2004 Kawasaki Ninja 250 review from United States of America

I bought this bike for $575.00 and I absolutely love it. It had been wrecked, and after installing a new handlebar and straightening the headlight mount, I started riding it.

I ride it mainly to work and school. The trip to school is 30 miles one way, and this bike handles the interstate much better than I had thought it would. It was a bit unnerving to see the engine turning 8000 rpm at about 70-75 mph, but it seems to really like that speed.

I weigh 250lbs, and this bike will run nearly 100 mph with me on it with no fairings, and had no problem cruising with a Ducati 749 at freeway speeds.

At 6'1" tall, it is actually pretty comfortable, although the seat could use a little more padding. I am undecided as to whether or not I'm going to try to find another upper fairing for it, or just stick with the street fighter look.

Overall I am very impressed with this bike. In all situations.

I am going to upgrade from the stock tires and switch to heavier fork springs and a EX500 rear shock, as well as run full synthetic oil, but other than that, I really don't think you can go wrong with this bike.

I have had faster bikes than this (1986 Ninja 900) but I really can't remember it being any more fun to ride than this.

I plan to eventually get a 600 or larger, but will more than likely keep this as my commuter.