What are some recommended dual sports for the beginner rider?

[Matariki]

And he says just needs indicators so can get wof and be registered, which suggests to me it has not been recently registered which would mean going through the compliance costs and hassle.

Hmm... so I take it thats its not worth it?

[MXNUT]

Hmm... so I take it thats its not worth it?

$300 + dollars for the compliance + new registraition costs of about $400 -$450.00
that is assuming that the compliance centre does not require you to do any repairs on the bike 1st to pass the inspection.

[Ender EnZed]

I quite like this little bike, I don't know what you guys think of it though;

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-409543233.htm

It looks like a pretty good option. I'd expect it to keep up with traffic alright and it looks tidy.

Well, I've found something thats local (just down the road) which I'm going to check out in person, scroll down the page and you'll see its the 2002 HONDA XR200.

Its this listing here; http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-410993794.htm

You'd be lucky to get that on the road for less than $2500 and it probably wouldn't be worth that once you did. By all means go have a look though, if you do like it then it could be worth doing some research to work out exactly what it would take.

A bit more power, but they're pretty asthmatic and will only cruise at about 90km/h. IIRC Willdat? managed 85km/h max from his NXR. Even my DR200 would cruise on 115km/h quite happily, so any 4t (or 2t I suppose) 200+ would be my pick.

85km/h sounds very low. I've heard plenty of reports of ~115 being managed on an NXR.

[Matariki]

It looks like a pretty good option. I'd expect it to keep up with traffic alright and it looks tidy.

Thats what I was thinking, its within my budget and I only expect to use the bike for a short term (at least a year or so) mainly for getting around town, going out to a local fishing spot or two and using on the farm. At the moment I just need something for basic transport and its within my price range ready to go. My only concern though is the size of the tank, it looks a tad small. Still, it looks worth while and it can do the job



Here's the same bike, so It looks like it can be upgraded or modified (looks pretty good here)

[Ender EnZed]

Thats what I was thinking, its within my budget and I only expect to use the bike for a short term (at least a year or so) mainly for getting around town, going out to a local fishing spot or two and using on the farm. At the moment I just need something for basic transport and its within my price range ready to go. My only concern though is the size of the tank, it looks a tad small. Still, it looks worth while and it can do the job.

It'd probably be great for that. The standard tank is only 7L but that'll still take you 150km on a tank without getting nervous, maybe 180 if you're brave. Apparently a 13L tank from the TF will fit without much effort. Have a read of this if you haven't already.

[Matariki]

It'd probably be great for that. The standard tank is only 7L but that'll still take you 150km on a tank without getting nervous, maybe 180 if you're brave. Apparently a 13L tank from the TF will fit without much effort. Have a read of this if you haven't already.

I'm going to ask the seller if there are any problems or anything with it, if not then I'll purchase.

[Matariki]

I'm going to ask the seller if there are any problems or anything with it, if not then I'll purchase.

Damn, he had already sold it to someone else...

[blackdog]

Damn, he had already sold it to someone else...

Bugger. That was the best option you've had so far.

Back to the drawing board.

[Matariki]

Bugger. That was the best option you've had so far.

Back to the drawing board.

I still have the Honda NXR on mind, so all is not lost.

[blackdog]

I still have the Honda NXR on mind, so all is not lost.

I see you have Quasi and Foxzee on yer friends list, if you need someone to have a look at a bike with you neither of them will put ya crook

[Willdat?]

85km/h sounds very low. I've heard plenty of reports of ~115 being managed on an NXR.

My XLR 21/18" wheel version of the NXR (19/17") managed 85km/h (on GPS) with the stock 14 tooth front. Changed to a 12 tooth front and managed a genuine 100 km/h with chin on tank. Yes I know that doesn't sound right but the bike simply didn't have the torque to pull through with the standard too tall gearing.

115 on an NXR might be what the speedo says...or maybe downhill, with the clutch pulled in + tuck

[Matariki]

I've found these two, I've contacted the seller about them

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-413232926.htm

[ADVGD]

I've found these two, I've contacted the seller about them

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-413232926.htm

Also, is there anything I should avoid?

You will thank yourself if you don't go any lower than 250cc, as reliable and capable as that NXR may be it will be so sluggish and slow it'll be disappointing to ride. Even a 250cc is frustrating in some situations due to lack of power but its a hell of a lot better than a 125, if I was to go back to a learner license the only 250cc bike I'd buy would be a WR250R

[Transalper]

.... I was to go back to a learner license the only 250cc bike I'd buy would be a WR250R

I'd like one of those to replace the DR650 in my garage which is sitting next to the Transalp BUT it's all about the money now days and WR250R's aren't cheap !

I'm sure the NXR125 will be fine for a cheap starter so long as you don't want to hit the highway for anything more than a couple of minutes. They are quite low and light I think. WR comes with power and seat height, though that can be dealt with as per Rosie's thread.

Watch for rust on farm bikes, the animal shit makes it happen fast so I hear.
I'm also not sure how well a NXR125 will keep up with the traffic while climbing the hill from Masterton to Wellington but then I don't have personal experience with one other than a little flat riverbed bash.

[NordieBoy]

if I was to go back to a learner license the only 250cc bike I'd buy would be a WR250R

Back?

I'd go for one now!