What is a good learner bike to get?

[Erelyes]

See if you can test ride a couple. If I were on a learner license I would go for either a Kawasaki Ninja EX250 or a Honda VTR 250. I've had both and they were great.

I would stay away from the older four cylinder bikes unless you find one in really good nick or unless you're prepared for it to break down/fall apart as a lot of them are getting long in the tooth now.

This. I am 6'3 and was fine on an old-shape (pre 07) Ninja 250.

Scorpio is an ultra-budget alternative, but will struggle a little with hills. That said, riding a gutless bike teaches you something about momentum

[Spoilt]

Hey guys, thanks for all the comments and suggestions. I ended up purchasing that Honda Spada listing I posted up earlier. I went to check it out with my friend and quite liked the bike. I've been riding it for 3 weeks or so now whenever I get the chance and really enjoy it, and it has enough power to get up on piha roads plus more! sorry for the late reply was really enjoying the ride and organizing gear/insurance so have been pretty busy with work on top of that. I'm really enjoying being part of the community and love getting the nods from other bikers I'm also building up a big appreciation for other bikes and their looks, and yeah I used to like cars a lot more than bikes until now - I hope the weather picks back up!

I also changed the levers to short levers during the rainy monday.

[VIRK SAHIB]

Hi I am still on Learner license but had a Suzuki GZ250 few years back.

I was looking for a cheaper cruiser and Hyosung GV650 fits the bill.

But the feedback from the review is mixed, some people have complained about the radiator/ build quality and others have liked it.

Virk sahib

[kmor110]

For anyone else looking, Honda Hornet 250 has the big bike looks, good performance and naked bike style. Yes, 4 cylinder could cost more to service but mines a '96, 50k+ on the clock (5k are mine) no complaints.

[Rikard]

For anyone else looking, Honda Hornet 250 has the big bike looks, good performance and naked bike style. Yes, 4 cylinder could cost more to service but mines a '96, 50k+ on the clock (5k are mine) no complaints.

I've ridden the hornet and the bandit both mid 90's with 80,000 on the clock. Both are great learner bikes but I felt the bandit was a bit more peppy in its power delivery and more planted in the corners.


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