WANTED: 250 bike under $2500

**Black** · 14th September 2005, 19:00

Hi Guys & Gals,

I'm in the market for my first road bike.
Because I'll be doing a lot of riding on the motorway I would like one that can do 100km without too much of a struggle.
I also travel to Taupo often so I'm hoping for something thats ok for longish journeys.
Ugly is ok as long as its reliable, I aint too good looking anyways

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Hope someone can help.

Cheers

Kevin

**ducatilover** · 14th September 2005, 19:08

well don't touch a gn250 or sr250 or any single for that matter, i ride a gn 150km's per day [not inc lesuire rides] and its a pile of crap....its nearly a year old....

**Black** · 14th September 2005, 20:23

Hi Ducatilover,

My brother gave me exactly the same advice, I'll make sure I stear clear of the GN's and SR's.
There doesn't seem to be much else on the market (in my price range) at the moment though.

When I first started looking I thought coming across an ugly but reliable bike would be easy ... how wrong I was!

Thanks again for your help & advice.

Kevin

**Gremlin** · 14th September 2005, 20:28

I have an ugly bike but reliable bike, except that if it is available it will only be in November...

Naked bikes are best for first bikes, less expensive if you come off.

I think with all the country riding you will be doing you should probably knock the Suzuki FXR150 off the list as well, can do 100 OK, but will struggle with quick safe overtaking...

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runs from FXR owners *

**ducatilover** · 14th September 2005, 21:26

i thought i was getting a reliable bike. it now has gearbox problems...same with my ninja...

**Black** · 14th September 2005, 21:59

Hi Gremlin,

Avail in November ... Hmmm ... I was kind of hoping to have something about 3 weeks ago.

If I'm still looking in November I definitely give you a bell though.

Cheers

Kevin

**ducatilover** · 16th September 2005, 13:49

dependent on how much i gat for the gpz400 the gn will be on the market soon............................................

**Brett** · 16th September 2005, 19:39

Hey mate, my bro just bought a zxr250 cause he wanted a sports bike. He also has a Kawasaki GPX with 40 000kms that he wants to sell. i think he was asking about 2400. It is really tidy and comfy to ride, good torque down low too. Much nicer to ride long distance than my zxr.
If you are keen, gimme a call and I will get you in touch with him. 021 412 813.

**Magua** · 16th September 2005, 20:28

Originally Posted by kblackmore

When I first started looking I thought coming across an ugly but reliable bike would be easy ... how wrong I was!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-35193998.htm

$1500, 4,000 kms. Ugly, but cheap.

**Black** · 17th September 2005, 00:17

Hi Magua,

Yeah, I'm beginning to think a 125 or 150 might not be so bad after all.
Unfortunately the one you highlighted is in christchurch but there are some similar ones in the Auckland area ... will have to look into them.

Thanks for the thought.

Kevin

**Sniper** · 17th September 2005, 08:29

Originally Posted by Magua

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-35193998.htm

$1500, 4,000 kms. Ugly, but cheap.

It was also sold privately almost a week ago

**Magua** · 17th September 2005, 09:43

Sold sorry

Doh, I didn't read the fine print.

**froggyfrenchman** · 17th September 2005, 10:00

Yup, the gn250 is a good learner bike, but would be working a bit hard fir your trips. PERSONALLY for a learner bike, i would avoid anything with four cyclinders and a fairing. Possibly a VT250, v twin 250, has fairing, but cant think of any 250 that would suit your requirments that dosnt. *BRAINWAVE* Find a Honda Spada. Just my humble opinion, no doubt the 250 4 cyc learner boys will attempt to lynch me for these comments...