Newbie with a learner license and no bike (anonbiker)

**anonbiker** · 3rd June 2009, 20:54

Hi there Kiwi Bikers. I just got my learner license today but I have no motorbike yet.

Can you please recommend the cheapest brand new learner bike possible? So far the cheapest I've come across is a Suzuki GN 125 from Wellington Motorcycles at $3,000. Are there any new motorbikes out there that are cheaper by chance? I'm cash strapped at the moment unfortunately.

Thanks.

**Cheshire Cat** · 3rd June 2009, 21:13

Welcome to KiwiBiker!!
Good luck with finding your 1st beast!!

**Cloggy** · 3rd June 2009, 21:15

Hello and welcome to the site.
Three grand is pretty cheap for a new bike. To get any cheaper you would have to get some chinese or similar unknown brand, possibly of TradeMe.
I would steer clear of these chinese bikes.
You would be much better of, buying a second hand jap bike in good condition.

**CookMySock** · 3rd June 2009, 21:44

Theres lots and LOTS of cheapo bikes on trademe. Don't get a chinese one.

Steve

**Icemaestro** · 3rd June 2009, 21:50

My cbx250rs is for sale :-)Its a jap bike, better than a gn, though same middle riding position, and radial valves + 2x carbs on the single cylindar. George the MC doctor has gone over it recently, good service history etc etc...looking for around 1600...

**Cheshire Cat** · 3rd June 2009, 21:51

Originally Posted by DangerousBastard

Theres lots and LOTS of cheapo bikes on trademe. Don't get a chinese one.

Steve

Where are Hyosung made?

**steve_t** · 3rd June 2009, 22:00

Originally Posted by Cheshire Cat

Where are Hyosung made?

Korea. Still a bit lacking in the quality stakes but not too bad really. Someone has posted recently about having a bad experience with that Nexa one on trademe... Chinese bike

**Cheshire Cat** · 3rd June 2009, 22:07

Originally Posted by steve_t

Korea. Still a bit lacking in the quality stakes but not too bad really. Someone has posted recently about having a bad experience with that Nexa one on trademe... Chinese bike

Oh! thats right!

hmmm I've heard alot of bad things about chinese bikes..

**CookMySock** · 3rd June 2009, 23:21

Originally Posted by Cheshire Cat

hmmm I've heard alot of bad things about chinese bikes..

Yeah they are very frustrating.. We have a couple (er, four!) of chinese pocketbikes, and there is ALWAYS something to fix on them, but hey they are racebikes so thats the way it goes.

Steve

**WhatThe???** · 4th June 2009, 10:31

Originally Posted by steve_t

Korea. Still a bit lacking in the quality stakes but not too bad really. Someone has posted recently about having a bad experience with that Nexa one on trademe... Chinese bike

I second that!!! Dont bother with a Nexa they are cheap for a reason and the sales people arent exactly bikers. But if all you want is a cheap bike to get through your license then its good for that. Although I dont think anyone will give a great deal for a trade to a better bike (ive asked) It took them 2 months just to get me the owners manual (which tells you nothing) and as for their statement "5000km 12 month warranty" they aint good for it. Mine broke down so I sent them an email to enquire and basically they asked if I was out of gas. Which was not the case. They only gave me the manual because I was wanting it and pushing them for a refund. Anyway I still currently have the bike and will look to trade up when I get my restricted. Its ok for running around town. Oh and another thing, they claim the top speed to be 110k, its actually 95k.

**wofman** · 4th June 2009, 15:43

Originally Posted by anonbiker

Hi there Kiwi Bikers. I just got my learner license today but I have no motorbike yet.

Can you please recommend the cheapest brand new learner bike possible? So far the cheapest I've come across is a Suzuki GN 125 from Wellington Motorcycles at $3,000. Are there any new motorbikes out there that are cheaper by chance? I'm cash strapped at the moment unfortunately.

Thanks.

i have got a 2006 gn 250 done 3500 klms frome new the owner wants $3200.00 it is in mint condition

**NDORFN** · 4th June 2009, 15:54

Originally Posted by DangerousBastard

Theres lots and LOTS of cheapo bikes on trademe. Don't get a chinese one.

Steve

Or a Korean one !!!

Welcome to KB. Are you wanting to get gear aswell as a bike out of that 3k?

**anonbiker** · 5th June 2009, 09:18

Yeah I guess I have $3,500 maximum to spend possibly $4000 absolute max on both a motorbike and gear. I need to buy from a shop so that I can use my credit card. Thanks for the suggestions guys.

**MSTRS:Me** · 5th June 2009, 09:24

Surely a bank loan would give you lower interest than a CC? Or do you intend to pay it up within the 55 days?
You are not necessarily forced to buy new either. Although bikeshop trade-ins are usually overpriced.