Ninja 250 & Ninja 500 - Practice at MSF

[jjenningsoh]

People who followed through on a 250 purchase obviously didn't look into a 500 purchase. The price difference is trivial, and every other difference is significant and in favor of the 500. The 500 is a true beginner bike unless you are a munchkin.

[TheRKish]

@MokYiChow Your dumb, plain and simple. 120 isn't that much of a stretch on a 250 ninja. Maybe not completely stock or anything older than an 08, but I've hit 115 on mine. If you look at half the videos on youtube the riders top at at around 110 but they're stock

[MokYiChow]

@TheRKish Read what you just wrote: "Maybe not completely stock or anything older than an 08." It is a stock 06 250 in the video.

[insanebeard]

in england u gotta be 21 to have a sportsbike, is this the same in all countrys

[ciscokid8893]

no. in US (oregon at least) you can own one at 17

[stratusfear04]

Minnesota you can at 16

[JDRyder15]

No you can get them as young as 14 in some states in the US.

[jakry321]

thats not true.. u can have any size bike you want in england however if you are under 21 (when you pass your test) you must have power less than 33bhp. This can be achieved on a 600cc sports motorbike by a restriction kit. When over 21 (pass your test at 21 +) you are not limited at all.

[aeroliner750]

just got to teach her not use the front brakes as much

lock it up on a little sand and ooopppps

[PogoTuber]

Uhh... what? The front brake is the primary method of stopping a motorcycle.

[aeroliner750]

who in the hell ever told you that ?

like i said too much front brake hit any thing sand a paper cup plastic and out goes the front wheel

a combo of front and rear

and if you doubt me go out and try to stop with the front brakes on sand on the road or a plastic cup

the only reason for anyone saying what you said is that it is cheaper to replace the front brakes then the rear so if you are that brave try to stop on the front onsand or a cup try it and tell me about the road rash

[PogoTuber]

Why would I be driving on sand? Why would I be braking on sand? Why would I not be looking at the road in front of me to determine if there's sand?

[SoldierCyfix]

not primary, its 70% of the overall stopping power and up to 80% at higher speeds. but using it alone can be dangerous (at high speeds) if you lock the rear its not as bad as locking the front brake

[jethangar]

I did 26 hours of riding with a private instructor. I did all sorts of real world experience; highway, crowded suburban lanes, tunnels, bridges, light rain, cold, riding 2 up, railroad tracks, had people cut me off, had 18 wheel trucks whiz by me at 60 mph while I'm waiting at an intersection, had people drive straight at me in MY lane!...so, on the great day when I finally picked up my Ninja and no instructor was present, I felt 100% confident about riding.

[NextUP21]

How long does MSF last. days? hours? what's the time frame. I really trying to see how many hours of training you get.

[crawmer27]

Mine was three days. The first day was four hours of classroom learning, and the last two days consisted of five hours of riding each day.

[madpistol]

That seems to be the standard class that's taught for the Beginner Rider's Course. Ours was the same schedule as well.

[Triple88a]

The beginners one is 20 hours no matter if it's 4 days 5 hrs each or 3 days 4hrs first day and then 8 hrs the other 2 days.

the intermediate is like 15 hours. 3 hours the first day and then like 6 hrs the other 2 days. I havent taken the expert one yet but will take it next year.

I'd suggest it that if you took the beginners course, take the intermediate as well. Then when you get experience on your own bike take the expert. More practice wont hurt you.

[redvision350]

My Beginner's Rider Course was split up into 3 days. I probably differs since different places offer the course. You get enough hours to learn the skills. After that it is up to you to get on a bike and practice more!

[twk0500]

just took the MSF Basic Riders Course, it was 3 days. Classroom session was 5 hrs, 1st riding day was 4.5hrs and last day was 4 hrs. My class had only 9 riders, we all did well and really had no problems with the exercises and everyone passed with flying colors. The instructors did a great job from start to finish. Highly recommended to anyone who has never rode before.

[brentd86]

do you have to get your permit before you take this course or can you just sign up and go, i guess after passing it then it waives the requirement of a road test to get your liscence.

[JayzBeerz]

Your supposed to have your permit. I didn't and the instructor still let me in. I know in Florida once you pass the BRC you just go to the DMV and they put the endorsement on your current driver's license. Check with your state to see what they require.

[thespazticbear]

I finished my MSF course about a month ago. It was the best decision I have ever made, and will not only introduce you to the world of motorcycling, but also provide a hands on coaching environment that you can learn to ride in safely and effectively. I'm currently riding a ZX6R and am having a blast (safely of course).

[Wickedninjakiller]

I weigh 148 and the speedo said I was hitting 120 mph ,so I guessitimated I was going about 100 mph or so.Don't diss the 250 ,its a decent twisty/commuter bike,take that from a super sport rider.A killer ride for the price.

[YungTL80]

I just took my MFS last week. It was great and informative, but I sure didn't get to ride around like y'all.

[sn2727]

yeah i just finished one too. we where lucky to get 10 mins of solid riding in a small circle

[FlyRobDog]

i just took my MSF course a month ago! It was totally worth it. Learned alot. I also just learned how to change the oil on my Ninja 250. and recorded it on video. Click my username to see it. Hope it helps.

[tribulation138]

how do u like the your 250 ninja... i bought the 650r... awsome low end... Yet the msf coarse was great, i learned alot from that coarse....i suggest anyone who never rode b4 to take that coarse

[torontothegood]

which one is the 250? the yellow bike?

thinkin' of getting the ninji250 or a gs500 next spring.

[grosspolluter]

Yellow

[toughstalker85]

the yellow is the 250 and the other looks like a gpz500s

[mechanicgrrl]

I'm thinking of getting a 250 and I was wondering how tall Nancy is.

[McQueenpst]

The 250 is such a great bike. Easy to ride, good for both newcomers and veterens, and just a hell of a lot of fun! Ninja 250 rules!

[Javen1337]

I've road 125-1100 cc bikes. I've found that it's funner to ride small bikes fast then big bikes slow xD

I'd take a ninja 250 over a 750 for almost any trip (except for hours on the freeway), especially in city traveling ^^

[GrayGamut]

Riding a 250 in the city is a bitch, because you're shifting non-stop since 1st gear won't get you going very fast. And Riding a 250 long distance is hard on both you and the bike, because the bike is a nearly full throttle just to maintain a reasonable speed, and for you because with the throttle maxed out you don't have any power left over for maneuvering if you need to make a pass or dodge something.

[Oldone11]

I have a ZX14 and a Ninja 250, and believe me I had much rather ride the 250 in the city and it is a blast on trips. The longest one being a 1600 mile round trip.

I have made that trip several times before, once on a Bandit 1200, a ZX14, also a Roadking and I enjoyed the NInja 250 the most.

Yes, I have made suspension changes and I am geared 15/42, I have the handle bar risers plus the double bubble windscreen but never found the power inadequate.

[qualmen]

check out the ninja 250 riders site....there is a speed calculator on it under the FAQs. Depending on the gear you are in and the RPMs (that you enter into the calculator) it tells you your actual speed. Typically actual is anywhere from 3 to 5 mph below what the speedometer shows. Nice vid though.

[shutokoupro]

this vid ftw

[kevingalls]

I have an '05 Ninja 500, and weigh 130 lbs and I've taken it 135 mph. Slow speed corners might be best on a 250, but I think the 500 is the best overall choice. It has the agility of a small bike, but can outperform any 250, and keep up with 600s on straights, even over 100 mph.

[chocolatecrackers]

how tall are tyou :P

[joserodriguez520042]

what the f*ck are you talking about kevingalls? a 550 outperforming a ninja 250 on twisties?! are you high?! lol, a 500 keeping up with most 600's? Dude, do you have any idea what u are talking about? LMFAO! some one please show this guy some GP racing......sheesh...

[GrayGamut]

I think you'd be hard pressed to keep up with a 600-cc if the rider knew what he/she was doing. Of course, I should mention that I own a Ninja 500, and I love it to death.

[JayT98]

I have both a Ninja 500 and a Suzuki 600s bandit and my first bike was a 250. The ninja 500 gets from 0-60mph in 3.7 secs. the 600cc bandit gets to 60 in 4.2 secs. They have the same top speed. 500cc is not that much smaller than a 600cc bike. You can gear a 500cc to be faster than a 600 pretty easily. I love my bandit but wish i hadn't bought it because the 500cc feels about the same. People who don't know bikes usually make the comments like the one above.

[FanaticDrummer]

Its still the best bike in its range,No matter what people say.Its mobility and versatality on smooth terrain is unmatchable,and its control on winding roads is what really makes this bike so popular.I plan on getting the 500,Just starting out.I've ridin many bikes localy,like the yamaha ri,which hits 175 when you open it up.I ride around with friends-Check em' out at "seductivecycles".

[FanaticDrummer]

The 500 can top 125 on a track run,thats a stock.But riding on the street,you maybe hit no more than 75mph ever...

[kens97sto171]

Top speed is 110MPH, runs the 1/4 mile in 14 sec, 0-60 in about 5.5sec. The bike is MADE for the twisties. If you have ever been to Deals Gap in North Carolina.(road has 318 curves in 11 miles) you will see 250's out run liter bikes all day long. cause it weighs 300lbs making it very flickable. It has a redline of 14,000 RPM... so it is kinda fun that way.

[tristantao]

i heard that 250 tops out at 108.

this is BS

[buckrumble]

actually i had my old 250 115 on flat ground...

[RussiaJapanFilipino]

I heard the bike can top out more than 105 if you put some custom parts and if the rider is like 130 punds or lower, or maybe he placed a 300 dollar turbo or something, I dont know

[DJoneseyJones]

hahaha i could never get my 250 to break 105, i call shenanigans as well. nice lil video

[NeONaZi666]

touche..

[ntrudr800]

He must've had nos.

[Kiata]

Huh? fith time! On my second time riding a motorcycle ever i hade toped it out at 120 (250 at the time)

[scattass]

Err yea kiata I call bs if it was a stick ninja 250 you did not go 120. Even so going fast in a straight line doesnt mean shit.

[redbeast2]

Kiata, the ninja 250 tops out at 105 mph. If you rode at 105 mph on your second time on a motorcycle you're quite foolish and will not live long.

[MokYiChow]

Yeah I'll call this one BS as well. The top speed I have ever heard of on a 250 going down hill with wind behind the rider is around 110mph.

[dreadrx7]

he was lyin

[waytogofranko]

are you being saracastic

[urahoho]

the guy behind the yellow bike is a REALLY good rider!