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I do like your way of thinking. My 2t is very much the go too bike for shenanigans & general yee ha.. SV650 is a great call. Prolly get one in the shed for Mrs Rossi at some point. KLR has similar performance to the Boulevard but more suspension & weight.Originally Posted by 10bikekid
OP, the SV650 is well worth further investigation.
Or a DRZ 400...
Manopausal.
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Only one I could find in his price range so I think I'd pick the Hyosung (and he could race it in the Hyosung cupI do like your way of thinking. My 2t is very much the go too bike for shenanigans & general yee ha.. SV650 is a great call. Prolly get one in the shed for Mrs Rossi at some point. KLR has similar performance to the Boulevard but more suspension & weight.
OP, the SV650 is well worth further investigation.
Or a DRZ 400...) http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-711435165.htm
I'm thinking our 2 stroke ADV fetish might be lost on a sports bike rider
Felt you where a bit harsh on the KLR though
DRZ another sensible choice, but when it comes to bikes are we really sensible
Praying for tidal waves
He could be turned.
I'm thinking our 2 stroke ADV fetish might be lost on a sports bike rider
Come over to the dark side OP
Last edited by oneblackflag; 10th April 2014 at 21:09. Reason: I don't have a 2stroke yet... (Daddy won't give me his)
Sticking to the back roads
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comment on edit, your father is very cruelHe could be turned.
Come over to the dark side OP
Of an enviable height
Howdy Hash.
I'm 85kg, 6ft3 (190cm), and ride an 07 Ninja 250. Last of the old shape, mine is like this but red. Another with a top box.
They sound grouse (subjective I know), handling is a little soft and forgiving but still corner well, they're good on gas, a claimed 45hp, and it will do the ton (100mph). Although I'm quite tall it's still fine ergo wise but will suit smallies just as well.
You're looking around $2000-3500 depending on how decent the tyres on it are, and its condition. Replace the tyres if they're original or shit.
That leaves another $1k in your budget for protective apparel - since you're commuting, I'd buy textile jacket/pants from 1tonne.co.nz unless you can find a* / revit on sale at your local. Gloves/boots/helmet are more fiddly to fit properly, I'd buy them from the shop. With helmets, you want A) a good fit, B) A pinlock insert.
It helps to have two pairs of gloves when commuting in case your first get drenched on the way to work - maybe get a second hand spare pair. Jacket/pants/boots shouldn't leak.
Come spring/summer you can think about a leather jacket, and either leather pants or kevlar jeans to go with.
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I sincerely apologise to any KLR's reading this. I'm merely mocking the stereotype, not the machine. A truly versatile & unkillable bike much loved by riders who re-use teabags & knit their own toothpaste.
Manopausal.
L-Plate Rider
First of all apologies for wall'o'text but I think its best to reply when folks go to the effort to give their advice.
Sweet pictures and thanks for the input. Hyosungs are starting to make me afraid as I hear about lots of people having trouble with them. That said I assume lots of people also don't perform regular maintenance and oil checks. Any feedback from some Hyosung riders out there would be welcomed as a lot of people dismiss them as "korean shite" but then when asked have never owned or even ridden one so I'm not sure what to believe.
Besides, since taking one for a test spin the ride position on the GT250R doesn't suit me, don't like having my feet too close to my arse.
See? Plenty of suspicion for Hyosung around.Hyosungbut you'd probably be right.
Having a go on a Boulevard got my heart rate going a bit as it was something new, but not the sort of bike I think I'd want to own...will look into the SV650 and DRZ400...know of any good production years?I do like your way of thinking. My 2t is very much the go too bike for shenanigans & general yee ha.. SV650 is a great call. Prolly get one in the shed for Mrs Rossi at some point. KLR has similar performance to the Boulevard but more suspension & weight.
OP, the SV650 is well worth further investigation.
Or a DRZ 400...
I'm not really a sports bike rider yet...I just think they look the coolest and thats why I wanted one. I liked the Ninja 300 I rode though.Only one I could find in his price range so I think I'd pick the Hyosung (and he could race it in the Hyosung cup
I'm thinking our 2 stroke ADV fetish might be lost on a sports bike rider
Had seen this listing on TradeMe before you mentioned it and sent a friend in to take a look for me. Apparently there is rust in fuel tank.
Howdy Erelyes.
Thanks for the input. Not a bad looking bike, will try and arrange a viewing although its going to be a long ride back. Having looked at whats available I think I'm going to have to up my budget.
"In a society that has abolished all adventure, the only adventure left is to abolish that society" - Unknown
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Hyosung? Hmmmm. Bloke at Beaurepairs down the road is on his second one. Spoke to him a few years ago when he was a learner on a 2 fiddly. Loved it. No issues. Since then I see he has lost the "L" & is riding another Hyosung, a bigger, red one. The limit of my knowledge.
I see him on his commute most mornings. Bike sounds good, he's generally well stuffed into a corner & the bike is parked outside the shop 5 days a week.
Can't be all bad, it's his only transport. Another one on the list?
Manopausal.
Hardcore Biker
This CBR is in your price range (currently) and likely to be much more reliable and resalable than a hyosung come upgrade time. Plus you get to ride it back from Auckland and it's got heated grips for winter....
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-715566718.htm
It's also got a sensible engine that wont throw you out of the saddle if you twist the wrist too fast.
WELLINGTON: Tag-o-rama
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It must be poked. 0 - 100kmh in 8.5 seconds.
Sorry, just being a dick. Probably a lot of nice bike for the money.
Manopausal.
Praying for tidal waves
+1 dont think you'd loose much cash on it come sale time.
Sticking to the back roads
L-Plate Rider
Wish I had seen this before I went down to Auckland seems worth a look. Am probably heading down there next week so will check it out.
Must be poked?
"In a society that has abolished all adventure, the only adventure left is to abolish that society" - Unknown
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I'm joking. 0 - 100kmh in 8.5s seems a bit slow. Could be an error in the ad.
Manopausal.
L-Plate Rider
I knew you were joking I just didn't know what you meant by poked. I did think that sounded odd when I read it. I've sent the guy a message asking for some photos of the "cosmetic scars". Not up for driving all the way to Auckland to find the other side of that bike looks like it has been in a fight with a lawnmower and then drive all the way home.
"In a society that has abolished all adventure, the only adventure left is to abolish that society" - Unknown
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Good call. I bought both my bikes unseen but asked & received lots of photos & had all my questions answered over the phone. Just had to trust my instincts on the integrity of the sellers.
I'm always puzzled by one side of a bike being advertised.
Poked
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