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2005 Kawasaki Ninja: Fun and Inexpensive
02/27/07
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This is a perfect starter bike or a fun and comfortable ride for even the most experienced riders. My cousin has a Yamaha R1 and I dont have any problem keeping with him on the corners. Very smooth ride and easy on your back during long trips. Would highly recommend this bike to first time riders.
13 of 16 people found this review helpful.
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2005 Kawasaki Ninja: Yes, the Perfect Beginner Bike !
09/09/07(updated 11/06/08)
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Excellent beginner bike. No vibrations throughtout rev range, very compliant suspension to smooth out the bumps. Can't expect too much from a 250cc class bike, but this one is very capable with my 220lbs on board. It's my lady's first bike and she absolutely loves it.
These performance reviews of the 2005 Ninja 250 are from myself, an experienced rider with a Triumph Sprint 1050 and a Tiger 955i...
The brakes are more than enough.
The engine power comes on above 6000 rpm, but below that, there's enough torque and gear ratios to pull you out of a hole, getting to highway speeds is effortless, and when backing down from those speeds, the engine sounds soooo sweet, it'll make you smile from ear-to-ear.
Steering is neutral, and when leaned into a corner mid-turn, there's no need to push on the bars either side. When cornering real hard, the tires flex and there may be a slight wobble, and I was running max tire pressures +2psi rear.
But, I may have been overdoing it : )
I guess if they start making low profile tires for this bike, I'll be first on the list.
Very easy to service, removing the gas tank is only four screws and two hoses, no need to remove the fairing. I changed the sparkplugs in 15 minutes.
Styling is awesome, and it is one of the most aerodynamic bikes out there.
The seat is big and comfortable, honestly, I think I could do a 800 mile day on the bike, since the bike is effortless to ride at 80mph (and NO vibration)
This is the smoothest bike I ever rode, in terms of vibration, but my cheeks hurt from smiling too much.
This machine serves it's mission well: Bringing a new rider into the world of motorcycling. Being effortless to ride lets the beginner concentrate on the real task at hand, avoiding the moronic, idiot drivers in their cars!!
Remember, you'll never forget your first motorcycle, might as well make it a nice one. Ninja 250!
These performance reviews of the 2005 Ninja 250 are from myself, an experienced rider with a Triumph Sprint 1050 and a Tiger 955i...
The brakes are more than enough.
The engine power comes on above 6000 rpm, but below that, there's enough torque and gear ratios to pull you out of a hole, getting to highway speeds is effortless, and when backing down from those speeds, the engine sounds soooo sweet, it'll make you smile from ear-to-ear.
Steering is neutral, and when leaned into a corner mid-turn, there's no need to push on the bars either side. When cornering real hard, the tires flex and there may be a slight wobble, and I was running max tire pressures +2psi rear.
But, I may have been overdoing it : )
I guess if they start making low profile tires for this bike, I'll be first on the list.
Very easy to service, removing the gas tank is only four screws and two hoses, no need to remove the fairing. I changed the sparkplugs in 15 minutes.
Styling is awesome, and it is one of the most aerodynamic bikes out there.
The seat is big and comfortable, honestly, I think I could do a 800 mile day on the bike, since the bike is effortless to ride at 80mph (and NO vibration)
This is the smoothest bike I ever rode, in terms of vibration, but my cheeks hurt from smiling too much.
This machine serves it's mission well: Bringing a new rider into the world of motorcycling. Being effortless to ride lets the beginner concentrate on the real task at hand, avoiding the moronic, idiot drivers in their cars!!
Remember, you'll never forget your first motorcycle, might as well make it a nice one. Ninja 250!
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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2005 Kawasaki Ninja: KAWASAKI ZX10R
10/09/12
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As everyone already knows the 2004-05 Kawasaki zx-10 was and still is one of the fastest liter bikes built by Kawasaki. I have owned R1's, GSXR 1000's, CBR 1000RR's, and 2 HAYABUSA's and must say this bike smokes my 04 R1 and is lighter in the corners to "MY" feel than my 08 GSXR 750. Putting it up to the GSXR 1000 is a matter of opinion and taste. But take it back to 04-05 and Suzuki still is trying to pass it. Drifting into s turns or one wheel back track stretches this thing flyes! Only thing that "I" dislike is no gear indicator coming from the factory. But, a few minutes of time and $50 will handle that issue. The only statement needed is the ZX-10r will handle most street issues that pull up to it!
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
2005 Kawasaki Ninja: 2005 Kawasaki ZZR 600
06/27/12
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Way too much power for anyone but a serious racer! Very comfortable except on long rides, seat is too firm. Bars and mirrors are in good place and it is very smooth at high speed. Looks great and gets 50mpg going a steady 80-90mph so should be even better if I went 65. Traded up from a Ninja 250. Not much heavier but fast enough to do anything I could ever want, going crazy now buying dress-up items on ebay!
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
2005 Kawasaki Ninja: Never got the bike, Seller was a scrub!
09/11/11
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All I can say is try to get as much ducumentation via Ebay email as possible. Many vehicle sellers have fine print, or are well versed around the ebay system. This guy didnt get the price he wanted on a NO RESERVE auction, so he merely kept changing the game plan after I won. Ebay was great and voided the transaction, but when you find a bike you really want, and the seller is a scrub....you will find yourself heart broken. ALSO...one more thing, MOST dealers have hidden seller fees in thier script, so watch for that: closing costs, make ready, doc fees are not ebay required, and are ALL just dealer pump!
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
2005 Kawasaki Ninja: Very happy with the bike. Exc. communication A+++
10/29/10
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I haven't ridden it very much yet but, I love the power and acceleration. It feels very light and nimble for being a 1200. I get alot of stares. One thing thing I did is I lowered the bike with lowering links because I coudn't reach the ground very well being that I'm 5'8". Part of that could be that it has a Corbin seat which raised it a couple of inches. I ordered an original replacement factory seat for it on ebay. This will also help with the height problem. I'm sure after I replace the seat it will be a perfect height for me. I also ordered a gear indicator. I don't like not knowing which gear I'm in. Other than that is is a perfect sports bike and i highly recommend it.
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Al
2005 Kawasaki Ninja: I really Like K- Ninja
06/13/10
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Really a super bike I love to have this as one of my best choice.super bike all around. Kawasaki make this bike one the best production bikes in its class.
2005 Kawasaki Ninja: good intermedit bike
04/12/10
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Kawasaki ninja 500 is what it is, for what it is used for a good intermediate bike for around town if your not going to race it
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
2005 Kawasaki Ninja: I like it better than my old 650cc bike!
03/09/10
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This is the 3rd bike I've owned. I'm 6'1", 200lbs and my Ninja handles like a dream and is very comfortable. I'm perfectly comfortable on the freeway doing 75mph. The mileage is great too. My 250 Ninja easily out performs my old Katana or Bandit. I have never had any problem keeping up with traffic. In fact it's faster than my car or my truck from a stoplight. The only complaint I have is that it's cold blooded on really cold mornings. I plan on keeping it for years to come.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
2005 Kawasaki Ninja: 2005 Kawasaki zx6r 636
10/22/09
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Great bike all around. The extra 36 cc of displacement make this bike one the best production bikes in its class. Would recomend to any body, easy to ryde and handles nicely. Plenty fast, and great looks.
2005 Kawasaki Ninja: Sex on two wheels.
08/05/09
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Coming from a standard naked bike, the SV1000, this ZX6R with it's smaller engine is still a large step up, in my opinion. The bike is scary quick above 8K RPM. If you like low rpm torque, much like what a SV1000 will provide, I would avoid this bike. Otherwise, if you love high revving 4 cylinder action, this bike is tough to beat. The positives: Very light and flickable, fast, sounds great, looks even better (could be the best looking affordable sport bike ever produced), and is surprisingly comfortable. (I'm 6'2", 220 lbs) I bought this bike halfway across the country and rode it all the way home. 921 miles. Yeah, it got tough on the @$$ after 500 miles, but those first 500 miles were heaven. I love riding again. Got bored with my previous bike, but now I look for any possible excuse to ride again. Highly recommend.
2005 Kawasaki Ninja: 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
07/13/09
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It is a great bike with great performance and handling. I wanted to upgrade to a 1000cc bike, and this was a great choice!