Wanting to get on two fast wheels

[actionjackson]

Good evening all

Well after riding a scooter for a good couple of years now have decided to upgrade and get a big boys bike (well a start at least) so have just been looking through trademe and would like to know a couple of things **Sorry if the questions seem dumb am new (be nice)

1) Would a 125cc be fine on the motorway?
2) what style of bike would be easiest to learn on?
3) what should i be looking for?

Would this be good to start
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-375475996.htm

Any help would be great thanks

Rodney

[DrunkenMistake]

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[98tls]

After 2 years riding i would be looking at a 250 mate to be honest,nothing wrong with the wee FXR but there's a host of 250s out there that would fit the bill,maybe do the rounds of bike shops and ride a few,as for style re ease of ride cant imagine it would make any difference ie say a VTR250 would be just as easy to ride as a GN250 cruiser style..up to your personal taste in looks really.Wouldnt discard the thought of riding a road legal trail bike either eh,they tend to be taller but give you a whole new playing field.Good luck and enjoy.

[actionjackson]

After 2 years riding i would be looking at a 250 mate to be honest,nothing wrong with the wee FXR but there's a host of 250s out there that would fit the bill,maybe do the rounds of bike shops and ride a few,as for style re ease of ride cant imagine it would make any difference ie say a VTR250 would be just as easy to ride as a GN250 cruiser style..up to your personal taste in looks really.Wouldnt discard the thought of riding a road legal trail bike either eh,they tend to be taller but give you a whole new playing field.Good luck and enjoy.

Will the FXR seem a little underpowered or something? (scooter is only 50cc) what kind of speed would it be capable of?? and for a beginner on a 250cc what sort of price would should i be looking for?

[98tls]

Will the FXR seem a little underpowered or something? (scooter is only 50cc) what kind of speed would it be capable of?? and for a beginner on a 250cc what sort of price would should i be looking for?

At first probably not,a month laterwithout doubt.Im an old bugger and way out of touch re what price you should be looking at for a decent 250,hopefully someone who knows will post up soon.

[actionjackson]

But will a 150 get me to 100km and would it be able to go on the motorway and keep up?? thanks

[DrunkenMistake]

But will a 150 get me to 100km and would it be able to go on the motorway and keep up?? thanks

Depends on the motor type I would say, 100 yes.. but it would be a slow journey Lol

[maggot]

Good evening all

Well after riding a scooter for a good couple of years now have decided to upgrade and get a big boys bike (well a start at least) so have just been looking through trademe and would like to know a couple of things **Sorry if the questions seem dumb am new (be nice)

1) Would a 125cc be fine on the motorway?
2) what style of bike would be easiest to learn on?
3) what should i be looking for?

Would this be good to start
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-375475996.htm

Any help would be great thanks

Rodney

In all honesty, the FXR is a great little bike. But little being the key word. It'll do 100 fine, it'll get you from A to B, and it's very forgiving. Easy to get parts for, easy to maintain, just an all round good easy bike. Great for learning on, and yet still fun.

I reckon go for it. The one in that listing looks tidy, and is a decent price.

[sil3nt]

But will a 150 get me to 100km and would it be able to go on the motorway and keep up?? thanks

Barely. I would not get anything less than a 250 if you plan to use the motorway a lot. Might be able to get away with a Scorpion 225.

[ClutchITUP]

I would say perfect start after riding a scooter FXRs are awesome and will do 120 easily no worries,
If the price fits your budget go for it the thing looks like a nice bike.
Maybe get a bike saavy mate to test ride it first
If you have been happy enough on a scooter for 2yrs this will keep amused for a wee while
But then again you could buy a gsxr1000 an be like your standard gsxr owner
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtofb...layer_embedded

[98tls]

In all honesty, the FXR is a great little bike. But little being the key word. It'll do 100 fine, it'll get you from A to B, and it's very forgiving. Easy to get parts for, easy to maintain, just an all round good easy bike. Great for learning on, and yet still fun.

I reckon go for it. The one in that listing looks tidy, and is a decent price.

Fwiw i still reckon hes better to go to a 250 etc,hes after 2 years on a scooter got the basics eh,not disagreeing as such i just think he would quickly tire of the thing screaming its nuts off.What a motor will do and what it will do comfortably are way different.

[DrunkenMistake]

I would say perfect start after riding a scooter FXRs are awesome and will do 120 easily no worries,
If the price fits your budget go for it the thing looks like a nice bike.
Maybe get a bike saavy mate to test ride it first
If you have been happy enough on a scooter for 2yrs this will keep amused for a wee while
But then again you could buy a gsxr1000 an be like your standard gsxr owner
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtofb...layer_embedded

Hahaha I love that video, Squid ftw.

[DrunkenMistake]

Fwiw i still reckon hes better to go to a 250 etc,hes after 2 years on a scooter got the basics eh,not disagreeing as such i just think he would quickly tire of the thing screaming its nuts off.What a motor will do and what it will do comfortably are way different.

Double post,
Oh well

Anyways I had a scooter for a month and was over it, Got a CBR 250, loved it for about 7 months then I was over it, Now I have a VFR 400, had it for 3 months, Cant see myself getting over this any time soon.. I would have gone mad if I was on a 150 for the time I was on a 250

[98tls]

Double post,
Oh well

Anyways I had a scooter for a month and was over it, Got a CBR 250, loved it for about 7 months then I was over it, Now I have a VFR 400, had it for 3 months, Cant see myself getting over this any time soon.. I would have gone mad if I was on a 150 for the time I was on a 250

Waaaaay back yonks ago when i sat my licence i had been riding since 9 years old (SL125) and when time to sit the licence test the old man put XL250 stickers on my XL350 and i rode the 30 odd miles to the county council office and sat the test,when the local cop announced i had passed he said "and dont think i didnt notice you rode all the way here"

[DrunkenMistake]

Waaaaay back yonks ago when i sat my licence i had been riding since 9 years old (SL125) and when time to sit the licence test the old man put XL250 stickers on my XL350 and i rode the 30 odd miles to the county council office and sat the test,when the local cop announced i had passed he said "and dont think i didnt notice you rode all the way here"

Haha, I got my 400 just before I sat my restricted, but when I pulled into the VTNZ testing station on the 250 and the guy went over it, he said to me "How long have you had the 400? its a flash looking bike"..
I work over the road pretty much so I ride past there everyday so im assuming he has just picked my gear and what not, but it made me give a bit of a laugh,

Sorry for Hijacking the thread, back on topic? haha