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    Where to go from here?

    Ok, I love my GSXR250.....


    So later on I would like to get a 'Newer' bike. I like the fact the 250cc bikes are pretty economical and that factor kinda puts me off getting a 600 or bigger. 250 is plenty enough power for me as I do mainly city riding and for fun.

    I like the shape of the newer bikes but the only 250 i have seen that looks modern is the Ninja, but have been told it has half the power of my GSXR and it would be a backward step for me (is this true?)


    Love the look of the big bikes like the R1 and the GSXR1000 etc.... mainly for the modern styling and LED lights and cool 'bug eye' headlights etc. Digital gauges and all that 'mod' stuff my GSXR doesnt have....

    You guys got any suggestions as to a bike I might like? Im a full fairing kinda guy so mainly sport bike styles.


    Why dont they make more 'newer' 250s that still have power ie? GSXR250 or a YZF250?

    Something like this....
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    Your needs as you describe them mean you will have to look at 600s and up.
    The Ninja is probably the only 'modern' full faired 250. It's more than half the power, but still gutless by comparison.
    I don't recommend you look at thous...totally wasted for your sort of riding. In fact, any sports-oriented bike is...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Breed777 View Post
    Ok, I love my GSXR250.....


    So later on I would like to get a 'Newer' bike. I like the fact the 250cc bikes are pretty economical and that factor kinda puts me off getting a 600 or bigger. 250 is plenty enough power for me as I do mainly city riding and for fun.

    I like the shape of the newer bikes but the only 250 i have seen that looks modern is the Ninja, but have been told it has half the power of my GSXR and it would be a backward step for me (is this true?)


    Love the look of the big bikes like the R1 and the GSXR1000 etc.... mainly for the modern styling and LED lights and cool 'bug eye' headlights etc. Digital gauges and all that 'mod' stuff my GSXR doesnt have....

    You guys got any suggestions as to a bike I might like? Im a full fairing kinda guy so mainly sport bike styles.


    Why dont they make more 'newer' 250s that still have power ie? GSXR250 or a YZF250?

    Something like this....
    I have never heard anyone say they are hapy with the power of their 250cc bike. Good for you.

    No need to upgrade and spend a shit load of cash until you are NOT happy with the power.

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    They DO still make "newer 250s that still have power ie yzf250". I believe there is a 2009 model... Yea my mate that rode a ninja 250 really complained about the lack of power so it probably would be a step from the gixxer 250. My guess as to why they stopped making them was because there isn't enough demand to justify spending so much money on making a high performance 250. I don't think there are any new bikes with LEDs, digital gauges and stuff like you want that actually have the performance the old IL4s. Actually, maybe newer aprilia rs250s have some of that stuff? They look nice, and I wouldn't be surprised if the had LED tail lights and digital gauges

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    Get a K7 GSX-R 1000.

    Lol.... in all seriousness, have you considered a GSX-R 600 or a Ninja ZX6R?

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    Im still on my learners so still have a way to go.... but want to start saving for the next baby now. yeah have considered a 600.... compared to my 250 (approx 17km/L) how are they on gas? I use to have a Nissan 300zx which I use to like to 'cruise' around in, but it became way too expensive to run, hence why I got a bike mainly as a commuter, a hobby and a bit of fun so dont want it to get too crazy with the gas.

    I guess you could say a sports bike is a waste on me, but it depends on a few factors. I enjoy the style of them, and I enjoy that they 'look' fast etc but I am by no means interested in get my knee down or doing 170 round corners

    Maybe a 600 would be a good next step? are they still fun to ride even in 50km zones (as most of my riding is) or would I end up hating it?

    Thanks for all ur help!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Breed777 View Post
    yeah have considered a 600.... compared to my 250 (approx 17km/L) how are they on gas? I use to have a Nissan 300zx which I use to like to 'cruise' around in, but it became way too expensive to run, hence why I got a bike mainly as a commuter, a hobby and a bit of fun so dont want it to get too crazy with the gas.
    Depends how you ride and if you're commuting etc.

    I get about 14-15 km/L on my D600 when commuting. More on the open road.

    You might end up paying another $10-20 a month on gas, but the power difference is well worth it

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    Quote Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones View Post
    Depends how you ride and if you're commuting etc.

    I get about 14-15 km/L on my D600 when commuting. More on the open road.

    You might end up paying another $10-20 a month on gas, but the power difference is well worth it

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    Guess im just worried is riding a 600 in the city like driving a Porsche at 50km/hr? i.e too much power for the speed limit and you sit in 2nd all day and the bike is laboured? I rock around with the 250 sitting at about 7000rpm at 50kpm and it still feels like the bike is 'enjoying' it. Would a 600 do the same thing or do you need to be going faster to keep the bike happy?

    All the 600's do look nice.... Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawa etc... most of em cost more than my cage!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Breed777 View Post
    Guess im just worried is riding a 600 in the city like driving a Porsche at 50km/hr? i.e too much power for the speed limit and you sit in 2nd all day and the bike is laboured? I rock around with the 250 sitting at about 7000rpm at 50kpm and it still feels like the bike is 'enjoying' it. Would a 600 do the same thing or do you need to be going faster to keep the bike happy?

    All the 600's do look nice.... Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawa etc... most of em cost more than my cage!
    My bike is happy to go along at 5000-6000 RPM. Of course she'd like to do more

    You forgot to mention Triumph.....poor form lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones View Post
    My bike is happy to go along at 5000-6000 RPM. Of course she'd like to do more

    You forgot to mention Triumph.....poor form lol

    -Indy
    I had always thought of Triumphs as 'older' style bikes till I saw one fly by on the weekend.... VERY nice


    The R6 is kinds taking my fancy right now tho....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Breed777 View Post
    I had always thought of Triumphs as 'older' style bikes till I saw one fly by on the weekend.... VERY nice


    The R6 is kinds taking my fancy right now tho....

    mmmmmmmm Sexy

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    Quote Originally Posted by Squiggles View Post
    Get a few more k's under your belt and you'll soon know what sort've bike you'd like to have one day
    Yeah.... a cruiser and a sports bike would keep me happy. mmmmm R6

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