LP bhai saab I guess you misread the name of OP.
Even i have suggested to go for a Ninja.

For me, it'll be the Ninja without a doubt.

olways go for a virgin buddy...

Hmm well thanks a lot guys for helping me with this I have decided to wait for the expo and will book the ninja in green on the 15th of Jan 10. But I called up probiking yesterday and was shocked to know that the waiting period is 5 months....... isnt that reeeeeeally loooong!!!!!!

new ninja makes more sense.

~225-240kmph
0-100 ~5secs
Ninja 250R is without doubt a foolproof motorcycle, but most of the members here are listing the pros of a new motorcycle over an old one,
any 600 even if its a 5 year make and has been taken proper care of will smoke the 250R,

with 5 lacs(hope you increase it) i wouldn't go for the Ninja, simply because i will get bored of it in the next 5-6 months

i don't see any benefits of going in for the 250R except peace of mind and that too only when you don't come across a very good 600,
even my advise would be that if you don't come across a good 600 which is well looked after with clean papers then go for the 250R without any second thoughts,


are 600's and 1000's and above bought for speed anywhere in the world except for racetracks?
we all know that how there are very strict rules as far as speeding and riding rashly goes,
120kmph is the limit almost everywhere, so what would a 1000 do at that point,

True with Ninja you will get 'peace of mind' but it won't match the thrill of a 600, thats why i say, talk with loads of guys, go to DRI, check what papers are needed, whether the bike with clean papers is well maintained example or not, i hope other motorcyclists might help you out

what i feel is--if you get a good 600 with clean papers and a good service record, it will be worth going for, at least i would,

measure the pros & cons and take a decision,all the best

One of my friend told me that he has a seller who is selling a 2005 Yamaha R1 red colour for 4.5 lacs. any comments on this !!!!

Dal Mein Kuch Kala Nahi Puri Dal Hi Kali Hai

even I feel the same !!!!!!

dear. a gleaming new ninja is better than a used 600, but 5 years down the line, you d low on style Q as well as monetary value if u get a ninja,
go for ninja if you wish to ride it every single day.
if you want to ride occasionally and just for fun, get a well maintained 600. a cbr 96-99 shouldn t b more than 225-250k. for a little over 4 lacs you may get a 2001+ cbr. every other of the big four wwould be yours for a little less.
my take is, legal or not, you are quoted the same prices.
i was recently offered a r1 08 grey, for 7 lakhs that should act as a reference for you. it was from mumbai.
getting a zx 9 r for 4 lacs thats probably 02/03 model.
if interested , check my ad in wanted section for my number n sms me.

zx9r ha!! hmmmm well i ll get in touch with you after the expo thanks mate!!!!

hi

Go for the new Ninja250 i feel its a lot safer and more value for money!(getting spares and service is easier!)

Guys,
As a proud owner of 2007 Honda CBR600rr I suggest you to buy this bike if you are more into track riding. For your everyday riding I think less than 150CC meets in many aspects.

If you are planning to purchase any used sports bike(imported) :
1. Check if the bike Registered in Seller's name.
2. Check if the Seller obtained Transfer of Residence to India and imported in this process. If not, DONT BUY. It is ILLEGAL.
3. If Seller has proper documents like TOR in his passport, registration, Insurance then the TOR date should be more than 2 year before he can legally sell the bike. In other words the latest LEGAL sportsbike you get is 2007 Model.

Thanks that was useful!!!! will keep a check

Moderators can delete or close this thread as I will be buying a 600 soon.Just got my 220 a week back for the time being guys thanks a lot for your support and efforts