What bike?

[zander]

Hi all

I want to buy a road bike but dont know wich one a Hyosung 250 comet or just Hyosung 250 or 2006 Aprilia rs 125,dual bike like a ktm on and off road. I am 15 years old have ridden a bike for about 1 year in traffic in South Africa illegal. It was a 200c LIfan Hunter on and Off road. I dont actually ridden a raod sport bike ever but think I think the seating position wil be fine???

Some advice?

[zander]

I realy think I must go for the Aprilia 125 but the cost keeping it on the road I dont know. The Hyosung 250 comet seems cool also but DONT KNOW at ALL

[Ixion]

At 15, I presume your income is very limited. Such being the case you might wish to consider fuel consumption. Not much fun having a bike if you can't afford the petrol for it.

Thde Hyosungs appear to have very creditable fuel economy. The Aprilia, being a two stroke, will be thirstier.

[MattRSK]

Get the Aprilia! Gorgeous bike and power to boot.

[zander]

yea I dont get much so didnt think about the fuel. The Aprilia I heard cost a lot of money to keep on the road is it true?

[MattRSK]

I can't imagine a brand new bike been too expensive too keep on the road. I'm not an expert though. Go and have a chat with your local dealer about it. Someone else on here will let you know. At the end of the day it is an awesome bike that you won't regret buying, much much better than the hyosung's. My advice = avoid at all cost!

[moko]

yea I dont get much so didnt think about the fuel. The Aprilia I heard cost a lot of money to keep on the road is it true?

Hyosung makes more sense if you`re on a budget and a newbie.Both are good bikes but Aprilia`s not really one to run on a shoe-string and something that peaky isn`t really user-friendly for a new rider.Hyosung`s the sensible option,Aprilia you`ll either love or hate,if possible get a test ride on both because they`re totally different machines.

[Bob]

The Aprilia RS125 is NOT an off-road bike! That thing is a mini race-rep. The riding position is going to be very on the wrists and forward leaning. If you've been riding a Lifan 250 off-road bike, then it'll seem very strange to begin with.

Bit lost on the comment "A Hyosung 250 Comet or just a Hyosung 250" - I think Hyosung have three different 250s in their range:

GV250 - that is the cruiser.

GT250 and GT250R - from the little I know, they're essentially the same bike... difference being that the R has a fairing, clip-ons and is probably geared for more top-end.

Purely from seating position, I'd think you'd get on with the GT250 quickest - Coming from a Lifan Hunter, you'd probably be straight at home on that from the word go. It has the most upright position of the three, so you'd feel at home faster.

In terms of fuel consumption (which is what I assume you mean by being "expensive on the road"), as someone else said here, the Aprilia is going to drink more than the others you mention... and needs a regular supply of two-stroke oil (and it doesn't like cheap 'n' nasty stuff) to keep it happy.

The other big question is; what do you want the bike for?

None of the bikes you mention are intended for off-road - if this is an important consideration, then I'd change my aim and think of something with some degree of true off-road ability.

[zander]

Thanks for all the replies.

I am sorry about the Hyosung thing getting the models wrong. I didnt ride a Off-Road Bike It was a Road Bike but with a off-road look and feel. It could ride off-road but the end of the day you must go and buy ner nuts,bolts and screws for EVERYTHING but I was happy with the bike. From that day I never ridden off-road again just on raod.

The Hyosung GT250R: I like it but I also heard cost are high when you drop it or in a accidents? Fuel?

Hyosung GT250: I think this is the bike for me I just feel it is. The seating postion is also perfect.I Think Fuel?

The Aprilia rs125: I Realy like the look of the bike very sporty dont know about the performance. I guess it is faster than the Hyosung GT250,GT250R ? Fuel ?

What is the cost of 2 stroke oil?

[lukelin250]

2 stroke oil is like 30 bucks a litre and my mate uses a bottle every two tanks of gas so think about the extr cost as well as rebuilds on 2 strokes every 10k. hyosungs arnt that great and are a new and unproven brand.

[lukelin250]

have you looked at a zxr or a cbr rr

[zander]

No I havent looked at any other bikes than the hyosung and the aprilia. Where can I find them? Parts easy to find in NZ? cost of fuel on them. Sorry I am asking all of the questions but I want to buy a bike that I can trust and is reliable

[xwhatsit]

If you're after a bike which is cheap, reliable and you can trust, you can always go the route that so many other new bikers do in NZ; get a Suzuki GN250. It's not exactly the fastest bike in the world and you might be slightly underwhelmed by its looks but I think it's a fairly sensible choice.

That said, I know quite a few people with Hyosungs and they seem very happy with their choice. They do seem to be very reliable, and being uni students, fuel costs are an issue for them, and they are quite pleased with the fuel consumption.

BTW: You're 15, I take Mum and Dad are paying? Because Aprilia's ain't exactly peanuts to buy ^_~.

[zander]

Thanks Yes Mum and Dad will pay part of it. I have decided not to go for the Aprilia rs125. But go and look at the Hyosung`s Honda`s and Suzuki`s

[McJim]

If you have the budget for a New Hyosung GT250 then buy a used Honda VTR 250. More torque/more power/better looks/better handling and the reliability and back up from a major manufacturer.

I must confess I like the GT250R though - Wish Honda made a VTR250R (fully faired with clip ons - being an ex racing cyclist the 'sit up and beg' handlebar position hurts my lower back!)