On the streets, which is better? I imagine a dirt bike will be easier to handle and much lighter but can they be ridden on the streets? Won't there be a lot of tire wear? Can they both attain highway speeds (75-80 mph)?
There are dual purpose bikes, that are road legal, but why? If all you want is to ride it on the road, then buy a street bike.
As to your question,the 250 Ninja is an excellent bike. My wife has one. I do not like it as I am uncomfortable, but I have been reared ended twice and have residual pain in my neck and back. I would feel this way with any crotch rocket, because of the position you are in; bent over the tank, looking up with your neck craned, and a lot of your weight on your hands.
None the less, the bike is a good one. It is quick, and nimble. It can get up to 105 MPH, so is quite capable of highway speeds, however, it is very light so you will get buffeted around in windy conditions. This would be true of any small light bike, even more so on a dual purpose bike as they generally have you at a much higher seat position.
My bride gets between 75 and 85 mpg, combined city/ highway. She is a Pet Nanny, so she is on the thing every day, and loves it. Incidentally she is not a novice rider, many years experience, and is quite happy with the bike, so I would not think of it as a "starter bike"!
The Ninja is a good bike, is qiuck and handles very well. In my opinion, there is no contest to which you should have, unless you have another reason to need an off road bike, like you live on a huge farm or a Texas sized ranch. Then you may be better off having a dual purpose motorcycle. Otherwise, stick with the Ninja EX250.
Happy Biking!
As to your question,the 250 Ninja is an excellent bike. My wife has one. I do not like it as I am uncomfortable, but I have been reared ended twice and have residual pain in my neck and back. I would feel this way with any crotch rocket, because of the position you are in; bent over the tank, looking up with your neck craned, and a lot of your weight on your hands.
None the less, the bike is a good one. It is quick, and nimble. It can get up to 105 MPH, so is quite capable of highway speeds, however, it is very light so you will get buffeted around in windy conditions. This would be true of any small light bike, even more so on a dual purpose bike as they generally have you at a much higher seat position.
My bride gets between 75 and 85 mpg, combined city/ highway. She is a Pet Nanny, so she is on the thing every day, and loves it. Incidentally she is not a novice rider, many years experience, and is quite happy with the bike, so I would not think of it as a "starter bike"!
The Ninja is a good bike, is qiuck and handles very well. In my opinion, there is no contest to which you should have, unless you have another reason to need an off road bike, like you live on a huge farm or a Texas sized ranch. Then you may be better off having a dual purpose motorcycle. Otherwise, stick with the Ninja EX250.
Happy Biking!
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