Newbie looking for first bike

**rabbid** · 30th November 2014, 01:16

Hey Guys,

Great Site and have read through some awesome and helpful posts already. I am sure this question has been asked before, but just to get the latest consensus, which bike do you recommend for a newbie?

I have ridden 500cc bikes before but in a different country where there is no learners system (that's right!) and its been a while since i rode, not to mention the change in landscape, mostly flat surfaces and not even close to up and down NZ roads.

I am looking at Hyosung GT250R but have read online that it has very sluggish pickup from standstill and even rolling. is that true? i dont really like the looks of ninja(sorry fanboys! :P) and i think i shouldnt go higher than 250 to learn on. I am about 5 feet 10 inches so something for my frame and a comfy ride would be good. not looking for a SS but something with a little pull would be awesome! and 250 might have more than enough for me!

Thanks guys,

**Ender EnZed** · 30th November 2014, 03:22

Budget?

Get a VTR or Hornet 250 for < $4k. Can't really go wrong with one of those.

**Akzle** · 30th November 2014, 05:50

gsxr1000rr.

God damn.

**unstuck** · 30th November 2014, 07:26

A scooter.

**BigAl** · 30th November 2014, 11:41

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**rabbid** · 30th November 2014, 21:38

Originally Posted by Ender EnZed

Budget?

Get a VTR or Hornet 250 for < $4k. Can't really go wrong with one of those.

Thanks for that. Budget - i have been looking and all the good 2nd hand bikes are around 3.5-4.5k with Hyosung brand spankers new GT250R being $6995, i am tempted.

Peace of mind is big for me so willing to spend. i know financing first bike is stupid but i might do some finance.

will check out the bikes you mentioned!

i am currently torn between the Kawasaki ninja(lower ride height means may get a flat foot on ground as i am only 5 feet 10 ~175cm)
AND
Hyosung GT250R which is obviously cheap for a brand new bike.

inclined to go to a dealer eitherway whether i buy brand new or used. Red Baron in Grey Lynn have a deal for newbie where i get $500 in free essentials gear and also a riding lesson.

**rabbid** · 30th November 2014, 21:40

Originally Posted by Akzle

gsxr1000rr.

God damn.

Would love it but probably not LAMS approved - way to kill myself though :P

**mossy1200** · 30th November 2014, 21:50

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-813366353.htm

Idd buy that but if your after a newish bike then it wont be what your after.

**rabbid** · 30th November 2014, 22:37

Originally Posted by mossy1200

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-813366353.htm

Idd buy that but if your after a newish bike then it wont be what your after.

thanks. yeah i am after a racing trim sportbike. just been a childhood dream of owning and riding one.

**rabbid** · 30th November 2014, 23:11

just noticed that the Honda CBR300R is on special for $6995. undeniably has better service and support being a Honda, and i will surely pass the 'kiwibiker' test by getting a tried and tested brand/bike. http://www.hondamotorbikes.co.nz/bik...sport/cbr300r/

**Ninjacookie** · 1st December 2014, 05:18

I just bought my Inazuma the other day - $4995 + ORC brand new and shiny. Not at all sluggish - in fact it might even be q bit too peppy in 1st. Very comfortable to sit for long periods of time too. Doesn't really look or feel like a "small bike".

Edit: I'm 5'6" so slightly shorter than you and it's almost too big of a bike for me so might be just perfect for you!

**Ender EnZed** · 1st December 2014, 05:26

Originally Posted by rabbid

just noticed that the Honda CBR300R is on special for $6995. undeniably has better service and support being a Honda, and i will surely pass the 'kiwibiker' test by getting a tried and tested brand/bike. http://www.hondamotorbikes.co.nz/bik...sport/cbr300r/

You may as well save some money and get a near new CBR250.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-779065740.htm

Also, 175cm is basically the size almost all motorcycles are made for. You'll fit just fine on anything you look at.

**rabbid** · 2nd December 2014, 00:31

Thanks to everyone who looked at the thread and replied. I have bought a brand new Honda CBR300R (non-ABS who needs it!) in red and white fairings. Looking forward to when i receive delivery tomorrow and take it for a spin!!
Accessories i bought were a SHOEI Helmet (3 stripes), Some Textile Gloves and also a hard shell backpack.

**Akzle** · 2nd December 2014, 05:44

Originally Posted by rabbid

Accessories i bought were a SHOEI Helmet (3 stripes),

1) an helmet is not an 'accessory'

2) thank fuck you got 3 stripes. I knew a guy once, got 2 stripes.... fuuuck, maann, you wouldnt want to be him now...