Ninja 250

[The Source]

I am looking at getting a bike soon and have really had my eye on the ninja 250. I do not want to buy new because I am not an idiot and know I will drop it since this is my first bike, but I was looking for some suggestions on what year you would suggest. I am not gonna lie that I do like the looks of the 2008/2009 250's and they can be found on craigslist for 2500 to 3000 which is right in my range since I am planning on spending around 1000 just on protective gear. But if their are more mechanically sound or better 250's from another year then I would definitely take that into consideration. Thanks for the help and hope to see you riding soon.

[Motorcycle Forum]

[JmalB]

The newer 250 Ninja's are probably the best ones to get. The styling alone is quite an improvement.

[trenttheuncatchable]

Buy the one you want; you're the one riding it. However, I prefer the older model. It's lighter (the new model is some 30 pounds heavier). And the ergonomics fit me perfectly.

[JmalB]

If you can ride them both. You make like the older one like trent.