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9cents
27th April 2006, 10:24
Hi guys and girls just found this site a few days ago and have been lurking since then ( confirmation email got sent to junk folder >_< )
I've always wanted to get my bike licence as I've always had heaps of fun riding them on private property in the past but I need a bike and a couple of questions answered first.

People on here seem to have their personal favourites but most seem to agree the CBR250RR is a pretty decent bike to learn on, I like the look of it anyways :D
Here's a couple I found on trademe
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=54551770&key=406899
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=54339728
and while browsing I found this smaller Aprilia http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=54364869&key=8659
but I can't find much info on them.
Would they fit someone 6ft 90kg?

Basically I'm after a low maintenance sports bike, it doesn't have to go a million miles an hour but I'd like something that is fun with decent acceleration. Any suggestions or should I just start bidding on one of those above :)

Thanks for reading.
skelstar
27th April 2006, 10:27
Welcome to the site bud. Enjoy your stay.
ManDownUnder
27th April 2006, 10:30
Welcome aboard.

The size of the bike might suit you - you're possibly on the tall side for one but it should be ok.

Take one for a blat at a bike shop before parting with cash
cowpoos
27th April 2006, 10:37
a hyosung gt250 will probally suit your size better than those lil sprot bikes...
I'm a similar size to you and I didn't hav tomany issuse on the smaller 250 sports bike when I owned them...but yer...zxr250's and cbr250rr's seem to be the most sort after 250's these days..
Rosie
27th April 2006, 10:39
Welcome!
I don't know too much about the CBR or the Aprillia, but there will be others here with useful information for you.
Good luck getting your licence, and have fun shopping for a bike. :scooter:
9cents
27th April 2006, 10:50
Hey thanks for the welcome but wow you guys reply fast, don't you have jobs to go to or something :P

cowpoos: ha I was just looking at skelstars one :)
skelstar: speaking of which, have you got any pics up for that somewhere?
gamgee
27th April 2006, 10:55
the rs125 is a 2 stroke - avoid
the cbr will be good i'd be wary of the repainted one, it's probably been crashed, fixed and thats why it's getting painted
skelstar
27th April 2006, 11:02
I have just put photos in now.
Thanks.
DemonWolf
27th April 2006, 11:04
welcome to the site =)
Blairos
27th April 2006, 11:12
Welcome to KB! :ride:
Stevo
28th April 2006, 00:13
Welcome to KB mate. If you want low maintenance I would suggest a four stroke. I bought an old bike for a learning the road bike and I tidied it up a little and it never broke down on me. Did over 10,000ks in the first year of having a road licence. :rockon:

GN250s are damn cheap if you weren't too worried about going to a sports bike.
N4CR
28th April 2006, 00:33
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=28358

Summary of most of the 250 sports bikes on there. Read what respective owners have to say.

Welcome to the site.
Bend-it
28th April 2006, 08:48
Don't overlook the bandit! 250 Suzuki bandit, nice naked bike, goes well and suitable for the bigger frame... 4 stroke, 4 cylinder, revs to 15,500revs, yum...
Hawkeye
28th April 2006, 15:49
Welcome to KB.

Don't get too hung up on the first bike. It is only a stepping stone to bigger and better things. Just get what you can, as cheap as you can, and just enjoy the early experiences. Once out on the road you will get the experience and then you will be in a better position to decide which bike you really want.
:scooter: :2thumbsup
FlyingDutchMan
28th April 2006, 16:16
Defo on with the cheap - a naked bike is good. Try and avoid trademe... things seems to go for way more than what you can get them for else where. And I don't recon you should dish out more than $4k for any CBR250.
Matt Bleck
29th April 2006, 09:15
Welcome to the site 9cents
Insanity_rules
9th May 2006, 15:58
Hey 9cents welcome. Good luck on the first ride mate. When you say speed, do you want top end or acceleration?

A good lil twin (read:VTR VTZ or similar)will give you a great fistfull at the lights but tops out at about 140ish. A CBR or ZXR or even a GSX-R will then piss on yer party.

A hyobag can be turned into a useful lil runner, a mate of mine just uprated the tires, exhaust and brakes on his and its getting a bit more like it. Oh and try out a bandit, they seem pretty good. Just ride a few and be your own judge.