[KgVancouver]

Hey guys:

Went on a ride yesterday with two of my friends that started on 600ss bikes. One has an '04 CBR-600RR and the other an '05 GSX-R600.

For the guys from WA, we went on a ride on the WA side to go to Long Beach. Anyways, I just wanted to say that starting on the 250 really showed in our riding. I was kicking their asses in the twisties and both of them commented on how well my skills had developed.

I just wanted to send out a general thank you to all the riders out there that helped me start out into the sportbike world. I'm planning on selling the ninja and stepping up to the R6 that I always wanted.

Anyone else have any good stories of owning the b***** SS bikes with the "its only a 250?" ninja?

 

[g34343greg]

thats good to hear- i'll be getting my 250 soon

 

[Chauncey1]

Good on ya, man. Another vote for starting out in the quarter-liter class. Way to go!

 

[RayOSV]

See, it does work. There may be exceptions, but riders who start on a smaller bike generally develop skills sooner. Good job.

 

[KevinTheCake]

I started on an 80cc dirtbike, but I still suck.

 

[jeepcoma]

Don't have a Ninja, but I'd always dust my friends on their 1200s with my "old little" 550. Way to stick it to 'em! :dblthumb

 

[rednas]

I have a 250 and a cbr600 and one time i went riding with my co-worker who always says he wouldnt ride a 250, he would rather ride a pink vespa in San Fransisco. Just for kicks i took the 250 just because its fun to ride. We get to the best local road and he is slightly ahead of me for about half a turn. I countinued riding my normal pace through the area and the stop and wait for about 2 minutes until i see the head lights of his R6. He did not have anything to say, he still says he wont ride one.

 

[coolatula]

Cool man,way to go!
I started out on the street with a Honda Twinstar 185/200 for about a year and then a Yamaha Seca 400 for over four years.

 

[Unbridled Rage]

Keep the 250, use it for a backup bike. You'll be glad you did.

 

[cultureslayer]

Keep the 250, use it for a backup bike. You'll be glad you did.

+1 Great gas mileage and it's easy to get around town, or the twisties .