ll2 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) I decided not to get it because of the carb issue and because of the owners unwillingness to let me ride it on the street in fear of being robbed. Most of all though, when he came riding in for our meeting my first impression was unimpressed. Bike looked old and battered. I spent more time checking out the Z800 next to us. Will save some more money and ponder more. Maybe get a 250 Dtracker for the ability to go anywhere or bigger bike plus scooter. If I get a 250 I'll look into pistons and getting the cc up, full exhaust etc. Will also inquire about financing. you did the right thing! Edited May 30, 2014 by ll2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
332 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Better to go with a Kawa 250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mataleo Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Any online bike site for sales? 400cc is dead mataleo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Familyonthemove Posted May 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2014 This is the first TV thread I have ever seen where all the posters were in agreement! Just wait 'till we all pitch in with advice to the OP on which is the best 250 to buy ..... then we'll all be back to normal. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sz1a Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Haha, I should start a new thread in that case so the 250 flame wars won't soil this exemplary community collaboration and discussion. Online bike sites: Oxl, mocyc, Craigslist, bahtsold, thaivisa classifieds. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll2 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 dont get 250 cc bikes if you are looking for a cbr400. Get a honda 500 series or kawa er second hand or go for finance and get a new honda cbr650f that can keep you well for a longer time. You can get a cbr500r for 160 k nowadays and kawa er series for again the same price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mataleo Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Check ninja 300 SE mataleo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
332 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) Get a honda 500 series or kawa er second hand or go for finance and get a new honda cbr650f that can keep you well for a longer time. You can get a cbr500r for 160 k Used Ninja 250 or 300 with full system, airbox and ECU would be much more fun than the CBoRing500. Think every single experienced rider would agree with that. Edited May 30, 2014 by 332 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Familyonthemove Posted May 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2014 Ahh ..... TV bike forum back to normal .... there's a strange comfort in having one thing that stays constant. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Get a honda 500 series or kawa er second hand or go for finance and get a new honda cbr650f that can keep you well for a longer time. You can get a cbr500r for 160 k Used Ninja 250 or 300 with full system, airbox and ECU would be much more fun than the CBoRing500. Think every single experienced rider would agree with that. Having owned both...you could be a bit farther from the truth...but not much. The wannabe boy racers who cream their pants at having to keep revs up and shift gears like a spastic chicken think the wee bikes are more fun I guess. Don't get me wrong; Kawasaki deserves kudos for bringing inexpensive big bikes to the kingdom; but one needs to be a realist at the same time. But don't take my word for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mataleo Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) Get a honda 500 series or kawa er second hand or go for finance and get a new honda cbr650f that can keep you well for a longer time. You can get a cbr500r for 160 k Used Ninja 250 or 300 with full system, airbox and ECU would be much more fun than the CBoRing500. Think every single experienced rider would agree with that. AgreedI got ninja 300se Its fast enough New engine Abs Not heavy so good for thai traffics.. Ninja 300 13000rpm red line Honda cbr500 8500rpm Not so sure about ninja 250 But 300 is more fun then cbr... mataleo Edited May 30, 2014 by mataleo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
332 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Ninja 300 13000rpm red lineHonda cbr500 8500rpm Yeah. Remember that this discussion is for someone who wanted a fun, high revving CBR400 to blast around the place on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardog Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I decided not to get it because of the carb issue and because of the owners unwillingness to let me ride it on the street in fear of being robbed. Most of all though, when he came riding in for our meeting my first impression was unimpressed. Bike looked old and battered. I spent more time checking out the Z800 next to us. Will save some more money and ponder more. Maybe get a 250 Dtracker for the ability to go anywhere or bigger bike plus scooter. If I get a 250 I'll look into pistons and getting the cc up, full exhaust etc. Will also inquire about financing. Your making a very wise choice. If they don't trust you for a road test ....The bike is most likely loaded with hidden problems. You can usually lave your passport & cash deposit no problem. A 400 got to be a fuel injected system & that for a 2008 costs as much as a 2012 Ninje650 ER6n Or an ER6f. That & they are really only worth 1/3 of what they are asking for them! I think you are saving a lot of headaches not getting this one. When you hear everyone saying the same thing on this forum It is a golden moment! And most of us had the 400 or 500 series or larger so we all know the pitfalls. let us know what bike you settled on . The Ninja's are Hella fun! And you can modify the seat position with risers for the handlebars cheaply! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Ninja 300 13000rpm red lineHonda cbr500 8500rpm Yeah. Remember that this discussion is for someone who wanted a fun, high revving CBR400 to blast around the place on. Difference being the 400 had even more HP then the current 500 I fail to understand how referring someone to the N250/300 which is slower is a good idea. So if all flash and no bang is the criteria I guess that going with the wee bike is a good recommendation...hell, refer him to the CBR150R which has a similar redline and would save him a decent chunk of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
332 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 And if you still crave a fun work project..... find a used NSR250. Have seem them advertized a few times from 70-150k baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
332 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Ninja 300 13000rpm red lineHonda cbr500 8500rpm Yeah. Remember that this discussion is for someone who wanted a fun, high revving CBR400 to blast around the place on. Difference being the 400 had even more HP then the current 500 I fail to understand how referring someone to the N250/300 which is slower is a good idea. Slower doesn't mean less fun or less exciting. If somebody wants a square engined twin with linear power that redlines at 8400 and is limited to 9000rpm than the CBoRing470 is a good option. Given that the OP wanted a CBR400RR, that probably isn't the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankee99 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Ninja 300 13000rpm red line Honda cbr500 8500rpm Yeah. Remember that this discussion is for someone who wanted a fun, high revving CBR400 to blast around the place on. Difference being the 400 had even more HP then the current 500 I fail to understand how referring someone to the N250/300 which is slower is a good idea. So if all flash and no bang is the criteria I guess that going with the wee bike is a good recommendation...hell, refer him to the CBR150R which has a similar redline and would save him a decent chunk of change. Its a better idea then him wasting his money on a ragged out 400. The 250 300 may be slower but at least it will be running :\). The n300 which is also probably out of his price range is my next choice for a bike. Think i am gonna trade my z1k for a 300cc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mataleo Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 On youtube you can see what ninja 300 do with bigger bikes on track.. mataleo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Given that the OP wanted a CBR400RR, that probably isn't the case. If somebody wants a square engined twin with linear power that redlines at 8400 and is limited to 9000rpm than the CBoRing470 is a good option. My idea of fun is not having to wait for speed to build or have to plan waaaaaay ahead to pass something at highway speeds. Of course yours may be different but that's the beauty of the human race...you're allowed to be wrong. Your arguments may be bolstered a bit if every single one of your posts did not contain a school yard mangling of a name. Its a better idea then him wasting his money on a ragged out 400. The 250 300 may be slower but at least it will be running :\). The n300 which is also probably out of his price range is my next choice for a bike. Think i am gonna trade my z1k for a 300cc Definitely better idea. But for not much more coin than one will drop on a N300 they can get a more powerful bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 On youtube you can see what ninja 300 do with bigger bikes on track.. mataleo Can also see what a prepped CBR250 does to Ninja 250s also...what's the point for day-to-day riding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
332 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 My idea of fun is not having to wait for speed to build or have to plan waaaaaay ahead to pass something at highway speeds. You should sell the CBoRing470 and buy an Er-6* at least then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mataleo Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I got pics from shop ninja is better looking bike mataleo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mania Posted May 31, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2014 These kinds of pissing matches X bike is better than Y bike are circular & have no end Bikes & their performance/abilities are very subjective.... There is no point in saying this smokes this or that Truth is,,, it has no end to it & ultimate usability per each riders individual needs & tastes/riding style/preference of type of riding etc. are what matters To that end what bike may be better for one is never better for all. It is not just a numbers game although numbers may help an experienced shopper narrow the list because they know what they like/want in a bike Just IMO of course 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mataleo Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I want bmw s1000rr or ducatti panigale 899 mataleo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankee99 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I want bmw s1000rr or ducatti panigale 899 mataleo I also want a s1000rr AND ducati panigle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
332 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 The Boringale 899?!? Puh-lease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Seems to be a lot of trolling by someone who is only pimping a CBR250....suppose he could look backwards and whistle to simulate a turbo and maybe add a couple of kph... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
332 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Seems to be a lot of trolling by someone who is only pimping a CBR250. I thought he financed a CBR650? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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