Any suggestions?

**She** · 27th June 2009, 13:30

Hey, I just passed my practical on 25th n have a full NZ motorbike licence...Yeh!!

And now...I'm lookin at buyin a bike for around five grand, ASAP. Any suggestions which bikes are good for new riders ???? I havent ridden in NZ at all.

Are there any rides on for new riders ?

Last I rode a bike was in India around 15 yrs back.... Would really appreciate some some advise??

**p.dath** · 27th June 2009, 13:32

How come you haven't ridden a bike for 15 years, yet have just passed a practical?

Is this a scam?

**YellowDog** · 27th June 2009, 13:36

Many congrats to you.

Well done.

Take your time choosing a bike and make sure you you have a good go on the ones on your shortlist before taking the plunge. Your own personal comfort is the most important factor.

Reading this and other threads may help:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...t=learner+bike

**Bend-it** · 27th June 2009, 13:43

Do a search... lots of opinions have been expressed before.

1st qn: What sort of bike are you after? Cruiser? Sport? Standard? Trailbike?

Your $5k should get you a reasonable example of any of the above bikes. Having been away from bike for so long, you probably want to ease yourself back into it, as opposed to getting a mega horsepowr machine straight off...

**Highlander** · 27th June 2009, 13:56

Like Bend-it says, decide what kind of bike you want. Really that comes down to personal preferences and what you want to do with it.

The one I currently have for sale (shameless plug) has been fantastic for me getting back into riding after 12 years off riding.

I was looking for something to build my confidence back up on, big enough to enjoy an afternoon fang, or weekend away two up, cruisy enough to ride all day. It has served me very well, and I'm sure the next owner will get a good run out of it too.

Really depends on the sort of riding you see youself doing.

Take a few for test rides and get a feel for riding position and what you like or dislike. Physical size might be a determining factor too (was when we bought a bike for my wife).

This looks like good buying too....http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...?&p=1129278513

By the way welcome to KiwiBiker.

**speed_star** · 27th June 2009, 17:38

I can hope here you will be glad to get lot of information by all commenter. You should buy a bike where you feel comfort with your all criteria.

**She** · 27th June 2009, 22:22

Thanx for all the advise....

Haha...not a scam by the way, I sat the usual tests and I've been riding a 125 MadAss for the past two n half months n finally passed my practical... the second attempt and want to go for a sports bike now... so just asking around.

I like the YZF R6 and Ninjas but was advised it wont be appropriate ... like Bend-it mentioned "Having been away from bike for so long, you probably want to ease yourself back into it, as opposed to getting a mega horsepowr machine straight off..."

Didn't think of test riding...duh...thanx gonna go for it now!!

**98tls** · 27th June 2009, 22:48

Fwiw if your after an easy to ride laid back reliable 250 then be hard to go past a Suzuki GN250,something more upright i would look at a Honda VTR 250,if you want it to look like big brother then go take a Hyosung 250 for a ride,lot of bang for your buck,good luck,ride plenty before shelling out the hard earned.

**She** · 27th June 2009, 23:06

Originally Posted by YellowDog

Many congrats to you.

Well done.

Take your time choosing a bike and make sure you you have a good go on the ones on your shortlist before taking the plunge. Your own personal comfort is the most important factor.

Reading this and other threads may help:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...t=learner+bike

Thanks heaps for ur advise. Looked into the link you've attached which has answered quite a few of my questions.

Not sure if this is where I'm supposed to reply...but trying to find my way around since I dont really know how to go about on this site ...will get there slowly but surely

**DEATH_INC.** · 27th June 2009, 23:11

What sort of bike did you ride before?

**She** · 27th June 2009, 23:26

Originally Posted by p.dath

How come you haven't ridden a bike for 15 years, yet have just passed a practical?

Is this a scam?

...I have a full Indian licence which I got converted. I had to sit the basic handeling and learners test (scratchy one) and they let me skip the restricted and allowed me to sit my full on a 125 MadAss (which so easy to ride around, more like a moped with grears, its called a bike but I dont realy consider it a bike, what I meant was that I havent ridden a 250+ in NZ)

...I'm sure it must be a done thing no wonder they allowed it

...I wouldn't have a clue where to go for the scam and am too much of a chicken to do that stuff!! And I dont think u could do that in NZ...

Hope this answers ur question!!

**She** · 27th June 2009, 23:40

Originally Posted by Bend-it

Do a search... lots of opinions have been expressed before.

1st qn: What sort of bike are you after? Cruiser? Sport? Standard? Trailbike?

Your $5k should get you a reasonable example of any of the above bikes. Having been away from bike for so long, you probably want to ease yourself back into it, as opposed to getting a mega horsepowr machine straight off...

I like the sports and would like to be able to ride with the Thu eve riders, one day!! Havent ridden any of the 250+ in NZ so far.

Thanx great advise, dont wanna mega horsepowr machine , which was my main concern too...

**She** · 27th June 2009, 23:44

Originally Posted by Highlander

Like Bend-it says, decide what kind of bike you want. Really that comes down to personal preferences and what you want to do with it.

The one I currently have for sale (shameless plug) has been fantastic for me getting back into riding after 12 years off riding.

I was looking for something to build my confidence back up on, big enough to enjoy an afternoon fang, or weekend away two up, cruisy enough to ride all day. It has served me very well, and I'm sure the next owner will get a good run out of it too.

Really depends on the sort of riding you see youself doing.

Take a few for test rides and get a feel for riding position and what you like or dislike. Physical size might be a determining factor too (was when we bought a bike for my wife).

This looks like good buying too....http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...?&p=1129278513

By the way welcome to KiwiBiker.

Thanks

Gonna do some test rides now n see which one suits best