I am borrowing these links from another site -

This first review is a KYMCO People 250 vs. a Kawasaki Ninja 250. I like the Ninja and my youngest actually has one, they are a really neat bike and so much fun to ride. http://www.justgottascoot.com/commuterchallenge.htm

This link compares a Honda SH150i vs. the Kawasaki Ninja 250. A mismatch?http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/14/8945/Motorcycle-Article/Motorcycle-vs--Scooter-Comparison.aspx

Yeah the scooter fairs well in each comparison. In both there is possibly a predisposition toward scooters or at least an open mind.