[bdmizzle]

Hello again,

Can you guys give me a hand on a price range for this bike?

"Bike has very low miles and is in excellent overall conditions (garaged kept). Runs great and gets very good gas mileage. All service receipts and manuals included."


6000 miles, he's asking $3600.

I am in south orange county.

 

[snadamo]

Hello again,

Can you guys give me a hand on a price range for this bike?

"Bike has very low miles and is in excellent overall conditions (garaged kept). Runs great and gets very good gas mileage. All service receipts and manuals included."


6000 miles, he's asking $3600.

I am in south orange county.

Whats the year? If its anything lower than 2004 I dont think its worth it.

 

[bdmizzle]

I knew I forgot something. It's a 2002. Only reason it caught my eye is because he has all maintenance receipts. Hard to find that.

 

[snadamo]

I knew I forgot something. It's a 2002. Only reason it caught my eye is because he has all maintenance receipts. Hard to find that.

The bike itself is a good bike. But I dont know about a 500cc bike. People say that you can outgrow them quickly. I thought you were looking at the SV650s?

 

[bdmizzle]

I still am. I'm just looking at a few beginner bikes, then I'm going to check them out and see which is the most comfortable for me. I want to leave myself some options you know?

 

[snadamo]

I still am. I'm just looking at a few beginner bikes, then I'm going to check them out and see which is the most comfortable for me. I want to leave myself some options you know?

I understand. but if you add a few more $ to your $3,600 Im sure you can find a good SV650 or equivalent. I almost bought a 500cc, but now I am glad I didnt.

 

[rickmancc]

The EX 500 was my first bike, not much has changed on the bike since its birth, you can get an older one cheaper and it will be pretty much the same bike, just look for disc rear or drum rear brakes. Either is good but the newer bike has the disc. Look to spend around 2k for a EX. I will say that it is a pretty solid bike and one you can begin riding on or begin track days on. Good Luck

 

[bdmizzle]

I guess I'm just kind of torn. The SV650S is about 100pds heavier than the ninja. But it has more displacement. Insurance is another factor, $1204 annually for the SV vs $874 on the ninja.

I need something light and forgiving that I can learn on. I don't want to kill myself if I make a mistake. My only experience riding bikes is the MSF course, on a 125cc. Is the ninja a better choice for me? I feel like I always have the option of selling it and getting more displacement if I outgrow it too fast.

 

[bumblebee]

Why are people so concerned about "outgrowing" a bike. The average rider would never push that Ninja to its limits and "need" a bigger bike. You are on the right path, get the Ninja to learn on. After a couple of seasons and about 12 - 15K logged on the odo, then decide if you want something larger. You should try to wear that one out first.

 

[bdmizzle]

That's the kind of reassurance im looking for, thanks.

It's just hard because I have 0 experience and knowledge about motorcycles. I hate making financial decisions that I'm not informed about.

 

[snadamo]

Why are people so concerned about "outgrowing" a bike. The average rider would never push that Ninja to its limits and "need" a bigger bike. You are on the right path, get the Ninja to learn on. After a couple of seasons and about 12 - 15K logged on the odo, then decide if you want something larger. You should try to wear that one out first.

Just to be clear, I stated that people say that you can outrgrow a 500cc bike quickly. And since I have never owned a 500cc bike, I merely suggested from what I have heard from former 500cc owners that he look at that aspect as well.

I give you props bdmizzle for wanting to start out on a 500cc.


:iagree: with what bee says. He is one of the very seasoned riders on the forum.

 

[jeeps84]

The only thing they out grow is the throttle. They forget about actually learning the rest these little bikes have to offer. :2cents:

 

[JK_DILLA]

i think 3600 is too much for that bike. When a you can get an SV with equal miles and same year for $100 less. work the guy a little and see how low hell go.

 

[jtemple]

I guess I'm just kind of torn. The SV650S is about 100pds heavier than the ninja. But it has more displacement. Insurance is another factor, $1204 annually for the SV vs $874 on the ninja.

I need something light and forgiving that I can learn on. I don't want to kill myself if I make a mistake. My only experience riding bikes is the MSF course, on a 125cc. Is the ninja a better choice for me? I feel like I always have the option of selling it and getting more displacement if I outgrow it too fast.

Good Lord, where are you getting your insurance quotes? I have a 2005 SV650 and I pay $273 a year for full coverage. State Farm.

 

[jtemple]

I'd like to add that the SV is my starter bike. I took to it almost immediately. I am very happy with my choice.

 

[jeeps84]

That is a little high for that bike.

Good Lord, where are you getting your insurance quotes? I have a 2005 SV650 and I pay $273 a year for full coverage. State Farm.

Driving record, Age and location have allot to do with insurances rates.

 

[Gas Man]

NADA Value says $2,300 to $3,000 for that bike.

But I would strongly suggest the SV over the EX500. Don't get me wrong.. the little ninja is a GREAT bike. But at least the SV has the full range of suspension adjustments that I believe just put it ahead of the EX500.

That suspension hang up alone will allow me to say that someone can "out grow" the bike.

The throttle growing is just a matter of self control and we as people wanting more and more and more in everything including speed!

 

[jeeps84]

The EX is the same bike. Just different colors and name.

 

[Gas Man]

The EX is the same bike. Just different colors and name.

What?

I know the EX500 and the "little ninja" is the same bike... what are you talking about? :skep:

 

[jeeps84]

What?

I know the EX500 and the "little ninja" is the same bike... what are you talking about? :skep:

That's it. :dthumb: :sorry: Should have been more clear. :bonk: