Used 07 ZZR600 Or New 2008 Ninja 250R??

kurt5153 · 12-05-2007

you guys probably hear this all the time. I'm pretty new to riding. i want good bike to start with. So im looken for the best bike for me. I'm 6'2 and 160Lbs.i saw th 08 250R and was pretty sure i was gonna get.then my came over and i told him and showed him.Then he made an offer that i can't get out of my mind.by the way, My brother Bought a 07 ZZR600 and put a few mods on it.It fell over (he put the kick stand down in soft sand) it has 4500 miles on it.i told him i was looken for a bike and he said "i ll sell you mine Just Take Over payments, Ill eat the rest". so is that a good bike to start out on or should i go for the 250R.by the way what do ZZR's get MPG wise?i read that the 250R gets around 60+ MPG i can't find anything on the ZZR and my brother wasn't any help.He said i get like 20 cuz im all was on it. sense hes always on it does that mean the the motor is a lil abused?PLEASE HELP ME

zx14kaw · 12-05-2007

I would get the 08 250R. Ride it for a yr or so then sell it for darn near what you paid for it.

bennice · 12-07-2007

Tough call. It depends on lots factors, including what kind of riding you plan on, how much $$$ you wanna spend, how damaged the ZZR is.

ervins · 12-07-2007

It is your bro? Get the bike off him...That is cheap. Learn at a slower pace and you will be fine. Just be smart and responsible with it. I do not think your bike would offer you up a bike that would kill you...You will do that the bike won't.

Screw the learning on a bike...Let's get down to the finances...How much is paid off? What is the total you will be paying in the end? Is he carrying the bill while you pay or is it being transferred? Give me numbers son...Because if you pay it off and it is 6K then that is not a deal...If it is only 3k then it is a steal.

Averitteg · 12-07-2007

I'm getting the new 250 R, but I would say to go with the ZZR in this case. The only reason I say that is because as you ride it and get more experience, you may want to quickly move up from a 250. But the 600 will allow you to have more fun on it for longer. You'll just have to be a little safer when starting out riding. It has a little more power than that of a 250.
I'm just getting the 2k8 250 R based solely on gas mileage and looks. If they would have kept the old styling, I would have gone for something else.

1sportbikerider · 12-07-2007

Did you take the MSF course yet?

NCDave · 12-07-2007

Get the bike from your brother and be very careful and respectful of the power of the bike while you are learning.

If you decide to go the 250 route, you'll get a better deal by finding a used one to buy. You won't ride it more than a year before you are confident in riding and want to move up. No sense losing money on the depreciation on an 08 when there are lots of good used ones around.

ervins · 12-07-2007

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Originally Posted by 1sportbikerider

Did you take the MSF course yet?

+1 Take that!

atomic47 · 12-07-2007

Buy a used 250. You won't lose any money on it when you sell it after a season or two. Spend your money on good gear and save towards a zzr in the near future. Make sure you take the MSF course, and maybe a little later the experienced course.

atomic47 · 12-07-2007

Don't take anybodys comments on here to heart, we only offer guidance and suggestions. Don't feel obligated to buy your bros bike either, so he can get out of the sport. But if thats what you want, then I guess that's what you will do. Just be careful whatever you decide and have fun and be safe. This can be a life long hobby.

ervins · 12-07-2007

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Originally Posted by atomic47

Don't take anybodys comments on here to heart, we only offer guidance and suggestions. Don't feel obligated to buy your bros bike either, so he can get out of the sport. But if thats what you want, then I guess that's what you will do. Just be careful whatever you decide and have fun and be safe. This can be a life long hobby.

That is response of the day...That is the advice that counts...Get what you want and be safe.

alec · 12-07-2007

JESUS! Tell me you're 12 becuase I can't read your post. If your older, you're the first person, above 12, I've ever seen that has typed without spacing after your periods. Also, your grammar is brutal and obviously you've made your decision and don't care what we say, or else you would have took the time to write a decent post.

NCDave · 12-07-2007

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Originally Posted by alec

....or else you would have took the time to write a decent post.

Geez Alec. I guess everyone isn't as smart as you are. lighten up.

What's up with people today? Is there something in the water?

kurt5153 · 12-07-2007

NCDave
theres $6,500 left to pay on his bike.

alec
Alec have you ever taken an English class? typing i just like writing spaces after periods is proper English.

1sportbikerider
not yet but im going to next month.

I gonna be using it for around town.

NCDave · 12-07-2007

I wasn't the one who asked about the cost of both, but it sure does look like a good price. Just be careful with it until you get some experience!

hoodlum · 12-07-2007

kurt - i have an 07 ZZR600 and this is my first bike ever. I like it and feel it will last me a long time. I'm pretty level headed so I doubt I'll be abusing the power (make sure you have a similar mindset).

However I have to say that I'm curious about your deal though. $6,500 left on the bike is ok but you also said he dropped it. Is there damage? How much damage is there? Also what are the financing terms? Decent interest rate? If it has a good amount of damage or bad financing then the deal might not be as good as you think.

I got my 07 ZZR600 with 2K miles for $5000 through Craigslist - so there are good deals to be had. Plus this is the time to buy.

Kevorkian · 12-07-2007

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Originally Posted by kurt5153

NCDave
theres $6,500 left to pay on his bike.

alec
Alec have you ever taken an English class? typing i just like writing spaces after periods is proper English.

1sportbikerider
not yet but im going to next month.

I gonna be using it for around town.

You are pretty new to riding. What does that mean?

Depending on if there is damage, that may not be such a great deal. How did your bro take care of it?

- edit - assuming you are putting it in your name, the financing will go off of your credit not his.

adamp961 · 12-08-2007

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Originally Posted by kurt5153

NCDave
theres $6,500 left to pay on his bike.

alec
Alec have you ever taken an English class? typing i just like writing spaces after periods is proper English.

1sportbikerider
not yet but im going to next month.

I gonna be using it for around town.

I bought mine new for 6500, so i would saybuy a ZZR new.

Good Luck and be very careful!!

JimmyD · 12-08-2007

The '08 250 is sexy. That's what I'd do. You want it for around town and that's what it's made for.

Buy it outright and by the time you're ready to move up and sell it you'll get 80% of what you paid for it, guaranteed.

MikeKawasaki · 12-08-2007

I bought a new 06 ZZR. With easy riding I could get in the low 50 to 55 mpg. If I was hard on it half of the time it would drop down into the high 30s. It's awfully hard to hurt a jap bike running it hard.
The 250 would be a good start bike, the 600 is a lot of power for a first bike. If you did it the right way you should buy a used 250. When the 08s hit the street the 07s and down will be very cheap. Ride the used bike for a year or two and then sell it.
Check ur insurance out. That my be the deciding factor for you.

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12-05-2007	#1 (permalink)
kurt5153 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2	Used 07 ZZR600 Or New 2008 Ninja 250R?? you guys probably hear this all the time. I'm pretty new to riding. i want good bike to start with. So im looken for the best bike for me. I'm 6'2 and 160Lbs.i saw th 08 250R and was pretty sure i was gonna get.then my came over and i told him and showed him.Then he made an offer that i can't get out of my mind.by the way, My brother Bought a 07 ZZR600 and put a few mods on it.It fell over (he put the kick stand down in soft sand) it has 4500 miles on it.i told him i was looken for a bike and he said "i ll sell you mine Just Take Over payments, Ill eat the rest". so is that a good bike to start out on or should i go for the 250R.by the way what do ZZR's get MPG wise?i read that the 250R gets around 60+ MPG i can't find anything on the ZZR and my brother wasn't any help.He said i get like 20 cuz im all was on it. sense hes always on it does that mean the the motor is a lil abused?PLEASE HELP ME

12-07-2007	#3 (permalink)
bennice RIP Deron Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denver-ish Posts: 3,509	Tough call. It depends on lots factors, including what kind of riding you plan on, how much $$$ you wanna spend, how damaged the ZZR is. __________________ Please contribute to the SFC Ezell Memorial Bike Project/Fund. More info here.

12-07-2007	#4 (permalink)
ervins MOM Sept 2006 Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Castro Valley, CA Posts: 11,826	It is your bro? Get the bike off him...That is cheap. Learn at a slower pace and you will be fine. Just be smart and responsible with it. I do not think your bike would offer you up a bike that would kill you...You will do that the bike won't. Screw the learning on a bike...Let's get down to the finances...How much is paid off? What is the total you will be paying in the end? Is he carrying the bill while you pay or is it being transferred? Give me numbers son...Because if you pay it off and it is 6K then that is not a deal...If it is only 3k then it is a steal. __________________ Black 2006 ZX-10R http://cache.www.gametracker.com/ser...0/b_560x95.png

12-07-2007	#5 (permalink)
Averitteg ATGATT Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,462	I'm getting the new 250 R, but I would say to go with the ZZR in this case. The only reason I say that is because as you ride it and get more experience, you may want to quickly move up from a 250. But the 600 will allow you to have more fun on it for longer. You'll just have to be a little safer when starting out riding. It has a little more power than that of a 250. I'm just getting the 2k8 250 R based solely on gas mileage and looks. If they would have kept the old styling, I would have gone for something else. __________________ "I never said it was your fault, I said I was going to blame you!!!" 2008 Ninja 250R - Lovin' it!

12-05-2007	#2 (permalink)
zx14kaw SPEED!!!!! BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan / Maryland Posts: 379	I would get the 08 250R. Ride it for a yr or so then sell it for darn near what you paid for it.

12-07-2007	#6 (permalink)
1sportbikerider Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: On the beach, chillin' Posts: 686	Did you take the MSF course yet? __________________ ~ Franco

12-07-2007	#7 (permalink)
NCDave Clark Grizwald Trainee BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 9,757	Get the bike from your brother and be very careful and respectful of the power of the bike while you are learning. If you decide to go the 250 route, you'll get a better deal by finding a used one to buy. You won't ride it more than a year before you are confident in riding and want to move up. No sense losing money on the depreciation on an 08 when there are lots of good used ones around. __________________ NCDave Don't Blame Me, I Voted For The Hot Chick http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave

12-07-2007	#9 (permalink)
atomic47 Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 243	Buy a used 250. You won't lose any money on it when you sell it after a season or two. Spend your money on good gear and save towards a zzr in the near future. Make sure you take the MSF course, and maybe a little later the experienced course.

12-07-2007	#10 (permalink)
atomic47 Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 243	Don't take anybodys comments on here to heart, we only offer guidance and suggestions. Don't feel obligated to buy your bros bike either, so he can get out of the sport. But if thats what you want, then I guess that's what you will do. Just be careful whatever you decide and have fun and be safe. This can be a life long hobby.

12-07-2007	#12 (permalink)
alec Lets RIDE! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calgary, Canada! Posts: 930	JESUS! Tell me you're 12 becuase I can't read your post. If your older, you're the first person, above 12, I've ever seen that has typed without spacing after your periods. Also, your grammar is brutal and obviously you've made your decision and don't care what we say, or else you would have took the time to write a decent post. __________________ 2006 zx6r Special Edition 2007 Triumph Daytona 675

12-07-2007	#14 (permalink)
kurt5153 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2	NCDave theres $6,500 left to pay on his bike. alec Alec have you ever taken an English class? typing i just like writing spaces after periods is proper English. 1sportbikerider not yet but im going to next month. I gonna be using it for around town.

12-07-2007	#15 (permalink)
NCDave Clark Grizwald Trainee BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 9,757	I wasn't the one who asked about the cost of both, but it sure does look like a good price. Just be careful with it until you get some experience! __________________ NCDave Don't Blame Me, I Voted For The Hot Chick http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave

12-07-2007	#16 (permalink)
hoodlum Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 15	kurt - i have an 07 ZZR600 and this is my first bike ever. I like it and feel it will last me a long time. I'm pretty level headed so I doubt I'll be abusing the power (make sure you have a similar mindset). However I have to say that I'm curious about your deal though. $6,500 left on the bike is ok but you also said he dropped it. Is there damage? How much damage is there? Also what are the financing terms? Decent interest rate? If it has a good amount of damage or bad financing then the deal might not be as good as you think. I got my 07 ZZR600 with 2K miles for $5000 through Craigslist - so there are good deals to be had. Plus this is the time to buy.

12-08-2007	#19 (permalink)
JimmyD really needs his bike D: Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Halifax, NS, Canada Posts: 1,512	The '08 250 is sexy. That's what I'd do. You want it for around town and that's what it's made for. Buy it outright and by the time you're ready to move up and sell it you'll get 80% of what you paid for it, guaranteed. __________________ 1995 Candy Red Ninja 500 R.I.P.1997 Peacock (LOL!) Blue Vulcan 500

12-08-2007	#20 (permalink)
MikeKawasaki Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 87	I bought a new 06 ZZR. With easy riding I could get in the low 50 to 55 mpg. If I was hard on it half of the time it would drop down into the high 30s. It's awfully hard to hurt a jap bike running it hard. The 250 would be a good start bike, the 600 is a lot of power for a first bike. If you did it the right way you should buy a used 250. When the 08s hit the street the 07s and down will be very cheap. Ride the used bike for a year or two and then sell it. Check ur insurance out. That my be the deciding factor for you. __________________ Think back but don't every look back!

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