Honda CBR250 or Kawasaki ZXR250

[biketimus_prime]

Hi all I'd like to experience a CBR or ZXR, one of the powerful old ones.

Anyone have one for sale that is in good condition, WOF and Rego, around 50,000km and reasonably priced? Not keen to pay 4k or over like the ones on trademe want.

Preferably in Auckland.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

4k is a steal for the tm ones atm, yes they are old but credit due to the fact that they are in one piece. I got mine for 1800, but its got no fairings. Like, none. Ran like a bag of s**t too. Runs nice now tho hahahaha

puts a grin on my face, thats for sure

[biketimus_prime]

4k isn't a great price. There was a beaut CBR down south that sold less than a week after it was listed.

This one:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-848261874.htm

Would have given 3800 if it was in auckland!

Surely someone has something like it here

[nzpoontang]

4k isn't a great price. There was a beaut CBR down south that sold less than a week after it was listed.

This one:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-848261874.htm

Would have given 3800 if it was in auckland!

Surely someone has something like it here

I went and had a look at this one. I couldn't see anything wrong with it, tank has been repainted but not too bad a job, gave whole bike a good looking over. Decided not to buy it as I would rather a motard until I can get a big sports bike. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=852360816

[biketimus_prime]

I went and had a look at this one. I couldn't see anything wrong with it, tank has been repainted but not too bad a job, gave whole bike a good looking over. Decided not to buy it as I would rather a motard until I can get a big sports bike. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=852360816

That one has been on for a while. I reckon I will go check it out now that I'm in the market for one. Thanks for the link :)
Not sure on the whole oil being replaced with a fully synthetic though. I thought a semi was better especially for old bikes due to how the wet clutches are.

I went and saw this one. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=855536608
Really shocking condition. The pictures make it look awesome but it isn't really. Also has a rattle of the cam chain I believe.

[mossy1200]

Hi all I'd like to experience a CBR or ZXR, one of the powerful old ones.

Anyone have one for sale that is in good condition, WOF and Rego, around 50,000km and reasonably priced? Not keen to pay 4k or over like the ones on trademe want.

Preferably in Auckland.

I wouldn't. Its a poor investment for a bike that's not that impressive. To much risk.

Get a high torque bike that's newer.
drz400 is more fun for your money.
Spend a little more and buy wise.

[mossy1200]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-814324235.htm

Scrap that its not on list.

[nzpoontang]

I went and saw this one. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=855536608
Really shocking condition. The pictures make it look awesome but it isn't really. Also has a rattle of the cam chain I believe.[/QUOTE]

Haha yeah it looks mint in photos, what was rough about it? That other one i went and looked at had the cam chain tensioner replaced with a manual one which he reckoned was the way to go, i dont really know to much about them

[biketimus_prime]

I wouldn't. Its a poor investment for a bike that's not that impressive. To much risk.

Get a high torque bike that's newer.
drz400 is more fun for your money.
Spend a little more and buy wise.

Yeah I am considering a DRZ400 once I get my full or a similar adventure bike because I don't want to commute on a sports bike eventually. May just stick with my current bike until my full in Nov


I went and saw this one. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=855536608
Really shocking condition. The pictures make it look awesome but it isn't really. Also has a rattle of the cam chain I believe.

Haha yeah it looks mint in photos, what was rough about it? That other one i went and looked at had the cam chain tensioner replaced with a manual one which he reckoned was the way to go, i dont really know to much about them[/QUOTE]

I had a quick look over it and left I didn't want to waste his time once I saw it for the first time but for starters it was under a cover and still stunk of fresh paint.
The left cover between side and front fairing was like roughly glued together or something and then bogged and painted over, no sanding whatsoever.
Paint wasn't really that smooth, just a quick spray over to get it looking good for sale I suppose.
The rear axle was held with a castle nut and a massive clip (not sure if that's normal). The area where speedo mounts to was all surface rusted.
Rego was out since october last year, doesn't mention that in auction and I assume it was either ridden illegally or wasn't ridden at all as the guy got the bike in a trade for something else and didn't know much about the bike's history at all.

Good fixer upper if you get it at a dirt cheap price. But definitely not worth my time. Everything just looked real worn and faded and unappealing. Was like seeing a porn star on the internet and then meeting her in real life after she's just woken up and no make up etc.

[Ender EnZed]

Yeah I am considering a DRZ400 once I get my full or a similar adventure bike because I don't want to commute on a sports bike eventually. May just stick with my current bike until my full in Nov


Why wait? The DRZ is LAMS approved, as are almost all adventure bikes under 660cc.

[biketimus_prime]

Why wait? The DRZ is LAMS approved, as are almost all adventure bikes under 660cc.

I'm a student at the moment but going in to full time work by the end of this year so when the income is good once again I will be getting one :)
They're awesome bikes and I wish I kept my KLR but it just wasn't suitable for weekend rides through the hills for me. After I work full time I can have the best of both worlds with 1 sports bike and 1 adventure bike.

[mossy1200]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-856542555.htm

[Seraph]

Shit mate snap that fucker up before some other cnut does, revins are piece of piss. . a Mc22 for $1200...never thought I'd see the day.

[biketimus_prime]

I looked it at it a few days ago. I don't really trust it. If it was such a bargain it would have gone by now but it hasn't. I think the seller has discovered something which prevents him from getting a revin easily and wants to flick it off now. Experienced it twice now.

[Seraph]

Not a lot of people that want a 250 want or need the hassle of a revin. ..mention "revin" and a lot of people will run. Get a car jam report see if its been crashed if not then go for it.

[neil_cb125t]

My friend rick has one up in Aucks, selling it in a month or so - will be reasonable price. you find one??

[Bensav21]

My friend rick has one up in Aucks, selling it in a month or so - will be reasonable price. you find one??

Hi mate
What bike has your mate got?
Photos and details?
If anyone knows of snyone selling any fast lams bikes like cbr250rr, zxr 250 , rfv400 or anything similar.
Bensavage21@hotmail.com
0278293333

Thanks!

[neil_cb125t]

Hi mate
What bike has your mate got?
Photos and details?
If anyone knows of snyone selling any fast lams bikes like cbr250rr, zxr 250 , rfv400 or anything similar.
Bensavage21@hotmail.com
0278293333

Thanks!

hey fella, i have txt rick - he has a ZXR250 89/90. He will contact you if he is selling it shortly

chap

[mossy1200]

I looked it at it a few days ago. I don't really trust it. If it was such a bargain it would have gone by now but it hasn't. I think the seller has discovered something which prevents him from getting a revin easily and wants to flick it off now. Experienced it twice now.

You sure its same bike. Listing was a hour old when I found it.
Easy to find out if you have plate number just go cop shop and ask.
Looks like your average didn't bother to keep registration up likely due to the tire needing replaced so no wof.
Does not hurt to ask him as its finished for under 2k and worth 3+

[biketimus_prime]

You sure its same bike. Listing was a hour old when I found it.
Easy to find out if you have plate number just go cop shop and ask.
Looks like your average didn't bother to keep registration up likely due to the tire needing replaced so no wof.
Does not hurt to ask him as its finished for under 2k and worth 3+


Bensav21 this just got listed too. Neil is this your mate's one? : http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-857002439.htm

I'm kinda torn up with buying one now as I have a 2012 Hyosung GT250R EFI that I ride every day and it has been reliable has hell with low mileage, not a single issue! Done like 10,000kms in 4 months now and an R6 waiting for me in the garage for when I get my full (I couldn't pass up buying the R6, got an amazing deal for it!).
Reason I wanted a ZXR or CBR is because I thought they'd be a bit quicker and be the next step up before the R6 because the R6 is so fucking fast I can't even handle it or have the discipline to ride something like it right now.
I don't want to get an older bike and then have to deal with the issues that come with them, especially carburetted bikes which I am sick of now after owning a few. What do you guys reckon? Just keep the hyo till I get my full in november and do some track days on it? Or get one of them "Golden days" bikes?

[mossy1200]

Bensav21 this just got listed too. Neil is this your mate's one? : http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-857002439.htm

I'm kinda torn up with buying one now as I have a 2012 Hyosung GT250R EFI that I ride every day and it has been reliable has hell with low mileage, not a single issue! Done like 10,000kms in 4 months now and an R6 waiting for me in the garage for when I get my full (I couldn't pass up buying the R6, got an amazing deal for it!).
Reason I wanted a ZXR or CBR is because I thought they'd be a bit quicker and be the next step up before the R6 because the R6 is so fucking fast I can't even handle it or have the discipline to ride something like it right now.
I don't want to get an older bike and then have to deal with the issues that come with them, especially carburetted bikes which I am sick of now after owning a few. What do you guys reckon? Just keep the hyo till I get my full in november and do some track days on it? Or get one of them "Golden days" bikes?

I wouldn't call a old 250 inline 4 a huge step up.
If you want to get ready for the R6 practice good lines and awareness of what is happening around you.
Get your head in a good place about riding safely.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-856805285.htm

Buy this and put a race tail on it and good tires and go to track days etc. That will sharpen your skills in the corners. A good low power bike that needs the speed kept up will train you.
Offer him 500 odd cash before someone bids with the idea of going 600 max.
Chuck a tail on it and tire and your track riding for under a Grand.

[biketimus_prime]

I wouldn't call a old 250 inline 4 a huge step up.
If you want to get ready for the R6 practice good lines and awareness of what is happening around you.
Get your head in a good place about riding safely.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-856805285.htm

Buy this and put a race tail on it and good tires and go to track days etc. That will sharpen your skills in the corners. A good low power bike that needs the speed kept up will train you.
Offer him 500 odd cash before someone bids with the idea of going 600 max.
Chuck a tail on it and tire and your track riding for under a Grand.

Thanks for the advice! I currently have 4 bikes in the garage though so I can't get a track-only bike just yet unfortunately. Definitely consider something cheap like that after I sell them though. They pop up on the odd occasion. I have a bike suited for bucket racing but I haven't gotten around to prepping it with sliders etc just yet though. Track riding would be better than bucket racing though right?

[mossy1200]

Thanks for the advice! I currently have 4 bikes in the garage though so I can't get a track-only bike just yet unfortunately. Definitely consider something cheap like that after I sell them though. They pop up on the odd occasion. I have a bike suited for bucket racing but I haven't gotten around to prepping it with sliders etc just yet though. Track riding would be better than bucket racing though right?

Buckets is good. You get the same effect because the corners are tight and the change of direction is rapid plus your close to others while racing. I have raced 1000cc and buckets. Buckets will give you good skills without huge dollars.
One thing ill never do again is put my top road bike on a track again. Didn't have any mishap but the risk out ways the fun factor when you have other part time track riders around you. Cheaper to get a low price track bike than fix your road bike.

[biketimus_prime]

Buckets is good. You get the same effect because the corners are tight and the change of direction is rapid plus your close to others while racing. I have raced 1000cc and buckets. Buckets will give you good skills without huge dollars.
One thing ill never do again is put my top road bike on a track again. Didn't have any mishap but the risk out ways the fun factor when you have other part time track riders around you. Cheaper to get a low price track bike than fix your road bike.

Yeah awesome I will probably continue with the bucket idea instead as it'll be cheaper anyway. I have found that I am comfortable moving off my seat to a certain extent but I'm actually too scared to go further and instead slow down to compensate for it. I would rather break that barrier on the track than on the street, I don't quite know my limits yet.

I understand what you mean about not taking your road bike on the track, I used to take my road car quite often and you can't quite bring yourself to push it as much as you'd like. However I should just try it at least once I think. Just take it easy in novice.

[mossy1200]

Yeah awesome I will probably continue with the bucket idea instead as it'll be cheaper anyway. I have found that I am comfortable moving off my seat to a certain extent but I'm actually too scared to go further and instead slow down to compensate for it. I would rather break that barrier on the track than on the street, I don't quite know my limits yet.

I understand what you mean about not taking your road bike on the track, I used to take my road car quite often and you can't quite bring yourself to push it as much as you'd like. However I should just try it at least once I think. Just take it easy in novice.

Good stuff.
Far better off learning limits in a controlled environment then riding well below those limits on the road.

[Bensav21]

Would you guys recommend goong for an early 90's cbr / zxr or go for a 2007+ hyosung gt250r?
Obviously the older bikes are more powerful but being so old and kms reliability be an issue?
Thoughts please! Massive decision.
My first bike was a honda hornet cb250f...

Thanks!!

[mossy1200]

Would you guys recommend goong for an early 90's cbr / zxr or go for a 2007+ hyosung gt250r?
Obviously the older bikes are more powerful but being so old and kms reliability be an issue?
Thoughts please! Massive decision.
My first bike was a honda hornet cb250f...

Thanks!!

Hornets better bike than both.
I would ride a 600+ cc dual purpose bike if I had a learners licence. Saying that I am tall so the 250s are to physically small for me.

[biketimus_prime]

Would you guys recommend goong for an early 90's cbr / zxr or go for a 2007+ hyosung gt250r?
Obviously the older bikes are more powerful but being so old and kms reliability be an issue?
Thoughts please! Massive decision.
My first bike was a honda hornet cb250f...

Thanks!!

Everyone on here hates Hyosung but I can honestly say my 2012 fuel injected one has been more amazingly reliable than the older bikes my mates have such as Bandits, hornets and even ZXRs and CBRs. Starts first pop every damn day, I get almost 430km to a $23 tank. Since I replaced the stock chain and sprockets, the shit stock brake pads and fluid and tyres, the bike has been nothing but awesome NOT A SINGLE FUCKING ISSUE. Done over 10,000kms in 4 months or so on it and I have no trouble keeping up with the jap bikes in the same class on weekend rides. I personally highly recommend the newer ones. Far better than my old GSX250 which is why I moved to them in the first place. I can't compare my hyosung to what it's like to ride the Ninja or CBR300s as I haven't ridden them but I feel like ignorance is bliss for now.

I know what a good bike feels like, my R6 is just in a class of it's own (obviously). But I can't fault the hyosung. I just wanted one of them old CBRs or ZXRs to have more speed. Only thing with the hyo is I am proactive with maintenace and care. I wipe it down after a ride especially around the digital speedo cluster and spray WD-40 on footpegs, mirror mounts, anything that is made to pivot etc whenever it dries off after being wet. Oil and filter change every 4000km, lubricate the chain every 500km or so and you're good to go!

[biketimus_prime]

Just as I say all this, look what bloody gets listed: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-857064266.htm

[nzpoontang]

Do you think these bikes (zxr250 and cbr250) will go up in value over the next 5 or so years? with all the new LAMS bikes being so good i cant really figure out if they will or not. If this guy will accept 2400 i was going to buy it and chuck it in the garage and keep the rego on hold as all the fairings are original etc http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=858366101

[Vinz0r]

Do you think these bikes (zxr250 and cbr250) will go up in value over the next 5 or so years? with all the new LAMS bikes being so good i cant really figure out if they will or not. If this guy will accept 2400 i was going to buy it and chuck it in the garage and keep the rego on hold as all the fairings are original etc http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=858366101

Only a select few bikes would be worth buying as appreciating assets. That is not one of them.