Should I get this bike?

**samp4991** · 29th October 2009, 20:40

Hey im getting my learners and wondering if this bike will do. I dont need much power http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=250239209

**Hopeful Bastard** · 29th October 2009, 21:06

that would be a great bike if you are just doing commuting in the city.. But if you want to do some main road riding, Then a 250 would be more suitable..

Just my $0.10

**blue_abe** · 29th October 2009, 21:12

I reckon that's an awesome deal personally. $1000ish for a 150's really good. And it's not in bad shape... If you wanna move up in 6 months or something you prob won't lose any money from this... and can move on to a hornet or whatever...
Anyways hope you have a great time on 2 wheels no matter what you get... it's pretty addictive!

**monkeymcbean** · 29th October 2009, 21:22

Hi, this little bike probably would go faster than the Suzuki tu 250 I owned about 20hp.

With mine it was a bit slow on the open road with lots of cars, on a good day (with the wind behind) i could get it up to 90km/hr so had to be on the look out for cars passing all the time and moving over for them slightly.

This was a problem as you could not keep up with constant traffic speed, so to fix this i stuck to backroads getting on to main roads as a short cut to more back roads, even dirt roads which is great for some bike skills.

So depending on where you are riding mostly this should be fine.

**TygerTung** · 29th October 2009, 22:08

Yep, that would be a good choice. Just as much power as a basic 4 stroke 250 and much lighter. I'd recomend it.

**Icemaestro** · 29th October 2009, 22:24

Do you realise it's a 2 stroke engine? they are alot different riding than your 4 stroke that you would have done your BHS on...

**SMOKEU** · 29th October 2009, 22:42

Originally Posted by Icemaestro

they are alot different riding than your 4 stroke that you would have done your BHS on...

And a shitload more fun.

**Icemaestro** · 29th October 2009, 22:57

haha can't say I can talk...I see you have a cbr too...more fun than that (though you do only have the single r model;-))

**Insanity_rules** · 30th October 2009, 15:52

That bike would be a hoot!

**sil3nt** · 30th October 2009, 16:43

Originally Posted by Hopeful Biker

that would be a great bike if you are just doing commuting in the city.. But if you want to do some main road riding, Then a 250 would be more suitable..

Just my $0.10

How so? It makes the same power as a 250 twin. The only downside for this bike as a beginner bike would be the cost of 2 stroke rebuilds but hopefully it doesn't need one!

**MDR2** · 30th October 2009, 16:49

given the rgv doesn't rely on powervalves like the rg does it's less prone to meltdowns. though your not immune to the usual piston wear that is associated with 2 strokes. Ask the owner if he's had to replace piston or rings at any stage.

I had an rg for my first bike, it was great. You will probably out grow it in 6 months but that's no biggie.

go for it I say.

**YellowDog** · 30th October 2009, 17:53

I think I had an RG110 some years ago (I could be wrong).

Good bike. You need to work the gearbox a bit on the hills.

Easy enough to work on.

Looks like good value to me.