Kawasaki's Ninja - 250cc and 500cc : Kawasaki ZX Forums: Kawasaki Ninja Forum

beansbaxter · 11-23-2005, 12:45 AM

This discussion forum is for the 250cc and 500cc class of Ninjas.

The Kawasaki Ninja 500 was made from 1994 to 1996. Afterwards, it was rebadged as the Ninja 500R from 1997 to present.

The Kawasaki Ninja 250R was from 1986 to present.

Lzzybeth · 03-07-2006, 01:51 PM

From 1987 to 1993 it was an EX500, just like my girl! :)

timprest · 03-07-2006, 09:35 PM

thaaaaatz right.then they took the tranny from the zx9r r and a couple body dimensions from the zx7 and now we have the ex500r

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Cathyb59 · 09-13-2007, 03:26 PM

I owned a 2003 EX250 from Fall '02 till Spring '05. It was my re-entry to riding motorcycles. Though I sold it, It remains my favorite bike.

Foxygirl · 07-19-2008, 05:28 PM

I have a question for all you bikers out there. I have always wanted a bike and recently came across a guy who thought I may be interested. He wants to sell me a 2005 Ninja 500, less then 1k miles, never dropped or tipped, and in min condition. Him and his wife bought it for easier traveling during the summer and are now having a baby so he has to get rid of it. My question is should I spring the 3k he wants for it or should I spend a little more and just get the new 250r? A friend told me to go with the new 250R because it at least looks sexy. I was a Navy medic and just finished an enlistment so don't have the money to spring for a new 500 or 600 like I would like. I'm 5'5'', 140 lbs if that helps. I would sure appreciate any information yall can give me:)

Mister Ecua · 07-20-2008, 08:27 PM

get the 08 250r! the base price is a little bit more than what they are asking but the bike is much more "foxier"

Since this will be your first bike, a 250 is definitely a good starter bike as well. I plan on buying my wife (if she'll let me) the new 250r.

Stonewall · 09-28-2008, 08:25 PM

I'm looking at a '92 Ninja EX500, and I've just started looking at Ninja's in general. Could anyone give me some advice on any common problems or defects they've noticed for the bikes? I'm trying to learn as much as I can before I actually go see the bike, so if you have tips or suggestions for me I'd really appreciate it.