Is a kawasaki ninja 250r right for me?

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Eric

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Hey, im 16 years old and ive been looking at sportsbikes lately. ive been really interested in the kawasaki ninja 250r but i think im too tall. Im 6'3 tall and im about 200 lbs. is the kawasaki ninja 250r a good choice for me?? if its not just let me know and i would appreciate it if you could recommend a good beginner bike for me that i could fit on without looking like an elephant on a bicycle! lol. ohhhh yeah and also would the ninja 500r be a good choice?? i dont want any recommendations on cruisers or anything of that sort. just a good beginner bike that would fit me and it has to be at 500cc's or below. ohh yeah and is it better to get it used or new??? THANKS!!!
 
First off, if you haven't already done so, sign up for a motorcycle safety course. Even if you have experience with dirt bikes, you'll learn street riding skills properly, from trained instructors.

Personally, I'd recommend you look for a 500 Ninja in good condition. If you take the course, and don't ride like a numbnut, it would be a great bike to start on, and will last you a few years. The 250 NInja would be great to start on as well, but you'd find you're bored and ready to move up in just a few months...possibly even weeks.

My wife (all 5'3" of her) rides a 2004 500 Ninja. I'm 6' even, weigh 265, and find it comfortable, and fun to zip around on. (so much so I bought myself a sport bike last spring...my first one ever)
 
First off, if you haven't already done so, sign up for a motorcycle safety course. Even if you have experience with dirt bikes, you'll learn street riding skills properly, from trained instructors.

Personally, I'd recommend you look for a 500 Ninja in good condition. If you take the course, and don't ride like a numbnut, it would be a great bike to start on, and will last you a few years. The 250 NInja would be great to start on as well, but you'd find you're bored and ready to move up in just a few months...possibly even weeks.

My wife (all 5'3" of her) rides a 2004 500 Ninja. I'm 6' even, weigh 265, and find it comfortable, and fun to zip around on. (so much so I bought myself a sport bike last spring...my first one ever)
 
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