Where to find 250cc sportbikes?

ctnsupra1 · 1 September 2004

Well, it's becoming increasingly difficult to find a parking spot around campus now and driving a car around everywhere is a pain. I've been trying to find a smaller sport bike for around campus and maybe town driving. But, it's hard to find any 250cc bikes. The RS250 is way too pricey for me and I've heard that some are only cup bikes and not DOT approved. Does anyone know where some later model Honda NSR 250's can be found? I love the lines and looks of the Aprilia and the 96+ NSR's but cannot for the life of me find any. Also, are there any other 250 class bikes (or even 125) out there that would be good? Thanks.

Conor

paladin · 1 September 2004

From the big companies the smallest they push retail are the 600cc class. Anything smaller is typically made specifically for racing. You can pick up a used cbr 600f4i for pretty cheap nowdays though

prova4re · 2 September 2004

ctnsupra1 said:
Does anyone know where some later model Honda NSR 250's can be found?
Conor

My old boss smuggled a NSR 250 and a NSR 50, from Japan, he took them apart and shipped them in 8 different crates. He seperated the motor from the frame, so it would pass through customs.
He got a custom bike title, he said he made it him self, and took off all markings that said made in Japan.
It was a cool bike, but the two stroke motor was a little smelly.
I bought the 50 from him, but it got stolen a few years later.
I have herd that there is a guy in Vancover that imports them into Canada, people were driving across and bringing them back to the US.

NSX01 · 3 September 2004

You can get a ninja 250 for around $3k new. NSR will alway be expensive, I been looking for a nsr or tzr 250 for years now and finally settle for a gsxr600.

prova4re · 3 September 2004

This guy has on for sale, with a FL title.
http://ezclassifieds.com/Honda-motorcycles-action-addetail/adid-10955211.htm?afn=4443&csn=FHJCLASS

Zuerst · 3 September 2004

Give the Kawasaki Ninja 250 a shot. There's seems to be some Honda CBR400RR or the CBR250RR around but they're are rare and demand a premium. It's a shame Honda stop importing them to the US. They would make great beginner bikes...

whiteNSXs · 3 September 2004

Zuerst said:
Give the Kawasaki Ninja 250 a shot. There's seems to be some Honda CBR400RR or the CBR250RR around but they're are rare and demand a premium. It's a shame Honda stop importing them to the US. They would make great beginner bikes...

Honda has never imported the CBR400RR or the CBR250RR to th USA.
The Ninja 250 is a good bike. I used to have one.
The NSR250s are awesome bikes but very crude by today's standard.
Steve

EIFFEL · 3 September 2004

How about CB-1, 400cc, inline 4,liquid cooled. same as CBR400RR, with out the fairing.

Zuerst · 3 September 2004

whiteNSXs said:
Honda has never imported the CBR400RR or the CBR250RR to th USA.
The Ninja 250 is a good bike. I used to have one.
The NSR250s are awesome bikes but very crude by today's standard.
Steve

Ah... My mistake... But there's certainly private parties importing the CBR400 and 250RR.

vegasche13 · 4 February 2008

you can get a new kawasaki 250 ninja or hyosung gt250 for 3k.................great on gas, really cheap insurance, hold value well

sahtt · 4 February 2008

The previous bikes you mentioned are like skylines here, near exotics because of the amount available and difficulty to legalize. They are also race bikes and probably not what you are looking for.

New 08 kawi 250 is a good looking bike. The older models are nearly identicle, but aren't as pretty. That's the bike you are looking for and you don't really have a choice to be honest. The RS50 is easier to find, but it's only 50cc and if you plan on cruising at or above 45mph it's like cruising at 115 in a civic.

Scot · 6 February 2008

how about an old FZR400? they were actually legal in america and supposedly great handling (for their time that is).

I think a ninja 250 does a qtr mile slower than my trailblazer....

I had a 1983 GPZ305 back in college.... it was slow but fun for the time.

I would like to find a rocket 250 2 stroke, but like mentioned above they were not legal in america.

lil' TRILLIT · 14 April 2009

hyosung has some good 250s

the GT250r and the GT250 comet (korean)

and kawasaki ninja 250 is a solid bike all around (2008 and up)

sahtt · 14 April 2009

paladin said:
From the big companies the smallest they push retail are the 600cc class. Anything smaller is typically made specifically for racing. You can pick up a used cbr 600f4i for pretty cheap nowdays though

There are several sub 600cc bikes from major manufacturers. Suzuki has a 500cc, Kawasaki has both a 500cc and a 250cc; etc.

But going by CC's is not necessarily the wisest route. All CC's are not created equal. *Man this thread is old.

martin · 14 April 2009

Hi

I started my bikecarrier with a Kawasaki GPZ600R. Then a ZXR750 which I loved. A bit front heavy. But great aggresive look and lovely in turns.

Then I went for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R. I drove way too fast with it and lost my license for 3 months with a 9000NOK fine.

I found out that I had to move the madness to the track and bought a Suzuki GSX-R1000 K2 trackbike.

Now I feel the need to get into bikes on the street again. I do not want a ZX10R or something as that will not have a happy ending.

So I would like something with that green Kawasaki look as the ZXR750 had. And I want to have fun when I ride at reasonable speeds.

My choice is the Kawasaki ZXR400

Not many around. I have to import it from Germany. I will look into that one of these days.

Here is a picture of what I want. A 98 or later model

Regards

Elistan · 14 April 2009

Don't forget the motards. (Basically street-legal dirt bikes (aka "dual purpose") with high-performance street tires.)

dablackgoku1234 · 14 April 2009

u can go smaller with a cbr125r...but i wouldnt recommend it...lol

martin · 15 April 2009

Elistan said:
Don't forget the motards. (Basically street-legal dirt bikes (aka "dual purpose") with high-performance street tires.)

Hi

I guess it is just me. But I could not keep my license with a supermotard. I would only drive around on one wheel. And as that is not legal I would end up in trouble.

I have tried quite e few supermotards and I did not like the seats on them. It gave me pain down there somewhere. :redface:

Regards

polar · 15 April 2009

NSR250 is hella cool if you can get your hand on one of those that is street legal. But it's gonna be hell when it comes to service and getting parts.

whiteNSXs · 17 April 2009

Actually, it is not bad at all for services and parts. In the SF bay area, there are a few people that can order any parts and service the NSR250. Carlos Neves is a major racer of the RS250 and he can tune any NSR. Redline Motorsport can order any parts.
I currently have a 1991, 1994, and a 1995 NSR250s. I really cannot think of any modern sport bikes that are cooler than the NSR. They are getting extremely hard to find especially the 1994+ MC28. The Ausies pretty much bought off any available NSR out there. I still have a CBR954RR but even it is 3 times more powerful than the NSR, it simply cannot compare with the agility of the NSRs. If you can find a registered one in the States, grab it! These are bikes that will only appreciate. I have turned down offers for trading my NSR250 sp from people with MV Agusta and Ducati. Although these are good looking bikes but one can buy them all day long.
The new Ninja 250 is a very good bike and perhaps is the ONLY valid choice out there if you just want a solid 250.
I have had a few Kawasakis. GPZ750, Ninja 250, and ZX6R are all very reliable and fun to ride.
So, Ninja 250 is my pick.
Steve

kelsodeez · 17 April 2009

i highly recommend getting a cagiva mito 125 evo if you can find one. i had one of these from 2000 to 2005 and it was more fun than riding my gixer or my triumph daytona. they are pricey, but well worth it. italian made always is.

this is what mine looked like

and this is what the 08 model looks like.

fallen86 · 17 April 2009

WOW! mini Ducati's

kelsodeez · 17 April 2009

fallen86 said:
WOW! mini Ducati's

the same guy that designed the ducati 996/748 designed the mito. he also designed the sexiest bike on earth. the mv agusta f4. recently retired, his name is massimo tamburini.

my cagiva mito made me a really good rider. it handles like a bigger bike without the weight and inertia to punish you when things go wrong. the two stroke engine makes you think alot about what gear you are in when diving into the turn and teaches you throttle control. the seven speed gearbox will top out around 120mph. 135mph with the privateer kit installed.

i miss my cagiva more than anything and i kick myself everyday for selling it. =(

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