GN250 or scorpio

**Blondini** · 14th November 2006, 15:32

Hi advice please .which is best for learner gn or scorpio sx4 ?

**Hellraiser** · 14th November 2006, 15:55

anything is better than a ginny ..........

even a gixer

PM Dover i heard his bikes handel a lot like ginny's

**crashe** · 14th November 2006, 15:56

Originally Posted by julie

Hi advice please .which is best for learner gn or scorpio sx4 ?

What does the scorpio sx4 look like...... post up a pic...... cheers.
Or even a link to check one out..

**Maha** · 14th November 2006, 16:03

Originally Posted by crashe

What does the scorpio sx4 look like...... post up a pic...... cheers.
Or even a link to check one out..

Its the Yamaha i think?......Biggest selling 250 in NZ is the GN, cheep new bike and great resale....

**The_Dover** · 14th November 2006, 16:04

Originally Posted by Hellraiser

PM Dover i heard his bikes handel a lot like ginny's

says the fag on a 636.

even my missus thinks they are shit, and she owned 2.

**Coyote** · 14th November 2006, 16:07

Originally Posted by crashe

What does the scorpio sx4 look like...... post up a pic...... cheers.
Or even a link to check one out..

I saw one at TSS. They aren't too bad for a learners bike/cheap commuter. Plus it has a cool name

Google Images:
http://gado2enak.wordpress.com/files...or_scorpio.jpg

**crashe** · 14th November 2006, 16:11

thanks Coyote for the pic......

I have never seen one of them before...

Julie - Where did you see the bike? Which shop?

**Blondini** · 14th November 2006, 16:14

Hi they are not too much more than a gn in price and yes it is a yamaha

**MidnightMike** · 14th November 2006, 16:14

How about a my bike, its pretty mint, see my sig.

**Blondini** · 14th November 2006, 16:15

Originally Posted by crashe

thanks Coyote for the pic......

I have never seen one of them before...

Julie - Where did you see the bike? Which shop?

Red baron has them and henderson motorcycles.red baron offered best deal so far.

**Fub@r** · 14th November 2006, 16:16

Originally Posted by julie

Hi advice please .which is best for learner gn or scorpio sx4 ?

Nothing wrong with a Ginny (but then I'm biased)

If you decide on a Ginny give me a yell as if I can get a buyer lined up for mine then my argument with the missus to get me a Hyobag before I get married will be insurmountable

Also if I don't upgrade before buying a house it will never happen

I've got a 2005 Ginny, Red, 5500km, new front tyre (as standard front is like riding on ice), and 35ltr Givi on the back

**crashe** · 14th November 2006, 16:20

Originally Posted by Fub@r

I've got a 2005 Ginny, Red, 5500km, new front tyre (as standard front is like riding on ice), and 35ltr Givi on the back

Depending on what the asking price is...

Julie - This could be a good deal. The bike has been run in.... and it aint that old. So this would be worth having a look at as well... plus it has a box on the back to store your helmet or to out ya groceries in.....

**Ixion** · 14th November 2006, 16:23

New or used? If used, it must be a GN, since the Yamaha is new to the market.

On paper at least, the Yamaha should have an edge in performance. It uses the XT225 motor. PM Mr Wolf he has the trailie version, and is (apparently) very happy with it.

Both engines have been around for a good many years and should be well sorted.

The GN has the advantage that there are many old ones around and thus a good supply of second hand parts. Though this is not so pertinent to the purchase of a new machine, where presumably they would not be needed.

There is not much in it on paper, personal factors will be the important thing. Go sit on both, test ride if you can, see which dealer will sweeten the deal with some accessories or gear. Decide which one has styling that makes you all wet and trembly.

Both should hold a good second hand value