going from nighthawk 650 to ninja 500r sound good?

Lots, and LOTS of bikes out there for under $2k that are '95 and up. If you're at least a little handy (don't mind cleaning carbs, doing a valve adjustment, flushing brake fluid and changing pads, replacing tires), you can usually find something that's really, Really priced low just because it needs a little work.

But both the EX500 and the GS500 are solid, dependable, reliable bikes. The Suzuki has a (much) better chassis and handling than the EX500, but it has less power too. Still plenty for everything one would need a motorcycle to do, including long distance touring. Mind you, both of those bikes are 25 years old at the core (design/parts).

Just search your local area classifieds (I find all my deals on Craigslist). To get the best dollar out of your CB650, make sure it's running and doesn't need anything (as best you can) for at least the next 3000 miles. People are more willing to buy a bike that they can get on and ride right away than something that needs work.

As typical, Brandon is spewing crap. Pay no awareness to him. Jon and Ben are each proper. The Ninja 250 is a high-quality bike and will have to be the one to begin out on. The Ninja 500 is discontinued, but parts are still without difficulty on hand and will probably be for years yet to come. The Ninja 650 is relatively somewhat peppier and greater, you must assess to see if you fit on it. I hate it when persons on right here whine in regards to the Ninja 250 now not having enough energy. Those are the persons who do not know what they are talking about and must, therefore, refrain from commenting. I'm fairly definite that an experienced rider, reminiscent of myself, or jon or Ben, on a Ninja 250 might beat the pants off guys like Brandon on a Ninja 650 in any race rather than a drag race, and even then i am now not so definite. It can be not concerning the bike, it's in regards to the rider. I am 6'1" and 240 lbs and i will be able to out speed up practically some thing with four wheels on a Ninja 250, and on a good, curvy street I would leave them in the dust. Incidentally, tight and curvy are how i admire my women too! Get a used Ninja 250, use the leftover cash to buy excellent using equipment. In a number of years, if you wish to move up, you will as a rule be capable to sell the 250 for what you paid for it. -

If you could swing it, maybe should should go for a Kawasaki Ninja 2006 650R. You might be able to get an 06 for around $2,000, but you might have to spend a little more. You're a bigger guy, and the 500R probably wouldn't be big enough. The 650R has a lot more torque than the 500R, and is so much more superior on the highway.

Consider the Ninja 650r too.