# Novice Bike: Ninja 250R - input/comments

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**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [February 14, 2009, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/novice-bike-ninja-250r-input-comments/242115 "2009-02-14T12:24:45Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/novice-bike-ninja-250r-input-comments/242115/122 "2009-02-16T19:43:27Z")

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> [@Review, Laserwash, Millersport/N.Forest](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-laserwash-millersport-n-forest/14206/14):
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> I know my friend started off on a 600 and could take twisties just as good as any one else on here and never once dropped the bike. He got hit by some stupid girl that ran into the side of him but he him self never dropped the bike and this was his first “street” bike

How many miles did he ride for? Twisties are not the ultimate determination of rider skill, it’s track days and moments of panic that really show how much control you really have.

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