Any suggestions?

**She** · 14th July 2009, 17:07

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

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.

Thanks for your advise. Looking at a Ninja 250 2008 getting it financed for 6500 with one yr warrenty...Will take it for a test ride tomorrow? I was told by someone that SV is less complicated than Ninja??? So was just wondering ....should i go for it ar not...Its so cool ...and I love it...amd looking forward to riding it 2mro.

Thanx again

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**She** · 14th July 2009, 17:11

Originally Posted by BiK3RChiK

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...

Thanx Bik3RChik,

Will be taking it for a test ride tomorrow. What are the draw backs?
Thanx again

**crazyhorse** · 14th July 2009, 19:13

Originally Posted by She

Thanks for your advise. Looking at a Ninja 250 2008 getting it financed for 6500 with one yr warrenty...Will take it for a test ride tomorrow? I was told by someone that SV is less complicated than Ninja??? So was just wondering ....should i go for it ar not...Its so cool ...and I love it...amd looking forward to riding it 2mro.

Thanx again

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I meant GS500 - but a SV is a great bike too - got one of them for sale as I have now progressed to a GSXR1000.

Good luck with whatever you decide to get. Good to see more chicks out there doing it and having fun

**howdamnhard** · 14th July 2009, 23:58

Originally Posted by She

Thanks for your advise. Looking at a Ninja 250 2008 getting it financed for 6500 with one yr warrenty...Will take it for a test ride tomorrow? I was told by someone that SV is less complicated than Ninja??? So was just wondering ....should i go for it ar not...Its so cool ...and I love it...amd looking forward to riding it 2mro.

Thanx again

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I gather your talking about the red one.Thats not a bad deal, but before you decide ride a few more bikes so that you can make a proper informed decision as opposed to a hasty one which you may regret. I see you have your full but have not ridden for a while. You are then not restricted to a 250 but at the same time want something user friendly.Try a SV650, an ER6 , a Hornet, etc before making a decision and perhaps take a friend as an impartial witness to avoid being carried away in the moment.

**She** · 15th July 2009, 20:09

Originally Posted by howdamnhard

I gather your talking about the red one.Thats not a bad deal, but before you decide ride a few more bikes so that you can make a proper informed decision as opposed to a hasty one which you may regret. I see you have your full but have not ridden for a while. You are then not restricted to a 250 but at the same time want something user friendly.Try a SV650, an ER6 , a Hornet, etc before making a decision and perhaps take a friend as an impartial witness to avoid being carried away in the moment.

Thanx Pierre,

I tried replying to you from my mobile last night but I guess the msg didn't go through. I havent been able to check my mail and sites with bikes since I've been living in the refuge center since the bigning of this month and they do not have internet. But I do check the basic mail on mobile n unable to reply. Thanx heaps for al ur suggestions...really helpful !!

Taking both SV and Ninja for a ride tomorrow. And you're right, its the red one, I totally fell for the look...!! dont know how practical its gonna be. As u suggested I will not rush into it and try all of them first. Was wondering if that price for that model is ok??

My only concern about the preowned ones is that I dont know what to look for when buying an old one. With a new one I know its warrented and hope its less maintenence!!

Thanx again and if u come across some thing that looks within my range can u pls suggest. I do have a full licence so dont have to stick to a 250. Will be moving to my own home next week so will be easier to search on sites and even on this site...though I'm still trying to find my way around this sight...has some great info!!

Wish u a great eve and thanx again.

Cheers, Sheenu