2004 Kawasaki ZZR250 review from Canada
"Easy to ride, perfect beginner bike with a high resale value to upgrade"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Nothing has gone wrong with this motorcycle yet.
General comments?
Bought this bike this year for my first bike. Really fun, very quick off the line, but the top speed is an issue, but it's a 250 so you know what you're getting.
The bike is big for a 250, but still much lighter than a 500, so it's perfect for larger beginners like myself (being 6'4" and still fitting comfortably on the bike).
My one issue is it's a bit too easy to ride. I've only had it for a short while, and I already want to upgrade to a 500, 600, or 650 bike. The good part about the ZZR is when you want to upgrade, the resale value holds up, especially if you upgrade only one season later.
Recommended Reviews:
 | Great commuter, reliable and cheap |
 | Perfect Starter Bike |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Acceleration marks | 7/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Handling marks | 7/10 |
| Braking marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 33000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 34500 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 19th May, 2008 |