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    Looking into buying my 2nd bike, moving up from the GN

    Welcome all, just looking for some advice on some bikes im looking into getting, while i still have affection for my 250GN, its not quite the thrill it was when i first got it a few months ago.
    Thinking of a range of bikes but pretty much what i want is ability to tour and some tits on it. For that reason i've considered:

    (these are all 250's, only on the last month of my learners)
    Suzuki Across
    Suzuki Bandit
    Suzuki GSXR
    Kawasaki ZZR & ZXR
    Suzuki RGV(i understand this is somewhat of a deathtrap, but i would behave...)
    Suzuki RG 1988

    On a budget atm as im still saving up of about 2.5-3k so the bandit and across seem like the only options till i get some more dosh.
    Any negatives and/or positives about the above bikes?

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    Keep the GN and fast tract your full. Then get a larger ride.

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    How is that going to fast track my full? Its the slow track D:

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alex Wong View Post
    ... what i want is ability to tour and some tits on it ...
    You mean like a bikini fairing?
    What part of for(int i=0xC02;putchar((i&7)+69)&&(i>>=3); ); don't you understand?

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    Thumbs up Kawasaki GPX WOOOHOOOO

    I have had my bike 5 -6 weeks now and love it. Check out the zzr same engine as mine smaller fairings. My bike is the same motor as the Ninja, however i kick an extra couple of HP. WOOOP WOOOP and have 6 gears. Good luck on your hunt.
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    haha, yeah, something like that.


    ZZR? ahhh, inline 2 yeah? tested one awhile ago, think it was 92 or something, for 2.5k, worth it? the fairings all around were pretty rough aye.

    Also i get what you're saying Allan, but its so hard! its just quite slow to be quite frank, and i would like to go quite fast, within logical reason of course.

    PS: anyone know about the fuel economy of a 250 rgv? I wouldnt it imagine to be very good...but no harm in asking right?

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    The ZZR250 are okay, have you considered a VT250 Spada?
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    Ha...Thats true but life is full horrible choices sometimes Merv. Then sometimes just plain stuff happens... and then some more stuff happens.....




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    Hornet CB250!

    Big 180 tyre on the back. Same frame as a 600, and has around 40BHP. A lot more grunt than any current 250cc. Will scream past any Hoyo or kawa!

    Same engine as a CBR250RR. Lots of fun and feel like a big bike.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Timmeh:P View Post
    Hornet CB250!

    Big 180 tyre on the back. Same frame as a 600, and has around 40BHP. A lot more grunt than any current 250cc. Will scream past any Hoyo or kawa!

    Same engine as a CBR250RR. Lots of fun and feel like a big bike.
    Awesome bike, possibly the most reliable 250 out there, have seen several do 100,00km. Great to ride and great looking, but, odd tire sizes = more money
    Quote Originally Posted by Paul in NZ View Post
    Ha...Thats true but life is full horrible choices sometimes Merv. Then sometimes just plain stuff happens... and then some more stuff happens.....




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    Quote Originally Posted by ducatilover View Post
    Awesome bike, possibly the most reliable 250 out there, have seen several do 100,00km. Great to ride and great looking, but, odd tire sizes = more money
    Too true, the odd front tyre size is an issue. However Cycletreads are yet to let me down on that one! Give them enough warning and they can source it for you.

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    ''Thinking of a range of bikes but pretty much what i want is ability to tour''

    The Bandit is the stand out on your list, theres also the 250 Hornet.
    Much better riding postion for touring than those other things you listed.

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    Assuming you are under 25 and on a restricted, then the min time you need to be on a restricted is 12 months, reduced from 18 by doing an approved course. Now is not the time to trade up as you will soon have your full and want to trade up again! [IMO!] Bear in mind that 250's are expensive in this country and also that the learner requirement is due to change soon which will affect the re-sale hugely on 250's. I tried to find out when that is happening but unsuccessfully. I thought it was later in this year.
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    Sweet will have a look at the hornet whats the bandit like? similar engine to the gsxr right? but unfaired hence much cheaper. which would be nice

    I see what you mean, will be able to get restricted(and will) get it 2nd of april, aprox 6 months after learner was achieved haha. From what i read up on, the power to weight ratio laws were gonna be phased in over a decade? first of all to change would be learner and restricted licensing tests. Which would drive down resale value of 250's dramatically, but kinda counting on it not being for a bit.

    On a level it makes sense to wait, but 1 year for a 20 year old is a long time...

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    The bandit is essentially a cheaper alternative to a Hornet, it performs and rides much the same, is reliable and great on gas. If you're on a budget one is well worth a look.
    Quote Originally Posted by Paul in NZ View Post
    Ha...Thats true but life is full horrible choices sometimes Merv. Then sometimes just plain stuff happens... and then some more stuff happens.....




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    Looking at a bandit 1998 for 2.9, sound good? will be rego'd. I like.

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