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  1. #31
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    I reckon the best thing you can do is test ride as many as possible (the shops are pretty happy for you to take a few test rides normally) - whether you intend to buy them or not, you'll at least get a better idea of what each kind of bike acts like, what you find most comfortable etc etc.

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    Originally posted by Marmoot
    Also, if you are a testosterone-ladden 17 year-old, it is not a good idea to buy cbr/zxr.

    Plus, I don't recommend Bandit250 at all. I've seen too many crashes involving rookie on bandit250, including 1 fatality. I suspect the brake on that bike is not up to it. I might be wrong, though.
    I learned to ride on a Bandit 250 - with the 'VTEC' equivilent - went like a robbers dog - great little bike to learn on.  It is a big 250, no fairing (for the odd off), revy, and low maintenance....

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    Originally posted by k14
    A bit more like this?
    Exactly LIKE THAT!! Choice one dude Im using it as wallpaper, reminds me of the good Ol dayz.
    Car Dodger

    LOOK NO HANDS!!

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    Man k14 that is my exact learners bike except mine was the special edition one. Great learners bike and really really forgiving if you screw up. The only problem i had was when the crank went and i got the word that those older bikes engines are a bit suspect. But it was great to learn on now i have the zxr250 and After thinking back i would have got myself into soooooooo much trouble if i had started on this bike. Fully recomend the v-twin 250's nice putt around ability and great power through and out of corners.

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    Yeah, i agree, the VT's are awesome bikes. Mine has done 87000kms but had a full rebuild at 65000kms, so there isnt anything wrong with it.

    Had it since february, but am upgrading to a MC22 CBR250RR in december, cant wait.

    Driving up home to New Plymouth from Christchurch next week, so i hope the VT holds out the distance. Havent taken it more than 50km out of the city yet. Should be fun.

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    If your budget is that tight, the RG may not be a good idea.
    Hell of a lot less efficient than GN250, and need oil too.
    Then, if you can buy one at that price, what is the barrel/piston like? might be quite expensive.
    Go GN, save up for the bike you really want.
    In the meantime, thrash the nuts off it and have fun! When you do have enough to buy a decent bike, you've got a nail to ride in the rain and to work. And nobody will pinch it. Insurance cheaper too...

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    K14 the vt holds up pretty good on the long km side. Went on many a 200 to 300 km ride on it and it was going hard all the way. Maybe a newer vtr would be a good idea for a new bike. Havn't ridden one but have heard many good things.

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    Originally posted by aff-man
    But it was great to learn on now i have the zxr250 and After thinking back i would have got myself into soooooooo much trouble if i had started on this bike.
    *thinks back* yeah... thats right....and now that Aff-mans got the ZXR, he's trouble free! eh aff man

    (sorry dude, couldn't resist.. of course, my records dubious too which I'll admit!)

     

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    Okay okay i may and i say may have dropped bike a few times but who has written on off???????????????? heheheh couldn't resist. And that is another thing a noticed about the vt's good solid bike that will jump back on it's feet without to much trouble

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    Yeah, after yesterday, the total drop count has increased to 4

    Just getting them all out of the way before i get my cbr.

    But i havent done any damage at all on the fairings when i have dropped it. Just some scratches to the levers and the wong mirrors.

    This is a good thing, cause i can guarantee that you will drop your first bike atleast once (or 4 like me )

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