Rolling proof that less really can be more.

The Ninja 250R has always been a great place for beginning riders to get started, but modern sportbike technology means the littlest Ninja is a great choice for more experienced riders as well — especially ones experienced at getting the most for their motorcycle dollar. While its twin-cylinder engine might be small, light and compact, its eight-valve head packs maximum power into every rpm. The 250R screams Ninja performance, from its sleek full fairing and 17-inch wheels, to its Uni-Trak rear suspension and triple petal-disc brakes.

WANT TO RIDE? START HERE.

MSRP $5399 + freight and PDI. Plenty of torque, smooth roll-on power, light weight and a seat just 27 inches form the pavement make the V Star 250 super-nimble and maneuverable, and the perfect Star to get started on. Sale price includes freight and PDI; taxes and lic extra.

Lightweight supermotard delivers quick reflexes and unlimited fun.

MSRP $6299 + freight and PDI. For those seeking a nimble user-friendly bike with supermoto styling, Kawasaki has a solution in the shape of its new KLX250SF. Based on the KLX250S dual sport, the new SF model is specifically tuned to deliver maximum on-road fun. Its 17-inch wheels, radial sportbike tires, a big front brake rotor and lowered suspension give it an air of purposeful aggression. Sale price includes freight and PDI; tax & lic extra.

SEE THE WORLD, ONE TRAIL OR ROAD AT A TIME

MSRP $5799 + freight and PDI. Long-travel suspension and more than 11.2 inches of ground clearance live under a seat only 31.9 inches from the ground on the XT250. You also get electric start, 245 millimeter front disc and 203 millimeter rear disc brakes for superior stopping power on both paved and unpaved surfaces. Sale price includes freight and PDI; taxes and lic extra.

NOW GET A NINJA 500 FOR THE PRICE OF A 250!

INCLUDING FREIGHT AND PDI WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

MSRP $7049 + freight and PDI. Practicality is the Kawasaki’s Ninja 500R’s biggest asset as it strikes an ideal balance between function, form, and budget that’s rarely achieved in the sport bike world. A sensible sportbike, the 500R is ready to rip, yet remains friendly enough for beginners to feel confident in its manners. Tax & lic extra

More than a pretty face with a good personality, this is a true Ninja sportbike.

MSRP $8349 + freight and PDI. The Kawasaki Ninja 650R already epitomized the ideal marriage of sportbike performance and relaxed comfort. For 2009 Kawasaki improved on this combination and gave this popular model several new upgrades, from improved suspension to updated Ninja supersport styling. The end result of over 40 updates and refinements, the new sportier Ninja 650R delivers serious performance fun and maximum transportation practicality. Sale price includes freight and PDI; taxes and lic extra.

Affordable cruiser styling, outstanding small displacement efficiency

The ranks of first-time motorcycle buyers are swelling just as fast as the price of gas. The Vulcan 500 is Kawasaki’s answer to motorcyclists yearning to ride into the cruiser lifestyle. A low seat height, friendly power delivery, and affordable purchase price make it an excellent entry level motorcycle and an easy platform on which to develop those all-important riding skills. Sale price includes freight and PDI; taxes and lic extra.

HARDCORE, NOT HARD TO AFFORD

MSRP $8799 + freight and PDI. The all-new FZ6R offers features that make it easy for beginning riders to get started: low seat height, grips that reach back, and a torquey, 600 cubic centimeter engine you won’t outgrow anytime soon. Add a new diamond-steel frame, a sleek fairing, R6-style exhaust and a price that makes it way more affordable than it looks. Sale price includes freight and PDI: taxes and lic extra.

MSRP $8399 + freight and PDI. For years, 40 cubic inches was a lot of motor. Guess what, it still is, especially when a sweet, overhead-cam 650cc V-twin powers a bike that doesn't weigh so much. The V Star Classic is light, maneuverable and ready for you to make it your own. Available with Silverado Touring package. Sale price includes freight and PDI; taxes and lic extra.

MSRP $10499 + freight and PDI. Blurring the boundaries between scooter and motorcycle - a super sport automatic fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, four-valve per cylinder engine boasts, controlled-fill, die-cast aluminum frame, 43 millimeter front forks, four-piston caliper dual front disc brakes, and rear disc brake. Plus a multifunction instrumentation with speedometer and tachometer and radical sports styling and fuel economy up to an estimated 20 kilometers per litre with a fuel tank that holds 15 litres. Available in Special Edition. Sale price includes freight and PDI; taxes and lic extra.