I'm having issues finding a starter sport bike!!?

Question

I was looking for a Kawasaki Ninja 250cc or any 250cc bike for that matter but they are all in the $2000 price range. All the 600cc bikes are in my price range but I can't get it because I would probably kill myself as everyone has told me. I've searched ebay, craigslist, cycle trader. Is there any where else I should search? How much do you think I can get the guy to go down on this one? All the bikes in my interest are $2000-$2500 and my budget is $1500.

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/mcy/340344901.html

Answer 1

You just might have to shop further out or put in an add asking for what you want. My friend and I picked up two vtr250s for $1000 for both. I see little bikes for cheap in my area, but I'm on the west coast. Theyre out there, you just have to find them. Here are some good choices. Honda: vtr250 cb1 (400cc), Kawasaki: ex250 ninja ex500 ninja, Suzuki: bandit 400 suzuki, Yamaha: srx250 srx600 seca 600 fzr400 all good beginner bikes

Answer 2

the truth is:



the 600cc bikes are not in your price range either. you should up you price range to $5,000. this will pay for the bike, a year of full coverage insurance, riding gear, and most importantly the motorcycle safety course.



the 600cc will cost twice to three times the amount on insurance alone.



EX250 should only cost 1500-2000 used, if they are asking any more than that, they should be able to justify it with visibly modified parts(stainless steel brake lines, Muzzy Exhaust, or intake modifications). if the bike is stock, and they still wont come down, they aren't worth your time, and you should go to another dealer, or a private seller. and when buying a bike, tell the dealer to talk about the "out the door" price, which includes any fees, that may come with the bike and any taxes, if they do it it includes licensing, registration, and most places do that. the "out the door" price is what you will give them to take the bike off their hand. never deal in floor price. only out the door price.



the Kawasaki EX250 Ninjas are great bikes, and really show their origins in the curves. but are easy enough for the beginners, it is not too hard to modify the suspension to get the motoGP racer, it was born to be, out of it.



good luck and I hope this helps.

Answer 3

Caution Sonya!

That bike isn't a Kawasaki Ninja.

The description says it's a NINJALIKE bike. Cheap Korean or Chinese copy. Can you say PartsProblems?

More reasonable would be the 250 Honda Little Sportbike. VTR 250 I think they're called.

They are all going to be close to $2000.00

If I think of another choice, I'll send you a message.

Ciao, JBAC

Answer 4

Yeah, you don't want that bike. NADA on a 2000 Ninja 250 is $875 to $1150 so you should be able to find one for $1500. Maybe use this as a bargaining tool.



http://www.nadaguides.com/default.aspx?LI=1-23-38-5697-0-0-0&l=1&w=23&p=38&f=5698&m=0142&d=1200008021&y=2000&ml=K&gc=MC>c=MC

Answer 5

You can find a Ninja for 1500. Just look around a while longer.

Answer 6

250 start new at 3000.00 but a used 1 could be cheaper. u might wanna look at a 500r its med size and is fun 2 ride. Check Ur local papers and dealers for good deals .

Answer 7

Don't get the no-name knockoff.



You need to save up another $700-$1000.