Newbie ride?

[merv]

See, you didn't need me there taking pics for you!

Looked like a good ride but I couldn't help but be drawn to the gravel so only made the tail end at Gladstone.

Lissa if you really are going to change bikes before you can move to something bigger I guess the best thing to do is check out what gives you the most grunt per buck $$ in the 250 size. You are talking GT250 or VTR250 and I'm wondering how does the GPX250R compare too? I presume you are talking new.

I was surprised to see on the Blue Wing Honda site here http://honda-motorcycles.co.nz/bikedetails.asp?section=spec&biketypeID=4&ModelID=66&type= that the VTR is only 32 ps (hp) compared to my dirt XR250 single which is 28hp when I would have expected the twin to be more like 40hp. Alice and others that have VTR250s might like to comment and likewise Scamp who has a GPX250R. I see the GPX is quoted here http://kawasaki.co.nz/kawasaki_custom.cfm?modelcode=EX250F7F&do=specs as being 38ps which is more like it.

How do those bikes go passing cars doing close to 100km/hr?

[sels1]

infact I am at the stage I am starting to hate riding her. Its not safe for the type of riding I am doing, I cant pass well, and not safely esp if the car I am passing decides to speed up. Looking at getting a GT250 or a VTR250 asap.

Good thinking. The Suzuki Bandit is another 250 with a bit of get-up-and-go. I took Spitties one for a fang over the PK hill and was impressed with how well it got along once you got the revs up. No problem overtaking things, even with a lump like me on it.

[Lissa]

Thanks Merv, Sels... going test riding on Saturday Morning, hopefully will come home with something alittle better than the GN. I am going to be testing riding a bandit and other things, will let you know how I get on!! :Punk: cant wait!! weeeeeeeee

[Hawkeye]

Thanks Merv, Sels... going test riding on Saturday Morning, hopefully will come home with something alittle better than the GN. I am going to be testing riding a bandit and other things, will let you know how I get on!! :Punk: cant wait!! weeeeeeeee

Good luck with the testing Mel. Just take it easy. The step up can take you by surprise if your not used to it.