Hi all. Long time lurker, first time poster. Just wanted to add my 2 cents worth on this bike.
My story so far ... rode a few bikes as a teen, got a car, got married, had kids, got a scooter which I had been riding the last few years. I decided earlier this year my mid-life crisis would be a motorcycle (safer and much more fun than screwing around!).
Trawled the shops for second-hand (expensive!), finally found a bike I liked on TradeMe (the GSX250) and followed that model for a few months while I arranged finance. Finally made contact with a seller and arranged a meet to test the bike.
After a quick 10-minute ride around the block I was hooked! So, my first real ride in around 20 years was the trip from Whangarei back to Auckland - what a ride!
I've read a lot of haters' comments on this bike - it's big, heavy, slow, gutless, etc - but I'm really enjoying this bike. I'm 5'10", 85kg, so it feels just right for me - not cramped or stretched out. For me, heavy means stable and sure-footed on the road - it handles really well. And I'm not a racer, I'm a commuter who goes for weekend rides - so it goes just the right speed for me without feeling like it's revving its' guts out.
My only issue with this bike is the gearing - it's very close and quite low. I'm barely going before I need to change to second.
Look forward to any other positive comments on this bike from owners, otherwise keep safe.
RoyJ
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