Wanted - Suzuki GN250, I wanna ride NOW!!

[Waihou Thumper]

I need a bike, first timer here. I have a suzuki DZ250 for the trails and have sat my licence. I would like a new or near new GN250 for the road. It has been suggested that this would be the perfect machine for taking me through to the full licence stage.
All comments welcome, I can't wait to get out there.....
I am in the Waikato area so would appreciate a local bike but also willing to travel if the price is right.

Do they still make nice dark green ones.....?:scooter:

[Kendog]

Good on you there!!! May you have many years of enjoyable riding. As far as I know they only make the new ones in red (yuck), blue (spew) or black (sexy), lol, sorry anyone with a blue or red one, just my opinion! GN's are great little learners bikes, safe as houses, confidence building and learning all the things you need to know. Just watch the oil level, don't expect to go up hills very quickly (or anywhere for that matter), but most of all, have fun, ride safe and watch out for the looneys in their cars. Oh, and WELCOME!
Mrs KD

[Jantar]

Welcome to the maddest Biker site in New Zealand.

The GN250 is the perfect beginners road bike. It'll teach you safe habits on the road and still cruise comfortably at the open road speed limit. You may outgrow it before you are ready for your full licence, but only you will know when that time comes.

I believe that this year's ones are only available in red or black. Whatever one you get, enjoy it. :yes:

[Ixion]

Welcome. And whatever they say about me, it isn't true. And it was all a big mistake.

And a very good choice of bike to start off on the road. (Though, just a thought, have you considered making the DZ250 road legal - just since you already have it ?)

[aff-man]

ok if you've got your heart set on a gn250..... God knows why... but if you do find yourself in that unfortunate situation.

FROSTY has mark aucklands custom gn250 that he might look at selling.

[FROSTY]

nahhh it got the bash with a big hammer---I hit it with a big ol ugly stick --bugger me it looks like a gixxer 600 now :nya:

[jimbo]

I need a bike, first timer here. I have a suzuki DZ250 for the trails and have sat my licence. I would like a new or near new GN250 for the road. It has been suggested that this would be the perfect machine for taking me through to the full licence stage.
All comments welcome, I can't wait to get out there.....
I am in the Waikato area so would appreciate a local bike but also willing to travel if the price is right.

Do they still make nice dark green ones.....?:scooter:
hi mate.my lady has just upgraded her gn 250 .its an 04 .11500 ks mint condition;i will pm my ph no.just over tthe hill in tga.

[Colapop]

Not to do anyone out of a sale but... you might want to consider the range of 250 road bikes available. Ginny's are good for those that haven't ridden before but there are quite a few other bikes out there that may suit your tastes/needs better.
Of course you can't get into too much trouble on a Ginny....

[Maha]

I need a bike, first timer here. I have a suzuki DZ250 for the trails and have sat my licence. I would like a new or near new GN250 for the road. It has been suggested that this would be the perfect machine for taking me through to the full licence stage.
All comments welcome, I can't wait to get out there.....
I am in the Waikato area so would appreciate a local bike but also willing to travel if the price is right.

Do they still make nice dark green ones.....?:scooter:
Heres a nice red one
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=28234,
can deliver, and the price is $2500 ono, pm me if you are interested and want to know more........

[zeRax]

i have a 91 ( good year ;D )

with 22000-22500km's on it, tidy as
no need to spend more for a newer llama manufactured one!

[deathstar]

i have a november 05 with 1800k's and no damage for 3k and a new registration and still 5 months on the warranty

[Waihou Thumper]

Well, I got one, rode one and sold one...lol

I now have a WR250 and a road legal DRZ 250. Having a blast at the trail rides and getting more and more confident.

Working my way up to the Dakar......lol

[WarlockNZ]

I've said it before and i'll say it again ... there is just no excuse for a GN ... i've got a ZXR for sale if your interested .. lol

[Turtle]

Well, I got one, rode one and sold one...lol

I now have a WR250 and a road legal DRZ 250. Having a blast at the trail rides and getting more and more confident.

Working my way up to the Dakar......lol
WHAT.... yve given up the road bikes already...never mind coz now that you have been on the road sooner or later you will get back into it because it is an addiction none of us can ignore.Next time give me a yell and I will help you out.(local bike shop)

[imdying]

I've said it before and i'll say it again ... there is just no excuse for a GN ... i've got a ZXR for sale if your interested .. lol
Ha! If you've sold out the ZXR for one of those badly built Korean pieces of shite, you don't get an opinion :lol:

[WarlockNZ]

Ha! If you've sold out the ZXR for one of those badly built Korean pieces of shite, you don't get an opinion :lol:

ohh ... now thats just nasty ... lol ... play nice .. ha ha .. if you havn't ridden one you don't know what your missing.

[Waihou Thumper]

So, what does one usually move on up to once the Gn250 gets sold? My aim is to ride a bit of adventure riding and want the bike to be able to handle the bumps and roads of the South Island...
This is what I am considering...

Suzuki V Strom DL 650 or 1000...
Triumph Tiger 2007 model 1050 cc, bit steep in price....
BMW, 650 or greater....
I have also been put towards the Yamaha TDM.....There are plenty of choices out there, and I do want seriously ride, long and short and time away....

Any help from graduating newbies would be great. What did you get into after finding the excitement of riding the outdoors?

The main thing is the availability to take it off road to a certain degree and have the luggage options...

Thank you

[2much]

i would suggest you start another thread for this... then those with the knowledge to help you more be more likely to find your question.
Personally, i'd be more inclined to look at a yamaha XT or if you can afford it, an aprilia sxv550

[Turtle]

So, what does one usually move on up to once the Gn250 gets sold? My aim is to ride a bit of adventure riding and want the bike to be able to handle the bumps and roads of the South Island...
This is what I am considering...

Suzuki V Strom DL 650 or 1000...
Triumph Tiger 2007 model 1050 cc, bit steep in price....
BMW, 650 or greater....
I have also been put towards the Yamaha TDM.....There are plenty of choices out there, and I do want seriously ride, long and short and time away....

Any help from graduating newbies would be great. What did you get into after finding the excitement of riding the outdoors?

The main thing is the availability to take it off road to a certain degree and have the luggage options...

Thank you

The v-strom has a very good rep and very user freindly.....good al rounder.
I have also done some miles on a tiger and was very impressed.