My GZ's brother from another mother.

[LilNinja77]

Nice second bike .

The '08 is really a vast improvement over the older models

Really, that depends on what you want to USE the bike for. The older model is far more utilitarian than the new model, but the new model looks more "hip" and "up to date" so it's selling like hotcakes. For example, Patrick made reference to the GZ actually being easier to carry stuff on than with the 08 Ninja......that wouldn't be the case with the older model. The debate over which is better has been beat to death, revived a couple times, and had its' zombie corpse beat to death again over on the ninja250 forum. Honestly neither is "better", they really are just different bikes and different people are attracted to each and will likely use them for different reasons. Personally, I don't much care for the redesigned model. Nothing wrong with them, just not my cup O tea. Regardless, finding one at a decent price these days is a nice accomplishment given how scarce they are. Patrick, if you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay?

On another note, and not trying to jack the thread, but I'm actually selling my 07 Ninja 250 right now. The potential buyer has asked for a hold of a couple weeks in order to get his next paycheck so he can actually pay me in cash. Will see how it goes and will let ya'll know.
Ride safe