Moving from moped to 250cc motorcycle. Too expensive?

[flaviosa]

If you're not covered in hair and between the ages of 15-18 you have nothing to fear from that looser.

What is your budget for a 250?

Up to 6k. I was even considering the yamaha mt-03. 321cc and ABS brakes.

[flaviosa]

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Where do you ride? where do you want to ride?

Thanks.

I ride about 37km a day from west of auckland to cbd. I can cover my trip fine with a scooter.

The main problem with my scooter is awareness. Its like drivers don't see you there like you don't exist.

Also I almost got involved in accidents twice because my scooter slipped when I pressed my brake too hard. Maybe with a proper it would be safer? Better brakes etc...

[flaviosa]

10 sold in NZ, as of a month ago. If you're talking about the Tricity 125 3 wheeler scooter.

I was looking at one of those but I when for a test ride and honestly my 50cc 2t (with bbk + sport parts) was stronger than that one. There will be a new 155cc version coming up soon so I will keep an eye on it.

If register these tricycle as cars can I still ride it on the bus lane? I wonder what happens if those guys record me riding there since they have a front plate.


BTW: How do you know only 10 sold in NZ?

[awa355]

I was looking at one of those but I when for a test ride and honestly my 50cc 2t (with bbk + sport parts) was stronger than that one. There will be a new 155cc version coming up soon so I will keep an eye on it.

If register these tricycle as cars can I still ride it on the bus lane? I wonder what happens if those guys record me riding there since they have a front plate.


BTW: How do you know only 10 sold in NZ?

Sale figures are from Yamaha Australia. They control the NZ market. I emailed them when this bike was being discussed in another thread.

[Maha]

Up to 6k. I was even considering the yamaha mt-03. 321cc and ABS brakes.

Flag the so called upgraded Scooter idea then.. MT-03 = good choice. CBR 300? Ninja 300? for around the same money.

[OddDuck]

Thanks.

I ride about 37km a day from west of auckland to cbd. I can cover my trip fine with a scooter.

The main problem with my scooter is awareness. Its like drivers don't see you there like you don't exist.

Also I almost got involved in accidents twice because my scooter slipped when I pressed my brake too hard. Maybe with a proper it would be safer? Better brakes etc...

Awareness from drivers has gotten better as my bikes got bigger. Presence counts.

As for tyres slipping... rubber goes off; it gets old and goes hard. Then it doesn't grip any more. So first thing, check how old your current tyres are and how hard the compound seems to be. You should be able to make a mark in it with a fingernail. If it doesn't seem to be wearing down any more (ie tread depth readings) then it's definitely stuffed.

You mentioned economy as being important, so I understand not wanting to change apparently fine tyres. My own position on tyres is that they're pricey but they're a lot cheaper than crash repairs or lost income.

Motorcycles have a lot of options for tyres - economy, touring, ultra grippy sport performance etc - I don't know how scooter tyres compare though. Bigger wheels also means a bigger contact patch, plus a lot of current bikes have ABS. ABS is gold in an emergency situation, I've had far too many panic lockups to doubt the system's value any more.

[EJK]

The reason I was planning to move was because I feel a bigger bike is safer, bigger wheels, better brakes (maybe one with ABS), stronger engine etc..

Totally support this idea. I ride a BMW S1000RR, probably one of the fastest bike ever made (and has 193 horsepower! Bow down peasants!). Sounds dangerous? Yeah. But one time I took the bike in for a service I had a 100cc moped scooter as a loan bike. Boy, did I have a "Oh shit! So this is how I die!" moment while riding back home. Weak brakes, untrustworthy cheap Chinese tyres and twitchy super sensitive short-wheelbase handling. Felt much safer on my 300kph+ superbike.

[Maha]

Totally support this idea. I ride a BMW S1000RR, probably one of the fastest bike ever made (and has 193 horsepower! Bow down peasants!). Sounds dangerous? Yeah. But one time I took the bike in for a service I had a 100cc moped scooter as a loan bike. Boy, did I have a "Oh shit! So this is how I die!" moment while riding back home. Weak brakes, untrustworthy cheap Chinese tyres and twitchy super sensitive short-wheelbase handling. Felt much safer on my 300kph+ superbike.

When Pizza's turn up cold at your house you know they were not delivered on Superbike. When they are delivered on a Superbike the pizza maker dude is still cutting it up.

[Erelyes]

How much do you guys spend with your bikes?

More than I should and less than I'd like.

Poster 1

'Poster 1'... the right term is 'Original Poster' or OP, dork. I think those three wheel things are mainly used by Parking officers nowadays, so if you wanna be mistaken for one of them...

Ahem.

OP: Bikes are meant to be fun. So much fun that you'll find a way to afford one regardless. If they're not that fun for you... stick to the mupped.

[250r-king]

Get yourself a car, for someone that has been riding for years you are still amateur. No offense but if your truly keen you can buy my bike for 4k.

[flaviosa]

Get yourself a car, for someone that has been riding for years you are still amateur. No offense but if your truly keen you can buy my bike for 4k.

Of course I am an amateur. and I will always be one regardless the years I have been riding.

[Akzle]

Get yourself a car, for someone that has been riding for years you are still amateur. No offense but if your truly keen you can buy my bike for 4k.

Of course I am an amateur. and I will always be one regardless the years I have been riding.

you two should get together for a cuddle.

[flaviosa]

you two should get together for a cuddle.

[EJK]

Of course I am an amateur. and I will always be one regardless the years I have been riding.

Don't listen to 250 peasant king's bullshit posts. If you've been on moped for over 5 years, you should find yourself reasonably comfortable on a 250.

Also don't buy his 20-y old POS 250R junk. It's a poor man's CBR, not even a proper MC22. Probably "tuned" with household blow dryer duc taped to airbox and some bullshit unicorn urine added to engine oil to make extra horsepower.

[pritch]

These days you aren't restricted to a 250, if you look around you may seem something suitable for your intended purpose.

Re an earlier comment: the year of manufacture is written on the sidewall of a tyre.
http://www.michelin.ca/tires-101/tir...-sidewall.page

The tyres in that item were dated 2008. I hope none of us are using tyres made in 2008.