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Tink
15th July 2009, 20:20
Ok have spent some time on North Shore, Auckland, South of Auckland, Rotorua, Tauranga.... and have come to the decision at 5ft 2... the best bike for me is the Yamaha XV250 Virago... its light & I can touch the ground... big confidence thing for me... any negatives welcome... have sat on the suzuki VL250, the kawasaki Ninja 250...and all are too heavy or high...

I like the Bayride shop... friendly, and have loads of excellent choice.. but

any negatives AGAIN welcome. :) :innocent:
hospitalfood
15th July 2009, 20:28
i hate them, but thats just me. i think keep looking.

sorry to be so negative. no such thing as a bad bike, just bikes, good bikes and great bikes
GOONR
15th July 2009, 20:32
Ok have spent some time on North Shore, Auckland, South of Auckland, Rotorua, Tauranga.... and have come to the decision at 5ft 2... the best bike for me is the Yamaha XV250 Virago... its light & I can touch the ground... big confidence thing for me... any negatives welcome... have sat on the suzuki VL250, the kawasaki Ninja 250...and all are too heavy or high...

I like the Bayride shop... friendly, and have loads of excellent choice.. but

any negatives AGAIN welcome. :) :innocent:

Not my cup of tea but my neighbour has one and loves it. If you feel comfortable on a Virago then I guess you have found the bike for you. Nice one, now all that you have to do is go shopping!:wari:
Tink
15th July 2009, 20:35
i hate them, but thats just me. i think keep looking.

sorry to be so negative. no such thing as a bad bike, just bikes, good bikes and great bikes

I value honesty... but what is your reason?:2guns:
Tink
15th July 2009, 20:36
Not my cup of tea but my neighbour has one and loves it. If you feel comfortable on a Virago then I guess you have found the bike for you. Nice one, now all that you have to do is go shopping!:wari:


cheers:soon:
Mom
15th July 2009, 20:37
Ok have spent some time on North Shore, Auckland, South of Auckland, Rotorua, Tauranga.... and have come to the decision at 5ft 2... the best bike for me is the Yamaha XV250 Virago... its light & I can touch the ground... big confidence thing for me... any negatives welcome... have sat on the suzuki VL250, the kawasaki Ninja 250...and all are too heavy or high...

I like the Bayride shop... friendly, and have loads of excellent choice.. but

any negatives AGAIN welcome. :) :innocent:

Gee you know something? I so want to tell you that Virago suck's, but I cant, infractions suck :blip:

However what I will say is, you are not that tiny (You know what I mean, you are cute and small like me :D) have a look at a few more bikes before you make the Virago choice. It is a low to the ground, low torque, non scarey bike, but you will out grow it I am picking. Still a very good first bike for the more ummmmmmm mature rider to start on :dodge:

So tell me, have you gone and done it?
stify
15th July 2009, 20:40
at 5ft 2... the best bike for me is the Yamaha XV250 Virago...

I like the Bayride shop...



if ya like it....buy it

if you are happy with the service you've recieved...why wouldn't you shop there?
The Baron
15th July 2009, 20:41
Hi Rocketgal68. So what are you going to use this bike for?

Learning to ride?
Main form of transport?
Holidays - weekend rider?

I have friends with older viragos and they just keep going and going. So if you like them and they will do what you want to do with it - just go for it.
stify
15th July 2009, 20:43
(You know what I mean, you are cute and small like me :D)


lol.....Hi Mom
Tink
15th July 2009, 20:43
if ya like it....buy it

if you are happy with the service you've recieved...why wouldn't you shop there?

Yup right ... cause I had to walk!!!!!
stify
15th July 2009, 20:46
Yup right ... cause I had to walk!!!!!

had to walk????
Tink
15th July 2009, 20:46
Gee you know something? I so want to tell you that Virago suck's, but I cant, infractions suck :blip:

However what I will say is, you are not that tiny (You know what I mean, you are cute and small like me :D) have a look at a few more bikes before you make the Virago choice. It is a low to the ground, low torque, non scarey bike, but you will out grow it I am picking. Still a very good first bike for the more ummmmmmm mature rider to start on :dodge:

So tell me, have you gone and done it?

Not taken anything on yet... hence the thread.. found out where a great Kber works tho... and they have a great bike shop... confidence depicts which bike I choose... buellbunny has a honda vtr250 for sale I like $5000 but too high... yet I like it... decisions.. sigh
Tink
15th July 2009, 20:48
had to walk????


Yes... walked off breakfast ... and asked waitress where the bike shops were... bit further than thought.. but no issues.. great bike shop!!!
Conquiztador
15th July 2009, 20:50
It's you that is important. If a Virago is what feels comfy then a Virago it is. A V twin as a first bike is not all wrong.

Go girl!!
Tink
15th July 2009, 21:01
It's you that is important. If a Virago is what feels comfy then a Virago it is. A V twin as a first bike is not all wrong.

Go girl!!

I love you honey, I knew you would give me the go!!!!!:love:
mstriumph
15th July 2009, 21:04
......... what I will say is, you are not that tiny (You know what I mean, you are cute and small like me :D) .............
So tell me, have you gone and done it?

(for 'cute and small' read TINY!!!) :laugh:

So tell me, have you gone and done it?
stify
15th July 2009, 21:05
. If a Virago is what feels comfy then a Virago it is. A V twin as a first bike is not all wrong.



good start they are....if you like it...buy it
Tink
15th July 2009, 21:17
(for 'cute and small' read tiny!!!) :laugh:

So tell me, have you gone and done it?

not yet!!! :)
Insanity_rules
15th July 2009, 22:06
Yammys are pretty reliable and a v-twin is a good start. Trick is to see how many of a particular make you like and similar style (ie yammy vtwin cruisers) are on the road and of an increased age. Good indicator of how it'll last. Lots of them and suzuki's running round.

Not a bad bike, might have shitty resale when you upgrade though. At the end of the day, you gotta like it so if it floats your boat..........do it.

Then your only 18 months away from a full and a Ducati :innocent:
Virago
16th July 2009, 20:27
The Virago 250 is a great choice for the vertically-challenged learner. Mutley (Mrs Virago) has a Virago 250, and she's really happy with it - she recently rode it on a trip around the South Island, with no problems.

The Virago is of course a cruiser. Cruiser riding is a completely different style and attitude to sportsbike riding. More laid back, enjoying the ride, taking in the scenery.

The 250 Virago has the way-forward foot controls. Some people find the riding position uncomfortable, but others love it. Conversely, some (like me) don't like the "legs tucked under and lean forward" style of the sportsbikes.

The V-twin 250 delivers modest but smooth power and torque, which is unlikely to bite you. It will quite happily cruise at 100km/hr, topping out at a bit over 130. It's a fun bike to ride, both around town and on the open road.

Being a popular 250 learner bike, it will keep its value fairly well for when you're ready to move on to something bigger (if that ever happens).

I'm sure you would be happy on the Virago...:yes: