vtr250

**Madmax** · 3rd March 2006, 17:47

Originally Posted by WINJA

its too small kittie , you need a 97 tl1000s without a steering damper or a 04 zx10 as a first bike

she would be a splat man/woman in no time
would be a good first/last ride though

**marty** · 3rd March 2006, 17:53

Originally Posted by Dynamytus50

I have a 1998 VTR250

It has a Pro Factory Carb Kit and a Roo Racing Pipe.

Looks and sounds pretty good for a 250, a lot of people have told me they thought it was a 600cc from the sound until they saw it up close.

Check my profile for pic.

oh so that WAS you i saw lane splitting on northcote rd by smales farm last week......

and kittie - you need to do a little test. get the vtr. lie it down on the ground (on the grass). then pick it back up. if you can't pick it up, you'll need to have a long hard think about your bike choice. the vtr is not the lightest learner, nor is it the shortest. the gn might have a wide seat when you're parked, but you probably won't notice it when you're riding. a custom seat is not that expensive either.

**NotaGoth** · 4th March 2006, 12:05

Ixion - Well least you explained it well. But yeah thats the only problem I've found with the GN is the width. Mum rides and was there with me, she just shook her head. Both the salesmen did too.

marty - BLING COMING YOUR WAY. I've had alot of people tell me I need summin that I can pick back up again if I drop it. Alot of people on here have told me no that it doesn't matter, that someone else will come help me. Stuff that, I can see the "useless female" look coming from a mile away. Sure I may never drop it (unlikely) but if I do I would like to be able to help myself.

As for the GN, definately no go either way. A lady I know felt the same when sitting on a GN in the shop, she brought it and reckons its painful to ride. As previously posted "feels like your doing the splits"

**MacD** · 4th March 2006, 14:31

Originally Posted by XxKiTtiExX

marty - BLING COMING YOUR WAY. I've had alot of people tell me I need summin that I can pick back up again if I drop it. Alot of people on here have told me no that it doesn't matter, that someone else will come help me. Stuff that, I can see the "useless female" look coming from a mile away. Sure I may never drop it (unlikely) but if I do I would like to be able to help myself.

Kittie, if you use the right technique you will find you can pick up a much heavier bike than you might expect.

The trick is to push the bike up with your legs, not try and lift it up with your arms.

The technique is explained here: How to pick up a fallen motorcycle.

**Goblin** · 4th March 2006, 14:40

Originally Posted by XxKiTtiExX

I've had alot of people tell me I need summin that I can pick back up again if I drop it.

"feels like your doing the splits"

Not if Kitty....WHEN! It's nothing to be too shamed about either. I've had to pick up my 600 by myself.
You'd be used to that anyway wouldn't ya?(pt)

**terbang** · 4th March 2006, 15:38

Hey Kitty today, by chance, I had a GN250 and a VTR250 together and had bit of a sit on both of them. You are right the GN does have a wide seat and it is very "squared off" so if you are err svelte in the ass department then you will probably find it a bit uncomfortable. Mrs T has similar probs with the rear seat on my 1100 being a bit squared off and digging into her thighs. The VTR is a definately bit taller so if you are, umm err (a duck springs to mind), a little short in the leg department then the VTR will force you onto your toes or even one foot when stopping. Dunno about the weight thing but the GN felt and looked lighter though the VTR is only 139 kg. As Goblin has correctly pointed out you will drop it some time so it will be probably either way on these 250's as a choice to pick them up and I guess it pends on how strong you are and how many eggs you have for brekky. Technique is the answer as I have picked my 1100 up and it weighs 260 KG may have been an adrenalin rush there as I aint no Arnold. The GN's have a nice price but the VTR is one sexey little bike that performs real well.
Have Fun..

**Lias** · 4th March 2006, 17:35

FWIW, We had this discussion at one stage when crashe was down this way, and her bike (Virago 250 I'm 99% sure) was way lower down compared to my GN250.

So check out the Viragos imo.

**NotaGoth** · 4th March 2006, 22:38

Originally Posted by Goblin

Not if Kitty....WHEN! It's nothing to be too shamed about either. I've had to pick up my 600 by myself.
You'd be used to that anyway wouldn't ya?(pt)

Mum had to pick up plenty of bikes. Hence shes giving me advice that she wished she had.

Nah not used to that at all.

**NotaGoth** · 4th March 2006, 22:40

Originally Posted by MacD

Kittie, if you use the right technique you will find you can pick up a much heavier bike than you might expect.

The trick is to push the bike up with your legs, not try and lift it up with your arms.

The technique is explained here: How to pick up a fallen motorcycle.

Thankyou. Been shown the link once before though. I'm picky because I'm learning.

**NotaGoth** · 4th March 2006, 22:42

Originally Posted by Lias

So check out the Viragos imo.

Was recommended a Virago but sadly its above my spending area

**Kornholio** · 5th March 2006, 21:25

I think he was taking the piss but covering your ass is a good idea too :P

**ducatilover** · 5th March 2006, 21:30

i think we get the general idea: kitty do not *repeats do not* buy a gn250 unless you want me to stalk you. i found the gn very uncomfortable and i would know as i managed to ride 200k untill it ran out of gas