Bike for a newbie?

**skippy_nz** · 28th June 2013, 15:15

hey all,

i have been riding around wellington on a scooter for the past 8 years and have since decided to get a real bike

i passed my BHS and Theory this week and am now on the hunt for a commuter / general ride around the region and maybe a little further afield. I'm tossing up between getting a new Suzuki GW250, or a second hand 2011 Honda VTF250 or even a 2008 Honda CBF250.

Any thoughts ??

Also whats the best place to practice riding around in the Miramar area for those living in wellington ?

Cheers
Skip

**Banditbandit** · 28th June 2013, 16:53

Go with the ghey one ...

(seriously, either bike .. I'd probably go with the CBF250 .. )

**f2dz** · 28th June 2013, 17:03

Originally Posted by skippy_nz

i passed my BHS and Theory this week and am now on the hunt for a commuter / general ride around the region and maybe a little further afield. I'm tossing up between getting a new Suzuki GW250, or a second hand 2011 Honda VTF250 or even a 2008 Honda CBF250.

Any thoughts ??

I wouldn't advise getting a brand new bike on your learners, although you have been riding a scooter for eight years. Either of those Hondas will probably be a good choice. Although those new Suzukis are very nice. Probably up to you at the end of the day, the 250s end up being much of a muchness after a few months of riding them.

**skippy_nz** · 29th June 2013, 00:13

yeah i like the look of the GW250 - its a nice looking bike - I'm taking all three out for a test ride this weekend so i can get a feel for them. But being such a noob I dont know what i should be looking for

**skippy_nz** · 29th June 2013, 00:13

Originally Posted by Banditbandit

Go with the ghey one ...

(seriously, either bike .. I'd probably go with the CBF250 .. )

sorry not sure what one you are referring "ghey" too

**unstuck** · 29th June 2013, 07:48

Originally Posted by skippy_nz

sorry not sure what one you are referring "ghey" too

Honda man, Honda. All us Honda riders are ghey, dont ya know.

**skippy_nz** · 29th June 2013, 09:39

Originally Posted by unstuck

Honda man, Honda. All us Honda riders are ghey, dont ya know.

Thanks for clearing that up

Is there an reason why would you choose a 2nd hand Honda over a new Suzuki ?

**unstuck** · 29th June 2013, 10:25

Originally Posted by skippy_nz

Thanks for clearing that up

Is there an reason why would you choose a 2nd hand Honda over a new Suzuki ?

Lack of sufficient funds could deter some I guess, personally I like Hondas, always have.

Nothing wrong with suzuki I might add.

**Akzle** · 29th June 2013, 16:31

tlr1000.

Or, y'know. Do a fuckin search.

**MIXONE** · 29th June 2013, 16:40

Originally Posted by skippy_nz

But being such a noob I dont know what i should be looking for

If it stirs your sole or in Akzle's case,gives you a woody,that's the one to buy.
Barring that (scuse the pun) choose the one you feel most comfitable with.

**skippy_nz** · 29th June 2013, 17:40

I had a productive day - ended up getting the Suzuki GW250. The price of the 2nd hand Hondas was about the same as the new Suzuki so it really was a no brainer

the ride on the GW250 was sweet and so comfy compared to my 50cc im going to enjoy commuting to work a lot more now