Can you recommend a bike for me?

**Matariki** · 3rd July 2011, 17:04

Hey guys, about two months ago I crashed my GN250E into a mobility van that failed to give way. My bike was a write off and I narrowly escaped with a compound fracture to my lower left leg.

Fortunately I have full coverage and the person who hit me, her insurance company is paying for a new bike. Although I am nervous and a bit scared to ride again, I'm determined not to let my fears get the better of me.

The insurance is covering for my helmet, my bike and my boots since they were damaged. So here's what I'm looking for:

$3000 or under (2nd hand is fine)
Road legal but is capable of going off road or on gravel
125 - 250cc
Lightweight
Suitable for wet weather (both road and off road)
Economical
Learner friendly
Electric start (preferably)

If possible I would prefer not to purchase another GN250.

**dogsnbikes** · 3rd July 2011, 17:14

Originally Posted by Hotkebab

Hey guys, about two months ago I crashed my GN250E in a mobility van that failed to give way. My bike was a write off and I narrowly escaped with a compound fracture to my lower left leg.

Fortunately I have full coverage and the person who hit me, her insurance company is paying for a new bike. Although I am nervous and a bit scared to ride again, I'm determined not to let my fears get the better of me.

The insurance is covering for my helmet, my bike and my boots since they were damaged. So here's what I'm looking for:

$3000 or under (2nd hand is fine)
Road legal but is capable of going off road or on gravel
250cc
Lightweight
Suitable for wet weather (both road and off road)
Economical
Learner friendly
Electric start (preferably

Call in too langlands and have a chat with Ken Marshall in the work shop,Tell ken what you are looking for he may know of something around...

**hayd3n** · 3rd July 2011, 17:15

scorprio

**Ocean1** · 3rd July 2011, 17:25

Originally Posted by hayd3n

scorprio

Yeah, you'll pick up a scorpio for that, and it'd be a good choice.

Unless you're serious about the off-road bit. And then you might want to look at some of the 250 trail bikes. You might even pick up a Honda CXRF230 for that... But you'll need to be "not short" to be comfortable on any dirt bike.

Go shopping, at bike shops, get a feel for bike classes other than cruisers. Then ask again.

**akkadian** · 3rd July 2011, 18:04

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=386426618

GSX250 or

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-384880241.htm

Spada 250 (and this one goes offroad cos it's under a tree in the picture!!)

Both fun bikes but depends on what you're looking for I guess

**blackdog** · 3rd July 2011, 18:11

Get a Hayabusa or something with 'glide' in the name.

**blackdog** · 3rd July 2011, 18:13

Originally Posted by Ocean1

Yeah, you'll pick up a scorpio for that, and it'd be a good choice.

Unless you're serious about the off-road bit. And then you might want to look at some of the 250 trail bikes. You might even pick up a Honda CXRF230 for that... But you'll need to be "not short" to be comfortable on any dirt bike.

Go shopping, at bike shops, get a feel for bike classes other than cruisers. Then ask again.

XT250

Road/trailies that ride themselves.

**ducatilover** · 3rd July 2011, 19:00

I took my Spada off road/gravel a lot

Just keep her humming and sliding and it's super fun

A Scorpio would probably be better on gravel for you though, Spada is a far better bike elsewhere though.

**Matariki** · 3rd July 2011, 19:59

Originally Posted by hayd3n

scorprio

I like

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3lE2...1&feature=fvwp

**akkadian** · 3rd July 2011, 20:00

Originally Posted by ducatilover

I took my Spada off road/gravel a lot

Just keep her humming and sliding and it's super fun

A Scorpio would probably be better on gravel for you though, Spada is a far better bike elsewhere though.

Sounds a shite load better too!!

**motor_mayhem** · 3rd July 2011, 20:14

Go with a KTM 200 EXC

Great in all places
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-388099180.htm

or

WR250F
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-386724783.htm

I've got a 525 EXC now (in the shop getting road gear put on), had a 450 EXC which was great on road and off.