage is). Good shit man and good video
MCRev25 1 month ago
any advice on proper "breaking in" on this bike?
Im picking mine up in spring brand new, and im hearing different ways of how to do it..
skullage2010 1 month ago
Should I get the a new one from the dealer or a used private?
carwash1009 1 month ago
the reason the windshield is so low is because its a supersport, it is made for shorter people and for being tucked right against the tank lol
highway2snell 1 month ago
great review man. tired of boring reviews not telling you anything important like you covered.
I just bought the black 2011 today,white wasen't ugly but stickers make it look kinda cheap.
skullage2010 1 month ago
respect your honestly dude ,thanks for the review
sonottiny 1 month ago
Clutch lever is typical of all bikes & it can be adjusted, This bike handles average, it turns in quickly cuz its small and 370lb, but it will get destroyed in turns by real sport bikes w/ better tires and suspension + more aggressive steering geometry & higher footpegs that dont drag, it has a better turning circle tho & is better for U-turns, That ZX-14R was ridden by a noob so don't be 2 impressed,
Bulgdoom 1 month ago
tighten your clutch !!
CSAMRB 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
I'm still enjoying my 2010 ninja 250! Not bored, great milage, and easy on the eyes.
kawakocher 1 month ago
awesome review dude, definately sold me this bike ahaha
fallenskater5555 2 months ago
very good job on the review . my girlfriend wants me to get her a CBR 600 it will be her first bike so im trying to talk her in to getting the Ninja , i just don't feel safe putting her on a 600 of the bet
Timikitusaki 2 months ago
Damnn best review ive ever seeen
503shocky503 2 months ago
I was going to be going for the zx6r but you definitely helped me change my opinion back to a 250
VertSk8er12 2 months ago
you bought a motorcycle for under 5 grand dude...expect things on it to be "cheap". "they could have done better on that" yea,on the bigger bikes they did. lol
REDpaintMAKESitFAST 2 months ago
its a 250 of corse small people would buy it dumbass
thmficisnumber1 2 months ago
I agree with you on the speed of the 250. People are so stupid when they say shit like "It's like riding a bicycle" People are fucking stupid. Nice to see that you agree with the speed. 0-60 in 6 seconds and who the fuck NEEDS to go more than 95 mph? Smh at you fools.
Tr1gg02 2 months ago
When your on the bike, you should be looking at the road not the dash.
lemko13 2 months ago
But hey, good review. I think I'll get one. That or the honda, I'll have to see which one fits me better, as I am 6'3.
dragonblood199 2 months ago
0-60 in 7 seconds... "Only a corvette will beat you", Ya, that and my Jeep Grand Cherokee... LMFAO.
dragonblood199 2 months ago 2
Cheap bike looks cheap. ;-D lol, I still want it.
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sabbottart 2 months ago
in terms of speed and power... i'd say this bike wouldn't be too much of a choice for many people in countries like Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia... thats because 150cc two strokers would be far cheaper and far more powerful.. thats jus my opinion.. =)
NINJA 150 / Kawasaki KRR 150 vs NINJA 250... i'd pick the 150 sibling
ZeroKenshin 2 months ago
Only recently got my learner's license and need a bike to get in and around the city for work. Should I get this or the cbr250r?
riotforce1 2 months ago
@riotforce1
If you can afford the CBR250R, I'd say buy that, for the mere reason it is more technologically advanced. Both are very good bikes, but they both feel a bit different. The CBR250R feels a bit more like a bigger, faster scooter, but the Ninja 250R feels like a sport bike. The Ninja handles a bit better, but that damn carburetor man lol. If you could find a CBR250R with ABS for a good price, do it.
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Yanchor 2 months ago
hey man, just wanna ask hows the riding position? Is it comfortable enough to commute about 40-50 minutes to and fro school/work each trip? and hows the mileage for your bike?
faziwuzy138 2 months ago
Best review on the web for 250 ninja & nice bike didn't knew they were in withe
Charger5001968 2 months ago
I'm 16 years old, and I'm 6'6" believe it or not... is there ANY sport bike that would be suitable for my height ? and I'm 190lbs. if thats important at all lol
MrGanjaboys 2 months ago
@MrGanjaboys
There are plenty. My advice is wait until you are at least 18 for a motorcycle though, and please go about it safely. You will not be able to start on a 250cc. My advice would be look at a Suzuki Katana 600. They're durable as hell, and big bikes. They're very heavy, and will get you used to any weight, but because you're a big guy, this is a good thing. Could also look at OLDER CBR 600s, they're decent for starters too.
MoAoX 2 months ago
Clutch play is normal and necessary for cable clutches. Check any service manual. Cheers
banowatz 3 months ago
No way in hell you caught a ZX-14 no way!!!!!!......unless he let you.
bigmichael03 3 months ago
Ok I am a female begginer rider and I am geting this bike next month. I have heard I should get a 600 but I am only 5'6 and btwn 110 and 115. I will upgrade later and I feel that 120, which is top speed is fast enough to begin with. Yet you are annoying with this review. You should have gotten a 1000 so ya ass could fly off of it. A 250 I believe is a girls bike or maybe a small beginers bike therefore you should take this shit off you tube. It is not about popularity when it comes to your life.
21Binay 3 months ago
@21Binay Your right this is a girls bike ,I'm looking at this because I wanna purchase for my wife.
bigmichael03 3 months ago
@21Binay you're a retard.
vespers119 3 months ago
Needs a gear indicator? learn to count
Haydn2613 3 months ago
im about 5'7 170 lbs, would i fit in this bike? it looks much bigger than the 07 model which i am also looking into getting.
g61291 3 months ago
This bike is ugly
TheChickenFlu1 3 months ago
Well your first problem is...
It's a 250 not a 600 your rating the bike based on the 600 specs.. All I can say is you got what you paid for! If it was 600 then you would have something to talk about!..
That's a girls bike bro.. And another thing if you don't know what your gear you're in without an indicator.. you just don't belong on a bike at all!..
joker45mag 3 months ago
Here that Kawa? Digital dash, fix those gaps, undsheil, put some good paint of those bars and fix the clutch lever and finally, put a bigger tank on it. We'll be appreciative of the longer range and then you've widened the height range of your prospected customers.
539forgotten 3 months ago
brah, you paid shit for that bike, what do you expect? i would understand if u paid 8000 plus, but come on. . . u paid like 4000 dor it. . .
ikikiXXX 3 months ago
Best review on youtube! You remind me of itskingsleybitch
ItsAndreiTime 3 months ago
Good review, but you do gripe a lot about the cosmetic issues on a $4500 bike, you really can't expect the little fit and finish things to compare to an $8000+ sport bike. I've got the exact same bike, and I definitely agree with the functional assessments. I pretty much ignore the cosmetic shortcomings because it's the bike equivalent of a Honda Civic, not a BMW M3 or a Nissan 370Z.
tneper 3 months ago
Nice review but your forgetting its a 250, a starter bike an it helps people who r short b able to own a sports bike, like myself im only 5'1 an its a perfect fit. My thighs rest where they shud, it sounds to me u should hav purchased a bigger ninja. I do i agree the paint seems cheap, but its a beginners bike that's suppose to be affordable. My main issue with the ninja is it still has a carburetor. Lastly the guy u raced just wasn't a good rider he cud have taken those curves if he knew how.
mvsandoval 3 months ago
nice review man ! my one will get here next month
liueric1988 3 months ago
im wondering how tall should i be to be able to ride this ?
Roostuhz 3 months ago
Is 41 to old to consider one of these bikes.......; /
Why am I hearing the Ninja 250 is a beginner bike? What's not a beginner bike?
kevbo7s 3 months ago
@kevbo7s
Anything 600cc and higher according to most people in the US.
MrWirelesscaller 3 months ago
im 13 5'3" you think i could ride this bike because i want it
MrDoWoRk52 3 months ago
i mean hes bitching about the windshield not being high enough and cant handle highways lol thats 99.9% of sporbikes hahahhaha they all hit you in the chest??
9q4ehnwn 3 months ago
Dont bother with a hyosung, the ninja is better. +1 for not changing muffler. Had a guy come up to me on my stock 650r and said its too damn quiet. I asked what kind of bike he rides, he shut the hell up pretty fast.
classikz 4 months ago
nice color, I also got a Ninja 250R special edition in green (u can see it on my channel) and I really love it too.
but here in germany the power is a problem. u got no speedlimits on the autobahn and then u see some bikes doing 170 mph or u get overtaken by car which are doing 120 mph and at that point you miss the power.
exept for that I really cant complain and Im so happy with it.
ColdFreezer 4 months ago
I'm 5'11 will this bike fit me nice and tight?
peter169 4 months ago
when you're sitting on any motorcycle you oughta be looking where you want the bike to go ;) not at the plastic
ratmfreak05 4 months ago
if the ninja 250 is too small for someone taller i would recommend a 1st generation ninja 650r(06-08). its a tad bit taller but still a straight 2 for "similar" throttle response to a 250, meaning unlike a supersport if you upset the throttle on accident you won't go flying
ratmfreak05 4 months ago
tuck in.
himynameisbrendo 4 months ago
you should be able to adjust the sloppy handles
thesquiz47 4 months ago
try a drit bike on a highway 8) no windshield, no tachos. lol
GLINA126 4 months ago
Thanks for taking the time to go through the little things that people don't notice straight away :) I'm new to bikes, have a 125 scooter at the moment and looking at this bike in a few months .... Thanks
sornsta 4 months ago
Nice review mate. Ive got the 2011 Ninja aswell and I'm 5,6 and fit perfectly on it - the tank feels like it's moulded to me! Check out my vids if you want to see a nice cheap exhaust for the ninja - your bike looks cool now but a nice exhaust will really finish it off! :)
kstoyel 4 months ago
great review
knightstar73 4 months ago
totally agree with the gear comment, have this same bike, same year, same color, put on 6 thousand miles, and i still sometimes reach for another gear that isint there! good review :)
spdfreak1784 4 months ago
I'm 5'3 -3
PolishCutie93 4 months ago
Its a really good urban bike. 60mph+ your gona wanna tuck into your bike. im 6ft 4 and i fit pretty well on it.
sportbikeuser767 4 months ago
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sportbikeuser767 4 months ago
great review man. thanks.
rastadragon711 4 months ago
this guy hasn't ridden for long........wtf.... complaining about clutch-play.....it can be adjusted to ur personal liking man..common on
28spuk 4 months ago
a gear indicator is not necessary at all according to me............once u're used to it u won't have a problem about the gears
28spuk 4 months ago
Wow, that review was so bitchy, I couldn't get through it.
bbrown152 4 months ago
You have so many gripes about the bike I'm confused on why you purchased it!
PrettyBrownGirl716 4 months ago
@PrettyBrownGirl716 I thought it was a pretty positive review. I love the bike but it has issues like anything else.
jtech87 4 months ago 8
@jtech87 I'm 5'3 so you think i can ride this bike you have and do you know when the 2012 ninja 250 will be out
979fearless 4 months ago
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Tr1gg02 2 months ago
@jtech87 you do realize that all of the cosmetc issues you have with the bike have been considered into the price of the bike as well as the fact that its almost always a starter bike and its going to be dropped, right?
oCannabusdriver 2 months ago
I'm 14 and 5'4" 47kg you think I'll grow enough to ride?
HenryNguyen123 4 months ago
@HenryNguyen123 Sure you will.
jtech87 4 months ago 3
@HenryNguyen123 I'm around the same size and I've never had a problem with it.
nannerferr 3 months ago
Wow stupid iPod stickers* fail
lmp94 5 months ago
I personally dislike the suckers. I'd rather have a nice glossy white pearl paintjob
lmp94 5 months ago
excellent review
guillermo211z 5 months ago
easily the best 250 review on youtube.. you covered so much thank you.
Earlosaur 5 months ago 22
1st the honda is way cheaper looking+build quality is low in India. There is for the bike a window that performs the way you want, but it looks like a HD(black/orange) bubble sheild and makes it ugly. good review otherwise, but we have to be gentle as the dollar is in low regard and other manufactures import less into the USA dueto it. PPS good job keeping the exaust!
spartanturtle333 5 months ago
This a great review. The best review i've watched on youtube. Excellent job! Btw, the big bike you were referring to at around 7:00 minutes was a ZX-14.
Ride safe!
Cybanez 5 months ago 2
Very nice review man
WimpieDEGAST 5 months ago
What you have encountered is known as a squid :D thanks for the review really appreciate it. Might end up get the 2012 though.
323Andre22 5 months ago
@kronicsz12 im a 6,4 do i have any chance to fit in?
cristobalv93 5 months ago
@cristobalv93 I don't think so. You need something that fits better. Try the cbr 250
jtech87 5 months ago
@cristobalv93 I'm 6'2 and i have this bike. and it fits me fine. and i'm not exactly a "small" guy. When i first got it, i thought it might be too small, but it is not at all. The only probably i really have with this bike for my size, is my feet are too big, and when i corner quickly my shoe touches the ground sometimes.
TheAelmi 5 months ago
@cristobalv93 I also think that the 250 will be to small for you. Try the 400 or 650 (same frame) and if it still isn't high enough, do like me and buy the 2011 ninja 1000 (bigger and higher)
Btw i'm 6'2'' and 210lbs...the 400 or 650 could have been ok but the 1000 was the perfect fit (for me)
Good hunting !
Beauchee2 4 months ago
You know, i agree with everything you said. But the bike msrp is the at the most, 4 thousand. thats less then most down payments on a car. Im buying a 250R only for my transition from dirt to street and i dont feel like getting killed learning on a 600+.
But at least you dont lay down only on the cons. Great review man, much appreciated.
nitrovance 5 months ago
this's the best bike review i ever heard, honestly
TheVagabondWolf 5 months ago
im 5/3" would this bike fit me???
kronicsz12 5 months ago
@kronicsz12 Depends on your inseam. If you got long legs it will fit you perfect. Go to a dealer and sit on one.
jtech87 5 months ago
@jtech87 Very nice bike man, I'm looking into getting one of these myself. I have yet to actually sit on one and get a feel for it, how tall are you? I'm about 5'11 or so & don't know how well I'll fit on it,
panterask8r14 5 months ago
perhaps its better to not have the gear indicator so that you can focus on the road.
BobbyEnergy 5 months ago
Thx for the video - I am buying a 2012 version soon (sadly, the new ones don't come in white :( ) - The things you mention as problems, such as the clutch, can easily be fixed - Either by tightening it or replacing it with a custom one. Also, yeah, the dash looks crap and is not digital, but if you invest a bit more, there's all sort of after market fixes for these kind of things... all in all, I think this is a great bike for the money and I can't wait to get mine :)
locturian 5 months ago
@locturian Yeah but I wanted to tell how it was from the dealer with no changes.
jtech87 5 months ago
@jtech87 Yeah, I agree - And it really was a cool and honest review, I really liked it... Just saying, you might have been unlucky with the clutch, at least... I'm hoping you were anyway :)
locturian 5 months ago
You are awesome :)) seriously awesome!
depfro 5 months ago
Most bikes ive ridden dont have gear indicators. the point of motorcycles is to be low tech. u should be able to tell what gear ur in by the sound of the engine. i own a 650 and a 250, i prefer the 250. good review, pretty accurate.
zzzzTesszzzz 5 months ago
@zzzzTesszzzz I can now but as I just learned how to shift a motorcycle at the time, it would have been very helpful to have a gear indicator. I've seen some online, I might buy one and install it anyway.
jtech87 5 months ago
Excellent video man. Great info. And, yes, being able to lean the bike down and go faster in the twisties is wayyyyy more fun than going from 0mph to DEADmph in a straight-away. Pz
jwdonal 6 months ago
nice review.
p.s. clip your nails... :D
togo8186 6 months ago
Nice video !! You should really consider posting more videos of this bike
RThompson313 6 months ago
@Antifaith29 Gas Mileage.
allidoiswinx2 6 months ago
the bike doesn't need a digital screen to show what gear you are in on the bike, if you have been riding for long enough and have enough experiecne in riding a bike then you should be able to tell that dropping the bike down a gear from 9/10k revs is just plain stupid especially if going around a corner + who cares about a crappy gap on the windscreen, its a good looking bike, extremely powerful for its size and altogther well worth the money.
StreetFighterCalum 6 months ago
@StreetFighterCalum I've already responded to another comment about the need for a shift light. Bottom line is THIS bike needs one, bigger bikes don't. The end.
You are right, the gap on the windscreen is crappy. Thats what you expect from a Chinese bike. Not Japanese.
jtech87 6 months ago
That is one fucking sexy bike! I've got a 2009 Honda CBR125R at the min but the Ninja will be the next move very very soon :) Can't wait!
thepenisinhermouthp 6 months ago
Not in the US. Even the 2012 models are carbed here =(
jtech87 6 months ago
is the 2011 fuel injected because i know the other models aren't?
shuttashades5 6 months ago
@shuttashades5 nope. :( still a nice bike tho. i plan to get one next Feb or March
MrArsity 6 months ago
You should've turned on the bike so we could hear it :)
VellaTheManOfFire 6 months ago
Not gonna knock your bike, it's nice enough for a starter bike. Just curious as to why so many americans get the Ninja 250? Arent there other options over there?
Antifaith29 6 months ago
@Antifaith29 Not really, the ninja 250 was really the only small displacement bike we had for the last 20 years. Everything else was too powerful for a beginner. Just recently we got the Honda CBR 250 and the Hyosung 250. Kymco just brought out a 150 sport bike as well so we FINALLY have something other than a ninja 250 to buy as a starter bike lol
jtech87 6 months ago
hey dude..gr8 vid and i don't watch too many that r as long. have same bike =] and ur rite on w/most stuff. got no probs w/it @ 6' but i wish the speedometer was digital. Much ezier to see.. ride safe + peace \|||/
shine77777 6 months ago
best review on youtube by far thanks man
sammyskis1810 6 months ago 2
I'm getting this bike this week just in black. It will be my first street bike. I bought a yamaha ttr-125 in the spring to get the hang of shifting and everything and I'm so excited! Great video! Oh and for those wondering I'm only 5'2 110lbs and I can sit on this bike and maneuver it without feeling like it's too big or heavy
mandeel1100 6 months ago
Great review ="3
AsianDelinquent 6 months ago
Not a real bike guy but she is sweet! Elco warren to me to check you out!
MASON858 6 months ago
im 5'4" do u think i can I ride that bike or im to short? PLZ HELP ME OUT
papermate19 6 months ago
@papermate19 no this is a bike for your size.....
thedezanator88 6 months ago
@thedezanator88 thanks ^_^
papermate19 6 months ago
@papermate19 I'm a 5'5'' and its fits perfectly!
s3sco2002 6 months ago
I am 5'5'' and it fits perfectly!!!
s3sco2002 6 months ago
great review im getting it for sure next year... needto save up money though lool
MACHIAVELLIxKOVI 7 months ago
appreciate the review tech, and i was planning on getting the same style bike. black and white , i think it looks awesome! definitely my style.
one of the better reviews ive seen, keep it up!
ToxiNtheLegeNd 7 months ago
Question how tall are you .. the 250 was was not made for short people but you gotta be 6 feet with short legs or 5'11 and less i mean the bike is not made for every body there are other company that have a different shape bike if you have so many issues with it in my opinion you should suck it up and enjoy your step up from a scooter or mo pad and when your on the high way above 60mph tuck in on the bike !!! be safe! Great Review btw
RJKcool3 7 months ago
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RJKcool3 7 months ago
Awesome review man! I have been worried for a while that me being 6'1' and 185 pounds was going to be an issue with a bike like the 250 but to be honest, if really the only thing is that i am going to have my thigh above the arch or on the arch of the tank i don't think its a big deal. I mean dose it bother you?
dustyice 8 months ago
@dustyice It did at first but I got used to it.
jtech87 8 months ago
@jtech87 hey jtech87 i got a question. is this your first bike? if it is could you tell me how much you pay for insurance every month for this bike? thanks in advance.
hikoseijuro24 7 months ago
@hikoseijuro24 I've had scooters before but this is my first 'big' bike. Liability insurance for me (28yr old) is $89 a year.
jtech87 7 months ago
Is ugly
andydx44 8 months ago
@andydx44 u suck
Runegold5 7 months ago
very good review. you should simply review the food in your kitchen, I'll bet you get lots of hits haha
JohnVo423 8 months ago
Finally aGood Review :)
tbonelittlet 8 months ago
Where did u buy it, and how much did u pay?
chameleonlover4967 8 months ago
1. The clutch leaver should not be tight, all bikes need some play if it's too much you can adjust it however you want.
2. Almost no motorcycles have a gear indicator. For the most part it's not needed unless you have a dedicated track bike.
Otherwise I like your review. Thanks.
SuperSneakySteve 8 months ago
@SuperSneakySteve The problem with the clutch lever is the fact that it rattles when I get up to speed. I can hear the rattle over the sound of the bike at 60mph.
Most bikes are perfectly fine staying in one gear. On this bike you are CONSTANTLY shifting to keep the engine revved up. I went riding with my uncle and he has a gixxr 750. He never went above 3rd gear the whole ride, I was shocked. So I can understand how a gear indicator is not needed for him. But it is needed for this ninja 250
jtech87 8 months ago
Awesome review dude. To me, it was really great to hear about how it is to live with the bike and it's quality than it's track performance or something. Pro reviewers forget that we will own these bikes longer than a few days.
I'm starting to think I should've bought a 250 instead of a 600, I hate slowing on curves. I'll just save up and buy another bike :)
Current bikes:
2000 Ninja ZX-600E
2008 Mini Ducati 49cc
RichasB 8 months ago
I liked your video. It was thorough, descriptive, and professional. It was very helpful for a soon to be bike rider. Are you still enjoying the bike?
boozsh 8 months ago
@boozsh Yeah I still like it a lot. It's not a great bike by any stretch but it is good and fun.
jtech87 8 months ago
Those big bikes have to slow down to a crawl, then they must lean right over to make the turn. It's very noticeable.
Cornering with the 250R is effortless, it just does it and you can do a tight corner at 40kph or 50kph in some cases.
That's why big bike owners often miss their 250's as they're just so easy and so much fun to ride through the twisties.
shades2 8 months ago
@shades2 My uncle has a GSXR750 and it's funny that we were on a circular freeway on ramp and I passed him on the outside going round it not even trying. Afterwards he was all like "well I could have kept up if I wanted too", he lied lol.
jtech87 8 months ago
@jtech87 I know what you mean. It freaks them out. Passing in corners unless you're racing, is generally regarded as a no-no. If anyone low-sides you're both going to go down. On the 250 it seems perfectly safe, but on the bigger bike, if you're not used to a 250, or forgot how they are to ride, it _seems_ mad.
250's are very forgiving, you can miss a shift, drop the clutch, acellerate through a corner at the wrong time, and do really stupid things, and not fall off. Not on a big bike...
shades2 8 months ago
my i4 chevy colorado runs 6.5 0-60, i dont want to downgrade to a 250 but i know i really should, instead of going 600
cgk1993 8 months ago