CBR 125 vs Ninja 250

[Anti Hero]

I just got my m1 not too long ago and i am taking the safety course in May, and i just want to know in your opinions on which bike i should start on. I know the CBR 125 will be cheaper to buy and insure (since i am only 16) so if I buy it i will be able to ride as soon as possible, but at the same time i dont know how long i will like it before I want something bigger. So should i get a CBR 125 or wait and get a ninja 250?

Thanks

[rx_se7en]

the cbr125 is a good bike to start with. If you cannot afford the 250, I would start riding now with the 125, instead of waiting to save up money for the ninja 250.

I just got my m1 not too long ago and i am taking the safety course in May, and i just want to know in your opinions on which bike i should start on. I know the CBR 125 will be cheaper to buy and insure (since i am only 16) so if I buy it i will be able to ride as soon as possible, but at the same time i dont know how long i will like it before I want something bigger. So should i get a CBR 125 or wait and get a ninja 250?

Thanks

[killerkeith]

Waiting is for virgins...get the 125.

[PLau]

The difference for insurance would probably be $50-$100 and the cost of the bike would about $1000-$2000 for 125 vs 250.
I would HIGHLY recommend that you give insurance a call and ask how much each would cost before buying the bike as your rate for the first year would be around $3500 to $4000.

[mimico_polak]

The 125 is a good bike and I really enjoyed my time with it. Check with insurance....for me (31/m) the difference was $100/year to go to a 250 from the 125.
purchase price is about 1000-1500 higher for the 250 over the 125 from my experience.

[nakkers]

Thinking of my own kids, I think college or university tuition would be cheaper than insurance for a 16 year old. Call around and see what kind of quotes you get before pulling the trigger on any bike. Please share your experience.