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^^^ this is true they are gutless.

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if a 500 have like 30hp what does a 250 have??

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H-T approved levels :3

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ninja 500 specs:

Specifications
Length 82.5"
Wheelbase 56.5"
Width 27.6"
Seat Height 30.5"
Dry Weight 388 lb
Engine Type parallel twin
Engine Size 498cc
Engine Horsepower 50 hp (rwhp)
Quarter-Mile Time 12.98 sec @ 99 mph
Fuel Delivery dual carburetor
Fuel Capacity 4.8 gal
Fuel Economy 50 mpg
Fuel Type 87 octane
Brake Type disc/disc
Transmission six-speed
Final Drive chain
Front Tire 110/70-17 tubeless
Rear Tire 130/70-17 tubeless

ninja 250 specs:

0-60 mph * 5.5 seconds
1/4 Mile * 15.5 seconds
Top Speed * 185 km/hr (115 mph)
Max Horsepower 38 base hp; 28 hp at rear wheel
Max Torque 19 Nm (14 Ft-Lbs) @ 9500 RPM
Fuel Efficiency * 3.1-4.3 L/100 km (55-75 mpg)
Range * 350-480 km (220-300 miles

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those are probably brand new ones.

most 500s have 30-40hp

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Ninja 250's and 500's haven't changed at all in about 8 years. My 250 was fun for about a month then it started getting old. the gearbox was great though it was a lot of fun on back roads.

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500cc's seems to be a really good starting point for bikes. Most guys I know start off on these and love them.

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If the ZX-14 doesn't suit your needs you should just get a '97 ZX-6R. When you want more power, just boost it. It's a rush, trust me.

https://www.homemadeturbo.com/forum/...1382#msg811382

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get a honda vfr. vtec ftw!

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still looking at the cbr and gsxr 600.. seems a perfect beginner/intermediate bike