Need some expert advice?

[PhoenixNinja]

just a question on reliability, availability on parts and lastability and if the makes and models are good in the long run on the following bikes as still on the hunt for right first bike.

I know i want a sports bike as i like the seating position, power, and look. so not interested in Bandits/Hornets etc

so here are a few bikes I have on my list of posibilities.

so anyone with experience or knowledge with these bikes please inform me of the above and if you think that the (Dealer) Price is fair for what they are offering?

1995 Kawasaki ZXR250 asking price $5.995 incl free helmet, full tank, new wof/6mnths reg

1989 Honda CBR250r with as above extras. price $4.995

was thinking of a 08 Ninja 250r but dont really wanna spend the extra on a bike i will be upgrading from once i have my full. i.e $7000 +ORC

Cheers :niceone:

[portokiwi]

mate you must be able to find a bike that old at a better price. its only $20 to fill up.
Look around.

[hayd3n]

just a question on reliability, availability on parts and lastability and if the makes and models are good in the long run on the following bikes as still on the hunt for right first bike.

I know i want a sports bike as i like the seating position, power, and look. so not interested in Bandits/Hornets etc

so here are a few bikes I have on my list of posibilities.

so anyone with experience or knowledge with these bikes please inform me of the above and if you think that the (Dealer) Price is fair for what they are offering?

1995 Kawasaki ZXR250 asking price $5.995 incl free helmet, full tank, new wof/6mnths reg

1989 Honda CBR250r with as above extras. price $4.995

was thinking of a 08 Ninja 250r but dont really wanna spend the extra on a bike i will be upgrading from once i have my full. i.e $7000 +ORC

Cheers :niceone:

keep shopping you can get a decent 250 for 3 andunder

[PhoenixNinja]

sweet I'd love to find one of those for 3 and under, but is that at private pricing or dealer as I will be financing it. checked on trademe and there mostly over 4g for private cash up front

[Slyer]

Well if you want to justify getting the new ninja, remember that it will sell for more when you are finished with it. ;)

[CHOPPA]

the zxr sounds ok, thats quite a late model make sure it is actually late model not just first registered 89 model in 95 also depends on ks

This is expensive but looks mint!!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-184632324.htm

[PhoenixNinja]

Cheers choppa that is one mint as bike. bugga bout the price coz that would be ideal!. Id have to agree with you Slyer on the fact that maybe paying the extra for the 250r would be worth it in the long run. Are the CBR250's shite or are they worth getting and doing up??? or would they be classed as (throw away) just because of the cheap prices of them

[hayd3n]

why finance when you could get a bank loan with cheaper interest and money talks at shops!!!!!!
cbrs are great!!

[Cruisin' Craig]

There's no way I'd spend 5k on that 1989 Honda. They're a very good bike and all, but that's a lot of money for an old bike.
Since you aren't looking for a long term steed here, I suggest buying a reliable bike privately for a much lower cost even if it means you don't quite get something as shiny as you first thought you would.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-185322340.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-185280824.htm

[hospitalfood]

at those sort of prices you are better to buy new, those sort of bikes do not run forever without problems.
i think buy a new one, but haggle heaps, get your full asap and re finance.

[hayd3n]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-185942904.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-185461465.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-185446389.htm

[PhoenixNinja]

Yeah cheers guys for all the comments. I do like the ZXR250s, If I can find one thats nice enough I'd proberly hang on to it. Are parts still easily found for say a 1995 model or are CBR250 parts more redily available.
Id have to say tho i sat on an 08 ninja the other day and did very much like the whold package, bar the view in the mirrors :eek:

[Little Miss Trouble]

Shameless self promotion :sunny:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1793681

[puddy]

How about you spend fuck all on a bike, or don't buy one at all for now. Keep driving your car or whatever you're doing at the moment, save your pennies for now, then buy a $10000 1000cc sport bike a bit later! I'd rather spend say $10000 on an '01 GSXR/R1 etc than $5000-6000 on an '89-'96 250! Your choice! Or buy Miss.L.'s GPX!

[PhoenixNinja]

yeah I can see your point puddy but I would prefer to learn on a 250 then move up graduly to a 1000. Nice bike Miss.L

[SilentNinja]

I like the idea of my ninja selling for more than i paid !!!!
a few good bikes in this thread, but i like the idea of learning on a nice 250, then moving up to a bigger bike.
keep searching but i do reccomend the 250r, 2 years mechanical warrenty, ease of mind being brand new, first owner,...etc

[zalforce1]

there heaps of good looking zxr's on trademe at the moment. selling for about 4 - 4.5K with probably less k's on them then the one your looking at at the dealer!
im looking to buy a zxr soon too. apparently we have to be weary of the k's on the clock though :confused: im not sure how to know whether the k's are genuine or not!:no:

[TOTO]

"need some expert advice..." - well you have come to the right place, coz we are all experts here :killingme


As a professional "expert" I will tell you that the hornet 250 is the best handling bike from all 250s.


also as an expert I know where you are coming from and therefore know you will not listen to me about the hornets, which is because you like the sports bike feeling. My advice - dont buy anything older than 95 year in those zxrs, and also have a look at hyosung gt250R. not the FASTEST bike , but has good looks, and will get you started. Economical too.

all that said. get yourself a hornet - the best possible bike for a learner :rockon:

[zalforce1]

lol cool comment. im tossing up between a zxr or a hornet, havent test riden either yet but they seem to be the best of the 250's (not really fond of CBR's). are you biased at all becoz you own(ed) one?

[TOTO]

lol cool comment. im tossing up between a zxr or a hornet, havent test riden either yet but they seem to be the best of the 250's (not really fond of CBR's). are you biased at all becoz you own(ed) one?

I have not one but two...:yes:

[Quailboy]

Its a shame the CBR is an MC19 (R). The next year MC22 (RR) has much better looks.

Take your time. I didn't and got a CBR250RR MC22 with 27,000kms for sub $4k.

[zalforce1]

your my hero. gimme one :niceone: