Kawasaki Ninja 250R

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This bike is my first sport bike, and I didn't start riding until I was in my early 40s. I took the MSF course through Harley-Davidson, and I've been riding this bike for a few weeks now. I am 5'5" but I have a longer torso and shorter inseam for my average height; I have just shy of 30" of clearance to the ground. The Ninja 250R is one of the shortest relatively recent sportbikes, and it's fairly light as well, which makes it easier for beginners to physically handle. It's also quite forgiving of errors as the power band is very high in the RPM range. It may not be the most suitable for highways as the top end is limited. All in all, I love my Ninja 250R and I'm very happy that I started on it. I feel like pushing this bike to its limits will build a foundation of riding skills applicable to my upgrade bike. It's nimble and would make an excellent track bike, so I'm also planning on taking a track course with it. For new riders, especially ones with smaller stature who are looking to build confidence, this is the quintessential beginner bike.

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