Will a 250cc be fine from Wellington to Taranaki?

[Brayden]

Uni holidays soon and thinking of tripping up to the Naki in the next few weeks. Thing is at 110 kmh my bike is running in the power band range at 9000, redline is at 13.

Would is survive a 4-5 hour trip up without the engine screwing or overheating etc? Anyone else ridden long distance on a 250? Cheers

[wanpo]

My friend and I went around the North Island, with up to 11 hours riding in a day.
I was on a GT250R, he was on a FXR150.


Your bike will be fine, enjoy yourself.

[george formby]

Uni holidays soon and thinking of tripping up to the Naki in the next few weeks. Thing is at 110 kmh my bike is running in the power band range at 9000, redline is at 13.

Would is survive a 4-5 hour trip up without the engine screwing or overheating etc? Anyone else ridden long distance on a 250? Cheers

You should be fine & you can sit at a 100kmh if you want too.

I rode 470 miles in one day on a 125cc 2T many years ago. Never did it again but the bike was fine.

Make sure you check all your fluids, rubber & mechanical bits before you go to avoid suprises.

[blackdog]

You''l be sweet mate. Enjoy!

As gf says, give it a good check, lube and ya laughin'.

[Scuba_Steve]

I did an 8hr tiki tour to Auckland on an FXR150 did fine, cheapest Auckland trip I've ever had, only downside was the swore arse

[faredce]

that will be a good trip...hope the weather is good for u

[Brayden]

Mean sounds all gravy looking forward to the ride! Planning on seeing the grandparents, have driven as a passenger countless times to the Naki but never been in the drivers seat!

Sort of worried about the country roads though, my VT250 isn't exactly the most bump friendly bike out there, I think I'm gunna have a seriously sore arse by the time I'm done!

[Rosie]

I've done a lot of long distance trips on my 250s, you have to be a bit patient when trying to overtake, but otherwise I've never have any problems.

If you aren't used to riding longer distances, make sure you take plenty of breaks, keep yourself warm and fed and hydrated. If your seat isn't the best - make a point of changing position and wriggling around a bit right from the start of the ride, if you wait until you feel sore, it's too late to do much about it.

[jasonu]

I rode a Suz A100 from Auckland to Wellington and back up to Bulls in a day then back to Auckland the next day with no issues (except ma false teeth came loose)
You will be fine on your 250.

[WuZards-Eugene]

Last years Grand Challenge, someone done it on a GN250. He done it in something like 20 hours non-stop. Hows that for some encouragement.

[Dodger]

I've been from Wellington to Invercargill and back twice on my Hyosung Gt250 with no issues.

[Ratti]

Perhaps invest in a sheepskin for the seat. An old fashioned idea that still works. Look on trademe and see if there are any going

[Oakie]

Perhaps invest in a sheepskin for the seat. An old fashioned idea that still works. Look on trademe and see if there are any going

I second that. For the luxury ride though go to a stationery shop and get a metre or so of the biggest bubble wrap they sell. It goes between the sheepskin and the seat. You can thank me later.

[rastuscat]

Did Auckland to Invercargill and back in December 1982. On a Honda CB250N. I wouldn't do it now, but it seemed like a good idea at the time.

It's the mindset of the rider that counts. My mindset just can't be arsed now.

[insomnia01]

Watch the weather a few days before hand & up till departure, Check your bike over a couple of days out & prior to departure,pack bags with weight over the rear wheel, RIDE YOUR OWN RIDE & ENJOY DUDE !!!!!!!!!!! Touring is awesome fine