Ninja 500 and 250 prices

[brutus538]

I just bumped into second hand ninja's in craigslist needs your advice.

1. 02' Ninja 500 3600miles $2500
2. 03' Ninja 250R 500miles $2400
3. 04' Ninja 500 3000 miles $3000
4. 04' Ninja 250 3100 miles $2250

Thanks.

[viper94bite]

if its in good shape i'd go with the 04 500.

[MN_Smurf]

All those prices look reasonable...inspect them well, and I don't think you could go wrong with any of them...

[eidian]

They all look very promising because of the low miles. MN is right, check them out real good. One quick check is to see if the bike is completely stock with the original tires. If it's stock and there is good tread still (on these bikes specifically), then there is a good chance that the bike hasn't been abused.

The 500's are at good prices so I'd go for one of those. The bike hasn't changed in 12 years so whether you the '02 or '04 doesn't really matter because let's face it, 600 miles isn't much to the bike in the big picture (I do acknowledge that 600 miles is a 20% difference in mileage but your also going to get 20% discount if you go with the '02).

No matter which of the 4 you go for, just ask if any of them have been sitting for more than a month and if so, how long ago.

Have fun choosing!

[brutus538]

I send emails to the owners of the bikes listed but got no response Instead I bumped into a 03 Ninja 250 $1600 have a crack at the side fairing evidently the owner dropped it. But pictures shows no scrapping on pipes and side cowlings. My assessment it just dropped and did not fell and skid while driving. Bike needs new battery as what owner said. What you think guys? I am planning to check it out thoroughly. I want to check the cylinder compression what is the normal PSI if I measure the cylinder compression. I just want to check if pistons rings are still OK and not needing a major repair. (Not familiar with 4 strokes).

[Blankslate7x]

Haha, but the 04 500r's are soooo ulgy. Silver/black/orange.. I know, you shoudln't be looking at bike colors.. but come on

[27ZZR]

I have a 2007 Ninja 250R For sale, It's black with red flames and red reflective wheel trim.

Near MINT condition.

4000 Miles.

$2800

Let me know if your interested.

[08Concours14]

I just bought my wife a brand new blue 2007 Ninja 250 with zero miles for $2900 (right off the showroom floor). I am amazed at the prices some dealers are getting for these things. I looked at some used ones but for $300 to $500 more dollars.......I couldn't pass up a new one.

[ervins]

Get the one in best shape for the price you want.

[Blankslate7x]

Originally Posted by ervins

Get the one in best shape for the price you want.

+1..
When it all comes down to it, it is the person behind the wheels that makes the choices. I seek guidance not a salesmen, =). You guys have done just that.

[ervins]

Find and FZR 600 instead...For that price range.