Kawasaki EX250 CAFE CONVERSION reviews

The Kawasaki Vulcan S is a great pick for a starter bike. It's been reliable and fun so far, and I'm nearing the 600 mile break in period. The 650 engine out of the Ninja and Versys is re-tuned for a cruiser bike, but the speed and handling are still there. I've taken the motorcycle on a 5 and a half hour ride round trip and felt no discomfort, though I must say that I have the standard Ergo Fit package so your experience may vary. My friend bought a 2004 Rebel 250, a 2017 Rebel 300, and a 2014 CBR250R all due to the fact that he didn't feel like he had enough power. Starting with a 650 that handles as well as the Vulcan S remedies that, and I can guarantee as a starter you won't regret the pick. Show less

The EX250 (Ninja 250R) by Kawasaki is a great bike for beginners and students. It is low cost, low-maintenance, and high in value. It's acceleration is good, for a 250. The EX250 costs only $3,000! I have recorded the mileage at between 65-75 mpg. The only maintenance in the past 2 years/10,000m has been oil changes and a new rear tire. The engine has about 25 rear-wheel horsepower and a top speed of just over 100 mph stock. My insurance is only $80 a year for liability with no tickets. It is by far the best value for the money. The bike feels smoother than any other 250. It is the lowest-priced 250 you can buy. Plus, it is liquid cooled, has 4-valves/cyl. with DOHC,12.4 compression, six speeds, and is much faster than the Yamaha-Honda-Suzuki's 250. This bike was an easy choice for me. The down side is the close ratio six-speed transmission. At regular shifts, all gears are spent by 40 mph. From there, RPM's are necessary for more speed. 5,000rpm=40mph in top gear. With a simple $20 sprocket change up front, 4,500rpm=40mph. This minor addition greatly improves acceleration too. Wind can still be intimidating at speeds any higher than 80 mph. The wet weight is about 330 lbs. Show less