How much is a 1986 GN250 worth

[got_flat]

Hey

Looking into getting a bike. Think I might start with a GN250.

My mate is selling one that he bought last year. Done 57,000 kms. Been serviced regularly and generally in good nick.

He wants around 1800 for it. I think it is worth less than that due to the age and the amount of Kms. Is that correct? I also have to ship it to Akl from Wellly

Thanks

Warren

[blackdog]

Hey

Looking into getting a bike. Think I might start with a GN250.

My mate is selling one that he bought last year. Done 57,000 kms. Been serviced regularly and generally in good nick.

He wants around 1800 for it. I think it is worth less than that due to the age and the amount of Kms. Is that correct? I also have to ship it to Akl from Wellly

Thanks

Warren

its 24 years old. you can find more bike than that for 1800bux

check this one
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/116865-1986-GN250-Has-warrant?p=1129608861#post1129608861

[BuzzardNZ]

IMO $1000 is asking too much.

[R6_kid]

Depends on a lot of things - tyres, chains & sprockets - are they all in good order? Preferably new. How does it look cosmetically? How does it run? Does it have a good service history (with proof)? When was the last time the steering head/wheel/swingarm bearings were checked/replaced? New WOF/Rego?

If it's had the money spent and is in good shape then in many ways $1800 ain't unreasonable, but you could possibly find something better. I know of a couple going for under $500 that don't need much work to be reliable runners - it's just a matter of knowing how to fix them up to keep it cheap, or knowing someone who can fix it for you!

Keep in mind that shipping a bike from Auckland to Wellington could be anywhere between $200-$400, money that could be spend on either a better bike, or better riding gear... or a pissup and a bbq!

[sinfull]

Tell him you'll fly up ride it home and the money's in the bank if ya make it home !

[Hiflyer]

About as much as a Hyosung.

So not much. : P

IMO you should get something better than a GN250 (Here comes Dean with his rant against GN250's)

How much do you have to spend? There are plenty of cheap cheap cheap runabouts on trademe

[Squiggles]

Well overpriced with those k's, even if it is a jappa model. A grand is about it.

[Badjelly]

The prices people ask for (and apparently get) for old 250s seem ridiculous to me.

Right now I'm trying to work out what a good 1990 Mazda Familia is worth after a Go Wellington bus decided to reverse into it. (He didn't see me.) It seems to be $2500 tops.

So, $1800 for a 22 year old commuter bike? When a comparable brand new bike is $5000-ish? Tell him he's dreaming!

[sil3nt]

$1200 tops!

[Jonno.]

Don't even bother looking outside of Auckland. There's enough of a market here.

[avgas]

I would offer $1000 for it.
GN250's are not exactly collectors ed.
Sick chopped or bobbed GN250's are good for about $3K

[got_flat]

Ok so he paid to much for it and now wants to much from me. It is in pretty good nick and he says it runs well. But as everyone is saying 1.8k is too much. Plus I do have to ship it.

Also does the difference between the Jap and Chinese models translate to a dollar amount?




IMO you should get something better than a GN250 (Here comes Dean with his rant against GN250's)

How much do you have to spend? There are plenty of cheap cheap cheap runabouts on trademe

Really? I went for a GN because I thought they were quite cheap. I would have around 1.5-2k for the bike plus another 1k for all the other gear (pretty sure I can get cheaper stuff 2nd though).

What would you recommend? Ninja? CBR?

[sil3nt]

GPX 250 can be picked up for less than $2000!

[Hiflyer]

Clicky (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/CategoryAttributeSearchResults.aspx?search=1&mcat=0001-0026-1255-&sidebar=1&39=Sports&40=&153=&9=250&9=250&24=0&24=0&51=500&51=3000)

this was just a quick search on trademe for bikes under $3000

This one in particular (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-279225700.htm) looks like a good buy

[Ronin]

I would offer $1000 for it.
GN250's are not exactly collectors ed.
Sick chopped or bobbed GN250's are good for about $3K

I'm with avgas on this one. I think you would regret paying $1800 for it in the not so long run.

[sapperj]

$800

I bought one for $600 a few years ago, fun to ride but has nothing on a deacent 250 now... I pass GN's regulary lol.

And yeah, fly to aucks and ride it home

[bogan]

yeh you can find something a lot better for 2K, I had a GN with less k's and less years and I got it for 1K (good nick too). I'm assuming you have just got your learners so you'll be on 250's for another 2 years, my advice is to get a good one and stick with it, otherwise you will probably be looking to upgrade in less than a year, vtr's and cbr's should be in your price range, there probly other companies that make bikes too I guess :bleh:

Of course if you are a crap rider and plan on dropping it often, a GN is for you!

[BuzzardNZ]

I would offer $1000 for it.
GN250's are not exactly collectors ed.
Sick chopped or bobbed GN250's are good for about $3K

LOL, really!, who would bob a GN ?????

[GOONR]

LOL, really!, who would bob a GN ?????

These people here (http://oldschoolcustoms-nz.blogspot.com/2009/06/our-first-250-suzuki-gn.html)

[hellokitty]

$800


And yeah, fly to aucks and ride it home

I think the ride from Wellington to Auckland would be really painful on a GN.
Too slow, and impatient cars would give you a hard time.
My first road bike was a GN and I outgrew very quickly. That Bandit mentioned a few posts back looks good - first bike I ever rode was a 250 Bandit - it easily did 100km with 2 adults on it compared to my GN which struggled to 100km with me on it.

[The Pastor]

about twice as much as a new hyosung