Which 1st bike?

[gamgee]

haha a learner would probably end up killing themselves on that! tis a nice bike tho, what is it a 2 smoker? probably...

[Mokoro]

Heh, na Ive had a bit of practise myself, had an RG150 for over a year as my only mode of transport.
Ill be buying a bike shortly again! Im thinking VTR250, or somthing along those lines, 4 stroke, as powerful as possible but not retardedly cheap (cough 1989 CBR250's)

[gamgee]

heard those honda vtr250's are a bit unreliable, best to stick with the gsx/f250 fzr zzr cbr250's there's a reason they're popular

[justsomeguy]

I'd say get a CBR250RR or a ZXR250 ........... they are the fastest and best bikes according to me.

But a ZZR250 is not too bad either. Just a bit slow and boring.

If you have the self control get a CBR250RR or a ZXR and ride it slow till your skills grow.

But test ride as many bikes as you can. Cos you need to find one that fits you comfortably.

[Mokoro]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-27757652.htm

Another possibility. Honda Hornet.. From what I've researched it has a de-tuned CBR250 motor..And Ive only seen good opinions on them so far

[FlyingDutchMan]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-27757652.htm

Another possibility. Honda Hornet.. From what I've researched it has a de-tuned CBR250 motor..And Ive only seen good opinions on them so far

It looks good, but at 33hp its lacking a bit where it counts...

[Coyote]

If you have the self control get a CBR250RR or a ZXR and ride it slow till your skills grow.

And they make good race bikes.

I'd invest in some crash bungs no matter which bike you get, they'll be good for both the track and road. Very good idea for a beginner that is likely to fall over. Still haven't got any myself though

[ZorsT]

I can't believe no-one has mentioned Hyosung Comet 250....

I guess that is a subtle hint, i want to know, how well it would suit....

[phaedrus]

I can't believe no-one has mentioned Hyosung Comet 250....

I guess that is a subtle hint, i want to know, how well it would suit....

I like them, they turn easily, and go fast enough for me, hills are not a problem. (I've heard of people taking them up to 140, if you could get the revs all the way up in top gear you'd be at around 160) It's good for the long haul rides. and gets about 300+ Km to a 17L tank. There's no reserve on mine, so I havn't tested the full range yet. The gearbox is a little tight early in the break in, but it sorts itself out in the end. For those that havn't seen one in person, it's not a bike for the short (for a sense of scale i'm 6'2").


if i'd riden any other bikes i could give you a comparison, but this is my first. As things stand, to get me to ride another bike this one would probibly have to die an explosive death, of course i'd probibly just get another one.


out of curiosity what sort of weight are other 250s. The hyosung is 150Kg(dry)

[Mokoro]

It looks good, but at 33hp its lacking a bit where it counts...

According to this site (which I dont follow as gospel) the bike is 40hp, putting it in line with the yamaha fzx zeal (did i get those letters around the right way?)

That hornet that I pasted prior is still in trademe for sale...

[Mokoro]

err forgot link

http://www.motorbikes.be/en/Honda/2001/Hornet%20250/

[Squiggles]

i love my rgv250, it has handled everything i've thrown at it while learning, a great bike....but then again,i havent really tried many other bikes, but the real tidy cbr250rr outside mt eden mtrbikes felt far more comfortable to sit on :P, am hoping to test ride it this week if i get a chance

[FlyingDutchMan]

According to this site (which I dont follow as gospel) the bike is 40hp, putting it in line with the yamaha fzx zeal (did i get those letters around the right way?)

That hornet that I pasted prior is still in trademe for sale...

Hmm... I stand corrected. Looks like they've taken the engine straight out of MC22 and slapped it in there.

[Zapf]

since I did start the thread and its close to 1 year now since I got my VTR250 and moved on I think I should post an update on here.

Clothing wise I have moved on from textile to leather, as it does give more protection and also has less wind drag. Also some how gives me more confidence....

VTR250 is a good bike, however for a longish trip I would op for at lease a 400 and a twin if possible. Since the extra cubs and torque from a twin makes riding long distance much easier, and also makes over taking safer and less effort. I just remember what a BIG effort it was on the VTR250 to try to over take anything at open road speeds, being that the flat tack top speed is 140km/h it doesn't give you a lot to play with.

a 600 multi or a 650 twin would be just the right choice for a mix of open road and city riding, or as at the moment I have a CB400 for city and a 750 for the open road.

[unhingedlizard]

I like them, they turn easily, and go fast enough for me, hills are not a problem. (I've heard of people taking them up to 140, if you could get the revs all the way up in top gear you'd be at around 160) It's good for the long haul rides. and gets about 300+ Km to a 17L tank. There's no reserve on mine, so I havn't tested the full range yet. The gearbox is a little tight early in the break in, but it sorts itself out in the end. For those that havn't seen one in person, it's not a bike for the short (for a sense of scale i'm 6'2").


if i'd riden any other bikes i could give you a comparison, but this is my first. As things stand, to get me to ride another bike this one would probibly have to die an explosive death, of course i'd probibly just get another one.


out of curiosity what sort of weight are other 250s. The hyosung is 150Kg(dry)

Thats not too bad, my TDR is 153kg with full fuel tank and oil