Ninja 650r

[rbm]

if you need to put a limiter on the bike you shouldn't be riding that bike.

 

[ucb]

jeebus cripes, the bike isnt exactly powerful. there's no need to play with the throttle unless you're a pussy or you have no self control in which case you probably shouldnt even be riding a bicycle.

agreed

Its got plenty of torque however, so it can be pretty snappy in lower gears

 

[Angel-be-Good]

Ninja 250 is the only bike I've really ridden (the Rebel at MSF hardly counts), so I can't say if a 650 is a fine beginner bike or not--I've certainly heard that it is, as it's not the monster the 6xxcc superbikes--R6, CBR600RR, ZX-6, Daytona--are.

I would like to, however, dispel the notion that you'll get bored with a 250 after a month or two. Had mine since March and I still get a SEG every time I ride it. The bike's capable of more than I am, and it's not boring in the slightest. I could definitely see wanting a 650 if you do lots of highway riding, but I rarely touch the superslab and when I have to the 250 is solidly adequate. I'd like to get a Triumph Speed Triple eventually, but the 250 will entertain me plenty until I can afford it. Even then, I'd like to be able to keep the 250 as a second bike.

Some videos of me riding my 250.

 

[Dug]

start in 250..if you are absolute new..see the crash analysis post of a guy crashed near dumbarton .. if you are not familiar with what you are doing..it could be disastrous..moreover a 650 to start with is heavy for your size.. i guess its around 360-370lbs..

I agree the 250's are a sweet starter bike for anyone wanting to ride. I myself have been searching for one but no luck so far. I would get a new one but with dealers charging $5000+ it's really not worth it. Finding a used one that does not require extra mechanical work to ensure you don't have any major headaches in the future is a pain IMHO. I wish the other manufactures like Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha would put out 250's or even 500's with the same great style as the Ninja 250's.