Everything you need to know about the ninja 250r

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The ninja 250 is one of those bikes people brush aside as soon as they learn to ride motorcycles. But this bike is a rewarding bike to ride time and time again. It only lets you understand the mechanics of motorcycling better and will help you improve your riding technique.

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  • @luceo-non-uro
    @luceo-non-uro3 жыл бұрын

    Just bought a 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250r - first bike, no lessons, stalled a few times but just drove my first 20km with no stalls. Could not be happier! SO pumped.

  • @Kayyvr

    @Kayyvr

    Жыл бұрын

    Year later, any updates? How fast did you learn? I just bought a 12' ninja 250r and it's my first bike. Haven't even rode it yet because I'm waiting to install my frame sliders.

  • @hussainaslam.k

    @hussainaslam.k

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Kayyvr how's it going so far?

  • @Kayyvr

    @Kayyvr

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hussainaslam.k so far so good! I've been loving my bike. I definitely took things slow until I felt more confident, but she's been running great 🙌🏼

  • @noehasler8018

    @noehasler8018

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Kayyvr the 250r is a pretty old Bike but does it still work good and also the speed? I‘m planing on getting one but i‘m not sure if it‘s to old Because a lot of Friends Tell me i should rather buy a new one (which costs WAY more) thanks for the answer!

  • @Kayyvr

    @Kayyvr

    Жыл бұрын

    @@noehasler8018 I love my bike and very happy with my decision. I was originally going to buy new, but I'm glad I went used for my first bike. Down the line I will probably upgrade but I'm definitely going to keep her for a good year or even longer before I upgrade. Even then, idk if I'll get rid of her. Might just have them both lol. But she's been soooo forgiving as a newbie. Great first bike to practice on and gain skill. I do wish it had ABS but oh well, just make sure to practice your emergency braking. Other than that I really can't fault the bike. If you are going to be doing a lot of highway riding then yes you'll probably want a bigger cc, but if you do more town riding like I do she's perfect.

  • @aab6641
    @aab6641 Жыл бұрын

    This was an excellent review of a Kawasaki Ninja 250. I’ve had my 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r for 8 years and have enjoyed riding it. Very reliable and I am not ready to trade or sell it just yet. It only has 8,800 miles as of today

  • @rafaelverdugo3711

    @rafaelverdugo3711

    4 ай бұрын

    I just bought one with 5k miles for 1k is that good ? What’s considered high mileage for these bikes ?

  • @cosmokramer4650
    @cosmokramer46503 жыл бұрын

    Best review of almost any type of product I’ve seen. Hope you get many more subscribers and views you deserve it.

  • @savalixo

    @savalixo

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes! i agree

  • @ashtonjairo2063

    @ashtonjairo2063

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @trueKorvus
    @trueKorvus3 жыл бұрын

    I've had my '09 Ninja 250 for the past decade. It's been a great bike. I keep meaning to buy a 600, but I find it really hard to justify it. The lil' Ninja is just always so much fun to ride. And now it's so old, I think I may keep it and mod it a little for the track. New front break lines, brakes, rear suspension, clipons, and rearsets - though will cost the same as the bike. Haha. Worth it? Yes? It's been fine mechanically and I've done most of the work on it myself. Though, I've never had the confidence to clean the carbs. Maybe one day. ^_^ I still love it. And yes, people always say how awesome it is and think it's a bigger bike - until all 6" of me sits on it. Then it looks small. The nifty 250 ftw!

  • @MattBruzdziak

    @MattBruzdziak

    2 жыл бұрын

    Buy a spare set of carbs and learn how to clean and jet those. You'll have your stock carbs to go back to while you're learning. Carbs aren't that hard to learn. Especially 2 CV carbs. I learned how to work on 4 carbs off of my zx7. Then, I bought FCR (flatslide carbs). FCR carbs allow for more fine tuning and are mostly used for track bikes. Enjoy your 250r! I miss mine.

  • @kattmilk

    @kattmilk

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm thinking about getting a 2009 Ninja 250R, but it has a carburetor engine. One of my cycle gurus told me to stay away from carberator engines, and to get a fuel injection bike instead. What do you all think? There seems to be a big debate about them.

  • @trueKorvus

    @trueKorvus

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kattmilk fuel injection is a lot easier.

  • @robertshappenings5481

    @robertshappenings5481

    Жыл бұрын

    carb rebuild was no ez task, just like gapping the valves , the valve clearance adjustment, but carb was a little more 'expert level' intricacy .. but thevalves are juts a bitch because your stuck with a confind space to work in ...

  • @criticalthinker8013

    @criticalthinker8013

    10 ай бұрын

    Can someone please tell me what year is the bike in the video?

  • @fredericnguyen2251
    @fredericnguyen22513 жыл бұрын

    Very nice review. The european version of this generation of ninja 250 is fuel injected. I share your impressions about how fun this bike is to ride on small roads.

  • @chadschrum1306
    @chadschrum13063 жыл бұрын

    Wow 87 thousand miles Great review I enjoy seeing how many miles the 250 can go I look for videos all the time about them I miss mine

  • @adityapal8670
    @adityapal86703 жыл бұрын

    Perfect long-term ownership review.. Thank u

  • @mahalalel7771
    @mahalalel77712 жыл бұрын

    I have a pregen 250r and it's a great bike and plenty fast. If your not fast on a 250r you can't ride. Remove weight, upgrade rear suspension to a 300 shock which is plug and play. Remove the baffles and she will growl. I've run 93 and started it every other month and no issues when storing it. I've went as long as 3 months between starts and still no issues. Like your vid.

  • @anthonybarker9019
    @anthonybarker9019Ай бұрын

    Just bought my 09 250r today after work. 13k miles on the dash. Couldn't be happier

  • @larnoralacey9339

    @larnoralacey9339

    Ай бұрын

    Got one a month ago. ❤

  • @ChildrenOfDesire

    @ChildrenOfDesire

    24 күн бұрын

    Got my 09 250r late last month. Super happy with it!

  • @anthonybarker9019

    @anthonybarker9019

    24 күн бұрын

    @ChildrenOfDesire awsome!! I've been loving it so far. Already put 200 miles on it!

  • @r1bayside276
    @r1bayside2762 жыл бұрын

    I’ve had two of this model. One on learners and one years later because of the reliability. Great all round day to day bike.

  • @joep43
    @joep434 жыл бұрын

    Great Video. I have a 2009. I love it. Just started riding. Perfect starter bike. Very comfortable

  • @levkranchevko1432

    @levkranchevko1432

    3 жыл бұрын

    A 2009? How many miles on it mate?

  • @williamgorry6330
    @williamgorry6330 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent review. Good narration with good audio is a refreshing change. I just got a 2001 Ninja 250. I'm looking forward to riding one again.

  • @erikjansen8597
    @erikjansen8597 Жыл бұрын

    I just purchased a 2007 250, I freaking love it. I also like the square 80s look more than the new looks. It's a quick little bike. It is so much fun in the twisties.

  • @tiernandaly5622
    @tiernandaly56222 жыл бұрын

    Good review. Had my 250r for six years and still going. Made for shorter riders and city use. Change exhaust just to make you louder. Keeps the car drivers awake for filtering.

  • @Stanging84
    @Stanging843 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this review. Awesome! Thank you much for sharing.

  • @Valenzx718
    @Valenzx7183 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this review.

  • @shiftyshamsk
    @shiftyshamsk3 жыл бұрын

    I've just bought a green 2008 12,000 miles. It's been used by at least 5, new A2 licence riders who didn't know how to maintain or care for a motorcycle. I stripped it and found fairing screws missing and various bad electrical issues, from mini indicators and a bad alarm being fitted. Two left mirrors! and 12 year old tyres!

  • @franksoto6998
    @franksoto69985 ай бұрын

    I have a 2004 ninja 250 and I love it can’t go wrong

  • @sci-figuy6668
    @sci-figuy66683 жыл бұрын

    I have a 16’ Ninja 300 & I couldn’t agree with you more about everything you said about these smaller sport bikes. It’s nice to see that you left your stock pipe on. I bought an aftermarket slip-on pipe & ended up selling it. The bike looks better, sounds better, especially when hitting 7,000 & above rpm & actually runs & performs better with the stock pipe. Like you stated, I just didn’t like the sound of the aftermarket pipe & it was so loud that I had to wear ear plugs. You have a nice RED ninja 250r!

  • @NCarolina4455
    @NCarolina44553 жыл бұрын

    I've owned my '09 250 for about a year now and I can confirm everything you said is completely true! Great honest video.

  • @alandaniels6394

    @alandaniels6394

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great review and very helpful. I've been riding 40 years, cruisers mainly. I'm 60 years of age and I'm seriously considering one of these and putting a bigger sprocket on the front.

  • @kattmilk

    @kattmilk

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm thinking about getting a 2009 Ninja 250R, but it has a carburetor engine. One of my cycle gurus told me to stay away from carberator engines, and to get a fuel injection bike instead. What do you all think? There seems to be a big debate about them.

  • @NCarolina4455

    @NCarolina4455

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kattmilk Since this bike has a lower displacement than most other sport bikes, it doesn't make a bit of difference to me that it's carb'd. I'm of course not as fast/efficient as an FI'd R6 but that's not the point of a 250 Ninja. It still has good acceleration, is very nimble and will take loads of abuse from new riders -- and that is exactly what makes it such a great beginner bike. Carbs are of course more mechanical and adjustable, so if you have good mechanical aptitude then it would be good experience to have a carb. Any of the newer bikes will be fuel injected. The way that I see it is, you can drop a good amount of $$ on a new bike wanting all the new bells and whistles but then total it because you don't have the experience to handle it. On the other hand, you could go with something less expensive (Ninja 250) also with less newer technology and still get great riding experience. Overall, Kawasaki is just a great brand to own regardless. Sorry this was so long but I hope it helps.

  • @kattmilk

    @kattmilk

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NCarolina4455 Thanks for the information. I’m a female and don’t know a thing about motorcycle repair. (Though I do know a little about car repair.) How often do you have to clean your carburetor? Btw, I live in a very tropical area, so cold starts wouldn’t be an issue for me.

  • @NCarolina4455

    @NCarolina4455

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kattmilk In that case I would not recommend messing with the carb too much, removing it requires a little more experience. However, you can clean the carb without removing it by clearing the bowls and just spaying some carb cleaner inside. You probably should do that once or twice a year, though I have never done it on my Ninja. Though I'm sure there's tons of videos on how to do it on this bike.

  • @phillipdoyle2679
    @phillipdoyle26793 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thank you!

  • @SIMSPHERE
    @SIMSPHERE3 жыл бұрын

    I have both. A 2006 ( old school 80s model) and the 2008. ( like in the video) Riding the two, back to back the main difference ( engine wise/performance) is the older bike has TOP END end rush. The newer model, was tuned for MID range power..which, I wish Kawasaki didn't do. While top speed/mph is similar, I wish the older engine, was in the newer bike. It's just more fun, after midrange, to top end.

  • @frodeasperheim4923
    @frodeasperheim49233 жыл бұрын

    I have owned my fuel injected ninja 250 r for 12 years , still satisfied with it :)

  • @dbtteam6352

    @dbtteam6352

    3 жыл бұрын

    Is this the 2009 ex250k9f?

  • @frodeasperheim4923

    @frodeasperheim4923

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is the european ex250r 2008

  • @dbtteam6352

    @dbtteam6352

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@frodeasperheim4923 ah, I'm in the UK and I've just bought the 2009 ex250 so far I'm impressed with it!

  • @romainc577

    @romainc577

    2 жыл бұрын

    hello, how many miles with her ?

  • @thebongtwister
    @thebongtwister Жыл бұрын

    I own a 250 (lime green 💚) here in India. Man !!! It's a head turner in my country. Also the engine is super smooth. I really enjoy this beautiful machine. Nice review.

  • @floridaboy7787
    @floridaboy77873 жыл бұрын

    had a 02 250 .................. man that bike was great !! drove the hell outta that thing put tons of miles on it ................. never left me stranded, not one time ...............

  • @daviddonne7333
    @daviddonne7333 Жыл бұрын

    The pre 08 250 was sold in Australia as the GPX 250 and this had a 38hp engine which made it a fun bike to ride. It has the 16inch wheels which on a small bike do not seem to produce the "quick" steering problem that can be experienced on a bigger bike but it's when you come to buy tyres that you wish it had 17in wheels. I'm into classic bikes so the 89 to 2006 styling is classic 80s stuff and it was very well done. Contrast this with the 87 GPZ 500 which I think suffers in comparison. Amazing fuel economy. - 30kms per litre which is equivalent to 84 MPG (imperial) or the US 70MPG you mentioned. I bought this bike for my then GF but have ended up with it myself. So good that i don't want to sell it.

  • @KidNamedKuddy
    @KidNamedKuddy3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video man

  • @gmanlimitedanderson-0drisc211
    @gmanlimitedanderson-0drisc2113 жыл бұрын

    Great video 👍 there good bikes I've owned 2 myself I've actually just bought another 250cc I just seen to enjoy the smaller cc bikes although a 125 is probably pushing it a bit

  • @emmettturner9452
    @emmettturner9452 Жыл бұрын

    I rode my 2008 exclusively for four years. I quickly realized that you don’t move your shoulders to see through the mirrors… you move your head. A tiny lean left or right can see around your shoulders/elbows provided you didn’t aim them for the viewing position with your shoulders in the way.

  • @souhailshamaissem7564
    @souhailshamaissem75649 ай бұрын

    I am like you mate, I had big bikes before but I found that you have more fun om a smaller bikes and they are nimble light weight and cheaper to service as well than a super sport bike. I currently have 2014 ninja 300 that is my second ninja and I love it. But I found a Yamaha xt250 single cylinder fuel injected is very nice too because it's even lighter than the ninja 300 and you do highway speed all day long at 110kmh in Sydney Australia. I sold my 2017 xt250 in march this year and sold at the same time my 2013 honda cb500f another nice bike

  • @JorgeCruz-ox3ol
    @JorgeCruz-ox3ol2 жыл бұрын

    Great video Sir! I just bought a 2012 with 970 miles for $3400 I have to lear how to do maintenance keep the great work👍

  • @LightningZeusRottweiler
    @LightningZeusRottweiler Жыл бұрын

    Best video on the ninja that I've seen, very detailed. I just got a 250 Ninja and I am a new rider, loved what you said about egos and how this bike can humble you, which is exactly what I am working on in my healing of the heart journey. I have not rode my bike yet because I'm 4"11 female and scared because I dropped it. I lost confidence lol. But soon I'll be making content on my journey in this KZread which I also utilize for my Dog training Videos. Thank again.

  • @dimitiriemenzies3037

    @dimitiriemenzies3037

    Жыл бұрын

    Hell yea, i’n curious abt the insurance you must pay?

  • @DonaldGMyers

    @DonaldGMyers

    8 ай бұрын

    You can do it. Just go easy on yourself

  • @Adel-sj4ue
    @Adel-sj4ue Жыл бұрын

    Nice review thanks

  • @vrstovsek
    @vrstovsek3 жыл бұрын

    Great! Thank you

  • @arturoperez2028
    @arturoperez20283 жыл бұрын

    Hey... another proud Ninja 250 owner... GPS verified: 99 MPH!! just awesome classic beast...

  • @VehicleHunter

    @VehicleHunter

    3 жыл бұрын

    99mph? You drop it from a building? Congrats!

  • @arturoperez2028

    @arturoperez2028

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@VehicleHunter no... only the true... :) Nice video!

  • @yellowveedub
    @yellowveedub3 жыл бұрын

    I just bought a used 09 with 1260 miles on it. Sat for 6 years. Wouldn't start. Dirty carbs. Cleaned them fired right up. Super fun to ride

  • @seH2i
    @seH2i Жыл бұрын

    Well done, thank you.

  • @pruthvipalsolanki2465
    @pruthvipalsolanki24652 жыл бұрын

    Best of the best Keep it runnin

  • @craigwhite7894
    @craigwhite78942 жыл бұрын

    Very good review

  • @banzobeans
    @banzobeans Жыл бұрын

    Super helpful, thanks!

  • @VehicleHunter

    @VehicleHunter

    Жыл бұрын

    Ninja 250's forever. I need to get another one. Looking for a first gen now :)

  • @Mitchell666mni
    @Mitchell666mni Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate the video

  • @user-gy2vr2cz3r
    @user-gy2vr2cz3r4 ай бұрын

    Good video. V informative.

  • @hanoitripper1809
    @hanoitripper1809 Жыл бұрын

    Nice review and very informative… Can you take off at the lights to get ahead of traffic or would the 300 be similar/ better? Is it comfortable to ride?

  • @NoSaysJo
    @NoSaysJo2 жыл бұрын

    Nice video mate well done

  • @king63835
    @king638357 ай бұрын

    I bought one for me in green color, apsolutley gorgeus bike and fast when you need it :)

  • @pruthvipalsolanki2465
    @pruthvipalsolanki24652 жыл бұрын

    Review is superbbb

  • @ninja250motorcyclemaintena7
    @ninja250motorcyclemaintena73 жыл бұрын

    My 2011 had an electrical problem at 10,000. Other than that, it has run like a champ. Freeway riding is my favorite type of riding on this bike. I've put at least 20,000 miles on the freeway. A couple weeks ago I went north of Yosemite on Sonora Pass, had a blast.

  • @Janeka-xj2bv
    @Janeka-xj2bv Жыл бұрын

    Looks great in red.

  • @taylorbertrim7625
    @taylorbertrim76252 жыл бұрын

    I just got a red 2009 ninja 250 for my first bike at 35 years. This bike does rip pretty good and screams up to 12,500rpm

  • @mostills4017
    @mostills4017 Жыл бұрын

    I'm way late but anyone who watches this and reads the comments--the higher amounts of ethanol in our gasoline/petrol has gone up which causes the gumming in the carburetors--also why everyone 4 stroke lawnmowers and weed eaters are crap after 1 year--ethanol treatments and 0 ethanol fuel and a carb clean will do this bike justice---just rebuilt my 2009

  • @mirisbaruta2023
    @mirisbaruta20233 жыл бұрын

    Exellent video 👍

  • @anthonydelcampo1120
    @anthonydelcampo1120 Жыл бұрын

    How do I know my carbs need to be cleaned boss man ? Thanks for your time ! Awesome video never seen such a god review on ANY product

  • @VehicleHunter

    @VehicleHunter

    Жыл бұрын

    You will have a hard time stating. It won’t be smooth. And sometimes it will not start. Happens often if the bike is not ridden thanks for watching

  • @stridermartisius9274
    @stridermartisius927423 күн бұрын

    My 02 is a gem

  • @oceanhome2023
    @oceanhome20239 ай бұрын

    Wow that is amazing. !

  • @antoined799
    @antoined7993 жыл бұрын

    Where did you buy the 250r? Also, would you recommend buying at a shop or online?

  • @iamguysharma
    @iamguysharma9 ай бұрын

    Nice review. How much higher is it with the SV650 rear shox? I have a ninja 400 and want that my 250 has the same height. Was the SV650 rear shox on your ninja 250 here in the video, as it showed a bit higher than a normal 250 ninja? Thank you for the answer.

  • @ikechukwueze5752
    @ikechukwueze57523 жыл бұрын

    How have I not found this page sooner?

  • @rafaelverdugo3711
    @rafaelverdugo37114 ай бұрын

    I just got a 2008 like this one with 5k miles for 1k garage kept very great condition is that a great price ? Works super good no issues

  • @jgrc73
    @jgrc733 жыл бұрын

    Love the vehicle hunter

  • @meko6159
    @meko61593 жыл бұрын

    こんにちは!日本のNinja250rに乗ってます、赤忍かっこいいですね! この型の忍者が好きで世界共通だなぁと共感しました

  • @16driver16
    @16driver162 жыл бұрын

    My .ninja 250 stopped having carburetor issues after I upped the jets to a 40/110 and shimmed the needle, over the stock 38/105. Idk if it's just the bigger diameter or the different materials. Your flooding issue sounds needle/float related to me.

  • @jaboomblue48
    @jaboomblue483 жыл бұрын

    I've owned 20 or more bikes and I can say at least 5 were kawasaki 250s im going back to smaller displacement😃

  • @robphillips8351
    @robphillips83516 ай бұрын

    Excellent review 👍👍 really well and thoroughly explained. Never owned a street bike only motocross Yamaha yz 250 Honda cr500 Suzuki rm250, Honda cr125 Kawasaki kdx200 Etc.. raced but tore back up but it is a lot better now and thinking something like this or a enduro Etc.. does it balance well while wheelying..? Kidding about the wheelying learned my lesson on a Honda XR 500 50 mph whellys that loop out arent a lot of fun lol.. but man that xr500 could do 4 mile wheely which is funny because it was pretty top heavy and not very balanced, but a lot of torque and mellow power band..

  • @VehicleHunter

    @VehicleHunter

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks, re watchign this video makes me want to get another ninja 250

  • @despresso3686
    @despresso3686 Жыл бұрын

    I bought one recently for my first bike! (Im brand new ro bikes) and I've discovered an issue recently where it will die when it's been on for a while (like an hour-ish) if your not moving or reving. Concerned about it, told it might be my battery?

  • @vincentvrai
    @vincentvrai3 жыл бұрын

    I got one juat like yours if not better ;) Love the video

  • @Aciecarter238
    @Aciecarter238 Жыл бұрын

    Does the 2006 model have electronic igntion ? I would like to think it doesn't have points.

  • @theredegg1
    @theredegg13 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff

  • @mohdnizamhezmimohdnizamhez6465
    @mohdnizamhezmimohdnizamhez64653 жыл бұрын

    Nice bike

  • @ilovemyevo556
    @ilovemyevo5562 жыл бұрын

    400cc is a good compromise. Looking for a first bike hunt the bargains anything from 250 to 600 cc... and fuel injection is way better than carbs, put FI to the front of the line.

  • @user-jg3dh7qk9v
    @user-jg3dh7qk9vАй бұрын

    hey man, how tall are u? and are u having trouble with your size?

  • @realarchang3l928
    @realarchang3l9283 жыл бұрын

    GET THIS MAN MORE SUBS!

  • @arjay232
    @arjay2323 жыл бұрын

    I've got the 2010. Bolt for the cantilever assy on the rear has seized into the bearing between the frame mounts, stuck solid. Slightly iffy electrics as well mind, indicators seem to be a law unto themselves, otherwise it's a good little bike. Anybody breaking one for parts? lol

  • @robinsattahip2376
    @robinsattahip23767 ай бұрын

    250cc is a nice size, it's not too heavy and does not have a ridiculous amount of power you do not need. I live in Asia where motorcycles are serious transportation, and very few people have bikes larger than 250cc, which is capable of reaching 90mph and cruising at 80 mph. When you use something daily for serious transportation you do not want a 1000 cc bike. Few bikes in America get ridden enough to find out, but those small bikes can last 100,000 miles if you take care of them. The analog gauges on your bike are so much nicer than the digital ones on the new bikes, mine is a 2019 Z250SL and I dislike the instrumentation.

  • @FILIPINOTUNER
    @FILIPINOTUNER2 жыл бұрын

    The perfect starter bike. I bought an '08 for my sister two years ago. Had mixed feelings when we recently sold it to a good friend of mine. But it's all good. I'll still get to see, ride, and work on it from time to time, as I'm showing my friend the ropes in riding and maintaining it. Oh and I would've loved having this model Ninja as a starter bike.

  • @emmettturner9452
    @emmettturner9452 Жыл бұрын

    I’d love it if they released the ZX-25R here instead of the Ninja 400 but it hadn’t been announced anywhere at the time. Oh well. Missed opportunity, and now they don’t want to do a ZX-25R or ZX-3R with the Ninja 400 in the same market. That’s why we’re getting a ZX-4R instead. Still excited for it though. :)

  • @gerardogle1732
    @gerardogle17323 жыл бұрын

    How often did you have to adjust the valves in your 87 000 miles? Mine has 7500 miles and not sure if it's worth the time to check the valve clearance?

  • @VehicleHunter

    @VehicleHunter

    3 жыл бұрын

    i adjusted them for the first time at 12k and they were in spect. Then sometime at 50k.

  • @gerardogle1732

    @gerardogle1732

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@VehicleHunter so you checked them at 12k and they didnt need any adjustment? Is that what you saying?

  • @Roza_lifestyle
    @Roza_lifestyle3 жыл бұрын

    gr8 review! TY

  • @kwicksandz
    @kwicksandz3 жыл бұрын

    would you recommend a ninja 400 to someone whos considering buying new as a learner rider?

  • @VehicleHunter

    @VehicleHunter

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's a good bike to start. But as a new rider it's going to get dropped, you are better off getting a 250,300 ninja in the used market, and then a year later selling it for the same price. But the 400 is a great one, more power, usable power and if you can afford it why not.

  • @topanlazuardi9251

    @topanlazuardi9251

    Жыл бұрын

    i recommend H2r for beginner

  • @javirex8
    @javirex83 жыл бұрын

    Have you ever made a long trip with this bike? The bike suffer when you go at 120km/h for a long time?

  • @VehicleHunter

    @VehicleHunter

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah made many trips with it. Tail of the dragon and Canada is the furthest. But many times there.

  • @sporty05
    @sporty05 Жыл бұрын

    70 MPG sounds real good right about now!

  • @dimitiriemenzies3037
    @dimitiriemenzies3037 Жыл бұрын

    I reallt want to get this bike, there’s one near me for 2k, but i’m worried abr the insurance. I’m 17 and only have an m1 on ontario

  • @roughtoast
    @roughtoast4 ай бұрын

    hey there, i got 4 of em and work on em regularly, to get to the carbs there is an easier way, unplug carbs run zip ties around the rubber pipe towards engine then give a bit of a tug, to disconnect em' then pull carbs forward and boom. as for your issue with your carbies your main issue is the condition of the fuel you are using. in australia i run 98 premium. if you are running an ethonol fuel that will be your issue as ethonol gunks up especcially when sitting for more then 1-3w without usage. change your fuel to a performance fuel with cleaners in it and you wont have this problem. all 4 of my ninja 250's carbs are hella clean compaired to what iv seen on the internet. your other issue could be the type of air filter you are using, do you have one? is it full of holes or can it actually filter the air?

  • @roughtoast

    @roughtoast

    4 ай бұрын

    i will admit, the first time doing it, i did do as you described and it was a bitch to do. having to take the rear wheel off, all the fairings just to get the dam airbox out it would have been so much nicer if you could split the airbox in half and take it out through under the seat.

  • @roughtoast

    @roughtoast

    4 ай бұрын

    96-96 mile per hour is an untuned or one with issues iv gotten mine up to 115 mile per hour downhill full bombing.

  • @joekavalauskas8767

    @joekavalauskas8767

    Ай бұрын

    I always use shell 93 or similar top tier. What are your thoughts on using gumout or redline with PEA when sitting for a month?

  • @roughtoast

    @roughtoast

    Ай бұрын

    @@joekavalauskas8767 never really used em' tbh in Australia our 98 has a fair bit of cleaners in it. If it's choking up it may be an idea. The main thing to look for is: Is it jolting as in when riding rpms going up and down weirdly? This can be rust in fuel pump or filter. Is it not making any power at all and hard to start? That is air line. Has it been sitting and has a hard time starting? Then up your choke a bit and run it with a cleaner for carbies for a few tanks, if you wish to avoid taking the whole bike apart and see if that helps. Let me know how you go.

  • @Mrdubomb
    @Mrdubomb10 ай бұрын

    Behind the right black removable fairing on my 250r there is a three yellow wire plug that is getting very hot, any idea what it is for?

  • @VehicleHunter

    @VehicleHunter

    10 ай бұрын

    Does that go to the rectifier?

  • @Mrdubomb

    @Mrdubomb

    10 ай бұрын

    @@VehicleHunter I dont know, but I think it does, what does that mean?

  • @VehicleHunter

    @VehicleHunter

    10 ай бұрын

    @@Mrdubomb reason i ask is i have a old africa twin with the same system. ANd currently it gets super hot enough to melt the plastic, and it's a case of overcharge in my bike. But i believe it's due to corrosion near the ground somewhere that is creating more resistance.

  • @ilovemyevo556
    @ilovemyevo5562 жыл бұрын

    I'll disagree with it handling better than a 600.. THe 600's zx6r/gsxr have so much better suspension and braking and handling ergonomics/seating position for sport riding.. This is a good choice for a first bike for the reasons you mentioned though. 600's have very thrilling speeds and better handling.. So if you find a good deal on a 600 that's in the 250 price range.. go for it... but yes the 250 is a very good choice for a commuter bike that still looks good and getting way better MPG. You could probably pick up young ladies as easy on this bike as a 21 s1000rr... as they hardly know the difference and probably care more about color lol. also note the 250's have decent acceleration if you ride out the gears. A lot of so called riders think the bike is underpowered but they're shifting too soon. For some people especially new riders the top speed 95 whatever is plenty enough to get them into legal trouble.. for people who only intend on riding about 65 to 75 this bike is all they need.. and cheaper to own.. insure. Maintain..

  • @symoonstar23
    @symoonstar232 жыл бұрын

    How much $ do you pay rego per annum?

  • @fabricemuhire8939
    @fabricemuhire8939 Жыл бұрын

    That was honest!

  • @kattmilk
    @kattmilk2 жыл бұрын

    I'm thinking about getting a 2009 Ninja 250R, but it has a carburetor engine. One of my cycle gurus told me to stay away from carberator engines, and to get a fuel injection bike instead. What do you all think? There seems to be a big debate about them.

  • @VehicleHunter

    @VehicleHunter

    2 жыл бұрын

    I prefer fuel injection. But i've had many carb bikes, and if you ride them frequently and not put them away for months at a time a carb bike is fine.

  • @kattmilk

    @kattmilk

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@VehicleHunter Thank you. This will be my first bike, but I don't know anything about maintenance on it. I live in tropical Florida, so I won't have to worry about cold starts. But will I still need to have work done on the carberator?

  • @VehicleHunter

    @VehicleHunter

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kattmilk If you ride 1 time every 2 weeks it should be fine. You just don't want thebike to sit with gas in the carbs. there is a petcock on the bike that you can switch to turn off the gas and run it dry if you are storing it. So there are ways around it. You get a big discount on these carb bikes, so to me it makes sense as a first bike.

  • @kattmilk

    @kattmilk

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@VehicleHunter Yes. I’m only paying $2,350 for it! They have a 300 with fuel injections, but of course it costs a lot more. Thanks for your advice; you’ve gained a new sub! 😊

  • @kortevagyok
    @kortevagyok Жыл бұрын

    Hey guys. Is it still reliable in 2023 in your opinion? I am planning to buy this as my first motorbike. Do you know any under 35kw motorbikes for under $3000 that looks like this ninja? I mean looking like sporty and cool

  • @VehicleHunter

    @VehicleHunter

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s a great buy even now. Another one to look at is the cbr250. Versys. Yamaha r3. Used ninja 250s are cheaper than Hondas.

  • @zainfadhil2588
    @zainfadhil25883 жыл бұрын

    I want to buy a nice looking sport bike. I am new rider, what do you suggest?

  • @simonstillborn4951

    @simonstillborn4951

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ninja EX250 300, or Yamaha R3 if you want a "sporty" looking bike.

  • @emmettturner9452
    @emmettturner9452 Жыл бұрын

    Another “bigger bike fake-out” that few seem to notice is the fender with molded deflection for upside-down forks… even though the bike doesn’t have USD forks. ;) It’s what makes a modern fender look modern compared to the older Ninja 250.

  • @emmettturner9452
    @emmettturner9452 Жыл бұрын

    MSRP for my 2008 was $3,500. I see people asking $3,000 but I assumed they were never getting that.

  • @sharonprry4939
    @sharonprry49392 жыл бұрын

    How much do this bike cost

  • @TheFallSon
    @TheFallSon Жыл бұрын

    You’re in the dc area ??

  • @darnellbaird206
    @darnellbaird206 Жыл бұрын

    This guy looks like yammie noob dad

  • @GFBESSA
    @GFBESSA2 жыл бұрын

    Is crazy that here in brazi, from 2009 and on, ninjas 250 are not carburated

  • @VehicleHunter

    @VehicleHunter

    2 жыл бұрын

    that is interesting. Here all 250's ninjas are carb, they made the 300 an that was fi.

  • @sinemart.1028
    @sinemart.10283 жыл бұрын

    Sir , you didn't show what is inside under that seat cowl ? Nobody shows what is inside that seat cowl in Ninja 250 videos.... Please make a short video on that under passenger seat storage...

  • @grantwhitney8932

    @grantwhitney8932

    3 жыл бұрын

    Theres like nothing there lol

  • @bluefanatic7378
    @bluefanatic73783 жыл бұрын

    How tall are you? i'm 6'0. Grabbed one of these this weekend and rode 250miles home. It was not a pleasant experience. My legs were killing me and my butt was on fire. for me, after riding for about 15-20 minutes im uncomfortable. Perhaps, I will get used to it. But right now, its not fun.

  • @cf8960

    @cf8960

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm 6'2" lower the rear brake peddle 1/2 in. that helps the right leg adjust the shifter level or just below the foot peg. Don't cover the rear brake all the time point your feet down and the seat sucks on 2008 and newer my 2007 is a lazy boy :-) 20 bucks on seat pad for motorcycles

  • @tennnis498
    @tennnis4982 жыл бұрын

    Dude calls it like it is…”doesn’t sound that good, no matter what”…I believe that to be true. The 4-cylinder bikes sound the best to me, along with the two-strokes. But I am still interested in the Ninja 250.

  • @jasim3676
    @jasim36766 ай бұрын

    question if iam 5'9 will i reach the ground ??

  • @VehicleHunter

    @VehicleHunter

    6 ай бұрын

    100% its a short bike.

  • @fullthrottlereviews656
    @fullthrottlereviews6567 ай бұрын

    It make 33 hp It was my 1 bike and i like it..

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