Gsx/gsxrr

[Brayden]

Can anyone give me some feedback on these bikes? Reliable/Expensive to fix/How fast can they go past 100km/h/Comfortability etc etc. Cheers

[onearmedbandit]

Being a gixxer fanatic from way back it pains me to say this but if you are looking at a sports 250 (excluding two strokes) the GSXR would not be top of the list. The CBR250RR is probably the most popular, reliable (rectifier/regulator not so much) bang for buck 250's. There are more of them around, therefore there is a wider knowledge base and supply of parts, both factory and aftermarket. But like for like you will pay more for a CBR.

If you are looking at the GSX250F, that's a good little bike. No stormer, but tidy, cheap and reliable.

Comfort wholly depends on you, we all are built differently, different length limbs etc, so what's comfortable for you may well not be for the next guy.

[Brayden]

Unfortunately my budget is sitting around 3k, I was looking around and thought this is probably the best bang for my buck around this price.. The right bike for me is something quick than can hold its own above speeds of 100 kmh on private closed roads of course and that is nice through twisties. I also have a little bit of a back problem so comfort is also something I'm interested in.

Also being in Windy Wellington that huge windshield is definitely appealing

[MSTRS:Me]

Also being in Windy Wellington that huge windshield is definitely appealing

Don't be fooled. A 'huge windshield' or fairings for that matter, are no guarantee of being better in the wind. Often they are much worse. Depends on the individual model/s.

[Beren]

Can anyone give me some feedback on these bikes? Reliable/Expensive to fix/How fast can they go past 100km/h/Comfortability etc etc. Cheers

If it has the same engine as the Bandit 4cyl then yes it will go past 100 easily... mine does approx 100 in 3rd, 120 in 4th 140 in 5th... so if I could find a VERY long straight bit it should do 160. Obviously depends on the gearing... I'd guess that the old gsxr engine was the 45hp variant too so it would do even better than my later 40hp version of the inline4.

-edit- that is indicated speed though, I am probably overstating by up to 10%

[FJRider]

Don't be fooled. A 'huge windshield' or fairings for that matter, are no guarantee of being better in the wind. Often they are much worse. Depends on the individual model/s.

It turns into a sail ... you mean ...

[tigertim20]

Can anyone give me some feedback on these bikes? Reliable/Expensive to fix/How fast can they go past 100km/h/Comfortability etc etc. Cheers

look for a cbr 250, of the inline 4 250's, Id say they are the best overall when reliability, longevity etc is all taken into account.
Comfort will depend, how tall are you? at 6ft they are okay. not great but okay. with a back problem, it would probably be a bitch

[Ender EnZed]

Can anyone give me some feedback on these bikes? Reliable/Expensive to fix/How fast can they go past 100km/h/Comfortability etc etc. Cheers

If you're talking about 250s it'd be a waste of time/money/effort trying to "upgrade" from your Spada.

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If you must upgrade to another 250, I'd suggest you look at the gsf250 bandit, same engine as the gixxer, but more upright riding position and no fairings to act like a sail. You would probably be better off keeping your spada untul you get your full though.

[Beren]

If you must upgrade to another 250, I'd suggest you look at the gsf250 bandit, same engine as the gixxer, but more upright riding position and no fairings to act like a sail. You would probably be better off keeping your spada untul you get your full though.

Obviously I completely agree

[lone_slayer]

Iam 6'1" @ about 100kg and love my gsxr250 no problem over 100k iam almost thinking of changing the gearing as it dosent realy like the top 2 gears at 100 really wants to sit on about 110 and 120 comfortably and no problem getting some loss of lisence speed. The bike corners great and the wind I have never found an issue....

[Brayden]

Sounds like the resounding sound is to keep the spada. Looks like i'll have to invest in a windshield when the next wad of money comes in

[Chancebmx25]

u wanna get urself ur a two stroke. get the manual to wateva two stroke u own. hit the internet and the user manual learn about ur two stroke, then just ride and enjoy. u crnt go wrong. one of the easiest machines to work on. nothing hard at all.

[Cam_Valk]

Hey.
My gsx r250 still puts a grin on my face everytime i take it out.
If you're keen to have a look/sit/maybe test ride, come round and check out mine.
Give me a PM if you're keen.

[Ender EnZed]

u wanna get urself ur a two stroke. get the manual to wateva two stroke u own. hit the internet and the user manual learn about ur two stroke, then just ride and enjoy. u crnt go wrong. one of the easiest machines to work on. nothing hard at all.

It's even easier to just own a Spada and not have to work on it.