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Old 05-16-2014, 05:14 PM   #2137
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Originally Posted by Klobbersaurus View Post
i have a friend that has a 2009 ninja 250 he might sell for 2700, not a rebuilt either
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You're 100% correct that they should be around the ballpark of $2500. That's basically what I would pay for 2008(ish) Ninja 250 (in good condition).

However, $2500 seems to be the exceptions to the rule and I've always looked at it as, the market cost is dictated by the general average, rather than exception-to-the-rule cost; and since the general average hovers around more-or-less $3K, when I see a bike priced aggressively low, from experience, I always approach it with caution.
Agreed, so a tip to our beloved Banana.

Always bring a friend who knows their bikes like the back of their hand when it comes to finding reasonably priced bikes.
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