Darn..

[NotaGoth]

Oh well went to look at some motorbikes today while I was in Whangarei..

Sat on a GN250 and.. erm.. DOH!!!! It was too big! I only just had the tips of my toes on the ground either side of the bike. Not to mention the width of the seat made it extremely uncomfortable for the whole 10 mins I sat there, I can't imagine how it would feel riding the damn thing.. So I'm thinking maybe thats a GN out of the question.

They did whip a bike out from the back of the shop though.. Suzuki GZ250, *hears you all moan*

Comfy, could touch the ground flat feet both sides. Did I forget to mention real comfy? Could reach everything real well, and could very easily stand and hold the bike on my own.

Anyone else own a GZ250? Any thoughts on the bike? And anyone know what sort of price range and approximately what you would get for that sort of money spent on a used GZ. I know this bike was new, 5k.

Cheers.

*kittie*

[Gremlin]

*waits for crashe, the clock is ticking*

[crashe]

Now lookie here, haven't I told you to go and buy a VIRAGO 250cc cruiser
Then you will have no problems getting ya feet to touch the ground...:wavey:




And no mine is not up for sale..

[crashe]

*waits for crashe, the clock is ticking*


Oi you I was typing at the same time as you ...

You smart shit...:rofl: :rofl:

[skidMark]

Only took you a whole 2 minutes, LOL.

[Gremlin]

Oi you I was typing at the same time as you ...

You smart shit...:rofl: :rofl:
2 minutes, not bad, you have done worse... :bleh:

[Sketchy_Racer]

Hey kittie

being a new bike i dont think there would be any probs with it, and im pretty sure they run the same bulletproof engine from teh GNs...

but if you like it go for it!!! its your money, use it how you like :niceone:

good luck anyways

[crashe]

Only took you a whole 2 minutes, LOL.


Well I had to type the whole message up....
so I started typing as soon as it appeared....

One has to be on the ball occassionally.... and type fast....
:rofl: :rofl:

[NotaGoth]

Now lookie here, haven't I told you to go and buy a VIRAGO 250cc cruiser
Then you will have no problems getting ya feet to touch the ground...:wavey:




And no mine is not up for sale..


Aww come on I ain't seen one at any of the bike shops in Whangarei as yet.. Gotta say though.. This thing was comfy... Would the Virago pretty much be the same size wise?

[crashe]

2 minutes, not bad, you have done worse... :bleh:


You will keep my boy, you will keep. :rofl: :rofl:

Any way I had to say it before IXION got in here.... :rofl: :rofl:

[NotaGoth]

Hey kittie

being a new bike i dont think there would be any probs with it, and im pretty sure they run the same bulletproof engine from teh GNs...

but if you like it go for it!!! its your money, use it how you like :niceone:

good luck anyways


Hey RG,

Not quite prepared yet to throw 5k dosh on a brand new bike, not my first bike anyway. Just isn't me.
Am interested in knowing how much a used GZ sells for though, just to see what sort of money I'm looking at.

Thanks though.

*kittie*

[crashe]

Aww come on I ain't seen one at any of the bike shops in Whangarei as yet.. Gotta say though.. This thing was comfy... Would the Virago pretty much be the same size wise?


The VIRAGO 250 is shorter than the GN250 and so damn comfy to sit on...

And loverly to ride.... you can't beat a VIRAGO 250cc Cruiser.

Now you know that I highly recommend the VIRAGO 250 cruiser.

[Scorpygirl]

Kittie

Virago 250s are so comfy and made for people with short (OOPS - I will say no more) :msn-wink:

But it's up to you and don't let anyone pressure you!! :oi-grr:

[NotaGoth]

The VIRAGO 250 is shorter than the GN250 and so damn comfy to sit on...

And loverly to ride.... you can't beat a VIRAGO 250cc Cruiser.

Now you know that I highly recommend the VIRAGO 250 cruiser.

I did mention the Virago and have looked at them on TradeMe, just not found way at a shop up here that I can take a look at :(

[gamgee]

few articles for you:
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roadtests/peewees/
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roadtests/250s03/

both outline suitable bikes with low seat heights, try out an suzuki rg150, i think they have quite a low seat as well, but i haven't sat on one in over 2 years so i could be wrong

[crashe]

I did mention the Virago and have looked at them on TradeMe, just not found way at a shop up here that I can take a look at :(


Then you will have to come back on down to Auckland to have a look at them....

I think Coleman's has one... a older model. Contact SARGE.
Red Baron also, usually has one in stock.
Im not sure if Mt Eden has any there at the moment.
There was a older model over the shore at the bike shops there recently....

[NotaGoth]

Then you will have to come back on down to Auckland to have a look at them....

I think Coleman's has one... a older model. Contact SARGE.
Red Baron also, usually has one in stock.
Im not sure if Mt Eden has any there at the moment.
There was a older model over the shore at the bike shops there recently....

Heading to Auckland isn't an option at all for me at the moment. But will keep that in mind.

Thanks crashe.

[Hitcher]

Get yourself a Kawasaki EL250 Eliminator. One of these will whump all of the other 250cc "cruisers". Great fuel economy too. And durable if you want to slide it down the road.

[WINJA]

heading to auckland isn't an option at all for me at the moment. but will keep that in mind.

thanks crashe.



john will give you a lift for a small favour:buggerd:

[Wellyman]

GZ's are as people have said are the same motor as the GN. I have ridden a GN and they are just a small budget, beginners bike. get the Virago they are much nice bikes.
WM

[gamgee]

according to those the gz comes a close second in this market to the virago, so if you can't get a virago, i'm sure you'd be more than happy with the gz

[NotaGoth]

Get yourself a Kawasaki EL250 Eliminator. One of these will whump all of the other 250cc "cruisers". Great fuel economy too. And durable if you want to slide it down the road.

John mentioned one of those when I seen him this arvo. Will look into one of those too.

[Ixion]

I reckon Yamaha should start paying Ms Crashe a commission on Virago 250 sales.

[pyrocam]

the GZ isnt that a bad a bike. Ive ridden one a couple times, plenty of grunt and it can actually lane split (if your a bit of a stupid fuck like me) if I remember right its also known as a marauder.

I think its got the gn250 engine in it but dont let that fool you, its actually a nice bike. if I were to purchase a 250 cruiser/non sports, it would probably be my first choice or perhaps an EL

[Kornholio]

We may see you on the road soon then Kitten?

Good stuff :D

[NotaGoth]

We may see you on the road soon then Kitten?

Good stuff :D

As I said to others "still just looking"

Plenty of time yet. first choice when down the gurgler, and any bike I have found on trademe is usually in the south island. Go figure.

[NotaGoth]

the GZ isnt that a bad a bike. Ive ridden one a couple times, plenty of grunt and it can actually lane split (if your a bit of a stupid fuck like me) if I remember right its also known as a marauder.

I think its got the gn250 engine in it but dont let that fool you, its actually a nice bike. if I were to purchase a 250 cruiser/non sports, it would probably be my first choice or perhaps an EL

Marauder is correct. Think mum is quite keen on me getting one too. Well after seeing how big the GN was for me, then seeing that.. lol

[Virago]

The GN250 is cheap and cheerful (Taiwan built), and sells like hot cakes as beginner bikes. However, if you're under 5'4", there's no way you can get your feet safely on the ground.

The best option for shorter people is the cruiser-style machine. But they cost - most 250cc cruisers sell for around the $7000 mark when new, compared to $3000 for a GN250. And they keep their value too, getting fairly high prices when sold second-hand.

The GZ250 is a good little bike, but doesn't have the same grunt or charisma that the V-twin Virago has.

If you want feedback on the GZ250, send a PM to Roks in Christchurch, she recently bought one.

I've just bought a Virago 250 for Mrs V, and she's really happy with it. She's under 5' tall, and can flat-foot it comfortably.

The best option is to sit on as many bikes as you can. Don't just sit with your feet on the ground, get someone to hold the bike upright for you and put your feet on the pegs.

Good luck with the search.

[NotaGoth]

The GN250 is cheap and cheerful (Taiwan built), and sells like hot cakes as beginner bikes. However, if you're under 5'4", there's no way you can get your feet safely on the ground.

The best option for shorter people is the cruiser-style machine. But they cost - most 250cc cruisers sell for around the $7000 mark when new, compared to $3000 for a GN250. And they keep their value too, getting fairly high prices when sold second-hand.

The GZ250 is a good little bike, but doesn't have the same grunt or charisma that the V-twin Virago has.

If you want feedback on the GZ250, send a PM to Roks in Christchurch, she recently bought one.

I've just bought a Virago 250 for Mrs V, and she's really happy with it. She's under 5' tall, and can flat-foot it comfortably.

The best option is to sit on as many bikes as you can. Don't just sit with your feet on the ground, get someone to hold the bike upright for you and put your feet on the pegs.

Good luck with the search.

I'm approx 5'4" and couldn't even get my feet on the ground on the GN250 was suprising because they look so small, then again I have quite short legs. The GZ250, the guy in the shop held it up so that I could sit my feet on the pegs etc etc. Was all perfect. Am interested to have a look at a Virago, but I have not seen one up here, and Auckland is just to far away for me. Will keep an eye out on what pricing for an older Virago or GZ250 is. Quite keen. And thanks. :)

[Sniper]

Good luck Kitty, make sure the bike suits ya.