I just recently got a 250 with 10.000km for $2150 (Literally a month ago). The market right now maybe be 3g's but in retrospect of what they should really cost. I think $2500 is right, I've actually went out and purchased multiple 250s over last and current season for about $2500. So they're out there and your negotiation skills might be poor :P (jk jk)
Even at $3995 there will either be a $150 documentation fee or some stupid $99 PDI bullcrap so with taxes you're still taking a hit for FIFTY cc's with the same crappy technology from the 70's besides FI.
I still think that;
(Revised) $2500-3000 250cc, $500-1000 in gear, $500 (On special) riding school is way more beneficial with the budget posted by the OP. I can't see my self putting all the money into the bike then squiding around not knowing basic bike rules.
EDIT: I forgot to mention; non-rebuilt, pretty fair bikes: one had scratches on the tank from a tank bag and another Ninja had a stand still drop scratches. PERFECT for a beginner who is most likely going to drop when learning how to ride.
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Originally Posted by Klobbersaurus
i have a friend that has a 2009 ninja 250 he might sell for 2700, not a rebuilt either
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^ That's pretty fair