Its for those who don't trust themselves with a lot of power.

 

He likes mustangs, so that wouldn't work. It wouldn't be so bad if he didn't blast music all the time. When he's not blasting music, he simply won't shut the f*ck up.

You're one of those guys that think a 600 is too small, aren't you? As far as I'm concerned, everyone should be legally required to spend a full year on a 250 before being allowed to buy a supersport. They don't make as much power, the throttle isn't as touchy, they're not geared as high, and the brakes won't get a beginner into a world of trouble like they will on a 600+. And yes, I am one of those guys that thinks no one should have a literbike or larger on the streets. I have met zero people whose riding ability was limited by the bike. Zero. I have met quite a few people who thought a 600 wasn't enough bike for them. Congratulations, they can twist the throttle and kick up to the next gear in a perfectly straight line; their mothers must be so proud.

 

"You're one of those guys that think a 600 is too small, aren't you?"
-seriously, I'm saving up for a ZX-16 Busa killer right now

500s and below have their applications, primarily on the dirt. I don't see the point in that 250s are too light and you're putting up a fight on a windy day or when a large vehicle or truck passes you, or you pass them. Learning to ride on the Lost Coast of California on a 750 gpz I can tell you first hand how a couple extra hundred pounds will make a difference.
Secondly, with that lower gearing you're stuck if you're in a quick stop situation and need to take off quickly for that vehicle behind you slamming on its brakes but not going to stop in time.
Finally, as a matter of style, they're size reminds me of those kids bikes they used to make that looked like sport bikes with fairings and all.

Just to note the tone of this response, I'm just stating an opinion contrary to yours. I'm not looking to start a "flame war" as you mods call it.

Seeing you're avatar makes me think you might ride, what are you working with? <---If this is sidetracking from the thread too much, PM me dude!

 

I'll agree with you on the aesthetics of the 250r, but I'd still rather see a beginning rider on a 250 or a 500 than a supersport or bigger; I just think it's way too easy to get into trouble with a larger, more responsive bike.

And I haven't ridden in quite some time; got rid of my '01 CBR600 F4i last summer to help pay college expenses. I've ridden friends' bikes since then a little, but not much. I'm looking at getting another CBR next spring, though. Selling that bike was the biggest mistake I've ever made =/

 

-reaper selling his bike.
WTF dude. At least mine got totaled, whats your excuse. =P

I agree 100% with reaper. Most people put on a big bike will abuse the power. I know of soo many riders who hated their 600's and go to 900+CC bikes, and end up dumping, and hard.
My brother actually owns an 08 Ninja 250. Only issue he has is highway speed and RPM. In 6th gear, he's screaming along at 10,000 RPM, and only going 75. BUT is still gettin 65+mpg. lol.

And mad7s, you should look up an old topic '' reasons to wear leathers ''.

 

-My mom for not telling me I was allowed to use my savings account to buy a laptop for college. As it turns out, she would've had no problem with me buying a laptop using my money in the bank since it'd have been a college expense. Instead, I sold the bike to get the money (having told her why I was selling it before-hand, to which she said nothing) and found out a few weeks after selling it that I didn't need to. Of course, she hated me having the bike, so I should'nt have been surprised at her misleading me. Manipulative b*tch.

 

I'd be pullin out the money and puttin it in the bike fund!

 

fagg*t newbs who go into the char who do NOT belong there. I'm making a new one

 

bwahahaha

 

haha, im 250 and i walk my fat *** into mcdonalds. and believe me, i aint gettin no salad and water either... why u think they call me supersize :P