Looking for my first bike - I'm 6 foot 2, could use some advice!

**The Pastor** · 2nd March 2011, 16:31

Originally Posted by Timmeh:P

Honda hornet 250

180 tyre on the back, and 4 cylinder. Got one that has over 30k on the clock and going strong.

gi joe's one has done over 100 000 and still going strong, great bikes

**ttmadness** · 2nd March 2011, 16:58

You'd want a CBR250RR... it's the only good 250 around. You'd get bored silly and wonder where your money went with the other bikes today.

**ttmadness** · 2nd March 2011, 16:58

Originally Posted by renegade master

gi joe's hornet 900 has done over 100 000 and still going strong, great bikes

Fixed that for ya mate. Big difference the 900.

Hornet 250 is awesome yes, mainly because it uses the CBR250RR engine though (MC14 family)... Crazy shit, don't build em like they used to.

**The Pastor** · 2nd March 2011, 17:19

Originally Posted by ttmadness

Fixed that for ya mate. Big difference the 900.

Hornet 250 is awesome yes, mainly because it uses the CBR250RR engine though (MC14 family)... Crazy shit, don't build em like they used to.

sorry i thought it was his 250 that did the 100 000

**mike.w.a** · 2nd March 2011, 18:41

Hey Everyone, Thanks for all the great feedback,

I must admit i was suprised by the shear amount of feedback was great !will definety keep posting and using the kiwibike website.

I am going to check out a GT250R Later in the week, if suits the seller (im in chch)

They look mean and i lyk the look of the seat hieght, thanks for the pointers guys,

I also like the sound of the 250CBRR 92 and eariler for the no capped speed they offer on a small bike any more feedback on these would be appreciated,

also any advice on both bike regarding Km would be appreciated as im pritty oblivous to this when it comes to bike compared to cars, seems they need to be heaps lower!!

**mike.w.a** · 2nd March 2011, 18:44

Originally Posted by NighthawkNZ

vtr250 is also a good all rounder. It doesn't scream two fiddy... I'm 6'1" and happily rode the other halfs vtr and could easily ride it all day if I was allowed to... problem was she wanted it back... We toured and clocked up huge km's on it and it didn't skip a beat... it is a good commuter as well but good for any thing you want to use it for... but remember it is only a 250... being a V-Twin not the fastest but will still keep up with traffic even when loaded...

The VTR is more of the sit up right position compared to your sports bikes...

They also are a good bike for learners... forgiving and have a solid frame, reliable and pretty economical (from memory)

from our experience its a pretty good alrounder of a bike for what it is :-)

Thanks for the advice much appreciated, i am not a huge fan of the look compared the the cbr250rr and the GT250R but still much appreciated advice they do look like a good bike to learn on!