A few days ago the mighty Ninja 250R rolled over 3000 miles. I'm still lovin' this bike. Sure, it's not the fastest bike in a straight line, but it does everything else well. I love how lightweight the bike is and how well it handles when the road gets twisty. It's also a great looking bike and I seem to get lots of questions about it from people when I'm getting gas…. and people are always surprised it's just a 250.

My other bike is a 2009 Yamaha WR250X and I go back and forth on which bike is my favorite. The Ninja 250R is great for longer rides because of the larger fuel tank and more comfortable seat. I also like how smooth the engine is. My WR250X only has a 1.9 gallon fuel tank, so I tend to take it on shorter rides unless I feel like stopping for gas all the time. It's also great when the road conditions go a bit south. The WRX accelerates faster and is way more comfortable when the speeds get above 60mph. Either way, I love having two bikes…. I can pick whichever one I'm most in the mood for.