Yet another new person looking for the first bike

[zmlam]

Hi,

I would recommend the Honda VTR 250 - think its slightly torquer then the scorpio, great for learners and has good resale value. Has a bigger build over the scorpio too.

Am the same height/weight to you, and its comfy.

[Hiflyer]

Hi,

I would recommend the Honda VTR 250 - think its slightly torquer then the scorpio, great for learners and has good resale value. Has a bigger build over the scorpio too.

Am the same height/weight to you, and its comfy.

VTR 250's don't hold their value as well as other bikes IMO, due to the fact that they are still produced and cos an arm and a leg to buy brand new.

Sure WT will correct me if this isn't the case tho!!

[blackdog]

forget the vtr, look at the hornet if you want to go for pillion friendly

[Splineman]

I am a returning motorcyclist having spent a lot of time on a variety of bikes over the years. I recently bought a Scorpio just to "get my toe in" again so to speak. I love the bike. A willing smooth enough engine. Really good on gas, about 3L/100km. Will run at 100kph easily without too strong a headwind. Easy light handling and a low seat height. Traditional not too loud styling, except the decals.
Oil changes are a 10min cinch to perform. Only 1.3L required. No plastic and crap in the way. Good for a commuter like myself.
I am about 65kg, short in the leg and find the bike quite comfy.
Yeah a pleasant motorbike. Fit for purpose....commuting in my case mostly and shortish rides around the Manawatu.
I paid 4K all up.
Hope i've been helpful.
Cheers, Nigel

I've been a cyclist for a long time, always wanted a motorcycle but never got around to it. Turned 25 few months ago, and I've been thinking about it for a while and decided to give it a go.

I'm in Wellington, I weigh about 165-70 pounds, 5'8.
Obviously I'll be needing a learner's bike for at least a year.
And I'm not sure what course I should take.

I thought about getting a GN125 until full license and switching over.
I also thought about getting Ninja 250 or something similar and keeping it for a few more years. Before upgrading to something sport around 650cc.

I would like the bicycle for mainly joyriding, and commute maybe once in a while, and joyriding with a passenger to the bays or something. (The passenger is 135-140 pounds and will go down or so she claims).

From the light reading I've been doing, GN125 might not be enough for joyriding with my girlfriend. If this is true, I will have to change to something bigger as soon as I get F license. But i'm not sure if I'll be ready for a 650cc sport(or not) bike after a year with GN125.

What do you think is the best course of action?

[DrunkenMistake]

I have a honda CBR250R for sale, simply cant get bored of it,
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=360574794
Alot of people have speculated that the clock is wound back I can provide the plate details so you can car jam it, Its possible it was wound back before export to NZ, but I have had it looked over by a couple of people and they are all certain its more than legit. let me know if your interested, I am happy to work something out, maybe I can help with the transport costs or something.