Looking at getting my first bike...

[Northpoint]

I am looking at getting my first bike and like the look of the naked bike esp the bandits. I have heard that you get nailed by the wind and I might be better off getting a bike with fairings. Any imput would be appreciated.

[gijoe1313]

Well, what can I say? Get a little ol'Hornet! Nice big 180 on the back, easy to handle and goes like a dream - naked riding at twofiddy best! Nice even delivery of power and can handle whatever you want to do.

It's a lovely little bike, it won't let you down (just your wallet is all!) I'm biased and prejudiced anyhows - the v-twin boyos will be along soon and so will the sprotsbikers! :sweatdrop

Go you!

[Maverick]

I am looking at getting my first bike and like the look of the naked bike esp the bandits. I have heard that you get nailed by the wind and I might be better off getting a bike with fairings. Any imput would be appreciated.

Its not so bad, especially if you put a givi screen or something on the front, watch the petrol though, those bandits are thirstyer then most other 250s, mind you, the 4 cylinders in general are. Perhaps if you like the naked style a VTR would be a good option, I know that the Scottish rider (he who shall not be named :p ) has one that will be up for sale at some point and its in mint condition. (And it has an aftermarket screen).

[Fub@r]

Well, what can I say? Get a little ol'Hornet! Nice big 180 on the back, easy to handle and goes like a dream - naked riding at twofiddy best! Nice even delivery of power and can handle whatever you want to do.

And I will say Twighlight Road :shutup: Make for a good motard as well eh GIJoe :innocent:

VTR's are good bikes........can vouch for how the scotsman's goes.

Bandit..........I love the rumble GIJoes produces

Best bet is to try and ride a variety and find the one that fits you best, not what someone else says is best for you. Also make sure you leave enough money in the bank for some good gear.

[Maverick]

Bandit..........I love the rumble GIJoes produces



Ummm... GiJoe rides a hornet, see above post, and the reason it sounds so nice is the twin aftermarket exhausts :p

[Fub@r]

Ummm... GiJoe rides a hornet, see above post, and the reason it sounds so nice is the twin aftermarket exhausts :p

Doh! Was typing in a hurry............wife on my back :)

[Northpoint]

Thanks for that. I think I will def have to get a bandit then!!

[hazzy]

Thanks for that. I think I will def have to get a bandit then!!

if u want speed get a 2 stroke tzr, nsr or rgv or a 4 stroke cbr, zxr, fzr.

Keep in mind you can make any bike a streetfighter and look mint with custom headlights + fender, bar mounted mirrors & speedo

check this site http://www.nzstreetfighters.com/

[Disco Dan]

"Morcs" is selling his bandit.. nice and tidy one too. A little strange to ride if your as tall as me, but lots of fun.

[Morcs]

"Morcs" is selling his bandit.. nice and tidy one too. A little strange to ride if your as tall as me, but lots of fun.


Cheers for the plug Dan ;)

Its almost sold, if anyone is interested, be very quick...

It is heaps of fun, ive been riding a zx10r a lot recently but jumping on the bandit to commute, and it doesnt disappoint, its great :)

[Brett]

Get a ZXR250c, they are awesome bikes. Best of the lot, up there with the cbr 250rr.

[Jeff Sichoe]

I've got a Bandit, and I treat it like sh!t (I leave it outside all the time, little to no general maintainance and I ride it pretty hard + i'm big dude!) and it never complains.

New Oil Filter after purchase, new rear tyre when canvas started to show through. New brake lever after a drop (no other damage to the bike, so damn solid) all in all a very smooth ride.

Maybe not the quickest out there, but man oh man, it just never stops!

[toymachine]

I can vouch for the Bandit, just don't take them offroad through fences. Fairly thirsty though.

[dnos]

My bandit is a sweet little bike, and it goes really well.
The wind is only really a problem over 120/130 ish, but not if you lean over the tank a bit. I really don't think about it very often, and riding a cbr, it wasn't a huge difference.
I think the cbr/zxrs have a bit more hp in the top revs but not much difference. I too would recommend checking a few out and ideally ride a couple. Just buy whatever floats ya boat, if ya think the bandits are sexy, and they are ;), then get one.

[Ralph]

Do you mean wind from the front or side on? Front on yeah can be hard work in strong winds and a fiaring does help a little, strong side on winds the naked would be a better bike as something like a GPX250 is like a sail and as they are light bikes you just end up trying to keep it in a stright line and slowing down a lot more than you would on a naked.
Well thats my experiance.

[vtec]

I've got my full licence, but I still love riding the CBR250RR. I race supersport, and the CBR250 still feels fast and fun to me, will beat 95% of cars to 100, and almost anything to 60 if you are a good rider, bulletproof, and pretty. Lanesplitting specialist bike. 20k/l on gas.

If you want to be a good rider, as in "track" good, then don't settle for less than a zxr250 or a CBR250. Also note the ZXR's have issues that the CBR's don't, but on the other hand they have adjustable suspension.

[gijoe1313]

And I will say Twighlight Road :shutup: Make for a good motard as well eh GIJoe :innocent:

VTR's are good bikes........can vouch for how the scotsman's goes.

Bandit..........I love the rumble GIJoes produces

Best bet is to try and ride a variety and find the one that fits you best, not what someone else says is best for you. Also make sure you leave enough money in the bank for some good gear.

Uhuh, I was trying out for Crusty Demons ... and also the maximus-gittus-plonkus award at the same time, no prob with the bike - just the doofus on it! And yeah, as Mav said ... Bandit? You got me thinking ... a Hornet Bandit or Bandit Hornet :scratch:

Twin after market 'zorsts n'all ... btw, wife on your back? Ooer .. .sounds quite kinky ... behave! :lol: :o

I think my little ol'Hornet is going to be needing some new tyres again soon ... 33,000 km mark just came up ... and I'm feeling like heading off to some wild yonder places on it again! (lemme see how that old song went again ... oh, bugger it ... just go all the way up north, turn around, ride all the way to the south...see some water, cross it... you got the general idea!)

And uh yeah...buy a Hornet!

[Scamp]

a GPX250 is like a sail and as they are light bikes you just end up trying to keep it in a stright line and slowing down a lot more than you would on a naked.


I'm still a newbie, but I have to defend the GPX - it's a great bike. It's not that bad in the wind once you relax.....although, I'm still REALLY new at riding in the wind (even asked for some pointers the other day), but if I can keep it on the road anyone can.

I was also talking to a couple other newbies and they both said the Hyosung GT250R is great. It comes with fairings and naked.

And of course the important part - for little bikes both the GPX and the GT are sexy!! (if you like roadbikes that it). :yes:

[Patrick]

Started on a 250 naked Bandit but didn't find windage a problem... living in Wellington could be different!

Have the big bro now with a touring screen and half faring... definitely better at cutting through any wind. But I am biassed too... dunno much about those little hornys. Nice bikes... try before you buy and whatever suits and fits you best, including the $$$ factor...