Any suggestions?

[howdamnhard]

If you want a sports bike try something in the 400cc range for starters. 600cc sport bikes maybe too much of a jump but it really depends on the individual. You can get away with it if you take it slow and easy.Their is Wednesday learner training,just look at the calender on the home page. Once you are a little more confident on whatever bike you choose the do a Ride Right Ride Safe course.
Bare in mind if you drop a sportsbike, fairings can be expensive to fix.Fun bikes without fairings would be: sv650,er6(can get erf6-faired), hornet600,fazer600 or bandit 600. Go test ride as weight and seat height will play a part, you will know when you have found the right one.
Keep an eye out there are plenty of 250 friendly rides out. Maybe find a mentor near where you are to go out with you on a few rides until you are more comfortable.
Take care and ride safe.

[She]

ou don't go down to Hams for the odd nite out on the town do you??

Nope dont know where that is, only been for a few Thu ATNR...

[cowpoos]

Nope dont know where that is, only been for a few Thu ATNR...

My bad...you look familar thats all...hams = Hamilton

[She]

If you want a sports bike try something in the 400cc range for starters. 600cc sport bikes maybe too much of a jump but it really depends on the individual. You can get away with it if you take it slow and easy.Their is Wednesday learner training,just look at the calender on the home page. Once you are a little more confident on whatever bike you choose the do a Ride Right Ride Safe course.
Bare in mind if you drop a sportsbike, fairings can be expensive to fix.Fun bikes without fairings would be: sv650,er6(can get erf6-faired), hornet600,fazer600 or bandit 600. Go test ride as weight and seat height will play a part, you will know when you have found the right one.
Keep an eye out there are plenty of 250 friendly rides out. Maybe find a mentor near where you are to go out with you on a few rides until you are more comfortable.
Take care and ride safe.

Hey thanx so much for this, really helpful...ur so right, will try as u suggested. I dont know the sight too well but after I get a bike (soon) I'd like to find a mentor...that would be brilliant to gain confidence!!

Thanx again

[howdamnhard]

Hey thanx so much for this, really helpful...ur so right, will try as u suggested. I dont know the sight too well but after I get a bike (soon) I'd like to find a mentor...that would be brilliant to gain confidence!!

Thanx again

No probs,use the search function at top of the page. Survival skills and 250's are worth looking at in the forums too.
Good luck and let us know what you eventually choose.

[She]

No probs,use the search function at top of the page. Survival skills and 250's are worth looking at in the forums too.
Good luck and let us know what you eventually choose.

Will do and thanx loads ...your advise was exactly what I was fishing for

Can u tell me one more thing pls...how do I change my L plate to full licence on the profile??

[howdamnhard]

It will change with time spent on KB.

[howdamnhard]

Or you can go to user cp,edit details and change it under custom user title(I think).

[She]

It will change with time spent on KB.

Cool n thanx again...been doing a lot of that for the past few hrs!!

Will keep u updated

[She]

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.

I'm glad I asked an thanx to all for all the info...now I know where to go when I'm stuck!!

Thanx guys

[She]

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.

Hey, thanx for that, gonna have some fun trying them all

[She]

If you want a sports bike try something in the 400cc range for starters. 600cc sport bikes maybe too much of a jump but it really depends on the individual. You can get away with it if you take it slow and easy.Their is Wednesday learner training,just look at the calender on the home page. Once you are a little more confident on whatever bike you choose the do a Ride Right Ride Safe course.
Bare in mind if you drop a sportsbike, fairings can be expensive to fix.Fun bikes without fairings would be: sv650,er6(can get erf6-faired), hornet600,fazer600 or bandit 600. Go test ride as weight and seat height will play a part, you will know when you have found the right one.
Keep an eye out there are plenty of 250 friendly rides out. Maybe find a mentor near where you are to go out with you on a few rides until you are more comfortable.
Take care and ride safe.

Hey there,

I really like this Ninja 250 ,2008 and is for 6200/- One owner, one yr warrenty. Haven't taken it for a test ride yet but was advised by someone that dont go in for a Ninja. So just trying to find out why not...as a beginner...is that not a good bike to start with? Would SV be a better choice?
Would appreciate your thoughts pls?

[howdamnhard]

The new ninja 250 are popular due to their looks. They are not as powerful as the older ninjas. There is nothing wrong with them as such , except that it being a faired bike if you drop it ,then it will be expensive to fix. The SV is a 650cc and if you are on a learners licence you will not be allowed to go over 250cc. Depends on what license you hold.
Bare in mind that if you are only just learning then there is a possibility that you may drop it . Also it may be wiser to get a cheaper 2nd hand naked bike(without fairings) and save your money for getting a bigger bike bike once you have your full licence.
Hope this helps,don't know your current license status.Feel free to ask anymore questions.
Cheers
Pierre

[crazyhorse]

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??

Congratulations on getting your licence in NZ. My first road bike was a Suzuki GN500E. Very reliable, and easy to ride and gave me a lot of confidence. A fail safe bike and comfortable. Have fun out there.

[BiK3RChiK]

Hey there,

I really like this Ninja 250 ,2008 and is for 6200/- One owner, one yr warrenty. Haven't taken it for a test ride yet but was advised by someone that dont go in for a Ninja. So just trying to find out why not...as a beginner...is that not a good bike to start with? Would SV be a better choice?
Would appreciate your thoughts pls?

Do a search on here using the search function at the top of the screen. You'll find all the information you are after...

FWIW, I have a Hyo GT250R and find that it's huge compared with bikes like the Ninja. There is negative feedback about both bikes. Really, you need to wade through all the irrelevant chit-chat and decide for yourself.

Have fun in your search and take them all for a test ride. As someone else suggested, since you have your full, try the 400 cc bikes too.

And welcome to the site...