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    I rode a Ninja (250)R today

    and fuck me it was slow compared to my Across, it also felt like such a small bike between my knees. I'm going to wait off and buy a 600cc in three months time when I get my opens.

    Being bikeless sucks

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    cool story bro

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    Just don't pull a namesake.
    "In all the human societies we have ever reviewed, in every age and in every state, there has seldom if ever been a shortage of eager young males prepared to kill and die to preserve the security, comfort and prejudices of their elders, and what you call heroism is just an expression of this fact; there is never a scarcity of idiots." -The Culture

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    you cant beat capacity bro! unless you buy a stroker!
    I REJECT YOUR REALITY AND SUBSTITUTE MY OWN

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    Quote Originally Posted by Xuaxace View Post
    cool story bro
    fixed it for you
    Cops call it reckless riding. I call it 'skillz'

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    lol, sorry fellas, i just had to tell somebody about my day

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    Quote Originally Posted by spikes View Post
    and fuck me it was slow compared to my Across,
    You're deluded.

    It also felt like such a small bike between my knees.
    You like it better when it's an enormous big boat of a thing? Small is good.

    I'm going to wait off and buy a 600cc in three months time when I get my opens.
    Being bikeless sucks
    Can't suck that much if you're prepared to do it for six months.

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    The ninja probably felt slower because it actually has mid-range (and more linear power delivery), vs the screaming all or nothing inline 4 in the across.
    stuff

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    GPX250R has less to go wrong with it. Desirable for a 250.

    The CBR-250R and GSX250F appear to be geared down low for power delivery to make them
    fast off the mark. Not sure what their upper ranges are like, but I'm guessing there is not much there.

    Both of those bikes are out of production for a long time as far as I'm aware, so finding parts cheaply (or even finding them) is an issue. There are plenty of recent GPX parts to be had as they just ended production of the older model in 2008.

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    End of the day a 250 is only a small capacity bike. You want power, can't beat CC's!

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    Quote Originally Posted by shades View Post
    The CBR-250R and GSX250F appear to be geared down low for power delivery to make them
    fast off the mark. Not sure what their upper ranges are like, but I'm guessing there is not much there.
    Low down power??? They are only fast off the mark if the rider knows how to access the power. The old inline 4 250s as still faster than the new FI twins.

    The CBR250 runs out of poke at about 150-160? Then its just a waiting game to hit the speed limiter at 180-190. I have been told that with the speed limiter removed it can go over 200kph.

    Finding parts for the CBR250 is easy and pretty cheap if you know where to look. Some OEM parts will cost you an assload.
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    Quote Originally Posted by resist View Post
    You're deluded.

    You like it better when it's an enormous big boat of a thing? Small is good.
    Is that what she tells you?

    My ZZR250 probably has a similar motor, if not the same, to the Ninja 250R. Considering your situation I'd wait for my R's but you can't beat the EXC Kwaka's for value for money, versatility and robustness

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    It's cute that you believe that, honestly, it is. One day you'll ride bikes, and you'll learn something. Until then, good luck to you.

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    I'm drooling over my cbx250,..even though haven't laid eyes on the actual bike yet....The drool can help prevent over-heating on longer trips....Otherwise it might just be the medication..But yair,proper licence--proper bike,...must be incredibly good feeling...I heard trumpy triples are good?...Meanwhile,...back to the cbx...

    (still dunno how to make avatar...newby you see)

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