Seems like every Kawasaki Stealer in my area is all out of Black 250Rs, in a 100 mile radius. I live in Albany NY.
A few of the dealers said maybe the 09 models will be out soon. Anyone know anything about that? How soon have any of you seen a model come out? early summer? late summer? Thanks in advance for any info

 

The '09 bikes won't be out until at least September. Because 250R's are so popular, it's almost a must to reserve one ahead of time.

 

I had the feeling that they would be hot and go quick, so I went to the stealership in January and ordered a Green one...and got it on Feb. 5th. Keep an eye on Craigslist though, because there may be someone who bought one early and decides to get something faster than the 250R.

 

I have a question for you all, Do the stealerships transport them from one location to another? Like PENN to NY? And, how much extra do you think something like that would cost?

 

They usually deliver, but they'll certainly charge an arm and a leg doing it. Mine wanted something like 6-700 to deliver one from NC or AZ, what a rip off, I shipped two cars from NY to FL for $1000!

But, if you reallywant a new one, your best bet is to leave a deposit at a dealer. Tell them all the colors that you'll buy and let them know you're thinking about buying your gear from them if you get your bike from them.

They alsolet me know that the bigger the deposit the farther youll get bumped up on the "wait list"

I just went with a 2006 ninja and saved $2000 out the door, and didnt have to wait at all.. :-D