First bike.

[Vrbl]

Hi there I am going to be looking at purchasing my first bike very soon and the Kawasaki zxr400s have caught my attention but I can't seem to find very much information on these bikes. Anybody own any of these bikes before? And if so would they be a good first bike? Or would I be better off going for a cb400, xjr400 or something like that?
Thanks in advance.

https://touch.trademe.co.nz/motors/listing/view/1249563942

[James Deuce]

Old and thrashed to death and maintained by troglodytes with vice grips and crescent wrenches. Or turned into race bikes years ago that are no longer loved as F3 has turned into something else. Plus: Old. Old & sportsbike go together like Trump and being nice to women. It may be all smiles in the media but its pussy has been grabbed at some point.

[Laava]

Sv650 or gladius

[Vrbl]

Ok so I am wasting my time looking for a zrx400 basically? I will have a look at the sv650s and cb400s, not looking to spend more than 5k on my first bike.

[James Deuce]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1420053921.htm

[Vrbl]

Says it would suit a large rider (only 5'8) and would prefer to purchase a jap bike

[FJRider]

Says it would suit a large rider (only 5'8) and would prefer to purchase a jap bike

A few marks on the paintwork. But 30,000 km's ... would be a good first bike. You'd probably end up putting a few marks on it yourself.

It would leave you change to get decent riding gear ...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1401356721.htm

[Vrbl]

Bike says it's sold in the description and is in Christchurch (based in Auckland) but looks a nice bike.

[ellipsis]

Was a toss up between one of them CF Motos and a Honda for my girls second bike, after the two years on a 250. Wish we'd gone for the CF looking back

[Moi]

I stand to be corrected... is the CFMoto based on a previous Kawasaki?

[ellipsis]

...ER6 similar...

[Vrbl]

Why is that? Have you had problems with the Honda? Would a sv650 be a much all round bike compared to a cb400 zrx400 etc etc

[ellipsis]

Why is that? Have you had problems with the Honda? Would a sv650 be a much all round bike compared to a cb400 zrx400 etc etc

...nah, they're just fucking boring...you don't have problems with Hondas, didn't you know that...

[HEsch]

FWIW, I bought an SV650 (LAMS) as my first bike, and I'm loving it. I'm not quite 5'7", sat on it and felt at home. I have no prior experience with bikes to compare it to, so I'm useless on that front. However, I think you will be hard pressed to find one in your budget, as the LAMS versions have not been around for that many years as far as I know. The Gladius version may be LAMS approved (I can't remember and can't be bothered checking the list again).

[Vrbl]

Oh yep, good to know..

[Vrbl]

I might have a closer look at them then, looks like I might have to try scrape some more money together haha

[MichaelG]

Oh yep, good to know..

$5K is a lot to spend on a first bike. You won't make it back and your next is going to cost more. Could get a 250 for less than 3 and save the money for when you upgrade

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1420254378.htm

[Vrbl]

$5K is a lot to spend on a first bike. You won't make it back and your next is going to cost more. Could get a 250 for less than 3 and save the money for when you upgrade

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1420254378.htm

My main concern with a 250 was cruising at 100ks on the motorway/open road without revving the crap out of the bike. I was hoping to purchase a bike that will last me a couple of years and keep me happy until I get my full licence and some experience under my belt.

[Laava]

Ok so I am wasting my time looking for a zrx400 basically? I will have a look at the sv650s and cb400s, not looking to spend more than 5k on my first bike.

This lady is selling this almost new bike and wants $5300 if you can stretch yourself.
Immaculate Condition Black Honda CBR 300R purchased from Planet Honda in Whangarei in 2015 and kept in a locked garage.

Fantastic Bike in near new condition.

Honda’s CBR300R is proof that fun comes in all sizes. This bike delivers a giant dose of it - way out of proportion to its engine size. Whether this is your first bike or you have a garage full of them, the CBR300R is a blast to ride. Its single-cylinder engine provides a wide torque spread that performs well in-town or on the motorway, and offers excellent fuel efficiency. Plus, its narrow single-cylinder engine makes it easier to sit on the bike and get your feet on the ground at stops. But the CBR300R really comes alive on twisty roads, where its light weight and nimble handling chew up the curves.

Extremely easy to drive with power when needed.

Features
-Narrow and Low Seat Height
-Analog and Digital Instrumentation
-Antilock Braking System
-Counterbalance Shaft
-Seperate Passenger Seat
-Under Seat Storage
-Pro Link Rear Suspension
-Fuel Injection Performance
-Single Cylinder Engine
-Super Sport Styling



Purchased bike to learn and sit my license and selling as I don't use enough.

Viewing welcome.
0210304639

[Vrbl]

This lady is selling this almost new bike and wants $5300 if you can stretch yourself.
Immaculate Condition Black Honda CBR 300R purchased from Planet Honda in Whangarei in 2015 and kept in a locked garage.

Fantastic Bike in near new condition.

Honda’s CBR300R is proof that fun comes in all sizes. This bike delivers a giant dose of it - way out of proportion to its engine size. Whether this is your first bike or you have a garage full of them, the CBR300R is a blast to ride. Its single-cylinder engine provides a wide torque spread that performs well in-town or on the motorway, and offers excellent fuel efficiency. Plus, its narrow single-cylinder engine makes it easier to sit on the bike and get your feet on the ground at stops. But the CBR300R really comes alive on twisty roads, where its light weight and nimble handling chew up the curves.

Extremely easy to drive with power when needed.

Features
-Narrow and Low Seat Height
-Analog and Digital Instrumentation
-Antilock Braking System
-Counterbalance Shaft
-Seperate Passenger Seat
-Under Seat Storage
-Pro Link Rear Suspension
-Fuel Injection Performance
-Single Cylinder Engine
-Super Sport Styling



Purchased bike to learn and sit my license and selling as I don't use enough.

Viewing welcome.
0210304639

Sounds like a great bike will have a think about it and get my licence sorted within the next week or so. Thanks for the help/suggestions 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[Ghost Lemur]

My main concern with a 250 was cruising at 100ks on the motorway/open road without revving the crap out of the bike. I was hoping to purchase a bike that will last me a couple of years and keep me happy until I get my full licence and some experience under my belt.Depending on other factors too. But one of the things you'll end up discovering with bikes vs cars is they love the revs and are unhappy if you keep them in that low rev range. I've got a R3 now, which I'm still pre first service with, 100 no problem. 135 odd was about 8000 revs and it redlines at 12500. The round abbot point I'm making is some bikes need to be in that 6-8k range which takes some getting used to when you come from a car where that would be ringing it's neck.

The best bike for you depends on all the factors though. Budget, what sort of riding you want to do, how long you plan on keeping it.

I went with a $400 WOF and reg Honda CB250RS for my first bike. Didn't matter too much if I dropped it, was still more of a bike than I was a rider for at the time and didn't plan on keeping it longer than was required.

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[Vrbl]

Depending on other factors too. But one of the things you'll end up discovering with bikes vs cars is they love the revs and are unhappy if you keep them in that low rev range. I've got a R3 now, which I'm still pre first service with, 100 no problem. 135 odd was about 8000 revs and it redlines at 12500. The round abbot point I'm making is some bikes need to be in that 6-8k range which takes some getting used to when you come from a car where that would be ringing it's neck.

The best bike for you depends on all the factors though. Budget, what sort of riding you want to do, how long you plan on keeping it.

I went with a $400 WOF and reg Honda CB250RS for my first bike. Didn't matter too much if I dropped it, was still more of a bike than I was a rider for at the time and didn't plan on keeping it longer than was required.

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Yeah I definitely won't count the smaller cc bikes out after hearing your opinions on them, sounds like they might be perfect for what I'm after. Will probably be holding on to the bike for 2 years+ as I have a lot coming up over the next couple of years and money will be going elsewhere.

[Vrbl]

Ended up going with a zrx400. Bike runs and handles great! Now just to pray for some nice weather ha!

[Ghost Lemur]

Ended up going with a zrx400. Bike runs and handles great! Now just to pray for some nice weather ha!Pics required.

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[Vrbl]

Thinking about adding a tooth to the front sprocket to lower the revs on the open road and hopefully help with fuel consumption :weird:

[AllanB]

Thinking about adding a tooth to the front sprocket to lower the revs on the open road and hopefully help with fuel consumption :weird:

It's a inline 4 400 - leave it alone and rev the shit out of it, it is not a torque filled engine. If you want a lugger buy a HD.