Help I have no idea! . . .

**Waylander** · 6th May 2005, 11:31

sr250? What about a XV250

Good bikes them just ask Crashe.

**Virago** · 6th May 2005, 19:14

Originally Posted by Waylander

sr250? What about a XV250

Good bikes them just ask Crashe.

I have to agree, the XV250 is great for the shorty learners. Very low seat, very low centre of gravity, and even better it looks and sounds like a bigger cruiser. A bit pricey though, $7K new, but they really hold their value (10 year old ones sell for $4500 - $5000.

If you're happy looking like a commuter or a learner, get a GN250 or SR250, but if you want to cruuuuuuuise, and look real cooooooool, the XV is the ultimate learner.

**Waylander** · 6th May 2005, 19:24

Originally Posted by Virago = Viagra

I have to agree, the XV250 is great for the shorty learners. Very low seat, very low centre of gravity, and even better it looks and sounds like a bigger cruiser. A bit pricey though, $7K new, but they really hold their value (10 year old ones sell for $4500 - $5000.

If you're happy looking like a commuter or a learner, get a GN250 or SR250, but if you want to cruuuuuuuise, and look real cooooooool, the XV is the ultimate learner.

Lol you also get a V-twin wich I don't think you can get from any other 250 cruiser. Is that you're other bike there V=V? Or perhaps the misses?

**Virago** · 6th May 2005, 20:14

Originally Posted by Waylander

Lol you also get a V-twin wich I don't think you can get from any other 250 cruiser. Is that you're other bike there V=V? Or perhaps the misses?

I wish........

I'm working on getting the other half "off my back" and out on her own, I even got her to try an XV250 for size - she likes it! Alas, she prefers to waste our money on trivials like food, power, etc.

**Waylander** · 6th May 2005, 20:46

Just did a quik scan in the way that I do when I'm slightly bored and came up with these.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-26142310.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-26175382.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-26555027.htm

So you can get them for relativly cheaper than new price.

**surfchick** · 6th May 2005, 21:48

i like the super gran one. screen's pretty rad- looks in purrrfect nic.

**zadok** · 7th May 2005, 11:35

Considered a Honda VTR250? Nice looking bike and is a good handler and got a bit of grunt, apparently.

http://www.hondamotorcycles.com.au/m...ry/default.htm

**surfchick** · 8th May 2005, 08:30

v-twin's good- i like mine. check out the srx250. i like them too- axion put us ones with srv250's on to it and we didn't know about it and a few of us are thinking I QUITE LIKE THAT. there's a pic of it in the srv250 thread

**Str8 Jacket** · 9th May 2005, 07:21

Hey thanks for the suggestions and advice. Im just waiting to find out today if im gonna get the $$ I need, then I'll have my licence by the end of next month and a brand new GN250 asap!

**T.I.E** · 9th May 2005, 07:36

gpx just like the vtr maybe too high off the ground, but they have a bit more pick up and can handle sitting at 100kph all day long.
i have had 3 gn250's great little bikes, perfect for around town communiting, cheap to run too.
single 250 are (i think) robust.
twin 250's would be able to maintain a higher speed.
and 4 cyclinder 250's not a learners thing.
good luck and have fun.

**Str8 Jacket** · 9th May 2005, 10:39

Well the finance companies just been in touch with me. They approved my loan!! The only problem is the guy I spoke to @ the shop said they wouldn't have any GN's for about 6 weeks. But I guess that'll give me enuf time to fail my learners licence test a few times before my bike arrives!!
Im booked in for a learn to ride course on the 21st, which is then followed by my Basic Handling Course, so then all I have to do is get my learners licence within 6 weeks (or so) I'm stoked!

**MSTRS:Me** · 9th May 2005, 11:03

To paraphrase an old saying....a time for everything and everything in it's own time. Good onya

**Str8 Jacket** · 9th May 2005, 11:10

Originally Posted by MSTRS

To paraphrase an old saying....a time for everything and everything in it's own time. Good onya

Thanks man. Im pretty impatient usually, but I guess 6 weeks will go by fast enuf! Im just stoked that I can finally turn a dream into reality - Im practically bouncing around the office today, doubt they'll get much work outta me today!

**surfchick** · 9th May 2005, 13:36

man 6 weeks will be torture-
i couldn't stand wating 2 days for it not to be sunday so i could buy mine.
good luck makin it through the MONTH & a-HALF waiting period...