ZXR250 vs GSX250 - Fight?

[fatjoez]

Hi people

I'm buying a new bike, 6 months ride experience on GSF250 suzuki bandit

These are my 2 options, please tell me which is better & why

Suzuki GSX250
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=722549315

Kawasaki ZXR250
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=712545555

thank you

[Berries]

The ZXR looks cool, like a proper bike. The Suzuki doesn't.

[russd7]

zxr of course, its a kwaka, nuff said

[DanielM8]

Zxr is far more powerful.. Will win a race any day. 4cyl so the screaming engine you're used to. Gsx is 2 cylinder, much tamer, not as fast, much heavier, but is a sports tourer so more stable on the road, more comfortable, easier to ride, easier on the posture. As a speedcomparison, the zxr should do between 180 and 200 and I imagine the gsx tops out around 180 at most. Power wise, the zxr wins with 45hp and the gsx only has between 36 and 40. Though the gsx should have a lot more torque being a twin.


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[avgas]

How much riding have you done?

[discotex]

The ZXR is a better bike in almost every way. Loved mine. Such a fun bike to ride.

[fatjoez]

Thanks, okay ZXR it is.

To be honest I only want to spend about $2000 on this.
Does that sound achievable for a bike of this age / mileage etc?

I LOST $600 on my $2300 GSF250 when I sold it after 6 MONTHS ownership
and it was the cheapest when I bought it,
so I've been burned once buying/selling cause of low baller market and don't want to fall for it again..

[Mike.Gayner]

You don't make money in vehicles unless you're particularly lucky. People who shop based on resale potential are usually pretty boring people to be around.

Get a real bike, fuck this 250cc shit.

[Berries]

I LOST $600 on my $2300 GSF250 when I sold it after 6 MONTHS ownership
and it was the cheapest when I bought it,
so I've been burned once buying/selling cause of low baller market and don't want to fall for it again..
You only lose money when you sell it. I bought a new GPZ500 once, sold it with high mileage 18 months later and lost a bloody fortune. Bought it on HP so it was several years until I cleared that particular debt. Never again he says. Ten years ago I paid cash for a new SV1000. It is worth sod all now but depreciation over ten years is much better than over two years, or six months.

Buy something that you might hang on to a little longer or expect the same thing again. And yes, get a bigger bike. A ZXR750 also comes in red and black..........

[discotex]

Don't know if you'll be talking them down to $2k but make an offer and see what happens.

[fatjoez]

thought you guys would have guessed lol.

I'm on a restricted license, learner bikes only lol

[sil3nt]

I have seen that ZXR parked up in Hamilton. It looks really good. Probably worth giving a good look over though as it is easy to be misled by some new fairings.

[Vinz0r]

Going from a GSF250 to any other 250 isn't going to be much of an upgrade. Waste of time/money imo. You're MAYBE gaining 4 hp going from the Bandit to the ZXR? That's assuming the ZXR is running right.
Better to just wait until you get your full and buy something you really want, or go for something a bit bigger from the LAMS list.

[fatjoez]

Going from a GSF250 to any other 250 isn't going to be much of an upgrade. Waste of time/money imo. You're MAYBE gaining 4 hp going from the Bandit to the ZXR? That's assuming the ZXR is running right.
Better to just wait until you get your full and buy something you really want, or go for something a bit bigger from the LAMS list.

oh i dont have a bike atm. the suzuki was in australia.

Yeah I will need to get it sorted out dude says idle needs cleaning or something and that there's a little power loss from 6000-8000 or something.

still negotiating price

[DanielM8]

oh i dont have a bike atm. the suzuki was in australia.

Yeah I will need to get it sorted out dude says idle needs cleaning or something and that there's a little power loss from 6000-8000 or something.

still negotiating price
Carb clean is free if you can do it yourself.. If it needs cleaning by now, it probably needs balancing too.. Should cost a few hundred $$


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[Mike.Gayner]

thought you guys would have guessed lol.

I'm on a restricted license, learner bikes only lol

Heaps of good bikes available on LAMS without having to piss around with 250s.

[tigertim20]

thought you guys would have guessed lol.

I'm on a restricted license, learner bikes only lol

go and research LAMS before you waste time on a clapped out 2 fiddy thats been raped!

[Brett]

Ridden both, owned many ZXR250's...ZXR is by a long shot the better bike. Better performance in terms of power and handling is a primary point. ZXR also looks better IMO. A well tuned ZXR250 is a wicked wicked bike. Slightly bigger than the CBR250rr which suits bigger guys (I am 6ft 3), very similiar power but better handling (IMO).

[Tazz]

go and research LAMS before you waste time on a clapped out 2 fiddy thats been raped!

That said they're fawkin fun :niceone:

[Oakie]

6 months riding experience? A ZXR will bite your arse big time if you let it. Just casting my mind back and I can think of three KB members who have died riding a ZXR 250 in my time here. As another poster said ... look beyond the 250s and you may find a bike that's big and friendly. If budget limits things ... well if you were my son I'd say, "Go for the Suzuki".

[tigertim20]

That said they're fawkin fun :niceone:

yup, IF they are in good nick. More often than not, they have been somewhat neglected due to ignorance of newbie riders though, requiring a fair bit of attention before they perform in all aspects like they should.

Have had a few 'perfomance' 2 fiddies in my time, gsxr, fzr, zxr, tzr, nd a couple more, great fun once they are in good shape, but most newer riders really want (and need) something that will just go when they turn the thing on, and be low maintenance.

[SMOKEU]

Keep in mind since the ZXR is ancient it's likely to cost a fair bit of money to keep it maintained. Make you sure you bring all the maintenance up to scratch if you want semi reliable motoring out of it.

[Asher]

Those GSX250s are bags of crap. They are oil cooled twins and would be lucky to have half the power of the zxr.

[Mongolian]

Your budget is going to really limit what you can get, but if you are set on only spending 2k then just keep trawling trademe and you will eventually come up with some good lam's approved bikes.

Like others have said ZXR's are good bikes, when they are good bikes. But most have been thrashed and not maintained and to get some simple issues fixed can often end up being very costly and or frustrating especially if your mechanical knowledge is not impeccable.

Something like this http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-720231168.htm might not be a bad option, less power but a very light bike for sure and much more modern, possibly easier to get parts for? but tbh I have only dealt with the bigger brother rs250's and rgv's so could not be sure on that front.

[fatjoez]

Thanks all

Max $2500, will sell in 5 months after full license

Agree older bikes can be trouble, @ $2500 it's either CBR250 or ZXR. (Not a fan of 125)

Don't want a naked

[tigertim20]

Thanks all

Max $2500, will sell in 5 months after full license

Agree older bikes can be trouble, @ $2500 it's either CBR250 or ZXR. (Not a fan of 125)

Don't want a naked

if youre going to sell in 5 months, bu the cheapest piece of road legal shit you can find even if its a gn 125 for $500, and tough it out, then buy a decent bike.
why fuckarse around for the sake of 5 fuckin months? youre only going to lose money on it.

[imdying]

The GSX is newer, but it's still 10 years old, so plenty of time to have been butchered and/or neglected. So yes, newer, but don't let that lull you into not looking as hard at it for problems.

Performance, the ZXR every day of the week. Their attitude is much more aggressive, they are more fun to ride.

The GSX is a really basic bike. It doesn't have the rock star appeal of the ZXR, but there is literally less to go wrong and/or maintain.

If you have a car as well, no question it's the ZXR. If this is your only transport, don't totally discount the ZXR, but suddenly there is an appeal to the more basic bike.

Only needing it for 6 months is a bonus... either might give you six months of pain, or six months of bliss.

Look really hard at each bike. Take somebody else to look at them. Ideally your father hates bikes, if so then he is perfect as he'll pick plenty of holes. You want someone who has ridden bikes for a while and knows a thing about them too.

If you're young on a typical crap wage, mad keen on bikes and definitely going to get your full license ASAP, only have 6 months to wait, spend as little as possible. Spend your money on good comfy leathers, a good quiet helmet, you'll get years from them. Spend as little as possible. Both of those auctions are ONO. That means neither seller has confidence in their price. Those are just starting points. If you just can't bring yourself to bargain like that, and don't worry some people can't, find someone who can and have them do it. Some people think it's rude, but I'm telling you now fuck that shit. Every hundy you save is your insurance/wof/rego/petrol/maintenance/oops I fucked it and need to pay my excess, money. Your money. Don't give it to them if you can avoid it.



Having said that. If you're rolling in disposable, ignore all that shit and buy the ZXR. Rape it till it cries enough and hope you've saved enough for the latest 600 you can get your dirty mits on.



There's good info in this thread. Be cold and objective. Don't just read the bits that reinforce what you want to hear.

Welcome to motorcycling, it's fucking awesome.

[Tazz]

ZXR has more appeal and therefore better (you'd hope) resale so if you've only using it for 5 months go for that.

If you're only riding for the winter though I would be getting a 'duel purpose' over a 'sports' bike, but meh.

[Brett]

6 months riding experience? A ZXR will bite your arse big time if you let it. Just casting my mind back and I can think of three KB members who have died riding a ZXR 250 in my time here. As another poster said ... look beyond the 250s and you may find a bike that's big and friendly. If budget limits things ... well if you were my son I'd say, "Go for the Suzuki".

I disagree completely. They have smooth, linear power delivery, have great adjustable suspension and also good brakes. Put on decent (not cheap an nasties) tyres and they grip the road insanely well. If someone has died on a ZXR250...then it's because of other factors, not because a ZXR (or any 4 stroke 250 for that matter) is too much bike. Any bike will bite your arse if you ride like a moron or make silly decisions/ride outside of your ability.

[Brett]

Oh...and I would go for a ZXR250 C model, not the A model. (The A model is the one with the two round headlights. C model is a lot better IMO).

[Brett]

if youre going to sell in 5 months, bu the cheapest piece of road legal shit you can find even if its a gn 125 for $500, and tough it out, then buy a decent bike.
why fuckarse around for the sake of 5 fuckin months? youre only going to lose money on it.

Agree. If you only want something cheap and cheerful...buy something cheap and cheerful. I have said it on here before, and will say it again...some of the most fun I have had riding bikes was had on my little ZXR250's. If you're reasonably new to riding, I would highly recommend doing 12 - 24 months on one of the higher performance 250's. You learn a lot on much more forgiving and less expensive machines . 600's and 1000's do not have anywhere NEAR the forgiving nature that many of the 250's have.

[Brett]

The GSX is newer, but it's still 10 years old, so plenty of time to have been butchered and/or neglected. So yes, newer, but don't let that lull you into not looking as hard at it for problems.

Performance, the ZXR every day of the week. Their attitude is much more aggressive, they are more fun to ride.

The GSX is a really basic bike. It doesn't have the rock star appeal of the ZXR, but there is literally less to go wrong and/or maintain.

If you have a car as well, no question it's the ZXR. If this is your only transport, don't totally discount the ZXR, but suddenly there is an appeal to the more basic bike.

Only needing it for 6 months is a bonus... either might give you six months of pain, or six months of bliss.

Look really hard at each bike. Take somebody else to look at them. Ideally your father hates bikes, if so then he is perfect as he'll pick plenty of holes. You want someone who has ridden bikes for a while and knows a thing about them too.

If you're young on a typical crap wage, mad keen on bikes and definitely going to get your full license ASAP, only have 6 months to wait, spend as little as possible. Spend your money on good comfy leathers, a good quiet helmet, you'll get years from them. Spend as little as possible. Both of those auctions are ONO. That means neither seller has confidence in their price. Those are just starting points. If you just can't bring yourself to bargain like that, and don't worry some people can't, find someone who can and have them do it. Some people think it's rude, but I'm telling you now fuck that shit. Every hundy you save is your insurance/wof/rego/petrol/maintenance/oops I fucked it and need to pay my excess, money. Your money. Don't give it to them if you can avoid it.



Having said that. If you're rolling in disposable, ignore all that shit and buy the ZXR. Rape it till it cries enough and hope you've saved enough for the latest 600 you can get your dirty mits on.



There's good info in this thread. Be cold and objective. Don't just read the bits that reinforce what you want to hear.

Welcome to motorcycling, it's fucking awesome.

I had 3 ZXR250's - one was my main, daily rider. I commuted on it, weekend road it, track day'd it. I serviced it myself, looked after it well, but road it HARD. I could balance point wheelie the thing and corner it so that the sides of the bottom of the fairings rubbed the tarmac. I did 45,000kms on it in 2 years and it NEVER ONCE gave me any issues and was running like a champ the day I sold it. Something I still regret doing. I think that if he finds a tidy one and looks after it, it can be a very reliable bike. I don't think $2.5k will achieve that though..... Edit...had a quick look and there are several around the $3k mark that could be negotiated. OP - ignrore cosmetics, go for something mechanically mint.

[MSTRS]

Heaps of good bikes available on LAMS without having to piss around with 250s.


go and research LAMS before you waste time on a clapped out 2 fiddy thats been raped!

What they said.

[Tazz]

I could balance point wheelie the thing and corner it so that the sides of the bottom of the fairings rubbed the tarmac.

I did that fanging it to St Arnaud a few months ago on one of the hairpins and thought I was the man. Got there and found the clip on the front had come loose and she was swinging in the wind. Ego went back down to sweet fark all haha

[Brett]

I did that fanging it to St Arnaud a few months ago on one of the hairpins and thought I was the man. Got there and found the clip on the front had come loose and she was swinging in the wind. Ego went back down to sweet fark all haha

Hahaha...yeah I recall something similar happening to another bloke we used to ride with as well.

[speeding_ant]

Zxr is far more powerful.. Will win a race any day. 4cyl so the screaming engine you're used to. Gsx is 2 cylinder, much tamer, not as fast, much heavier, but is a sports tourer so more stable on the road, more comfortable, easier to ride, easier on the posture. As a speedcomparison, the zxr should do between 180 and 200 and I imagine the gsx tops out around 180 at most. Power wise, the zxr wins with 45hp and the gsx only has between 36 and 40. Though the gsx should have a lot more torque being a twin.


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Ha! I'd like to see that ZXR do 200km/h. The GSX is a heavy toad, can't jump much past 150km/h.

Get a Hornet, it's a ton of fun at any speed it's capable of :innocent:

[Brett]

Yeah, you would need a good back wind to achieve a true 200kph on any 4 stroke 250. Indicated 200kph...yes, a ZXR250 will do that.

[DanielM8]

Yeah, you would need a good back wind to achieve a true 200kph on any 4 stroke 250. Indicated 200kph...yes, a ZXR250 will do that.

I was probably talking about an indicated 200 then??

[biketimus_prime]

I have a GSX250, exact same as in that auction but less mileage. Riding for a month and a bit now. When I first got it, it was good, not great, good. I was used to fast cars already. Now... it's so boring... Honestly so damn boring. Having to commute everyday it's nothing crazy awesome, just feels good because it's a bike rather than a car. Drop a gear and open the throttle and there isn't much there to make you feel all tingly inside... After hearing all this about the ZXR I'm so tempted to sell this bike and get it. Don't get me wrong, the GSX is an awesome bike to suit a learner and meets my needs. It's probably the reason I haven't even had an accident yet. You've already had another learner 250 though and you will be taking a step sideways rather than upwards, so to speak, by getting the GSX.

I like that the GSX is newer and quite reliable as it is. As well as the fact I'm still learning so it's better to stick with this underpowered bike (it also keeps my idiocy in check) until I get my full in a year or two and get a bigger bike.
Anyway, I think I'd go with the ZXR too if given the option to do it all over again. Even my mate's hyosung gt250r is more fun and faster than the GSX.

[Oakie]

I disagree completely. They have smooth, linear power delivery....
While the two I've ridden I found to be peaky horrible things to ride, I'm not saying they are a bad bike per se.The point I'm making is that they are a lot of bike for a beginner. I've ridden for years but those bikes demanded my complete attention when I rode each for a few days and I remember thinking that it was no wonder the odd beginner tossed them down the road.

[Brett]

While the two I've ridden I found to be peaky horrible things to ride, I'm not saying they are a bad bike per se.The point I'm making is that they are a lot of bike for a beginner. I've ridden for years but those bikes demanded my complete attention when I rode each for a few days and I remember thinking that it was no wonder the odd beginner tossed them down the road.

Yeah, they would appear peaky compared to say a 250cc single or twin. I get that.

[imdying]

While the two I've ridden I found to be peaky horrible things to ride, I'm not saying they are a bad bike per se.Odd, I've found the opposite... no discernible peak, just the ever slowly climbing revs that don't appear to even be necessary (i.e. why you wind it out to the red line other than because you're cranked over to the left and physically can't change gears, I do not know). Still a bundle of fun though, but like any 250 you are working the box some (and if you hate doing that, which I don't personally, I can see why you would not enjoy it).

I would call them an enjoyable bike, not a great one.

[ducatilover]

I think you need another Bandit.


Which is because I am selling mine.

[fatjoez]

There's a guy selling this ZXR250 saying he'd consider $2800

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=729228199&cc=602&pid=315138052

But he seems odd insists on me driving to otherside of auckland to pickup rather than meeting halfway even...

Plus new fairings no decals meaning what? Dropped?

I hate buying used -_-'

[sil3nt]

There's a guy selling this ZXR250 saying he'd consider $2800

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=729228199&cc=602&pid=315138052

But he seems odd insists on me driving to otherside of auckland to pickup rather than meeting halfway even...

Plus new fairings no decals meaning what? Dropped?

I hate buying used -_-'It is a 20 year old learner bike. Of course it has been dropped. Doesn't necessarily mean anything bad. It is up to you to inspect it properly before purchase.

Why is it odd that he wants it picked up?

[Steve Gauge]

your kidding you have to drive to the other side of Auckland to buy a bike the insanity of it .
Id travel 3hrs or more to pick up a decent bike . The guys got good feed back the bike looks tidy low kms and if you worried if its been dropped in its life time and hasn't got genuine decals lmao

[roy.nz]

Why not this,

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-728893612.htm or

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-727332598.htm

They be more fun.

[Mike.Gayner]

Why not this,

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-728893612.htm

Good luck getting that one for $2g.


or

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-727332598.htm

They be more fun.

Lazy OP isn't even willing to make his way across Auckland to pick up a bike, don't tihnk he'll be too interested in putting this one back together.

[Tazz]

There's a guy selling this ZXR250 saying he'd consider $2800

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=729228199&cc=602&pid=315138052

But he seems odd insists on me driving to otherside of auckland to pickup rather than meeting halfway even...

Plus new fairings no decals meaning what? Dropped?

I hate buying used -_-'

No wonder your name is 'fatjoez'. It's not odd, it's just you being bloody lazy.

Otherwise, looks like a cool bike. Do eeeet!

[Steve Gauge]

hi I cant believe the nerve of this guy on trademe not riding the zxr over to Fatjoez place to show the bike with a bag of pies to seal the deal

[imdying]

But he seems odd insists on me driving to otherside of auckland to pickup rather than meeting halfway even...Yep, I'd tell you to fuck off too you lazy cunt.


Plus new fairings no decals meaning what? Dropped?This your first time looking at learner bikes a few decades old? Of course it has been dropped.


I hate buying used -_-'So buy a new one you queer cunt, is that so fucking hard.

[Erelyes]

There's a guy selling this ZXR250 saying he'd consider $2800

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=729228199&cc=602&pid=315138052

But he seems odd insists on me driving to otherside of auckland to pickup rather than meeting halfway even...

Plus new fairings no decals meaning what? Dropped?

I hate buying used -_-'

I bet you hate not having a bike more.

Check it out, turn up with $2,6 in cash and nothing more and bargain up from 2,5.
Shit, even take $2,8 if you're happy with buying it at that.
Look after it, thrash it, then sell it in six months.

By the way... have you looked into/done CBTA?

Also consider GPX250 which is the twin-cyl 250cc 4stroke kwaka. Prolly inbetween the GSX and the ZXR in terms of fun factor, practicality, blah blah. Budget around the 2.5 mark too.

[Oakie]

Id travel 3hrs or more to pick up a decent bike .
I did recently. Christchurch to Dunedin and then back the next day with a shiny new(ish) red and silver bike. About 5 and a bit hours on the road each way I guess

I'd actually be concerned that the only bit of info about the bike in the advert was that it revs out to 18,000rpm. Sort of suggests the current owner went there pretty often. Hmm, pretty bike but 'not touching it with a barge-pole' would be my response (but then again I'm a soft-cock nana with a severe risk-aversion when it comes to money)

[Rhys]

It's a zxr if you don't rev the nuts off them they start to run like shit!

They are at 9000 rpm at 100 kph

[Brett]

There's a guy selling this ZXR250 saying he'd consider $2800

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=729228199&cc=602&pid=315138052

But he seems odd insists on me driving to otherside of auckland to pickup rather than meeting halfway even...

Plus new fairings no decals meaning what? Dropped?

I hate buying used -_-'

Most 250's have been dropped. I bought mine with the front fairing still unpainted by the previous owner who broke the fairing in a slow speed drop. I got is repainted etc and then proceeded to slide it down the road 3 times. Cosmetically it wasn't perfect, still tidy, but mechanically it was brilliant. If it is mechanically tidy - then go for it. I find bikes that are not mint and which the owner doesn't feel like he has to 'baby' to be more fun to ride.

[Brett]

your kidding you have to drive to the other side of Auckland to buy a bike the insanity of it .
Id travel 3hrs or more to pick up a decent bike . The guys got good feed back the bike looks tidy low kms and if you worried if its been dropped in its life time and hasn't got genuine decals lmao

I bought my 2011 CBR1000rr unseen from a bloke in Christchurch based on his trademe ad and a few text messages. I paid him his $$ by DD and he chucked it on a truck for me the next day. I got lucky, it was even tidier than he described - like as new. Guess it worked our for me...but yeah, you take your chances in any transaction.

[Brett]

Also consider GPX250 which is the twin-cyl 250cc 4stroke kwaka. Prolly inbetween the GSX and the ZXR in terms of fun factor, practicality, blah blah. Budget around the 2.5 mark too.

GPX250 is one of the worst 250cc 'sports' bikes that I have ridden. I hate the F&%cken things.

[Brett]

I did recently. Christchurch to Dunedin and then back the next day with a shiny new(ish) red and silver bike. About 5 and a bit hours on the road each way I guess

I'd actually be concerned that the only bit of info about the bike in the advert was that it revs out to 18,000rpm. Sort of suggests the current owner went there pretty often. Hmm, pretty bike but 'not touching it with a barge-pole' would be my response (but then again I'm a soft-cock nana with a severe risk-aversion when it comes to money)

I used to have to chase fast boys on 600's and 1000's on my ZXR250c...it spend a large portion of it's time very near to the redline. regular oil changes with filters, never missed a beat.

[R650R]

Yes there are prob better options now with LAMS bikes like DR650 but OP prob got eyes for a race replica like when I was young.
The FZR250 often gets overlooked. Mine had the EXUP exhaust and used to smoke all the local GSXR250 and GPX. The GPX can sound a bit hoady but good off the line with parallel twin.
I did fish and chip delivery on mine 18000 rpm everywhere about four nights a week, few missed gears stratospheric over revs like you do and no engine trouble.
Can consume a bit of oil on long trips with the high revs.
The FZR model I had was fitted with the big floating single front disc, much better than the GSXR twin discs which look good but are bit lacking in brakes compared to FZR.

[sil3nt]

GPX250 is one of the worst 250cc 'sports' bikes that I have ridden. I hate the F&%cken things.
I had one for a few years. Loved it. Not a sports bike though. Excellent commuter and learner bike!

[Juniper]

Hey I have a ZXR250 and its the closest thing to actual power on a 250 LAMS bike you'll get.

I love mine and wouldn't change for anything else but my CBR600 that I've got my eye on.

But bear in mind that it is an old bike. So unless you want to spend big $$ you best know something about bikes. Watch the carbs that's what went poof in mine and I managed to find a second hand set.
Also you'll need to deal with nearly every mechanic telling you to sell it and get something newer. People don't seem to like working on old bikes. Remember nothing is made for these bikes anymore, so its either second hand parts or pay through the nose and hope the factory has something lying around.

Best summer tire for it is the sportsmax 18" absolutely sexy. And in the wet commuting the bt-45 if you can find it with a shallow profile. With having an 18" rear you can't buy shit stuff for it.

[Juniper]

Bloody good K's on that ZXR btw. Mines got 72 or so.

[ducatilover]

I did recently. Christchurch to Dunedin and then back the next day with a shiny new(ish) red and silver bike. About 5 and a bit hours on the road each way I guess

I'd actually be concerned that the only bit of info about the bike in the advert was that it revs out to 18,000rpm. Sort of suggests the current owner went there pretty often. Hmm, pretty bike but 'not touching it with a barge-pole' would be my response (but then again I'm a soft-cock nana with a severe risk-aversion when it comes to money)

18,000rpm worries me because only restricted ones rev to 18, the rest redline at 19 ;)

[imdying]

Not that it matters, as it has peaked well before either of those figures ;)

[ducatilover]

Not that it matters, as it has peaked well before either of those figures ;)

Not like any ZXR owner would admit it though? :lol: