Bike to get learners on. HELP!

[monkeymsea]

Hey guys new to the forum..
Just about to buy my first bike but I would not really have a clue what to get..
I want to get a zxr250 or something along those lines.
I have a budget of about $2500 for the bike. thats not including gear..

any help would be much appreciated..

cheers julius

[breakaway]

If you want a ZXR250, Double that amount. And then add some more for gear.

[fridayflash]

Hey guys new to the forum..
Just about to buy my first bike but I would not really have a clue what to get..
I want to get a zxr250 or something along those lines.
I have a budget of about $2500

any help would be much appreciated..

cheers julius
welcome monkey:sunny: the old learner bike question eh?? it all depends on your skill and confidence levels. if your an absolute beginner go for a gn250 or 200-250cc dual purpose bike ie;yamaha xt225 or 250, suzuki dr200 etc etc
or if you have some riding experience and want something sporty in your price range,the suzuki rg150 could be a goer,dont be fooled by its modest capacity cos theyve got plenny of trouser action capabilitie!!

[monkeymsea]

Yea that 2500 is my budget just for the bike.. I have taken into account that I need gear and what not.. Im not looking for something thats flash.. Because I am only a learner and will probably drop it.. lol

I would rather get a sporty 250 just because I would like to have a bike I can keep learning on if that makes sense..

[325rocket]

I would rather get a sporty 250 just because I would like to have a bike I can keep learning on if that makes sense..

makes sense to me. unfortunately to get a pretty good one might cost a bit more than that. better a lower spec sound bike than a cheap rocket thats on its way to destruction.

good luck with the search.

[tate35]

Hey there,

I just bought my first bike at gsx250 across. Now just need to get my licence :rolleyes:

Good luck with your search :2thumbsup

[McJim]

If $2,500 is your budget then forget a 4 cylinder 250. If you do manage to get a 4 cyl 250 for that money be prepared to spend about $3,000 to get it working again. Your modest budget will get you a modest bike but if you look after it properly you will find that it is an investment.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-155878878.htm

Here's a very good bike if you could stretch your budget.

[Ragingrob]

Just keep an eye on trademe and something will pop up. I got my CBR for $2,700, my mate got a 91 Bandit with low k's for $3,000. You just gotta keep an eye out and get in quick.

[wickle]

makes sense to me. unfortunately to get a pretty good one might cost a bit more than that. better a lower spec sound bike than a cheap rocket thats on its way to destruction.

good luck with the search.
I'Ve just bought a 1980 Suzuki GSX250 for my son to start off on, good solid bike not over powerful and once he puts a few kms behind him. Im sure I'll get more than I paid for it. Also try and get some lessons from a experienced rider

[fridayflash]

makes sense to me. unfortunately to get a pretty good one might cost a bit more than that. better a lower spec sound bike than a cheap rocket thats on its way to destruction.

good luck with the search.
too troo rocket, much better to buy something sound and original than a 20yr old multi cylinder 250 thats been rolled bowled and arseholed then rolled again lol.
also monkey often the cheaper sports 250s are a bit fickle when it comes to reliability as they age, carb daiaphrams,slides,exhaust packing, carb balancing, electrical problems all start to rear their ugly heads lol
but dont let me put you off,bcos a well sorted one will be a lot of fun:msn-wink:

[fatzx10r]

an older kawasaki gpx 250 would be a good first bike.they go well, easy to find part's. not sure if you will find one in the price range you are looking for. if you do, get some one who know's a bit about bikes to check it over. you dont wana buy a lemon

[Ragingrob]

The gpx I have listed here - http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=74101

Is going for $1300. Could be worth checking out.

[MaxCannon]

You can have my GN for $2,300

2005
11500kms
Full service history
Good tyres (Pirelli City Demons)
Very good overall condition

I'll chuck in a service at Colemans (chain needs doing soon) and a full tank of gas.

[Str8 Jacket]

Get an RG150 or KR150. Seriously......

[mark247]

iv had a few cheap bikes under 2 grand. In my opinion its better to maybe spent a bit more, say 4 grand, and you will have a much nicer more reliable bike and wont get nearly as mainy head aches. Esspecially with 4 cylinder bikes.

[Monty69]

Ive owned a fair few 250s mate and if ur going for the hypo 4cyl ones, you have to spend a bit more to get a well looked after, low kms bike. I learned the hard way with my first CBR and NSR, so i spent $5500 getting the beauty i now own. Its not worth getn an average cheap 1 bcoz when it goes pop you are gona face huge bills to fix it. And broken bikes are like having a girlfriend with a STD, its just not as fun when you cant ride them. So if your realy keen on the fast 250s, SAVE MORE MONEY... or just get something less extreme, which is fine because some of the most fun ive ever had has been on crusty old 125s:apint:

[breakaway]

Alternatively, spend $2000 on a GN or something, and get your licence, and then spend $5000 on a 600 rather than spending $5000 on a 250. What a waste. Especially since you're way more likely to fall off and wreck it.

[McJim]

Alternatively, spend $2000 on a GN or something, and get your licence, and then spend $5000 on a 600 rather than spending $5000 on a 250. What a waste. Especially since you're way more likely to fall off and wreck it.

Hark at the voice of experience :rofl: :Pokey:

[Monty69]

spend $5000 on a 600 rather than spending $5000 on a 250. What a waste. Especially since you're way more likely to fall off and wreck it.

Its not a waste bcoz 250s hold there value more than bigger bikes. So when the time comes to sell it you get your money back easy. And if hes gona crash hes better off on a 250, not a 600.

[HRH]

Hi,

I am a learner rider and have been riding for 6mths on a Yamaha Scorpio 225cc. Initially it was a great bike to learn on - very light, easy to control etc. However, after 4-5 months I started wishing I had something with a little more grunt. For the last couple of months I have been ringing the crap out of the poor wee thing on about 7000-8000 revs just to get 110kms out of it. I have outgrown it fairly quickly.

However, we picked it up with only 300kms on the clock for $2800...so almost within your price range if you want something really easy to start with. In hindsight, though I wish I'd had the sack to go for the extra few cc and go power....so I guess my input is more useful as a 'what not to buy', for what its worth.

[monkeymsea]

Hi,
However, after 4-5 months I started wishing I had something with a little more grunt. For the last couple of months I have been ringing the crap out of the poor wee thing on about 7000-8000 revs just to get 110kms out of it. I have outgrown it fairly quickly.


Exactly what I am thinking.. Its all great to get a gn 250 but what happens in 4 months when my skill level broaden and im still stuck with a bike that is made for learning lol... No offence to all the GN riders lol

It turns out my mate has an 01 ninja that i could get for a good price.. Done 50,000 but have been told most of those k's have been done on long trips...

Any one have any knowledge of the bike?

Julius

[mrchips]

Ultimately something that has a 6th gear & or handles 100k's on the open road comfortably is a good bet. Can't go wrong with a Ninja, they are pretty popular bikes.

Just a thought tho. There are a lot of expensive plastic / fibreglass bits on faired bikes & as learners we do some pretty stoopid things............. un-faired bikes = less damage $$.

You could always upgrade to a nicer 250 sports item later on or when you get your 6R.

Don't skimp on the gear !

[LittleJohn]

welcome monkey:sunny: the old learner bike question eh?? it all depends on your skill and confidence levels. if your an absolute beginner go for a gn250 or 200-250cc dual purpose bike ie;yamaha xt225 or 250, suzuki dr200 etc etc
or if you have some riding experience and want something sporty in your price range,the suzuki rg150 could be a goer,dont be fooled by its modest capacity cos theyve got plenny of trouser action capabilitie!!

I started with an RG150. My mate had an old CBR400 which I had no problems keeping up with. Good cheap learners bike, good amount of power and cheap to run.

[CB ARGH]

Anything's better than these stupid little mini choppers that I have hooning around my street every friday night. Stupid 43cc toys.

I think I'm going to go for a Honda CB250, their pretty nice, and you can always trust a Honda for a lifetime of fun.

[monkeymsea]

Just got a kawasaki zxr250A


Im soooooo happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!