Wanted: Bike for a learner IN (150cc, 180cc) ?

[crazyv]

Hi all,

Just wanted to get the word out there that I AM looking for a good condition (warrant/reged) bike that would be suitable as first bike for a learner :headbang:

A 150cc or 180cc bike would do. I DO NOT want a 200cc + at the moment

Price range: approx < $2500 negotiable

I was thinking something like a Suzuki FXR150 if there is any out there?? (seems like a rare breed)


Cheers

[kave]

I am interested as to why you would be looking for a bike under 180cc. If you are looking for a low power bike then a single cylinder four-stroke 225-250cc bike (ie GN250, SRX250, Scorpio) would have a top speed similar to a FXR150. If you are absolutely sure that it has to be under 180cc, then there is nothing wrong with a FXR as a learner bike, as long as you arent very tall or heavy. More importantly

Are you only looking at four-stroke bikes?
Do you want a sports-bike/dual-purpose/commuter/cruiser?
What will you be using it for?
Are you tall/short fat/thin?
Are you mechanically minded?
Are you in a hurry to buy? (The closer to mid-winter it gets, the cheaper the bikes are)

[crazyv]

Hi Kave,

To answer (re-arranged the Qs a bit):


Are you tall/short fat/thin?
I'm 65kg/1.72 so fairly light I would say ...


What will you be using it for?
Commute from home to city and around the Auckland suburban area (nothing outside of that)


Are you mechanically minded?
Not particularly - in fact not much at all LOL


Do you want a sports-bike/dual-purpose/commuter/cruiser?
I am more interested in learning to bike properly/safely and to do general commuting around auckland/home/work etc NOT for dirt-biking, sports, cross-country etc


Are you in a hurry to buy? (The closer to mid-winter it gets, the cheaper the bikes are)
I am pretty damn hungry for a bike! :) If there is a good one at the price would be great!


Are you only looking at four-stroke bikes?
Preferably 4-stroke - only because I have heard 2-stroke bikes need a bit more attention/maintenance (I am not particularly into the mechanical side of things - although i would like to learn)

Kave, as you say : a single cylinder four-stroke 225-250cc bike (ie GN250, SRX250, Scorpio) - if it has lower power like a fxr150 then I wouldn't having a look at those too. What are the disadvantages of getting a Single cylinder 4-stroke though? I don't know the answer to that ...

Cool hope that clears the air a bit....

Anyone selling .... ?

PS. Why would prices decrease mid-winter? demand reduces I suppose ...

[Ragingrob]

Yeah mid-winter noone wants to start riding and people want cash :). Gn250's and the such all have relatively low power and are perfect for learning on. My girlfriend bought an FXR150 mint condition for $1800 a month ago, gems turn up on trademe and you just need to get in quick :).

[kave]

The main differences between single-cylinder four stroke engines, and multi-cylinder four strokes (v-twin, parallel-twin, inline-4) is that the less cylinders you have, the less horsepower you get. A inline-4 250cc can take you up to around 180kph, a single cylinder 250cc will often top out at 120kph. Advantages of a single-cylinder engines is that they are lighter, more reliable, and cheaper to service. A downside is that they are are prone to more vibration than multi-cylinder engines, which can leave certain bits numb after a few hours.
In your situation I would be avoiding buying a bike with fairings, as they make it a lot more expensive if you drop the bike (I have had two crashes on my SRX250, the last one was 40kph into a car-and it cost me less than $200 to repair). Dont rule out a dual purpose bike, as they are cheap to run, light, cheap to crash, and you can often slap road tyres on them.

You could probably get this for $2800-$2900
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-147732404.htm

[crazyv]

So the SRX250 is a single cylinder bike?

I would not mind a single sylinder bike as long as it does not vibrate around much.

In all I think I will stick to perhaps getting a FXR150 or even CBR150 (not a dirt bike, I don't want to have to change tyres)

So anyone selling? or soon to be selling ... give me a PM.

Thanks!

[Str8 Jacket]

Dare I say a GN250.... Single cylinder, 4 stroke, air cooled. Might make a good commuter or something like a volty?.... I always say go for the 150 2 smokers but they aint so good for commuting!

[crazyv]

Hey str8 jacket, whats a "2 smoker" ?

I have looked at the GN250 and it seems quite nice!

Now on my list is FXR150, CBR150, GN250 ! ... :lol:

[Ixion]

A 2 smoker is a two stroke. Fast, but tempermental.

Have you thought of a mid size scooter. They have distinct advantages for commuting, and would considerably increase the choices available to you.

[crazyv]

I'm very reluctant to get a scooter ... only since I prefer the bike look rather than the scooter look :rolleyes:

Maybe a mid-range scooter may have similar power to a 150 single cylinder (?) but even then a standard bike for the looks will always be what I grab than a scooter ... Thats just me though

[Aero165]

Hi all,

Just wanted to get the word out there that I AM looking for a good condition (warrant/reged) bike that would be suitable as first bike for a learner :headbang:

A 150cc or 180cc bike would do. I DO NOT want a 200cc + at the moment

Price range: approx < $2500 negotiable

I was thinking something like a Suzuki FXR150 if there is any out there?? (seems like a rare breed)


Cheers


Buy my sisters RG150!!!

[crazyv]

Has your sister got an Ad for the RG150?

What are the details?

[Deviant Esq]

Link to my NZ250 in my signature - perfect learner bike :)

[crazyv]

bump bump ....

Haven't found a Bike yet ... :wacko:

Looking for bikes on Trademe etc but nothing much to choose from.

I prefer to get a 150 or 250cc (not too speedy) - < 15,000 Kms - and not too old! -

'Tis tough finding a good one for sure ... hoping to be riding soon though :scooter:


Not sure what I could gain by posting this ... but maybe someone feels like offering a bike to me ?

[Mully]

Has your sister got an Ad for the RG150?

What are the details?

Yup. Here:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=71348