Faults:

I have had this bike for a few months now, and so far I have had nothing go wrong with it.

There have been some silly things with it that were very easy to fix. Such as:

Speedo needle broke - easy to re-glue it back on.

Speedo mounting bolt vibrated off.

General Comments:

Overall, this has been a very reliable bike, and great to learn on.

It's not the fastest thing on the street, but it goes well enough.

I get nearly 400kms from a tank BEFORE I hit reserve.

Keep oil to it, and it should last a very long time.

Faults:

Haven't found any yet..

General Comments:

This is my first bike, I totally love it! I'm a 5ft tall female rider, and as long as I'm wearing my bike boots it fits me beautifully. It's not heavy, and very forgiving for a learner.

Faults:

So far nothing has gone wrong with this motorcycle.

General Comments:

I had owned a 600cc that was just too big and heavy for me. I wanted a smaller bike that handled well, looked sharp and was comfortable to ride. This one fills those needs!

Faults:

Nothing really serious has gone wrong with this bike other than replacing the battery (after a couple years) and signal light relay (2008). Otherwise, only regular service at the prescribed intervals has been done.

General Comments:

Bike has a low seat, so taller riders won't feel comfortable on it.

Great gas mileage (60-72 MPG depending on riding style and city/hwy).

Great performance for a 250. Once you get beyond 9000 the engine really lights up. Cruises comfortably between 6000 and 8000.

Reliable and cheap to insure. Maintenance intervals are reasonable and the bike is relatively easy to service on your own.

Mild vibrations are a bit annoying on trips longer than 100km, but can be managed with periodic stops, and thick gloves and boot soles.

This bike is one of the best commuters there are out there. It's been replaced by the NINJA 250, which I would expect to have similar performance characteristics. When I do buy a larger bike, I may keep this one for commuting.

Faults:

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.