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@PaperGunner7226 жыл бұрын
Ninja 250, the official bike of "Oh my god im on a highway oh my fucking god im on a highway"
@crackerican696 жыл бұрын
Mr. Flexible hahaha!! So accurate! Its so light and its easy to get tossed around in the wind/turbulence!
@BluTrollPro6 жыл бұрын
Nah man, Grom.
@weasel2htm6 жыл бұрын
I bought a Ninja 250 this spring. That is SO true first time I was on the highway with it!
@crackerican696 жыл бұрын
weasel2htm i bought mine this spring as well. Had to do a little work to get it running but it really is a fun bike to ride.
@weasel2htm6 жыл бұрын
I had quite a few gremlins to work out on mine. If anyone needs to replace the ignition switch with a cheap eBay replacement, be sure to install the 100 ohm resistor in series with the wire going to the ignition box or the bike won't run. It fits inside the ignition switch, but soldering skills are required. Said resistor is not documented on the wiring diagrams available online.
@Black70Fastback6 жыл бұрын
"im going to buy a road king for my first bike" rides it once gets scared now just starts it up in the driveway once in a while to hear the engine rev tells his friends "yeah, i would ride it more but i no longer have the time because of work" sells it keeps the leather jacket spends the money on a new bedroom set from KMart wears the jacket to every social gathering he goes to for the next 15 years "i had a harley once, should have never sold the thing, those were the glory days" gets asked by long lost friend to go riding sometime with the extra bike they have. "nah, i have kids now. ya know?" dies at 78 with the most wild experience he ever had was going to the theater for 'that one action film' instead of waiting to rent it
@palmchristmastree6 жыл бұрын
Black70Fastback 💀😂
@EliasTheHunter5 жыл бұрын
Black70Fastback This hit way too close to home.
@adamsbeclosing5 жыл бұрын
Black70Fastback. 😢reads this post, throws his phone. Hates his wife, blames mother in law, quits KZfaq. - awesome narrative to a billion Xriders
@alecfleming3735 жыл бұрын
Sounds like billions of people...
@Philth_E5 жыл бұрын
Black70Fastback this was my old boss, exactly. And he had all the time in the world to ride he was just scared.
@Bermwolf6 жыл бұрын
I love the Bad Dragon sticker on this bike. Always nice to know the previous owner was an upstanding person.
@thenutbucket59715 ай бұрын
There's definitely _something_ standing in that owner.
@mattcleary95223 ай бұрын
I was about to comment this
@adorablecenturion84365 күн бұрын
upstanding because they couldnt sit down :)
@JobyElliott5 жыл бұрын
"When you get your first bike, everything feels fast." True fact.
@HochstartHarry5 жыл бұрын
Well yeah, but it takes a good rider to acctuly make any bike go fast.
@rigrijalvac5 жыл бұрын
Der Kerl jajajajajajajajaja
@HochstartHarry5 жыл бұрын
@@rigrijalvac its true bruh
@blakestone755 жыл бұрын
First time I took a moped up to 40 I thought I was going to die.
@iceesrule754 жыл бұрын
Does your life flash before your eyes
@dirt60devil6 жыл бұрын
Almost made it a full 10 seconds before an MX-5 reference
@kleinbottled796 жыл бұрын
Had to happen. I've got a ninja 300 and the truth is self evident. It is the Miata of motorcycles. The analogy is just too perfect.
@mattknight17935 жыл бұрын
unless you read the description lol
@aidenblevins40413 жыл бұрын
I got over the "parent" hurdle. Buying one of these tomorrow. Thank you RCR.
@edwardkeeter7623 жыл бұрын
Getting a motorbike was priority #1 once I was empty nesting, and fate dealt me a Ninja 250. Good call, fate! Man are you going to have fun.
@amideadyet2682 жыл бұрын
I just scared the shit out of my dad telling him me and a buddy of mine were going to go look at a Suzuki Hayabusa, then he warmed up to the idea of something a little more reasonable that doesn't make me seem like I long to cuddle with the personification of death every night.
@ric842 жыл бұрын
@@amideadyet268 Consider using whatsapp or some other app to share your live location with your dad whenever you go for an evening solo ride. While i never had to get permission for getting a bike, once i recently discovered whatsapp had that feature i decided to use it as a courtesy to my mom since i know she's secretly nervous whenever i get on the bike despite never saying a word. Having a little dot to check on every now and then to see if it's still moving helped a ton and, despite still not saying anything about how she secretly hates me riding a bike she's noticably less on edge when i'm getting ready to go for a ride.
@amideadyet2682 жыл бұрын
@@ric84 I do have location share on with my parents, so even if I just go out driving in the car they'll know where I am. It is just common courtesy to tell them whereabouts I'll be going too.
@LorTokyo Жыл бұрын
still trynna convince my mom, i just found one on marketplace for $300, it’s super beat up and doesn’t run so i figured i’d make it a project bike, im 15 turning 16 next month. hopefully i can convince my mom eventually although i’ve been telling her for the last year i was gonna get one when i get my license. gonna try to convince my dad first and then win my mom over somehow hopefully. puerto rican moms are scary, wish me luck🙏!
@alexanderm72705 жыл бұрын
"this edible ain't shit" is actually incredible parallel for what you're talking about here.
@ProjectXv24 жыл бұрын
0:41 - That sticker LOL! What a power move!
@JoshuaHasson6 жыл бұрын
There's a Bad Dragon sticker on that bike.....
@nickthickman93936 жыл бұрын
Look at the color scheme
@LostReplay6 жыл бұрын
It's sad that I know what that is
@udofrohn91485 жыл бұрын
I wondered if anybody else had noticed
@Lego88fan5 жыл бұрын
@@udofrohn9148 trust me dude... the furry's know...
@udofrohn91485 жыл бұрын
@@nickthickman9393 yo wait a minute you're right
@AE111TRD6 жыл бұрын
BAD DRAGON
@Vysander6 жыл бұрын
Was wondering how far i'd have to scroll to see that.
@astertzuio6 жыл бұрын
I just thougt the same. And there it is xD
@GreatJobStudio6 жыл бұрын
I was like, "I wasn't the only one who noticed that, right?"
@djhero00716 жыл бұрын
Where the hell did you people notice that????
@esperfire37796 жыл бұрын
Sticker near the front of the bike (red and black dragon head) is their company logo/mascot.
@sergal_raiin60445 жыл бұрын
0:41 I LOVE THAT STICKER
@MrMrabaunza6 жыл бұрын
PLEASE keep these motorcycle videos coming. I love them! When I started riding 10 years ago it was on a 2006 ninja 650r. I still wish I would have gotten the 250 version of it.
@GunFunZS5 жыл бұрын
Really? Those are still pretty beginner friendly, but I suppose you paid a lot more.
@EminencePhront3 жыл бұрын
@@GunFunZS I think Ninja 500s are perfect for most beginners. I started out on one. They're ridiculously docile but they will actually go fast if (and only if) you want them to.
@GunFunZS3 жыл бұрын
@@EminencePhront That sounds right. I don't think I've ridden a ninja in a 500cc. I have for at least the following 250, 300, 700. I think Kawasaki makes a mistake by labeling all their bikes ninja that are extremely different in style and behavior. A 600R is a completely different animal from a 650R. And a new person wouldn't really know that.
@Mac_Diddy6 жыл бұрын
The owner probably spent more on Bad Dragon toys than he did on the bike.
@HVAC_Sean5 жыл бұрын
same
@wreckedcarzz5 жыл бұрын
That would be a much better investment ;3
@user-me4hf6un5n5 жыл бұрын
👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙
@bliskthehusky22055 жыл бұрын
I see this as a personal attack
@notanundesirable4 жыл бұрын
Do you think the driver uses a bad dragon dildo as a seatbelt?
@HeroRR6 жыл бұрын
This was my first motorcycle, an 03 Ninja 250. Same color scheme. Such a fun bike!
@HeroRR6 жыл бұрын
Lol top speed at 115 mph xD I don't think I ever got mine passed 92 mph and that's with going full throttle for like 5 miles.
@drkstr76 жыл бұрын
i miss my ninja 300 :( what do you ride now?
@Bulletkol6 жыл бұрын
Hit 110 on mine once, going down hill with a tail wind, and possibly a minor miracle, because the thing struggles to get past 90 most days. Still it's a great bike, can't believe I've had mine for almost a decade now.
@hvymtal85666 жыл бұрын
My max on one (07 in silver/red) was 110 indicated when it hit the limiter, which on MT75s means probably just over 100 mph. Then again, you buy this thing because you can rev it to the limiter in 1st, 2nd and 3rd on a tight and not break 70, and because the thing is so easy to work with its very easy to go fast, it is sort of like the Miata or Ginetta G40 for beginner racers. Find me a club racer that hasn't owned and raced a Ninja 250. At least in my state (CO), you'll find one, maybe two max in a year
@invaderraven16 жыл бұрын
HeroRR mine was a 04 got it 7 years ago and still have it
@murdrum1006 жыл бұрын
The EX250 has been my bike for the last 5+ years. My mind has been blown at how well you've explained this bike! I have put this bike through hell. 55000kms+, numerous drops, a couple of long slides down the road and it's still going strong! Perfect promo video for when I finally get to sell it ;)
@TheBurningDonut6 жыл бұрын
If I had a choice between a "Starter car" and a "Starter motorcycle" I would choose a motorcycle every time!
@ObitoUchihaisgay4 жыл бұрын
What about winter
@MrGoddly4 жыл бұрын
@@ObitoUchihaisgay Heated grips and a nice jacket work great as long as it isn't snowing. I've had my first bike for almost 11 months and i put on at least 1000 miles in roughly 30°F weather. if you live in a snowy or colder area you might be able to get by on a dual sport but i personally would get a Ryker in that situation. Some people are lucky enough to live in areas that never drop below 50°F though.
@Awsomeisimo3 жыл бұрын
The mx5 is too expensive to be a starter car
@Alystas2 жыл бұрын
@@ObitoUchihaisgay Just buy an old Hyundai, you can get them for the price of an used Iphone and it il run (poorly) forever and are surprisingly fun to drive since you can do prettty much whatever you want with a car who's value double anytime you fill the gas tank.
@fm-hierarchy93566 жыл бұрын
And he went the whole review without mentioning the Bad Dragon sticker! Kudos to you Mr. Regular.
@ThomasTheSergal6 жыл бұрын
ЯΣΤIИΛ DΣϽΙΒΣL adorable icon dude
@HarryTwatter6 жыл бұрын
I feel like a lot of inner demons came out in this review. Mr. Regular does not like bros.
@Racin36 жыл бұрын
Wesley Green Not even bros like bros.
@Chris-hq7nl6 жыл бұрын
Can you blame him?
@dekoldrick6 жыл бұрын
Track day, bro!
@microbuilder6 жыл бұрын
4:37 - 5:16 that there was some pure, honest, truthful gold.
@anonamos2256 жыл бұрын
Who does? Lol
@F22raptor2726 жыл бұрын
I just bought my first bike, an 09 Ninja 250r, this summer. No regrets and is hella fun to learn on. No threat of washing out on corners, couldn't care less about what gear you're in and is very light even for me, and I weigh 120. 10/10 would recommend
@swagmaster69226 жыл бұрын
0:42 IS. THAT. A. MOTHERFUCKING. BAD DRAGON. STICKER. My e621 senses are tingling
@jessezandstra15 жыл бұрын
I wanna upvote your comment but it sits at 69 likes X3
@Audiomancer4 жыл бұрын
I didn't know what Bad Dragon was....now I have that in my search history, lol!
@mrblimbo13594 жыл бұрын
Yeah. The color scheme is unmistakable
@ODST1046 жыл бұрын
I wonder how many people caught the Bad Dragon sticker.
@JanBabiuchHall6 жыл бұрын
1:11
@ODST1046 жыл бұрын
First spot clear shot at 0:41
@CONTRAband8606 жыл бұрын
Yeah, commented on that too, hah
@B1ackout146 жыл бұрын
OwO
@iLupi6 жыл бұрын
From Mr. Regular's personal collection
@RallyLancer956 жыл бұрын
I've been wanting a first bike for awhile and fuck it, I want a Ninja 250. You've convinced me dad
@mrcow2026 жыл бұрын
Tim Beck i wish mr regular sandals was my dad ;(
@EverythingisFire6 жыл бұрын
Things are cheap. Their 300's have been around a while now on the used market too.
@zalcan36206 жыл бұрын
Do it you will not regret it at all if you find a good running and well kept 250, the wot sounds are to die for it gives that 80s JDM induction vibe
@quinnkirlew98926 жыл бұрын
Go for a honda cb instead. More reliable
@d.j.burton99526 жыл бұрын
I miss my 250, had an ‘08 as my first street bike. You seriously can’t go wrong with them. Bounced that sucker off the redline regularly and still got 50+ mpg lol
@nikitis134 жыл бұрын
I'd happily ride one of these. The "less is more" rings true here.... If it's light, likes to lean,, has decent brakes and tires and doesn't cost much, its the perfect bike.
@drewren12316 жыл бұрын
0-60 in 5.7 seconds, top speed of 115 mph.... if you weigh 130 lbs.
@kleinbottled796 жыл бұрын
Yeah those are optimistic stats for the 250. More like what my Ninja 300 is worth.
@ne1cup5 жыл бұрын
mine did 106 and I weigh 250 so..
@lesvideodefelix5 жыл бұрын
Yeaahhhh I 130 lbs with gear on and those stats feels optimistic
@ne1cup5 жыл бұрын
@@kleinbottled79 300 was detuned to make it "friendlier",maybe to help the first time buyers? I am pretty sure the 250s were faster, just saying..I am not a fan of slipper clutches either...
@kleinbottled795 жыл бұрын
@@ne1cup Negative. The 300 has like 8-10hp over the 250. And it's no heavier.
@benjaminchristensen51146 жыл бұрын
Bad dragon sponsor?
@Space_Reptile6 жыл бұрын
THAT BAD DRAGON STICKER THO 0:40
@Snowfire69166 жыл бұрын
Moaning intensifies
@justinbennett44706 жыл бұрын
Justagermannerd @ everyone saying "not a car"... Knot a car. 😏😉
@BigATB6 жыл бұрын
omg i'm not the only one who noticed
@fox_in_the_uk6 жыл бұрын
XD
@chanaykamadison4 жыл бұрын
Why was this the most informative, entertaining, funny and most Truthful review ever made of these bikes!??! ☺️ Thank you
@misterspotswood5 жыл бұрын
i see that bad dragon sticker, i hoped you wiped the seat down with a lysol wipe before getting on
@fuchigama6 жыл бұрын
Luckily I'm not sleeping because of college finals. Love you Mr Regular
@chocolatetampon44926 жыл бұрын
fuchigama same here, fuck MU
@trailblazer83806 жыл бұрын
As am I 😂
@guytypeperson6 жыл бұрын
You 100% nailed the ninja 250. I owned one as a daily, after owning a liter bike, and I have to say that even though I was a bit too big to fit on it (6'2", 220lbs), it was one of the most fun bike I ever sat on. There is something to be said for a bike that you can red-line through a corner and still be *almost* under the speed limit.
@edwardkeeter762Ай бұрын
I *liked* the fact that with the Ninja 250, it had 6 gears and I regularly had to row through all of them. It made the ride feel much more engaging. I have a friend with a liter bike that never leaves (or needs to leave) 2nd gear...where's the fun in that?
@frvits6 жыл бұрын
*D R A G O N D I C K S*
@Lego88fan5 жыл бұрын
40% of commemts on this video: "bike stuff" The other 60%: OMG! A BAD DRAGON STICKER!!! OwO
@hoofpuns47605 жыл бұрын
Lego88fan OwO
@StyxDescension6 жыл бұрын
So uh, anyone gonna talk about that Bad Dragon sticker or nah?
@F3ST3Rfilms6 жыл бұрын
Revan The Dragon Shhhh.... ( O w O)
@StyxDescension6 жыл бұрын
Don't you OwO me you little shit
@bigshow1966 жыл бұрын
lol at least im not the only one who saw that
@SaytMcspots6 жыл бұрын
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
@jadenhensley82734 жыл бұрын
I saw that on reddit and literally not 5 seconds later looked up this video just for that
@BlueHokage6 жыл бұрын
Who else here remembers riding a Ninjette as their first bike? I need to buy one of these again. The amount of smiles per gallon you get from full throttling EVERYWHERE.
@0TedDBear06 жыл бұрын
Was my first bike back in 2000
@wobblysauce6 жыл бұрын
Somthing about the smaller bikes you just do not get with biger ones.
@videosunrelated18836 жыл бұрын
"something about the smaller bikes you just do not get with the biger ones." yeah, sex - respect - brownie points with your BROOOS.
@666cemetaryslut6 жыл бұрын
Gas mileage is the only thing you get.
@hvymtal85666 жыл бұрын
It also sounds better than anyone expects it to but you're still not waking anyone up in the middle of the night
@DustySquitoNM5 жыл бұрын
Man, I love getting all nostalgic with your videos. I still miss my old Ninja 250. Everything you said about this bike is spot on. Learning how to carry a little bit of speed through turns, the importance of picking a line, and the joy of winding through several gears in a row without dying. I've been riding for almost 8 years now, and I still think about going out and getting a beater 250R again just to beat on around town.
@natural_law4 жыл бұрын
Did you?
@ch_chone6 жыл бұрын
I've put about 20,000 miles on a baby ninja over the past 6 years or so. I've modified/repaired/meticulously maintained every major system on the bike, ridden curvy roads, track, highway, town roads, city roads, farm roads, gravel roads, everything; this review (while I disagree about modifications thing) is spot on. I love the commentary about learning. I've learned everything Mr Regular talks about in this video. The feel of the pavement. How tires feel when they slide. Getting a knee down. Working on it, and this includes modifications. Fueling. Throttle control. Suspension. Panic braking. Baby wheelies. Lines through corners; fast lines, slow lines, safe lines, scary lines. And most importantly, the freedom and zen of being so connected to the machine while you carve a curvy road that it disappears under you and feels like an extension of your hands and feet. These bikes are absolute sweethearts and everyone needs to experience one in the curvy back road environment where they shine. Do they have the power to pass blindly by the normal point and squirt methods allowed by the insane power to weight ratio of a modern super sport? Heck no. But if you can plan a clean pass between corners and commit to it, there's not much traffic out there that you find cannot be passed by one of these bikes without the driver being committed to extra legal speed through actual skill.
@mrclown74696 жыл бұрын
NOT A HORSELESS CARRRRRRRIAGE
@notarabbit17526 жыл бұрын
more like a horseless horse
@Enorbs966 жыл бұрын
Brainless horse
@Millermacs6 жыл бұрын
I love that there is genuine advice in this review. Thank you.
@ctcourtking5 жыл бұрын
Thank you sincerely for this review and all your insights. I purchased one of these bikes today, intentionally going with a 250cc as a counter-measure to my “I’ve been riding fast in everything else for years!” Hubris. My first time ever riding a motorcycle was today on this bike. Felt very natural, shifting/turning/braking was all great. So great in fact I was thinking of possibly leveling up to a 300-400cc in the coming months, but your last bit about the seasons and the experience you gain has given me a bit of pause. Greatly appreciated safety tips. Much more safe riding to you and all who read this! Thank you
@gogurt_st4 жыл бұрын
No joke I saw this video and fell in love with it. So much so that I bought one a little over a week ago and I love it. Thank you so much for showing this bike to the world! :)
@mrKozmoz6 жыл бұрын
That Bad Dragon sticker, it exudes class
@LetsGoExplore6 жыл бұрын
Nailed this one. This bike is just pure motorcycle. It's not just a beginner bike, it goes any speed you need to on modern roads, its a blast to ride, and if you wanna show off to those tank top wearing liter bike pilots ... take them on a road with twisties. I adventure toured with mine. Never broke down, never an issue, road it hard and through all weather.
@batterybuilding6 жыл бұрын
Lets Go , which is which I’m so excited about about the versys 300!
@ventris-py8rj4 жыл бұрын
I've owned my '07 250 since it was new. 17,000 miles later, and she's still a good bike.
@edwardkeeter7623 жыл бұрын
I dream about one day upgrading to a Buell XB9 Lightning or R-E Continental GT 650, but if my Ninja ends up being my forever bike, I have no problem with that at a ll.
@PanzerDeer6 жыл бұрын
When will Mr. Regular release his FurAffinity account name to us
@hoofpuns47605 жыл бұрын
Panzer Deer Never, my fellow hoofer. Many car furries out there, the moment he goes to a con the news will be everywhere.
@fuz55675 жыл бұрын
@@hoofpuns4760 > my fellow hoofer off urself skipper
@hoofpuns47605 жыл бұрын
fu z ? :3 nani
@fuz55675 жыл бұрын
uwu
@3vann55673 жыл бұрын
It's Kutztowndragon
@steve13579086426 жыл бұрын
lol that Bad Dragon sticker
@FirstnameLastname-ni9uh6 жыл бұрын
NOT A CARRRRRRRRR
@williamwallace52016 жыл бұрын
so much more fun than car
6 жыл бұрын
Fuck ooooofffff
@matthewbanks96336 жыл бұрын
Get fucked mate!
@NickG406 жыл бұрын
Some people in this thread missed the reference. But I knew it.
@chocolatetampon44926 жыл бұрын
You mad bruh?
@Ghostt2575 жыл бұрын
I personally love my EX250, I've had it for years now, I also own a pair of EX500. Best mods for these bikes are suspension, if you weigh over 130 lbs.
@kabj066 жыл бұрын
"THIS EDIBLE AIN'T SHIT" Famous last words.
@11.9lsupercharged46 жыл бұрын
It's an evil henchman chase scene bike
@Mr6Sinner6 жыл бұрын
This video brought to you by: Patrick Star
@edwarktwelve62576 жыл бұрын
Crap now the faces of Patrick stuck in my brain whenever Mr Regular says things that way...
@NoThisIsPatrick.6 жыл бұрын
Kawasaki Ninja 250: The underwater boat of motorcycles, I approve of this.
@Elonyx.studios6 жыл бұрын
Patrick's Douche-bro cousin
@FlymanMS6 жыл бұрын
+ MayanExpression Derreck Star
@mahiru20ten6 жыл бұрын
A Poem by Mr. Regular Roses are blue Miatas are red I have to go to get some beer
@williamstewart66986 жыл бұрын
I rode a 250 ninja once. I'm 6'1" and 320... Ish. So, I looked like one of those fat guys on a minibike. But, to make myself look completely idiotic my first bike was a Honda aero 80 I bought for 50 bucks. It was already wrecked. It was underpowered. Yet, fast enough to not get ran over.. on flat land. I know it's a stupid story. But this was a fond memory. Thank you for reminding me of my younger days.
@Rogan_Dorn5 жыл бұрын
Ah man, I also started out on an '83 Aero 80. Good times.
@SuperballsSupervidsOnYT4 жыл бұрын
The Honda Aero 80 was fantastic though, that thing would never die. I got my license on one....please tell me you had a blue one. That thing would jump to 25km/h in a heart beat, and then the CVT made you feel like you weren't accelerating anymore for quite some time until you hit the 60km/h mark.
@Pringlulz6 жыл бұрын
I always wondered what kind of person bought bad dragon stickers. Now I know.
@olli086 жыл бұрын
THIS EDIBLE AIN'T SHIT
@kabj066 жыл бұрын
The four words that will precede your biggest mistake
@Caml36 жыл бұрын
I thought that in Amsterdam once. Then I saw the sticker on the box that said "not for novice use." Cue waking coma.
@lostinthemasses6 жыл бұрын
Is that a Bad Dragon sticker?
@joelfontane66176 жыл бұрын
lostinthemasses yes haha
@mingusog70363 жыл бұрын
Had an 09 Ninja 250r as my first bike, upgraded to an r6 this year. Everything Mr. Regular said about the 250 teaching you the ins and outs of riding motorcycles is 100% true. I felt how fast 60mph really is on my 250, whereas on the r6 60mph just feels like a slow cruise. A lot of the "feels" of motorcycle riding really are lost the bigger you go, I completely understand why people who learn on 600cc+ bikes usually end up binning them; because they don't have the feel for how fast they're really going. Even though 60mph may not feel fast anymore on the r6, I still know exactly how fast it really is since I used to feel it on the 250. It really does teach you a lot.
@427Arbok6 жыл бұрын
Well I just won an all-expenses paid trip to Brown Town, and I’m currently sitting on a toilet in my dorm. I figured now was as good a time as any to watch today’s RCR episode, but, unfortunately there’s someone in the stall beside me who’s probably already miserable enough without me playing a video on my phone. So I’m just sitting here, waiting for the destruction to end or for him to leave, whichever comes first.
@XaviarCraig6 жыл бұрын
Anyone else catch that Bad Dragon sticker?
@wizardmix6 жыл бұрын
You know I might learn on a Ninja 250 because of this but god dammit, if you're gonna throw away monetization, stop it with these inaudible perps. If you're gonna real fart, make yours one that tests the strength of a marriage.
@TatharNuar6 жыл бұрын
Are you saying you need a better excuse to throw away monetization? This video low-key advertises both a dildo company and a porn site. Just look at the comments.
@MilsurpMikeChannel6 жыл бұрын
So you say everyone should learn to ride on this like everyone should learn to shoot with a .22lr (because mistakes are not covered up by recoil like with bigger calibers).
@MilsurpMikeChannel6 жыл бұрын
The analogy is still true... most basic bros are unwilling to start with a .22 to actually learn how to shoot. As a matter of fact, if you put a Desert Eagle and a Ruger MK IV in front of a basic bro who has never shot, he will choose the DE and probably hurt himself. Although Mr. Regular didn't say it, it is small dick syndrome not learning on the 250 like it is small dick syndrome for them to not pick up a .22.
@thereve6 жыл бұрын
I’m offended. Guns are bad and racist and stuff. Reeeeee!
@DigitalSubset6 жыл бұрын
Milsurp Mike I bet you turn everything about guns. We could be talking about sandwiches and you’ll bring up your Colt
@MilsurpMikeChannel6 жыл бұрын
Irate Frogger... You are goddamn right.
@vadicus6 жыл бұрын
This is a totally sound comparison.
@Road2RacingPA6 жыл бұрын
“You get to experience all the emotions of riding a sport bike... without dying”
@DJSharky6 жыл бұрын
Nice bad dragon sticker on the bike...
@alyssablackwell90426 жыл бұрын
Looks like somebody likes to RIDE
@artistwithouttalent4 жыл бұрын
Thus the Bad Dragon sticker, yes.
@MrGibsonguy3354 жыл бұрын
I owned a 2007 EX-250. I LOVED that bike. Eventually sold it and bought an R6 but that little Kawasaki was a wonderful machine. Then again, I also have owned 3 Miata's. (not kidding)
@nasanasa36 жыл бұрын
Nice Bad Dragon sticker... :D
@Suileron6 жыл бұрын
Dammit I was just about to sleep...
@gullf1sk6 жыл бұрын
Then go sleep, what, are you a child without self-discipline?
@michaelramsey826 жыл бұрын
Regular Car Reviews defies sleep. It is impossible/illegal/inconceivable to sleep when there is a new RCR video. When you are a true fan, you will understand.
@Browningate6 жыл бұрын
I didn't watch it until today. Got to bed early last night.
@BikerDaddy22RideorDie4 жыл бұрын
I’ve had a 2004 ninja 250 that’s waiting for me to pick it up for this season this video is awesome now I know more about it thanks so much!
@WaterLines3336 жыл бұрын
I cant help but to stare at that BD sticker and giggle.
@ryushishiratori23126 жыл бұрын
0:40 Bad dragon sticker lol
@ajsmotolife56416 жыл бұрын
Agree 100% this or even its big brother the EX500 are still some of the best bargains in motorcycling and basically everyone should start on one.
@bignspicy9846 жыл бұрын
ex500 was a beast of a first bike
@ajsmotolife56416 жыл бұрын
Even though it has almost twice the power its not much faster than the 250,mostly since it doesn't rev as high. Main advantage is the extra torque. A big guy on the 500 wont really be any faster than a small guy on the 250. So for a bigger person I think the 500 is just as good a starter bike.
@CalTN6 жыл бұрын
Love my EX500 in puke green. I'm 6'1 and 240 so the bike runs out of steam at about 90MPH but can still take my fat ass to 112 and then thats it.
@bignspicy9846 жыл бұрын
I was about 170 all geared up and it was wayy faster from 0-60 than a 250, you would have to drop the clutch on a 250 at redline to get into like 6.9 seconds, while the ex500 could do 5.0 all day on a modest launch of like 4.5 grand
@alansmilealot6 жыл бұрын
AJ I weigh in at 200 pound in the nude and stand in a 5 11, would a cb750 be a better starter bike for me due to my weight?
@TheThunderwars4 жыл бұрын
I bought a 1978 Honda CB Twin with its full fat 17 bhp. Slow it was, but it was an insane amount of fun. Revs to 13.000 rpm all day, is air cooled, tops out at 130 km/h, is crazy light (115kgs) ... I learned on this bike how fragile I was, I learned how to use inertia to keep up with my buddies on their 400c+ bikes and how to have very clean trajectories. This bike barely braked at all with its cable operated disk. So, for nearly a year I rode it every single day. Then I felt confident enough to get more power. I could change bike but I loved that small bike so I overbored the shit out of it, using 57mm pistons with its original 41mm stroke, making a 210cc 13.000 rpm 115 kgs bike with around 30 bhp. I then machined adaptor plates to put on some good hydraulics front brakes. I bought an xj6 to act like a grown up then, but sold it a month later : nothing beats a high revving engine that you can abuse all day with no vengeance from it and that you can ride full throttle without having to go to jail at each redlight.
@WBush-uc9pe6 жыл бұрын
Right on! My first bike was a BMW F650 GS; a couple months later I bought a Yamaha xt 225 that allowed me to learn to ride.
@laxingpiper236 жыл бұрын
hi MrRegular, I've got a 1988 Honda Nx250. a really cool and unique enduro that has turned heads of so many people, bike enthusiasts and non bike enthusiasts. it has a retro look (because 1980s), yet is still 'aggressive' enough to be taken off road and hit trails. I've commuted thru NYC with it, tore up trails in PA and literally everywhere in between. a really cool bike that was ahead of its time: in 1988, it had electric start and is water cooled. there's just so much to this bike that i love that words dont do it justice
@dirtsailoroff-road55806 жыл бұрын
My first bike was an 03 ninja 250. It was neon green. I had it for 2 years. Then I slammed it into a guard rail. That's what happens when you go around a corner too fast when there's morning dew on the ground. Took all the skin off my arms, flew down the road like a rag doll. Went to the ER. Got some pain pills and the insurance took care of the rest. But I learned my lesson. Everything wrecks, it's whther you die, or learn your lesson.
@Ultra04channel Жыл бұрын
I learned a very valuable lesson with motorcycles very quickly, and I haven't even bought one yet. The first one I checked out, I nearly dropped, and couldn't handle the modified (to make it more twitchy) throttle. It was a 300cc. The second one went slightly better, that time a 250, but the owner didn't tell me he already put it in first, so the moment I turned it on, (clutch had to be pulled in on this one anyway) it immediately started moving forwards. There's this distinct feeling of dread that can only come from a machine that you're sitting on moving without you doing anything. Nearly fell over again. That instance humbled me. It made me realize exactly why I need to start on a 250, or 300. It's because I can barely handle that, so imagine what a 600, or liter bike would do to me.
@Ryzen_56X6 жыл бұрын
Bought mine new in summer of '89 at Cycles USA Silver Spring (Maryland), first bike I rode in my life, never let me down, no accidents, no falls just pure riding schooling for me, I learned all about motorcycles with the little ninja had her for two great years. Best bike for beginners I highly recommend it you wont be dissapointed.
@oHeihei6 жыл бұрын
Thing about a Ninja 250 is that it's extremely agile. You don't get that on a 600 or 1000, which is why you constantly see experienced 250 riders beating inexperienced 600+ riders in the twisties. Also, you can push it, and if it goes down, who cares, it's a Ninja 250. If you buy a new bike, you'll be scared to push it, and be scared to learn. Even though I have a bigger bike, I'd love the 250. I think every rider needs a little 250 to occasionally fuck around on.
@Tuhopolttaja6 жыл бұрын
Warheroguy my 600 laughs at you
@oHeihei6 жыл бұрын
Tuhopolttaja idk, if I got a 250 my 700 might be the daily, and the 250 would be the one I ride on the weekends for fun. Those little things are awesome.
@BolverkAtlasia6 жыл бұрын
I don't need a sport bike bigger than the Ninja 250. I've kinda grown out of the need for more out of a sport bike. What will I even do with a 600 or 1000 on the street? Nothing, I have to take it to the track to get the same enjoyment out of it that I get out of the Ninja 250. I'm still getting a bigger bike, but it'll be an ADV or touring bike, something I can use that won't tease me to go faster. For riding around like a lunatic, the 250 truly is the best option and also the safest one legally.
@BolverkAtlasia6 жыл бұрын
I'm not the one that just freaked the fuck out over something not even directed at me. I'm just saying I'm not in the market for a 600 anymore. I'd rather have an ADV like a V-Strom or a Versys. Calm your shit, lmao.
@aussiebloke6096 жыл бұрын
I dunno...it's a whole lot more fun to ride a slow bike fast, then ride a fast bike slow. And riding a fast bike fast on public roads is just stupid.
@christopherbrummet49976 жыл бұрын
"This is the bike you Level Up On." Oh man...so true. LOVED this review.
@jameswisceski7728 Жыл бұрын
I’m getting an 03 ninja 250. Thank you man for the ending. My buddies clown me out for the bike I’m getting tomorrow but honestly I’m just happy I get to ride soon
@JaredVeale6 жыл бұрын
4:19 you can see how sharp the gas tank is, and that digs right into your stomach. Not for long rides. oooooh no.
@ramrod1266 жыл бұрын
I learned how to ride on my father's 1500 Goldwing. My first bike was a ninja.....zx11(I was in the military and thought I was indestructible). I almost killed myself way too many times on that bike. Have to agree, a 250 would have been so much better.
@thetrainshop6 жыл бұрын
Funny you brought up the rebel. My first bike was a Rebel 250, graduated to a Triumph Striple 675. No regrets in learning on a throw away.
@oHeihei6 жыл бұрын
Woodman Gaming I bought some fixer upper 1980 Yamaha 650 for a few hundred bucks, rode it for a year, learned how to maintain a bike and fix the many things that went wrong because I was forced to due to its age. Sold it for a few hundred and bought a new bike. I could have taken that bike apart and put it back together blindfolded. That knowledge was so valuable and I think that's the best way to start. Get a cheap throwaway, and upgrade when you're ready. So hard to learn anything on a brand new bike right away.
@VirginiaRican6 жыл бұрын
This was a great episode. I remember one year, some bro in the car club bought a 650 cc bike, the DAY BEFORE the club back road cruise. When we cruise, it's not like F&F or illegal racing or anything but we are going through twisty mountain roads in the heart of the Appalachians at 60-70 MPH in the straights. This bro goes out there forgetting that he's no longer on four wheels and has a vehicle that gets 60 HP per 100lbs of rider and vehicle. He lost control in the first set of tight turns and a puddle essentially stopped him from going over a cliff. He kept it upright but he did go off road and bottomed out his brand new bike. I can say in the club we wouldn't make fun of you for getting something like an EX250, but we would make fun of you for doing what this bro did. He's not in the club anymore because it's hard to match that level of dumbassery.
@Axophelioma6 жыл бұрын
I got an 05 Ninja 500 for 500 bucks. Same deal, perfect running shape with scuffs, scratches, cracks, zip ties, shitty turn signals....luckily I take pride in shit and I'm doing a legit street fighter conversion with an LSL handlebar kit to make it less of a back strainer
@CadetLD6 жыл бұрын
Nice, I got the same deal for mine haha. Hard to pass up a running bike for one dollar per CC.
@Axophelioma6 жыл бұрын
Exactly! I recently bought another one for 150 bucks that someone ran little oil in and ceased it up solid at 5000 miles. I'm swapping most of the parts that are beat up and faded on mine. Ones mistake is anothers gain
@milespannell62666 жыл бұрын
This is not matt farrah's mill- Oi! Es No Carro!
@michaeljameson33396 жыл бұрын
Miles Pannell ¡No es carro!
@milespannell62666 жыл бұрын
Michael Jameson don't correct my spanglish! Lol
@drewwilliams13376 жыл бұрын
I loved my Ninja 250. I miss my Ninja 250. My Miata will have to handle that "take it on the chin" piece of my heart for now.
@motorwayfarer96136 жыл бұрын
My first bike was this green Ninja 250. I really enjoyed it and I'm glad I bought it. I recorded a few rides with it for this channel. I'm really happy you made this video because I loved the thing. The seat was torn, the fairing cracked. The top of the gas tank got slammed by a drunk when I parked it downtown on a night out. This is the kind of bike that will run at -20c with an oil leak and lean carbs if you ask it to. And I will recommend that to any first time rider, ever. My new bike? A Yamaha Seca 600. I finished this season with it, and I'm looking forward to spring. Keep that shiny side up.
@mar79096 жыл бұрын
I worked as a mechanic at a Kawasaki dealer for 10 years. Everything you said Mr. Regular, is absolutely ON POINT!
@christophertapkins75156 жыл бұрын
That fucking bad dragon sticker
@amfinc26 жыл бұрын
1:39 Look at them bars! How can you ride that thing! :0 This video is too real. :)
@stefanmajonez65716 жыл бұрын
It's not really a problem until the handlebar starts hitting the tank in tighter turns. Source: First bike was a ~80's Honda I bought for cheaper than this, most things weren't worth the effort to fix.
@amfinc26 жыл бұрын
lol
@therwfer6 жыл бұрын
Yeh the Sasza person is right. Source: I ride other people's bikes all the time. Until a certain bentness you don't even notice and even in this state it's really just a minor nuisance as long as you're aware of it. If you're riding along, minding traffic, looking at the scenery... you know stuff you do while riding, you won't notice.
@MrSlowestD166 жыл бұрын
Not only do you not really notice them, but the funny part is sometimes you'll get on somebody's bike with bent bars, and realize that the bent portion is more comfortable than the OEM portion (the comfort is all due to a combination of your shoulder width, rider triangle, height, etc.) and you're like "upgrade?" lol.
@amfinc26 жыл бұрын
hahaha
@Venomrs46 жыл бұрын
I'm an experienced rider and used one of these as a commuter for a while. Perfect machine for that.
@od74216 жыл бұрын
I started on a Triumph Speed Triple and enjoyed several years and 60,000 miles of good times on two wheels. You can start on a bigger bike, but you don't have to, and while I yearn for another Triumph Triple, I still badly want a 250 just for the simple joy it offers. This video hits it on the head; riding is fun, no matter the bike, and no one else really cares what the bike is unless they themselves are insecure.
@ZeroBlackfire6 жыл бұрын
*WINGA DINGA INTENSIFIES*
@TheJoey35906 жыл бұрын
If I was brave enough to ride, I'd probably daily one these. Don't even go on the freeway that often so a 250cc like this is perfect.
@Jesse-gv9tf6 жыл бұрын
I started with the Ninja 250, then the CBR600RR, then a Vespa 150, then the R1, then the Honda Rukus and now looking for a Honda Grom. You slowly grow out of the need for speed. Enjoy the ride and stay safe.
@wrenchhead36927 ай бұрын
6 years later an your sarcasm in this video is still on point 😂
@jordynkennedy21536 жыл бұрын
Please do an SV650! If you're ever in Oregon you can do mine even. I'd love to see your take on one.
@thereve6 жыл бұрын
2fiddy is nice but I think the 500 is the real gem. Not overly powerful for a noob but not terrifying on the highway. But not quite as readily available. And yeah ptwins sound terrible with loud mufflers
@shitboxoffroad6 жыл бұрын
thereve Gs500 for life
@orion89815 жыл бұрын
Agree. Everybody wants the 250 because it's the quintessential beginner bike and doesn't even consider the 500, which is a bike you can ride without getting bored for longer, yet still doesn't give enough to be a total deathtrap. It was surprisingly hard to move mine when I sold it, took almost a month.
@chaddumont58366 жыл бұрын
My first bike is a ninja ex500r 😈😈
@SansBinky5 жыл бұрын
My first bike I bought last year. A 1971 CB350. Did all the work myself, rebuilt the cards, replaced the clutch, balanced the wheels and traced wiring. Now I have an oil leak on the head gasket but that's where I draw the line. Removing the engine. Maybe next time but this time I'm paying a shop to do it.
@BTML4986 жыл бұрын
You know I love the car stuff, but I really come here for the life advice.