Is the Kawasaki Ninja 250r a good bike for a beginner like me and also a person of

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lamapa03

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stature? Ok, a lot of people have posted this kind of question but i want to know. I"m 5'10 and weigh 240lbs and I'm goin to start the motorcycle rider training course in 2 weeks. I got money saved up and everyhting so now what i want to know, is this bike a good one. Cuz people say yes its a good bike and then other people say no its not. need help
ok then. found this 2006 KAWASAKI Ninja 650R for under $5,000. is this good?
 
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justask23

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Based on experience a Ninja 250r would be a good bike for a beginner but the problem with it is that you will get tired of it very quickly. You don't want to purchase a bike that you will regret buying a couple months later. If you are looking for a street bike you should check out bikes in the 600 - 750cc range. Hope this helps.
 
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mark_pugh2001

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I would go with something more along the 600cc

Today, a 250cc motorcycle is considered small, and a 600cc motorcycle mid-size. Even a liter bike (1000cc) is no longer considered "big" in a world of 1400-1800cc heavyweight motorcycles. I have read articles in the motorcycle press about the Yamaha V-Star 1100's, calling them "middleweight" cruisers!
 
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LowellMass

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Not really! I was in the same situation a few years back. I went in to the bike shop and said look I never rode before what should I start off with. They pointed to the 250r and I bought it.

Well, I am 6'0 tall and was about 200 then. It is a very short bike and although it is kinda fast because its a ninja, its actually the slowest ninja I believe and you will get sick of it fast like I did probably. It just made me feel like I was riding something shitty also when riding with my other friends. I traded mine in right away and ended up losing money and going with a Honda 929.

Go with at least a 600cc at least you wont look like your riding the tricycle when your with your friends, and will be able to at least keep up. I think the 250 is not the proper size for someone of your height. Im wondering if they recommend it because youll be back to spend more money in the near future...

Hopefully you can use a 250r or something similar just for the course and the test so you can see for yourself and it will be easier, but when your all licensed up and have been riding for a couple of weeks youll be so sick of that 250 you will regret buying it.
 
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bretl

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for your weight a 250 is really too small. It would be a good bike to learn on, but you will be sick of it and want to sell it about a month after you own it. Get a bigger bike and just take it easy for the first six months until you become a better rider.
 
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