I'm about to buy my first bike and I've narrowed it down to 2 bikes (both Kawasaki Ninja 250s). I saw both of them this weekend and here are the details:

Colour Black Green
Year 2008 2009
Mileage 11,500KM 8,500KM
Price $3,400 $3,200
Repairs Required $0 ~$300

Both bikes have been dropped but there's minimal damage on the edge of the black bike's handle bar whereas with the green bike there are scratch marks on the exhaust only, everything else is minimal. Overall the black bike looks like it's been maintained well and runs perfectly. The green bike has a rusty chain and the front tire may need to be replaced as the threading is worn down but it does look to be running in good order.

I guess I need some advice on how much replacing a chain and tire would cost. If it will total $300 all together in repairs like I assume it might be worth it to go with the green bike. If it's more than that, it may be better to go for the well maintained black bike for a few hundred more even though the mileage is higher.

Let me know what you guys think. Thanks!