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Time for a new bike?? HELP

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Mrs weekendwarrior
, 11th March 2010 at 20:53 (1648 Views)
Ok so i started on a little suzuki GN125...mostly because i was super nervous about getting a bike... now i'm over it, too slow & can't get up hills!! I want something sporty but still have learners so nothing over a 250, i have short legs & want to be able to touch the ground, oh & it has to go fast & get up hills easily! any suggestions??? I basically know nothing at all about bikes so please help!

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  1. pearlygirl's Avatar
    try the kawasaki ninja 250 great as a first bike- still a little slow.Its what im riding it looks great rides well an being only 250 your still OK on your learners
  2. Disrespective's Avatar
    How much do you want to spend? I'm selling my Hornet 250 at the moment and it's a nice step up from a 125.

    Even if you don't go for mine, they're a bike well worth looking at as they're not a full on sports machine that is uncomfortable to ride for learners but can go just as hard when you want them to.

    http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...t-250-interest
  3. Dodgy1's Avatar
    Hi there Mrs Warrior.....Mrs Dodgy started on an FZR250 and hated it...I on the other hand loved it but that's another story. We shopped around and eventually settled on a Honda CB250. A fantastic little bike and great for those of short stature. She found it very easy to handle come test time....the guys on the sports bikes were struggling. Great on a long trip too...we did over 500 k's in one day trip once and she was ready for another 500 Also check if your local riding school is still running a course that gets you your full license 6 weeks thats right it's not a typo. Mrs Dodgy went from nothing to full license in 6 weeks in a riding school here in Hamiltron and I'm so glad she did. She is a confident safe rider and the only bad thing is she now won't ride pillion with me.Just my opinion for what it's worth. Good luck finding your ideal bike...Welcome to this madhouse that is KB and ride safe
  4. Neshi's Avatar
    yup, I can underline that. Got me a Honda CBF250 as well and it's great fun to ride. Great practice/learner bike as it's agile, pretty quick and nice for commute.
  5. Mrs weekendwarrior's Avatar
    Hey thanx everyone for your help... im going for my restricted in a couple of weeks & then will start shopping for a new bike!
  6. bittertwistedcute's Avatar
    Sit on as many bikes as you can, I bought three bikes before I ended up on my 250 yamaha zeal, fantastic for the vertically challenged, and it did so much for my confidence. I am now on to my next adventure! Good luck : )