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  • #16
    Re: Help needed in choosing CBR250 vs Ninja 300

    Originally posted by chinmayakar View Post
    A very valid point...Most don't understand when I tell this (may be i dont put it as clearly as you did). They say if u rip, ur bike will die, but my requirement is I want a bike that can be ripped. Thats how I get pleasure while riding.

    Seeing all the options I feel Ninja is solid enuf to take all the abuse. What say?
    I am grinning after reading your posts. Ask me why !!

    Because in your heart you want to go for ninja. Every sentence you punch in here reflects that. It's just that you are trying to justify your conscious by your or our comments. Trust me I have been in that phase. Go with your heart if you can afford it.

    Ninja is a screamer and revs all the way upto 13k rpm. Add to it the twin cylinders and you have a ripper at your disposal. Post 1600 kms (run-in period) there will be no turning back.

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    • #17
      Re: Help needed in choosing CBR250 vs Ninja 300

      Originally posted by chinmayakar View Post
      A very valid point...Most don't understand when I tell this (may be i dont put it as clearly as you did). They say if u rip, ur bike will die, but my requirement is I want a bike that can be ripped. Thats how I get pleasure while riding.

      Seeing all the options I feel Ninja is solid enuf to take all the abuse. What say?
      Ninja has one of the most rock solid engine buddy. On the 250, many have done well over six digits on ODO before engine rebuild abroad and as you can guess they in no way ride like us

      The only issue I know is the front brake pads wearing out at 4k kms. Apart from that the bike is a keeper. One of my friend recently did 25000kms in 10 months on N300 without any hassles whatsoever.

      I think what Divya meant was that riding hard will have a negative effect on the engine on the long run, which is true but Ninja is made to take as much abuse as possible
      Last edited by Adarsh_Bk; 03-28-2014, 01:18 PM.
      Ride hard.. Ride safe.. Always!

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      • #18
        Re: Help needed in choosing CBR250 vs Ninja 300

        You are the Man buddy...

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        Originally posted by aquaticbullet View Post
        I am grinning after reading your posts. Ask me why !!

        Because in your heart you want to go for ninja. Every sentence you punch in here reflects that. It's just that you are trying to justify your conscious by your or our comments. Trust me I have been in that phase. Go with your heart if you can afford it.

        Ninja is a screamer and revs all the way upto 13k rpm. Add to it the twin cylinders and you have a ripper at your disposal. Post 1600 kms (run-in period) there will be no turning back.

        Its glad to see people understand so easily what you want..

        Yes, I want a machine that I can rip all day long...
        Last edited by chinmayakar; 03-28-2014, 03:07 PM.

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        • #19
          Re: Help needed in choosing CBR250 vs Ninja 300

          Ninja 300 all the way.

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          • #20
            Re: Help needed in choosing CBR250 vs Ninja 300

            If you dont bring VFM or the maintanence cost into equation, its no-brainer N300 all the way.
            The Ceeber is meant for cruising, cant take high rpm torture for a longer time compared to Ninja. I can imagine what your riding style/ requirements are as you say you've seized your duke 200. That kicks the cbr 250 out of your equation, Go for the N300! an extra cylinder helps in reducing the stress of an engine to a greater extent especially at high revs and N300 also has much better quality. nuff said book a Ninja!
            Fun Starts at Redline!!!

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            • #21
              Re: Help needed in choosing CBR250 vs Ninja 300

              OK, first thing is, Shim replacement is not an issue in CBR. Its a part of regular maintainance. Shims needs replacement every 12-20K kms,depending on your style of riding. It costs around 1300 rs.And CBR can take fair amount of abuse, Wonderful build quality, Damn easy on pocket.
              But yes, for a riding style you have mentioned, Ninja seems to be the one,that can quench your thirst for hard ripping. I always say, CBR is not involving. Its an alrounder, but mastered in none. If I could afford, I would choose Ninja over CBR any day.
              HH Dawn - TVS Star City - Yamaha Gladiator - TVS RTR 180 - Honda CBR 250R - Yamaha R3

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              • #22
                Re: Help needed in choosing CBR250 vs Ninja 300

                Well generally if ur into touring,the Honda will do your part
                The riding position in the ninja is very aggressive so don't think of much touring
                I have the ninja 250
                Awsome joy to ride in city
                I think Compared to kawasaki,Honda might be a lot cheaper to maintain
                Kawasaki parts are freaking expensive for a student like me
                Recently my friend broke my front indicator
                Went to bajaj probiking to replace
                The price was rs1695.
                [emoji23]pretty expensive for a bulb indicator
                But kawasaki mechanical parts are said to be very top notch [emoji108] and won't give you any problem
                All the best with your new bike
                Ride Safe
                forza vale 46

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                • #23
                  Re: Help needed in choosing CBR250 vs Ninja 300

                  Originally posted by Pegyal View Post
                  Well generally if ur into touring,the Honda will do your part
                  The riding position in the ninja is very aggressive so don't think of much touring
                  I have the ninja 250
                  Awsome joy to ride in city
                  I think Compared to kawasaki,Honda might be a lot cheaper to maintain
                  Kawasaki parts are freaking expensive for a student like me
                  Recently my friend broke my front indicator
                  Went to bajaj probiking to replace
                  The price was rs1695.
                  [emoji23]pretty expensive for a bulb indicator
                  But kawasaki mechanical parts are said to be very top notch [emoji108] and won't give you any problem
                  All the best with your new bike
                  Ride Safe
                  and i am guessing your friend in not into DIY or serious motorcycle info ??
                  he really paid for the indicator when TVS indicator is direct replacement for 150 bucks,
                  the cbz brake pads front fit rear ninja pads for again 200 bucks.
                  the brake levers of unicorn are direct fit...

                  this is just the tip of the list. please update him of these parts. he probably will save a lot of money...
                  "A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel."

                  RE Bullet 1977 - Current
                  RX-100 1995 - Current
                  CBZ Classic 2003 - Current
                  Activa 2004 - Current
                  CBR 250R 2012 - Current
                  Ninja 650 2013 - Current.

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                  • #24
                    Re: Help needed in choosing CBR250 vs Ninja 300

                    Heyy thanks a lot for that info
                    Is there any alternative for the rotors as well?ive already ordered aftermarket yanashiki..
                    Is there a rotor which fits the ninja ?
                    Just got the ninja few months back..this really helped me a lot..thank you
                    forza vale 46

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                    • #25
                      Re: Help needed in choosing CBR250 vs Ninja 300

                      Originally posted by Pegyal View Post
                      Heyy thanks a lot for that info
                      Is there any alternative for the rotors as well?ive already ordered aftermarket yanashiki..
                      Is there a rotor which fits the ninja ?
                      Just got the ninja few months back..this really helped me a lot..thank you
                      stick to the ninja thread mate and check out [MENTION=26077]abhimanyu31[/MENTION] thread on ninja mods...
                      few folks have done great stuff...

                      btw the petal rotors are already good... why do you want change them this soon. atleast use them for close to 15-20k and then move on to better rotors...
                      "A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel."

                      RE Bullet 1977 - Current
                      RX-100 1995 - Current
                      CBZ Classic 2003 - Current
                      Activa 2004 - Current
                      CBR 250R 2012 - Current
                      Ninja 650 2013 - Current.

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                      • #26
                        Re: Help needed in choosing CBR250 vs Ninja 300

                        I bought a second hand ninja and the previous owner seemed to go pretty hard on them brakes..the rotors were pretty worn brother
                        Cheers for the help!
                        forza vale 46

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                        • #27
                          Re: Help needed in choosing CBR250 vs Ninja 300

                          Originally posted by Pegyal View Post
                          I bought a second hand ninja and the previous owner seemed to go pretty hard on them brakes..the rotors were pretty worn brother
                          Cheers for the help!
                          lemme check and get back....
                          also to add :

                          bulb : fiat palio bulb - replacement for headlight - 110 each
                          chain kit : 13k - replace with rolon with same specs for far less..
                          ebc brake rotors etc.. depends which one you choose. around 100-150$.

                          will get back on rotor with more info...
                          "A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel."

                          RE Bullet 1977 - Current
                          RX-100 1995 - Current
                          CBZ Classic 2003 - Current
                          Activa 2004 - Current
                          CBR 250R 2012 - Current
                          Ninja 650 2013 - Current.

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                          • #28
                            Re: Help needed in choosing CBR250 vs Ninja 300

                            Originally posted by theironhorse99 View Post
                            lemme check and get back....
                            also to add :

                            bulb : fiat palio bulb - replacement for headlight - 110 each
                            chain kit : 13k - replace with rolon with same specs for far less..
                            ebc brake rotors etc.. depends which one you choose. around 100-150$.

                            will get back on rotor with more info...
                            Salute for the help [emoji106][emoji106][emoji120]
                            forza vale 46

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                            • #29
                              Re: Help needed in choosing CBR250 vs Ninja 300

                              Hey Chinmay.
                              I would like to suggest you to go for Kawasaki Ninja if your budget allows.
                              It is a better bike in every term than the Honda CBR 250.
                              So far after service is concerned, you will get poor service in both the cases.
                              Ninja is better in terms of build quality so expect less trips to service centers.
                              Jayesh Panchal
                              Read my Blog

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                              • #30
                                Re: Help needed in choosing CBR250 vs Ninja 300

                                I think the TS has already bought N300.
                                Ride safe and have fun.
                                Regards
                                Nadeem

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