RGV for a newb?

**vj paul** · 2nd October 2005, 06:29

Originally Posted by crazyxr250rider

get the rgv before some one else does bargan

Yeah get it,they are a shit load of fun around the 8000 rpms.I get around 180 km before reserve,use synthetic oil motul 600 or somethng similar.
www.rgv250.co.uk

**DEATH_INC.** · 2nd October 2005, 06:55

Originally Posted by vj paul

Yeah get it,they are a shit load of fun around the 8000 rpms.I get around 180 km before reserve,use synthetic oil motul 600 or somethng similar.
www.rgv250.co.uk

Yep,what he said.I just put a mate of mine on one as his first roadbike,but he's a tough bugger and a bit of a petrolhead and adrenelin junky (great combo eh?)and had a bit of trail riding time.The biggest thing was that he'll still be happy with it in 6 months after a bit of riding time,whereas he'd get bored on a fourstroke in no time.....

**HDTboy** · 2nd October 2005, 07:22

Originally Posted by DEATH_INC.

The biggest thing was that he'll still be happy with it in 6 months after a bit of riding time,whereas he'd get bored on a fourstroke in no time.....

True that man, I want a CBR400 after 6 months because the 250's boring me

**Dafe** · 2nd October 2005, 08:06

At $2000, Just get out there and get the feel for riding!

My first ride was a Kwaka KR1-S 250. Very Similar.
It's good to have a first bike that can be beaten up abit and that will also show you a variety of riding dynamics.

At 250cc, they're a great bit of fun for a first timer. The bikes respond very well which can't be said for many 2004/2005 250 bikes, e.g. GSX250.
Just don't let the speed get the better of you and you'll have a great time and lots of fun.

**zeRax** · 2nd October 2005, 08:35

i wouldnt get a 2stroke250 unless its only for racing, maintenance and money cost is an issue, but generally i think they suck, gutless down low and just generally you dont need such a powerband, better getting an 4stroke 4 250 with smooth power from nought - all the way, and its not like they arent quick as anyway,
zxr gets to licence losing speeds fast as it is, cbrrrzxr around, you dont need a 2stroke,, but yea, i think they are shit ^^ so gutless down low, unless you're racing and keeping it up in the powerband then dont bother.

take some inline4s for a test ride and then compare after uve taken a 2 for a test ride

its all about taking them for a test ride, find the bike for you

**zeRax** · 2nd October 2005, 08:38

didnt read first post hah, if thats your budget then id say get it and save till your next licence class can allow you to move up, as others say thou, be ready to grab the clutch when needed

**MrMelon** · 2nd October 2005, 08:59

Get it!
My first bike was a tzr250. As long as you're sensible about not caning it too hard while you're getting used to it you'll be fine. Shell VSX fully synthetic 2 stroke oil is cheap for a 4L pack and works fine.