ninja 250 top speed??? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

gndeas · 11-27-2006, 07:49 AM

I ride a suzuki GZ 250 right now. It a fun ride but at 5'11" and 200 pounds I can only cruze at around 65mph and 72 mph going down hill with the wind to my back. But Im still drawn to 250's. I guess because of the great gas milage and the light weight. My question is what kind of cruizing speed do you think i could get out of a ninja 250? what about top speed?

jmelvin · 11-27-2006, 12:38 PM

gndeas the Ninja 250 has a top speed just above 100 mph (100 - 105mph) and will do freeways all day long if you want it to. Since you're already used to a 250 and their general size and weight the extra power of the Ninja should be quite welcome.

gndeas · 11-27-2006, 01:24 PM

your right that would be welcome. all i want to do is keep up with the traffic on the freeway. thanks

mike79 · 11-27-2006, 02:31 PM

i want to ride one of those ninja 250s

jkersh · 11-27-2006, 03:36 PM

They're fun. I have a friend that has one.

**Freakinout** · 11-27-2006, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jmelvin

gndeas the Ninja 250 has a top speed just above 100 mph (100 - 105mph) and will do freeways all day long if you want it to. Since you're already used to a 250 and their general size and weight the extra power of the Ninja should be quite welcome.

The 100mph mark is about right.

spok · 11-28-2006, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Freakinout

The 100mph mark is about right.

what kind of toruqe does that 250 sport?

**Freakinout** · 11-28-2006, 11:45 AM

14-15ft lbs while weighting in at about 300lbs.

S83 · 11-28-2006, 10:14 PM

I weigh 220lbs and I got a 250 Ninja upto 105 (indicated). It will cruise at highway speeds all day long. Fun little bike!

Check out the following link for more info on the Ninja 250.

Ninja 250 Riders Club

yamahaxs · 06-19-2007, 11:59 PM

not to mention the 250 ninja likes to shave corners to. it is a all around nice bike.

Easy Rider · 06-21-2007, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by gndeas

I ride a suzuki GZ 250 right now. It a fun ride but at 5'11" and 200 pounds I can only cruze at around 65mph and 72 mph going

Have you put a 16T front sprocket on your GZ yet?
Do you have a windshield?

The sprocket improves the overall ride and increases the top end a bit.
Stock mine felt like it was about maxed out at 65. With the new sprocket, it feels like there should be quite a bit left. (Haven't tested the top yet though).
A shield should cut down on the wind resistance.

No doubt the Ninja is a good bike...........but at 5'11" and 200, I wonder how it would fit you and how comfortable you would be on a long haul.
DON'T SWITCH WITHOUT A TEST DRIVE !!!!!

cms58 · 10-23-2007, 03:08 PM

got mine to do 95. did not have much room to increase for more speed. I am 5' 8" 200 lbs myself. it tachs 8g's at 70mph.

redrider · 10-26-2007, 02:32 AM

Hi all,
My name is Doc, and I'm new to your forum. I recently purchased an 07 Ninja 250 as a commuter bike. WOW! what a fun bike. I'm used to high rpms because my other bike is a VRod. I seem to be taking the "baby" Ninja more often than originally intended (for work only) though. I guess that means that I need some counseling.
Anyway, Hi, and I look forward to being a part of your group.
Doc

ps. anybody from my area here?

**Clint** · 10-26-2007, 07:37 AM

Welcome. Please fill out your profile.

You don't need counseling. You've just discovered a universal truth of motorcycling: There are other bikes than Harleys.

redrider · 10-26-2007, 04:57 PM

Thanks RowdyRed...I agree.

11-27-2006, 07:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
gndeas Newbie Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 18	ninja 250 top speed??? I ride a suzuki GZ 250 right now. It a fun ride but at 5'11" and 200 pounds I can only cruze at around 65mph and 72 mph going down hill with the wind to my back. But Im still drawn to 250's. I guess because of the great gas milage and the light weight. My question is what kind of cruizing speed do you think i could get out of a ninja 250? what about top speed?

11-27-2006, 03:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
jkersh TurtleWax Taster Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: '02 750 ACE Location: 34 59.613n 094 30.852w Posts: 593	They're fun. I have a friend that has one. __________________ There's only two things I hate in this world. People who are intolerant of other people's cultures and the Dutch.

11-28-2006, 11:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
Freakinout Tire Eating Moderator Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 2001 Suzuki TL1000S Location: Texas Posts: 2,617	14-15ft lbs while weighting in at about 300lbs. __________________ Freakinout

10-23-2007, 03:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
cms58 Kickstand Operator Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki S50 /07 Yamaha FZ6 / 1992 Yamaha RT180 Location: Lithia Springs, Georgia Posts: 286	top speed ninja 250 got mine to do 95. did not have much room to increase for more speed. I am 5' 8" 200 lbs myself. it tachs 8g's at 70mph. __________________ FEEL THE BREEZE

10-26-2007, 02:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
redrider Newbie Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 2	Intro from Central Florida. Hi all, My name is Doc, and I'm new to your forum. I recently purchased an 07 Ninja 250 as a commuter bike. WOW! what a fun bike. I'm used to high rpms because my other bike is a VRod. I seem to be taking the "baby" Ninja more often than originally intended (for work only) though. I guess that means that I need some counseling. Anyway, Hi, and I look forward to being a part of your group. Doc ps. anybody from my area here?

11-27-2006, 12:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
jmelvin Seat Tester Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 98	gndeas the Ninja 250 has a top speed just above 100 mph (100 - 105mph) and will do freeways all day long if you want it to. Since you're already used to a 250 and their general size and weight the extra power of the Ninja should be quite welcome.

11-27-2006, 01:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
gndeas Newbie Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 18	your right that would be welcome. all i want to do is keep up with the traffic on the freeway. thanks

11-27-2006, 02:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
mike79 Clunked into first gear Joined: May 2006 Bike: 2005 Suzuki M50 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 210	i want to ride one of those ninja 250s

11-28-2006, 10:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
S83 Handlebar Consultant Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 613	I weigh 220lbs and I got a 250 Ninja upto 105 (indicated). It will cruise at highway speeds all day long. Fun little bike! Check out the following link for more info on the Ninja 250. Ninja 250 Riders Club

06-19-2007, 11:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
yamahaxs Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: 1979 yamaha xs400 Location: indiana Posts: 20	not to mention the 250 ninja likes to shave corners to. it is a all around nice bike.

10-26-2007, 04:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
redrider Newbie Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 2	Thanks RowdyRed...I agree.

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