I want to get a more powerful motorcycle

**Smifffy** · 31st March 2010, 13:49

Originally Posted by MikeNZ

Is it a good idea getting one from a dealer? looking at a nija 250 or a 250 hyosung. I can afford to pay it off weekly

I'd say it's not a bad idea, usually expect to pay a little bit more, but generally speaking a good dealer isn't about to do a runner. If you need finance the dealer is usually less hassle and similar price. If you don't already have it, it can also be worth getting some good safety gear and including that in the finance package.

Remember you could well be ready to step up to a bigger bike before you have even finished paying for this one.

**bluebird** · 31st March 2010, 19:19

Get the Hyo' and put a screeming demon can on it (remove the baffle) also put decent tyres on it. I ride an M109R and I really enjoyed a day in city streets on a GT250R efi like this, sounds good too.

**marksie** · 5th April 2010, 17:11

Just new to this forum and have just bought a 1984 Yamaha XV750 to do up over the winter months. Will take delivery next week. I am wondering how my first ride will go after being away from bikes for 40 years but one has to do something in his retirement. I have been thinking of the hills and corners in the Marlborough sounds that I will have to negotiate but I suppose one will have to learn the ropes over again and take it slowly from the start. I am keen to hear from any one out there who has a similar bike. Over the winter we might be able to compare notes.

**Kiri** · 6th April 2010, 19:14

go with the hyosung - I love mine and have had a great time keeping up with the bigger bikes. My hyo sits happily at 120ks and I don't feel like I'm being left behind. Although I have to say I want something bigger cos overtaking can be a bit of a mission and the bike starts to sound a bit funny at 135ks

**newbould** · 6th April 2010, 19:21

Originally Posted by Kiri

go with the hyosung - I love mine and have had a great time keeping up with the bigger bikes. My hyo sits happily at 120ks and I don't feel like I'm being left behind. Although I have to say I want something bigger cos overtaking can be a bit of a mission and the bike starts to sound a bit funny at 135ks

That's not thre bike - its the siren

**Kiri** · 6th April 2010, 19:23

huh, that explains it - the high pitched ringing and all

**aprilia_RS250** · 7th April 2010, 17:31

If you have a big knob, a spanner and life time supply of fully synthetic oil get an Aprilia RS250.

**Jonno.** · 7th April 2010, 17:38

Don't get an RS250 for a commute.
Either a Hyo or Ninja 250 sound good for your purpose with good fuel economy, a bit of power (a lot more then a 50). Might be better to get a loan and get a second hand one for a few thousand less though that's already been run in.

**Morcs** · 7th April 2010, 17:57

Get a thou.

**mattian** · 7th April 2010, 18:21

Originally Posted by MikeNZ

Im looking at a 250 kawasaki or a 250 hyosung sports bike. Considering getting one from a dealer? whats your opinion. I will be using it as main trasport to and from polytech

As far as 250's go..... the Hysoung is a gutless wonder, sure it looks the part, but if you want a 250 with some balls.... any of them, other than the Hysosung. The new Kawasaki ninja 250's are awesome bikes. So is the Honda VTR.

and definately buy through a dealer. That way you know its up to scratch and have some recourse if something goes wrong. If you're buying off trade-me, its buyer beware.

**Kiri** · 7th April 2010, 18:35

If you can, test ride some of these suggestions, you'll soon know which is for you.

**CookMySock** · 7th April 2010, 19:03

Originally Posted by mattian

As far as 250's go..... the Hysoung is a gutless wonder, sure it looks the part, but if you want a 250 with some balls.... any of them, other than the Hysosung. The new Kawasaki ninja 250's are awesome bikes. So is the Honda VTR.

The (non EFI) Hyosung has more power and torque until you get past 11,000rpm where the ninja takes over for about 500rpm. The EFI Hyosung has more power and torque again, and it'll do 500km on its' 17L tank of fuel.

The shorty screaming demon absolutely transforms the bike. It has the most wicked sound.

Originally Posted by mattian

and definately buy through a dealer. That way you know its up to scratch and have some recourse if something goes wrong. If you're buying off trade-me, its buyer beware.

There's nothing wrong with buying a second-hand low-km bike that looks like its been cared for.

Steve

**Kiri** · 10th April 2010, 21:53

So, I'm upgrading from my 250 (that I love) to an 865 or so. Haven't ridden it yet, but have ridden something similar and I'm worried (an understatement). A friend advised that when they upgraded they, "had to learn to ride all over again."

Another friend said every bike is different, and it's like driving a new car. But you know new cars don't bother me. A new bike scares the s*&^t out of me

**Her_C4** · 10th April 2010, 22:02

Originally Posted by Kiri

So, I'm upgrading from my 250 (that I love) to an 865 or so. Haven't ridden it yet, but have ridden something similar and I'm worried (an understatement). A friend advised that when they upgraded they, "had to learn to ride all over again."

Another friend said every bike is different, and it's like driving a new car. But you know new cars don't bother me. A new bike scares the s*&^t out of me

Oh dear god...