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for the money if you couldnt go for a new 250r i would suggest a gpx250/zzr250. both gorgoeus bikes, easy to learn and flick around traffic. that sort of money most wont be dropped, but make sure you check. for that money you could easily get a 06-07 model.

One more thing what would a rebuild cost on a ninja 250 i know it depends on whats wrong but as a ball park $$?

dude if you blow up a ninja 250, you are very hard on equipment...

its essentially the same engine as GPX250 and ZZR250, those things are unkillable!!!

no worries hahahhahaha just thought i would ask i found a 1998 ninja 250 im going to have a look at
but he needs to get a battery as its stuffed so cant take it for a test run yet but soon.
Will let you all know how i go.
its done 50,000km which worries me a bit but he said the engine has been replaced
So i guess i will see how she runs and go from there

Mate if you have $5,000 to spend on a 250..........

I wouldn't buy anything older than 2000 or with more than 20,000 klm on it.......... Remember you are going to sell it one day..........

naah it's a collectors item

i agree 5K is way to much for that year.......ill sell you a slightly newer one for $4,900

spartan1 wrote:no worries hahahhahaha just thought i would ask i found a 1998 ninja 250 im going to have a look at
but he needs to get a battery as its stuffed so cant take it for a test run yet but soon.
Will let you all know how i go.
its done 50,000km which worries me a bit but he said the engine has been replaced
So i guess i will see how she runs and go from there

dude if thats the case i wouldnt go near it. if it doesnt run for you the first time, and has 50grand on it. will be a big problem.

If it was the battery you could still use jumper leads to atleast start the thing.

Just want to clarify a couple of things.
1. A ninja 250, is a 2008 onwards 250cc twin cylinder four stroke! The 1989 model you looked at is actually a ZXR250. It has been rebranded here in Oz to mirror the model designation of the larger Kawasaki sports bikes, such as ZX6R, ZX7R etc.,

2. Regardless of when the bike was Australian complied, it is still a 1989 model.

3. A rebuild on a 4 Cylinder 250 ZXR is worth more than the bike is!!!!

4. A CBR 250 is going to be just as likely to need work as a ZXR250 would.

For the money you are talking, I bet you could find a seller of a current Ninja 250R, keen enough to accept an offer close to that!!!

good luck with whatever you buy.

The ninja i mentioned above he is selling for $3200.00 so i dont mind spending a little on it if needed.
Im having a test ride tonight and will let ya know how it goes.

There is nothing out there for $5000 for that year or kms i can find thats the problem.

spartan1 wrote:The ninja i mentioned above he is selling for $3200.00 so i dont mind spending a little on it if needed.
Im having a test ride tonight and will let ya know how it goes.

There is nothing out there for $5000 for that year or kms i can find thats the problem.

Then keep looking untill you find one..... they are out there........ Check ebay, bikesales.com, Trading Post, local bike dealers and bike dealers websites, 250's are the most popular bikes available. It will happen. I'll start your next thread "Intoducing my new beast". 2005 model only 18,000k bla bla bla.......

hahahahhahahhahahah well i found a 2008 ninja in Victoria i thinking about getting for 5g
nice red looks sweet.
Will keep you posted.cheers for all ya help as well i don't wanna buy a lemon.

if you get that ninja 250r it will still have warranty on it.

anyone in geelong MELB that wouldnt mind having a look at a bike for me?
Just to make sure its in good condition and doesnt require anywork???????
I would be happy to pay for fuel or what ever

Mate if its a red ninja.... there's is nothing else you need to know except how to open your wallet before you miss out....

If anyone knows where seiko is located, let spartan1 know........ seiko might be close to Geelong and if you ask nicely he might have a look for you...