What 250 would be best?

**vindy500** · 28th December 2009, 22:32

Ok I have narrowed it down to 5 bikes, Out of these what would you recommend?

The ideal bike will be cheap as chips to commute on, never break down and still be fun for a Saturday ride.

Cheers

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**kave** · 28th December 2009, 22:51

I would go for the VTR. Low kilometers, ideal for commuting. The Hornet would be my second choice but it is not as nimble (though it would have a higher top speed). The kms on the Balius are too high, the GPX is faired and the Hyosung is a Hyosung.

**Phreak** · 28th December 2009, 23:46

and the Hyosung is a Hyosung

Hahahaha! Get a CBR-250RR mate, you'll never regret it!

**McJim** · 28th December 2009, 23:55

I had a VTR 250 for a year - never regretted it once - reliable as clockwork - fun at the weekends and cheap as cheap can be to comute on.

**breakaway** · 29th December 2009, 00:02

If you have 4000 to spend, none of those. Get a cbr or zxr 250.

**kave** · 29th December 2009, 00:44

Originally Posted by breakaway

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If you have 4000 to spend, none of those. Get a cbr or zxr 250.

Get a CBR250rr or a ZXR250 if you want a cheap track bike. If you want a bike to learn on that has a comfortable riding position, is better suited to commuting and touring, is less than 20 years old and hasn't been thrashed then get the VTR. If you want a fast bike get a 250cc 2-smoker.

Personally if I was recommending a bike to one of my mates to learn on I would recommend something like this:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-258256559.htm

If I was going to buy myself a 250 I would buy this:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-258775637.htm

Out of the bikes that you have listed, the VTR is the best for reliability, cheap to run and good for weekend blasts on the open road.

**davebullet** · 29th December 2009, 06:36

The Mrs. commutes on our VTR250 every day and does 28km/litre. Just to confuse you, you could add a Ninja 250 to the list. I'd probably still pick the VTR of the 2 (I can't get over the goofy headlights of the ninja).

**The Everlasting** · 29th December 2009, 07:02

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I would go for the VTR. Low kilometers, ideal for commuting. The Hornet would be my second choice but it is not as nimble (though it would have a higher top speed). The kms on the Balius are too high, the GPX is faired and the Hyosung is a Hyosung.

I agree,the VTR is the pick of the bunch,low kms,2002,all the other ones bar the hyosung are up there in the Kms....

**P38** · 29th December 2009, 07:06

Both the VTR and the Hornet are really good bikes to learn on IMO.

Both are reliable and economical to run.

I chose the Hornet in your poll as I like the styling a little more although the VTR looks great in red.

Either way you wont be dissapointed.

As for the suggestion of a CBR250RR or the ZXR250 .... While they are great bikes, they are definately not suitable for a learner IMO.
Both develop about 45hp and both are capable of speeds that will quickly exceed any learners ability to safely control these machines which can only lead to tears through injury, demerits or death. Although they will be a great choice for a more experienced rider looking for a quick nimble smaller bike.

End of the day it's your choice though.

Remember to ride like everyone is out to get you.... because they are!

Have fun on what ever you choose and ride safe.........You'll live longer that way.

**FROSTY:Me** · 29th December 2009, 07:09

they are all second hand bikes so Id suggest that checking the condition of the bike out is important in the decision process

**crazyhorse** · 29th December 2009, 07:16

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they are all second hand bikes so Id suggest that checking the condition of the bike out is important in the decision process

I'd agree with that

**The Everlasting** · 29th December 2009, 07:19

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they are all second hand bikes so Id suggest that checking the condition of the bike out is important in the decision process

Surely that's a given?

**FROSTY:Me** · 29th December 2009, 07:24

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Surely that's a given?

Nope--the OP is asking us to reccomend a choice between 5 bikes. Point being that they are all reasonably capable bikes so rather than a generic answer i'd suggest that a more important concideration is the condition of the bikes rather thaqn make/model

**The Everlasting** · 29th December 2009, 07:45

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Nope--the OP is asking us to reccomend a choice between 5 bikes. Point being that they are all reasonably capable bikes so rather than a generic answer i'd suggest that a more important concideration is the condition of the bikes rather thaqn make/model

Ah yup fair call,I just assumed anyone buying a used bike would automatically check out it's condition/roadworthiness...