I have been riding for over a decade and owned too many bikes to list; but I have consistently kept a Ninja EX250 in the garage, even when I could only afford 1 bike. I like the new Ninja 250R but the new model makes slightly less power and weighs more than the EX250 despite the much improved aesthetics. The Ninja EX250 was gutless in the low RPM range too and that's where most riding takes place.
I am excited about the Honda because:
*Fuel Injection (No carbs to synchronize or jetting to adjust and cold starts won't suck)
*Single Cylinder (More torque where you need it--down low)
*Styling (duh)
*Low Maintenance Costs (correct me if I'm wrong but I've read the valve adjustment interval in 16,000 miles and oil changes come at 8,000 miles)
*Synergy (Every Honda I've ever owned has been more than the sum of its parts)
And once again, Its more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow.
I am excited about the Honda because:
*Fuel Injection (No carbs to synchronize or jetting to adjust and cold starts won't suck)
*Single Cylinder (More torque where you need it--down low)
*Styling (duh)
*Low Maintenance Costs (correct me if I'm wrong but I've read the valve adjustment interval in 16,000 miles and oil changes come at 8,000 miles)
*Synergy (Every Honda I've ever owned has been more than the sum of its parts)
And once again, Its more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow.
