Just starting out.. what's good?

**Meekey_Mouse** · 5th September 2006, 17:53

Hey all,
I just got my learners on Monday, so now I'm in the look out for a good bike (up to 250cc).

I learnt to ride about 2 yrs ago on my brothers XR400 so it's not like I'm a complete learner but I'm defintly not great at it

. Just wondering if any of you could let me know what sort of sports/sport-tour bikes would be good to start out on? I like RG150's (havn't tried the 250's), ZZR250's and GSXR250's... but I've only ridden an RG150 as of yet.

Thanks heaps!

Jas

**SwanTiger** · 5th September 2006, 17:56

The ultimate learners bike, no effort required to ride it, the bike does everything for you and it also acts as an immediate increase in penis length.

GSX-R 1000

**Meekey_Mouse** · 5th September 2006, 17:59

LOL, Hmm... slight problem there... Im a chick :P. But i wish i could have a 1000! IT'd be sooo cool

**Bend-it** · 5th September 2006, 18:00

The 250 bandit's a good bike, I have one! And if you wanna wait till Dec, you can have it! For a small price of course...

**Mr. Peanut** · 5th September 2006, 18:00

Depends on how much you want to spend.

I would stay away from ANY learners bike that even whiffs of sportyness

Chances are it'll be thrashed and overpriced. Get something ugly, cheap and simple.

Old GN250's are great (early 80's - 90's) the new ones are absolute crap.
FXR150's are also good, but getting a bit pricey now.

But hey, what would I know....

**hXc** · 5th September 2006, 18:00

VT250 Spada. Check my profile. It's sex on wheels

**Meekey_Mouse** · 5th September 2006, 18:05

hXc: That is a real nice bike... but personally i like bikes wid fairings. Lol, and I really can't spend too much on a bike (there goes my dreams of a real nice bike

) but yea.. aprx. $2000-2500 as I also have to get gear

**Blackbird** · 5th September 2006, 18:05

Welcome to the site from just up the road in Tokoroa. Some good people on the site from Taupo and a couple of them are official mentors who would be very happy to help coach you.

Enjoy your riding.

**SwanTiger** · 5th September 2006, 18:06

How big are you in terms of height?

If you can afford it and find one, I'd recommend a Honda 250 Hornet, a good amount of power (for a 250cc bike) and reliability with solid style and build quality. They'd have to be the ultimate learners machine, just a pitty you can't buy them new.

The second best option would be a Hyosung GT 250, a very smooth and torquey V-Twin engine that won't scare you much.

EDIT: I'm bias about the Hyosung.

**Meekey_Mouse** · 5th September 2006, 18:09

Blackbird: Thanks.. I'm defintly gratefull to any help and advice I can get. My brother knows a bit and so he is really helping me out.

Swan Tiger: haha.. I'm pretty short, bout 165cm's

**Mr. Peanut** · 5th September 2006, 18:09

Ill have a look on tardme for you and post realistic options for you. Sorry if my last post was a bit harsh, thought you were a gent

**fozz rock** · 5th September 2006, 18:11

anything with a wof and reg

as lond as you got one

gn250 is the way alot go

**andrea** · 5th September 2006, 18:32

Originally Posted by SwanTiger

The ultimate learners bike, no effort required to ride it, the bike does everything for you and it also acts as an immediate increase in penis length.

GSX-R 1000

DAMNIT MAN I KNEW IT, i should have got that bike for a learners i would of got a 10inch dick but instead i got a 250 and ended up with a 2.5inch dick instead, farken shit happens aye not fair.

**Meekey_Mouse** · 5th September 2006, 18:34

MrPeanut: Dnt worry bout it aye.. I ddnt find it harsh at all

. I've been looking through TM and there are a couple of bikes that sound good.. but I can't do much till I sell my horse(how I'm getting the $)

fozz rock: I really want something that is reliable and wont break down on me aye :P