Migelli 250r 2013 vs Kawasaki Ninja 250 and 300

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For those on a learner or restricted motorcycle licence in New Zealand, or those looking for a bike with a smaller engine, 250cc sports bikes can be quite appealing. Before the change in the LAMS regulations Kawasaki's 250cc Ninja was a strong player in this market carrying strong name recognition with proven reliability and performance. While the Ninja looks set to stay in stock for a while many dealers are now offering competitors with a lower retail price as well as the new 300cc Ninja. Which should you buy?

What's the difference?

Unlike a previous comparison between the GN125 and the GN250 the Migelli 250r and Ninja 250 the differences aren't based on engine displacement, nor are they superficial differences. Before considering the

Styling

While both bikes are sports bikes

Engine

While they share a displacement of 250cc the engine set-up differs. The Migelli is a single cylinder while the ninja is a V-twin.

Cooling

Liquid cooling is used on both bikes.

Weight

The Migelli is lighter than the Ninja

Power

in terms of output the

Motorway Speed Capability

Both bikes are capable of motorway speed in NZ

Top Speed

Ninja ~150kmph
Migelli ~140kmph

Price

The current price from Colemans is

Resale Value

While the Ninja has a demonstrable resale value it is too early to comment conclusively on the resale value of the Migelli.

Fuel Efficiency

From Fuelly the current Ninja model can travel about 24km/L. This is comparable to the reported efficiency of the Migelli (4L/100km or 25km/L).