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We restricted Rob's CB500S just the 2 washers and a carb balance. Has more torque than his 250 had and goes comfortably at legal speed limits. Because it is a bit bigger it is comfy and fuel economy is good even unrestricted. I know it has that extra bit of power as it was my first bike and I rode it unrestricted. Couple of months time and he can try it unrestricted too :)
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Originally Posted by CallumSM
The ninja 250 is an awesome bike!
i think its time for someone to take them selves on a few trips around motbike shops for viewings and sittings ;) i will be happy to join you if i am free :)
during the 90's they did a ZZR250 and it was a really good bit of kit. it was based on the earlier GPX250 (same engine base as the new ninja 250 by the way), and this was a good bike too.
these will EASILY fall within your budget, and have depreciated all they are going to, so youll sell one on at the same money.....if you can find one in the first place....
ZZR250 i rode showed 115 on the clock (dont know what it really did tho, but it was a dam good bike)....
I'd opt for a bigger bike restricted (Hizzy here) I had my first bike a new CBR600 FY 2000 model restricted for the first year and I had to learn to squeeze every ounce of power out of the bike to keep up with mates on bigger bikes , it gave me more ability on the bike so when the restrictor kit came out (accidently early on a service ) I found I was able to use the bike so much easier as the power was there to match the rest of the performance of the bike.
Yeah you pay more tax , use more fuel , but if you want an economy extra then fine make the most of riding a 125/250 but if its about learning to ride and you want a bigger bike with less OOOMPH to begin with go for a 600 and get a restrictor put in it . I'd have my old CBR600 back tomorrow it has to be the best bike I have ever owned , it did everything I wanted 8-)
I had a Yamaha xj6 that was restricted and ran well . I have now got a zx6 restricted which is faster but you will always want more power once you get Goin . Your best bet is to go out look around buy something and if you don't like it sell it and try another .
I had my CBR400 restricted and it was fine, hubby took it out for a spin both before and after the restriction. He still managed to get it up to 100mph - it just took a little while to get there.
I had no issues with insurance with the restrictor kit in, made absolutely no difference to my premiums.
One point I will stress is that if you are meant to have the bike restricted, don't be foolish and not have it done. The consequences won't be in your favour if you have an off and your bike is subsequently dyno tested and you are found not to be complying with your licence. :o
I was over at George Whites today and they happen to have a Ninja 250 in.....
....I had a sit and I think I'm in love 8-) They couldn't let me take it out as it wouldn't be covered on the insurance, they'd have to look at doing some special cover if I wanted to try it before buying.
Felt like sitting astride a cruise liner compared to my CG, but it was a lovely bike! Need to do some thinking.....
Many thanks for the replies, I'm seriously considering restricting a SV650 but will have a look at whats around when it comes to it. (Especially want a naked one 8-))
Again, thanks for the suggestions :)
i've got a 2007 sv 650 which i bought a rode for a little while unrestricted, and then heard about a lot of people getting caught so decided to restrict it,
you just a buy a restricted ecu. i bought off a forum member for £50. and you unplug the standard ecu and swap it for this one, really simple.
has the same effect as using a throttle pin, so only noticeably at high revs, you get used to it tho, its just a case of being in a higher gear and using the low down grunt to get you going
so in short, get an sv and restrict it, its light enough, maneuverable enough and cheap enough i would have though