what kind of bike should i buy for daily use?

**Vilicus** · 30th August 2005, 18:13

hi everyone, i am new to forum!

i just decided to purchase a mortorcycle for everyday use on roads. due to the restriction my learner license, i can only get under 250cc bikes, so i am planing to get a sport bike like ZXR250 or honda CBR250, but a guy just advised me that sport bikes can be quite uncomfortable to ride under legal speed.
(so i am quite confused now)

can anyone offer some advises?

**texmo** · 30th August 2005, 18:24

get a scooter

**DemonWolf** · 30th August 2005, 18:33

Welcome to KB Vilicus =)

**gamgee** · 30th August 2005, 18:36

oh gawd do you seriously ride a belladona (well you can't really do it seriously but you know what i mean

) i wouldn't go for a sportsbike for your first bike, you'll almost certainly fall off and with all those fairings and that extra power you'll be damaging yourself and the bike a lot more, 250's hold there value well so your better off getting some old shitter 250 like a gn250 or an sr250 for the 6 months your on your learners, until you feel confident enough to move onto something quicker like a cbr/zzr/zxr/gsxr (or even a vt250f like i did) then once you get your full you should feel up to moving onto something with a bit more grunt like a cbr400/600 thats the plan for me at least, just i've sort of strayed slightly by getting the vt250f before my restricted and sitting on my learners for nearly a year lol, i need money to pay for the test though

**gamgee** · 30th August 2005, 18:39

thats 300 posts for me....

**justsomeguy** · 30th August 2005, 18:44

Welcome to KB

Here's some reading material: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=4151

**myvice** · 30th August 2005, 18:47

Depends on your trip to work, and if you’ve got fked knees/back/shoulder blades like me then sport bikes can be a bit tight.
If it’s not too far and you haven’t broken or dislocated lots of bits then you will be fine on the RR of your dreams...
If you want a little more comfit try a Hornet or a Bandit for size.
Or get a GN and keep the Crouching Pillock, Hidden Wallet type bike for the weekend.

**inlinefour** · 30th August 2005, 18:54

But I'm a tad biased, ask anyone

**Paul in NZ** · 30th August 2005, 19:00

I'd go for a reliable one...

Welcome to the site

**myvice** · 30th August 2005, 19:00

Originally Posted by inlinefour

But I'm a tad biased, ask anyone

Had the Bandit on a dyno, (sad eh?) 33HP! The power!

Same as a CBRprettier than a CBR tho...

**Zed** · 30th August 2005, 19:20

Originally Posted by gamgee

thats 300 posts for me....

Hehe, I remember a time when KB members thought 300 or 500 posts was an achievment - well done that man!

**Zed** · 30th August 2005, 19:35

Originally Posted by Vilicus

hi everyone, i am new to forum!

i just decided to purchase a mortorcycle for everyday use on roads. due to the restriction my learner license, i can only get under 250cc bikes, so i am planing to get a sport bike like ZXR250 or honda CBR250, but a guy just advised me that sport bikes can be quite uncomfortable to ride under legal speed.
(so i am quite confused now)

can anyone offer some advises?

Hi and welcome to KiwiBiker Vilicus!

Nah, that is rubbish about being uncomfortable under legal speeds, even my 230kg, 1137cc CBR cruises along without trouble under the limit...well...so the previous owner said!

You'll be sweet with the CBR I reckon, can't recall anyone who ever put them down. $4000+ will get you a good one. You'll love it. :spudflip:

**madboy** · 30th August 2005, 19:45

Welcome to KB.

Your question is kinda like how long is a piece of string. If you are sensible, like your family and want to see your children/grandchildren grow up, start with a GN250, then a 400 then buy the bike you really want.

If you're nuts, buy a 2-stroke 250 which may or may not live long enough to complete your transition to a full license, then take your pick of which 1000cc sportsbike you'd like to die on.

Personally I went for a compromise and went FZR400 for a year then ZX636R. License conditions were not something I lost a lot of sleep over.

I highly recommend the CBTA courses, no substitute for rider training. And the odd trackday will do wonders for your confidence and skill level. Even if you're not trying to set lap records, just knowing how far you can crank the bike over is fully worth the modest asking price.

And in case you are wondering, I commute on my bike roughly 20kms each way. Biggest problem I have is if I go for the more sportier tyres I wear them flat in the centre (you don't get much lean angle on the motorway during rush hour).

**sels1** · 30th August 2005, 19:52

Welcome aboard the site. Get something you are comfortable on. Some 250s have small frame sizes which can be a bit awkward if you are of a taller/bigger build - others are roomier. Have you had a look at the Hyosang 250? good value for money and easy to ride.

**mattt** · 30th August 2005, 19:57

Originally Posted by sels1

Welcome aboard the site. Get something you are comfortable on. Some 250s have small frame sizes which can be a bit awkward if you are of a taller/bigger build - others are roomier. Have you had a look at the Hyosang 250? good value for money and easy to ride.

And when you're sick of riding something ugly - then buy a CBR and look cool with a fully faired sports bike like the rest of us