New for '13 Kawi Ninjette

SPRR · 08-01-2012, 06:20 PM

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/630/13...-Revealed.aspx

Wyckedan · 08-01-2012, 06:42 PM

Kawi stepped up with that one. Cool little bike, possibly fuel injected, now available with ABS even. I like it, I'd even ride one if I needed a commuter bike

blueline15 · 08-01-2012, 06:42 PM

Wow! Looks even more like their bigger bikes. I thought the 250 ninja wasn't due for a restyle for another 21 years.

Stringcheese · 08-01-2012, 06:49 PM

I'd like to know if the US market will get FI but other than that it looks like a nice ride.

lena · 08-01-2012, 08:19 PM

Moved from PDX to Moto Talk.

DCKilla · 08-01-2012, 08:37 PM

I found it imposible to fit my legs on the 08+ 250s, but the older ones just fine. I hope they designed it better for 36" inseam characters.

nemisis714 · 08-01-2012, 08:46 PM

Kick ass! Looks like the 10R.

Flaerion · 08-02-2012, 06:13 AM

I gotta show my wife this.. she'll be demanding one now.

DGA · 08-02-2012, 07:06 AM

That's a whole lot of expensive plastic to break! Looks good though. Maybe Kawi is feeling the heat from Honda's 250R and decided it was a good time for a redesign.

Heavy-T · 08-02-2012, 07:23 AM

I never thought I would say this but the '13 Kawasaki Ninja 250 is the best looking 250 I've seen! Blows the Honda OUT OF THE WATER!

It's about time someone makes a 250 that isn't embarrassing to ride! We should be seeing a lot more people saying, "I'd ride a 250" when considering their first bike thanks to Kawasaki! I feel like writing them a thank you note.

I wish they would have come out with that a lot sooner so I wouldn't have had to ride a Buell Blast when I was learning eons ago.

Quicklimegirl · 08-02-2012, 07:31 AM

"....and certain markets will see the inclusion of digital fuel injection."

How much do want to bet that won't include the U.S. market? With the advent of FI on the CBR250 it's overdue. Let's hope they don't stiff us again.

sschering · 08-02-2012, 07:46 AM

Nice!

Heavy-T · 08-02-2012, 07:50 AM

^ It would slowly change our mentality towards motorcycles. I think we need slower lighter bikes. It's a lot more fun riding a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow...

04CBR · 08-02-2012, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by Heavy-T

^ It would slowly change our mentality towards motorcycles. I think we need slower lighter bikes. It's a lot more fun riding a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow...

I kinda agree with that... it's fun to smash on bikes you know you can push to the limit, but then again, there's an unmatched sense of thrill knowing that when you turn your wrist on anything bigger than 600cc, you'll blast off into hyperspace. Cars around you melt into a spaghetti-like strings of plastic and metal.

Plus, let's be real... lifting the front tire off the ground in a controlled acceleration is so much fun. :D

Having said that, the new 250 looks like sex on wheels.

DGA · 08-02-2012, 08:23 AM

That's not the only thing Kawi is updating. Ohlins electronically controlled steering damper for this bad boy...

RC51 · 08-02-2012, 08:26 AM

Looks like shit. I liked the 08 better. Hopefully they will at least have fuel injection as an option. Let the market decide, not some jackass with a pie chart and a PowerPoint presentation.

Tromatic · 08-02-2012, 08:48 AM

Well, the 250 used to be one of the nicest looking bikes around. On it's way now to the Star Trek prop reject look now.

If anyone know where I can get one of these in the US, let me know.

DGA · 08-02-2012, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by Tromatic

Well, the 250 used to be one of the nicest looking bikes around. On it's way now to the Star Trek prop reject look now.

If anyone know where I can get one of these in the US, let me know.

Keep up old timer, that '70s looking 250 was outdated in 1987.

You can't...it's not sold in the U.S. market. Looks good though.

Tromatic · 08-02-2012, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by DGA

Keep up old timer, that '70s looking 250 was outdated in 1987.

You can't...it's not sold in the U.S. market. Looks good though.

I meant the current model, not the '13, and if anyone knows of a gray-market bike importer, let me know.

DGA · 08-02-2012, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by Tromatic

I meant the current model, not the '13, and if anyone knows of a gray-market bike importer, let me know.

I figured...sorry it was a tongue-in-cheek comment.

I like this look the best to be honest. Having ridden the previous generations, they were dated to me, even when the current one came out. Mainly because - to me - the gauges were still the old school stuff and the engine remained unchanged for the most part. It felt, rode, and looked like the old generation from the riders view.

So if you want a good little bike and are not too concerned with looks, get the first gen.


08-01-2012, 06:20 PM	#1
SPRR Permit Joined: May 2011 From: PDX I Ride: Nothing.	New for '13 Kawi Ninjette http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/630/13...-Revealed.aspx __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-01-2012, 06:42 PM	#2
Wyckedan Streetfighter Joined: Feb 2010 From: Seattle, Wa I Ride: An 06 R6 with OPRT	Kawi stepped up with that one. Cool little bike, possibly fuel injected, now available with ABS even. I like it, I'd even ride one if I needed a commuter bike __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Wyckedan; 08-01-2012 at 06:46 PM..


08-01-2012, 06:42 PM	#3
blueline15 Race Qualifier Joined: Aug 2008 From: Where the snow falls Blog Entries: 3 I Ride: one with two wheels	Wow! Looks even more like their bigger bikes. I thought the 250 ninja wasn't due for a restyle for another 21 years. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-01-2012, 06:49 PM	#4
Stringcheese Race Qualifier Joined: May 2008 From: Clarkinsas, WA I Ride: Whatever's next	I'd like to know if the US market will get FI but other than that it looks like a nice ride. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-01-2012, 08:19 PM	#5
lena Joined: Aug 2007 From: Portland, OR Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: Monsters	Moved from PDX to Moto Talk. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-01-2012, 08:37 PM	#6
DCKilla Training Wheels Joined: Aug 2011 From: Spanaway, WA I Ride: 2005 Ninja 250	I found it imposible to fit my legs on the 08+ 250s, but the older ones just fine. I hope they designed it better for 36" inseam characters. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by DCKilla; 08-01-2012 at 08:40 PM..


08-01-2012, 08:46 PM	#7
nemisis714 Shredder Joined: Jul 2010 From: Kent, WA I Ride: 2011 Kawi Versys and a 1999 Yamaha WR400F	Kick ass! Looks like the 10R. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-02-2012, 06:13 AM	#8
Flaerion Peg Dragger Joined: May 2009 From: On a hill over looking a valley. I Ride: one with 116whp/liter	I gotta show my wife this.. she'll be demanding one now. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-02-2012, 07:06 AM	#9
DGA Joined: Jun 2007 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: naked	That's a whole lot of expensive plastic to break! Looks good though. Maybe Kawi is feeling the heat from Honda's 250R and decided it was a good time for a redesign. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-02-2012, 07:23 AM	#10
Heavy-T Shredder Joined: Apr 2006 From: Richland, Washington I Ride: Whatever strikes my fancy for the day...	I never thought I would say this but the '13 Kawasaki Ninja 250 is the best looking 250 I've seen! Blows the Honda OUT OF THE WATER! It's about time someone makes a 250 that isn't embarrassing to ride! We should be seeing a lot more people saying, "I'd ride a 250" when considering their first bike thanks to Kawasaki! I feel like writing them a thank you note. I wish they would have come out with that a lot sooner so I wouldn't have had to ride a Buell Blast when I was learning eons ago. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-02-2012, 07:31 AM	#11
Quicklimegirl Peg Dragger Joined: Aug 2005 From: Vanquivering with Kevin in WA. I Ride: Kawasaki Z1000; Yamaha RZ350 (2); Yamaha RD400 (2); Yamaha RD350 (2); Yamaha RD125; Yamaha RD60; Kawasaki '72 G5-100; '66 Suzuki X-6 Hustler FINALLY!!	"....and *certain markets* will see the inclusion of digital fuel injection." How much do want to bet that won't include the U.S. market? With the advent of FI on the CBR250 it's overdue. Let's hope they don't stiff us again. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-02-2012, 07:46 AM	#12
sschering Knee Dragger Joined: Sep 2008 From: Kennewick, WA Blog Entries: 32 I Ride: Whatever old bike isn't broken, 1977 XS-400D (broken), 1978 GS1000E, 1960 BSA C15 (missing pieces), 97 ZX600E ( It's a lover not a fighter)	Nice! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by sschering; 08-02-2012 at 07:53 AM..


08-02-2012, 07:50 AM	#13
Heavy-T Shredder Joined: Apr 2006 From: Richland, Washington I Ride: Whatever strikes my fancy for the day...	^ It would slowly change our mentality towards motorcycles. I think we need slower lighter bikes. It's a lot more fun riding a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-02-2012, 08:23 AM	#15
DGA Joined: Jun 2007 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: naked	That's not the only thing Kawi is updating. Ohlins electronically controlled steering damper for this bad boy... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-02-2012, 08:26 AM	#16
RC51 Streetfighter Joined: Mar 2008 From: Kingston I Ride: the short bus ....... with your mom in the back.	Looks like shit. I liked the 08 better. Hopefully they will at least have fuel injection as an option. Let the market decide, not some jackass with a pie chart and a PowerPoint presentation. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-02-2012, 08:48 AM	#17
Tromatic Railer Joined: Apr 2011 From: Portland I Ride: Yamaha Warrior	Well, the 250 used to be one of the nicest looking bikes around. On it's way now to the Star Trek prop reject look now. If anyone know where I can get one of these in the US, let me know. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Tromatic; 08-02-2012 at 08:50 AM..

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