The 250 ninja weighs about 100lbs more than the motard, so the power to weight ratio is better on the motard, its basically a 250 dirtbike with street tires, and a 6 speed transmission, instead of the typical 5 speed transmission you find on a dirtbike. yep, everything gets stunted, lol there's 7 machines in the garage now, lol guilty, 3 times in the past couple months, lol sweet, I can't wait to get back to haspin!