Hi all. Newbie here.GN250 or yamaha Scorpio 225 (Guns and Harley's :))

[Guns and Harley's :)]

Hi all I'm new to this so here i go . I just did my basic handling skills test and my theory is booked in for tomorrow .I'm looking at these two bikes......

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-605292190.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-607761376.htm

I'm about 6.1ft tall weigh about 110kg. I an use to driving farm bikes (DR200). I rode the yamaha scorpio for my basic handling test and found it a pretty nice little bike ,easy to Handel, light and still had a little up and go

I'm trying to make my mind up between the two and yes I know there are better bikes out there but they aren't as cheap. I live 50km up taihape rd so anything I get has to be able to keep up with traffic on the open road .

Any advice on witch one to get would be great thanks .

[Katman]

I'm about 6.1ft tall weigh about 110kg. I an use to driving farm bikes (DR200). I rode the yamaha scorpio for my basic handling test and found it a pretty nice little bike ,easy to Handel, light and still had a little up and go



Are you sure you're not Haydn something from us?

[The Reibz]

Yamaha for the win. Would be riding one if they weren't so expensive

[Guns and Harley's :)]

Are you sure you're not Haydn something from us?

What do you mean ?

[Guns and Harley's :)]

Yamaha for the win. Would be riding one if they weren't so expensive

Hey the Reibz why the yamaha ?

[Akzle]

What do you mean ?

clearly not a classical fan.

Unsurprising given you admit to liking harleys.

[oneofsix]

If you like Harleys then the GN has a more cruiser style. An old GN250 dragged my fat arse over 27ks twice a day for several years on SH1 motorway into Wellington, and that included Ngaranga Gorge. Of course having owned a GN, but not a Scorpio, I am biased. :lol:

If you are coming from the more upright style of the DR then perhaps the Scropio is a better choice. More so than with a car, the style of the bike is more related to the personality of the rider.

[Guns and Harley's :)]

clearly not a classical fan.

Unsurprising given you admit to liking harleys.

Hahahaha yea problem is I don't have the money for something like a yamaha virgo (well the only one for sale in hawkes bay)and there's not that much around that's LAMS approved in cruiser style in hawed bay :( plus from what I hear the yamaha virgo is a bit small for some one my size.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-598353067.htm

This is the only one in the hawkes bay :(

[Katman]

Don't mind Akzle, his Bach is worse than his bite.

[Banditbandit]

If you like Harleys then the GN has a more cruiser style. An old GN250 dragged my fat arse over 27ks twice a day for several years on SH1 motorway into Wellington, and that included Ngaranga Gorge. Of course having owned a GN, but not a Scorpio, I am biased. :lol:

If you are coming from the more upright style of the DR then perhaps the Scropio is a better choice. More so than with a car, the style of the bike is more related to the personality of the rider.


Yeah .. I agree .. but at your height the ginny (fucken road lice - I hate them) may be a bit cramped - your link didn't go to any bike so it's hard to say .. but Ginnies with the higher bars handle like shit and will cramp you up for sure ... replace them with lower bars and you may be fine ...

The Scorpio is probably a better bet from that perspective ..


:( plus from what I hear the yamaha virgo is a bit small for some one my size.


Yeah .. and so to the Ginny ...

[Jeff Sichoe]

Hey jeff thanks for the comment do these bikes pop up very often ??as I want to get mobile ASAP . Do you think the GN and Scorpio would be to small for me to do the 50km trip on ?

Hey dude,

ATM there are about 5 Bandit 250's on Trademe, Auckland, Wellington, and everywhere inbetween, from $1.8 here
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-592188151.htm

to $2.3 here
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-608712728.htm

and more options if you poke around here -
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/CategoryAttributeSearchResults.aspx?search=1&cid=1255&sidebar=1&rptpath=0001-0026-&39=&40=Suzuki&153=bandit&9=0&9=250&24=0&24=0&51=0&51=0&sidebarSearch_keypresses=6&sidebarSearch_suggested=0

I dunno when I was 110kg and on my learners the Bandit 250 I had was PERFECT for 100kph riding, as well as being nippy in the city.

Anything smaller like the GN250 and ya might just wish you'd gotten something a little bigger.

The bandit is easy to ride, and cheap to maintain too!

Just another option in your price range to look at :)

[Tigadee]

I started off on the Scorpio and it is a good bike. Easy to handle, reliable and stays at 110kph comfortably (even with my 110kgs and 6' 1" height). Not the most comfy for tall riders but better than a "crouching tiger"-style sports bike.

Both bikes are not made of the best materials so rust can set in easily if you don't keep them clean (older GNs are apparently better made). The Scorpio's made in Indonesia and the GN in China nowadays.

[Guns and Harley's :)]

Yeah .. I agree .. but at your height the ginny (fucken road lice - I hate them) may be a bit cramped - your link didn't go to any bike so it's hard to say .. but Ginnies with the higher bars handle like shit and will cramp you up for sure ... replace them with lower bars and you may be fine ...

The Scorpio is probably a better bet from that perspective ..



Yeah .. and so to the Ginny ...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-607761376.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-605292190.htm

Here's the links again hope they work

[North island falcon]

Hi, I bought the Scorpio you mention from Hastings Honda yesterday for my son who has just got his learners. I had a good ride on it and was quite impressed. I am 6ft 3inches tall and found the leg room acceptable on a 60km ride, it does need better handle bars but would handle the Taihape Rd ok for a low powered bike. I think the GN would be a little small for you but they are still good learner bikes. The scorpio has a bit more grunt than the DR200 you have been riding.

[Grashopper]

With your height and weight I would not recommend the Ginny. I'm half your weight and much shorter and it's great for me. But you would be cramped and the bike would be dead slow (to the point where you possibly can't keep up with road traffic which makes it dangerous, too).

Can't say much about the Scorpio, but it does have only 225 cc and I don't think it will be a much better bike (or worse bike) than the GN. Seat height might be slightly higher than the GN's.

Have a look at those Bandits Jeff Sichoe was talking about. Although I'm not sure about their seat height (internet says 76 and 80) which is quite a difference. These bikes have a power to weight ratio that is much better suited for you. And they are not much more expensive than the GNs or Scorpios.

[Guns and Harley's :)]

Hi, I bought the Scorpio you mention from Hastings Honda yesterday for my son who has just got his learners. I had a good ride on it and was quite impressed. I am 6ft 3inches tall and found the leg room acceptable on a 60km ride, it does need better handle bars but would handle the Taihape Rd ok for a low powered bike. I think the GN would be a little small for you but they are still good learner bikes. The scorpio has a bit more grunt than the DR200 you have been riding.

Hahahaha oh well that just gives me more of excuse to save up and get something in cruiser style :) because I really don't like the look of the GN

[Banditbandit]

Say hello to Roger Grey at Hastings Honda for me - I used to drop in there every week.

[Banditbandit]

there's not that much around that's LAMS approved in cruiser style in hawed bay (

There are three Ginnies for sale on Tardme in Hawke's Bay - inlcuding one at hastings Honda ...

[Akzle]

Don't mind Akzle, his Bach is worse than his bite.

id say you offenbach up the wrong tree. Mendl your own business.

[Tigadee]

Hahahaha oh well that just gives me more of excuse to save up and get something in cruiser style :) because I really don't like the look of the GN

How about these?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-607134116.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-600472348.htm

These Scorpios even have a pack rack:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-605744258.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-602762082.htm

These aren't too bad either:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-606445037.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-604833610.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-563031752.htm

This, THIS is an awesome 250 cruiser!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-606449879.htm

[Katman]

id say you offenbach up the wrong tree.

I don't know Weber to believe you or not.

[Guns and Harley's :)]

There are three Ginnies for sale on Tardme in Hawke's Bay - inlcuding one at hastings Honda ...

Yea iv seen but the GN250 are my last option haha not my favourite bike . So now I guess I'm just gonna hold out for soothing in cruiser style . What do you guys think of the yamaha virgo

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-598353067.htm

It seems over priced

[Guns and Harley's :)]

How about these?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-607134116.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-600472348.htm

These Scorpios even have a pack rack:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-605744258.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-602762082.htm

These aren't too bad either:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-606445037.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-604833610.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-563031752.htm

This, THIS is an awesome 250 cruiser!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-606449879.htm

Wow thanks ill start look :)

[blue rider]

not as tall or as heavy as are you....but the Scorpio is a fun bike.
Transformers all the way, yes I owned one.

[blue rider]

How about these?....
This, THIS is an awesome 250 cruiser!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-606449879.htm


so you are now buying bikes for others?

:lol:

[Akzle]

I don't know Weber to believe you or not.

anyone who has graun up with it would be abel to tell you.

[Katman]

How about these?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-607134116.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-600472348.htm

These Scorpios even have a pack rack:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-605744258.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-602762082.htm

These aren't too bad either:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-606445037.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-604833610.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-563031752.htm

This, THIS is an awesome 250 cruiser!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-606449879.htm

That's a pretty comprehensive Liszt.

[Katman]

anyone who has graun up with it would be abel to tell you.

Yeah, but you Chopin change your story to suit.

[Tigadee]

so you are now buying bikes for others?

LOL Can't shop for myself, so why not do it for others? :msn-wink:


That's a pretty comprehensive Liszt.

It gets my Rachmanioff... :whistle:

[Akzle]

Yeah, but you Chopin change your story to suit.

mayr lies from you!

[Drew]

Did no one else think of this, when this chap's name became apparent?

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[Katman]

mayer lies from you!

I'll help you with your spelling.

Just make sure your story doesn't unRavel though.

[Akzle]

I'll help you with your spelling.

Just make sure your story doesn't unRavel though.

simon mayr, german, google tells me now 1763-1845.

you loose, sir!

[Katman]

simon mayr, german, google tells me now 1763-1845.

you loose, sir!

What a funny Falla.

Tallis another one.

[Akzle]

What a funny Falla.

Tallis another one.

no need to hassler me.

now piss orff!


furtwangler.

[Erelyes]

I'm 6'3 and 85kg and Scorpio is comfy. Did the Brass on it, took all my gear with (tent etc) and it loved it.

GN is shit-tastic for taller folk.

[Katman]

now piss orff!


No need to be so rude. You could have just said Schumann.

:motu:

(That's me flipping you the Byrd).

[Guns and Harley's :)]

Hey guys I went for a cheap GN250 $1900 it's just had a warrant and rego . It also has a new chain,battery and back tire :) at least I'm on two wheels :scooter:

[Katman]

at least I'm on two wheels

Holst on a minute, I think you're clutching at Strauss.

[GDOBSSOR]

Oh, I see you got a GN. For the person who called them 'Road lice': They're cheap to run, and reliable. The same can't be said for all 'powerful' sports bikes.

[Akzle]

Oh, I see you got a GN. For the person who called them 'Road lice': They're cheap to run, and reliable. The same can't be said for all 'powerful' sports bikes.

show us yer tits.