Which 1st bike?

**crash harry** · 31st July 2005, 22:09

I'll add my 2c worth (my first post on KB as well so be nice...)

I started out on a ZZR250 and I thought it was excellent. I would fully recommend them as a first bike - they are fast enough to get you out of trouble, but not fast enough to get you into it too quickly... Nice torque curve as well, much easier to ride for a beginner than the CBR250RR that I ride now (ZZR got written off...) Also has the bonus that it doesn't really look like a 250 'cos it's a bit bigger than most.

OTOH, if you've done a bit of riding and are comfortable on a bike - ie. more than a few months on the road - I would have a look at the ZXRs or CBRs. They go good for a 250, and once you get addicted to the revs, there's no cure

**steved** · 4th August 2005, 10:14

Originally Posted by FlyingDutchMan

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

Seems likely. The power and torque values (and RPMs) are spot on. Seems strange that they'd put this motor into a commuter bike though. You'd think they'd go for a less rev happy engine, more torque lower in the rev range (like the VTR 250).

**froggyfrenchman** · 9th August 2005, 17:27

i sujest you get more riding experiance in on the likes of a gn250 before tackling a 4cyclinder. But if you are choosing between the three... i would say zzr250.

**GN1NiteStnd** · 24th August 2005, 09:32

Yip the GNs what im learning on!
its great for a learner, especially for someone that didnt even know why on earth you need a clutch.
Less power to deal with and doesnt crap out at the slightess of rider error.
Yup my GNs perfect for me, well until i need more grunt that is...

**spada** · 30th September 2005, 21:39

Spadas the way to go Ha Ha.

They are good bikes if you get a good one. I know they're older then the VTR but they are just as good if not better. Don't look as modern but they go better. If you look at on though make sure you get some one who knows something about bikes to go with you and look it over.

They're heaps of fun just talk to limbimtimwim as to which bike is faster.

Good luck with choosing

**nicmotors** · 21st October 2005, 17:17

Yep i agree,
The best way to think on the bike is that everyone has the capacity to take you out, as a biker you have really got to look for any kind of trouble when your out on the road.
Wether it be a stupid pedestran walking out in front of you without even looking, or boy racer. They all gotta be kept an eye on.

It's one thing that has greatly improved since i strated riding, my techniques of reading the road ahead.

Apparently in the roadcode it suggestes that we shud use the 12 second rule (that is looking ahead) as appose to the 2 second one... it also makes for better planning of which lane to be in, or when to pass etc, etc

**NSR-Dan** · 26th November 2005, 22:32

Just Wana Mention with buying gear, if you have a credit card.
go and try on what you like at a shop and then buy of ebay.

Thats What i did and i got all new,
Alpinestars Leather TZ-1 Jacket- $320
Shoei RF-1000 - $400
Alpinestars SP-1 Kevar Gloves $150
Alpinestars Boots - $350

Cant go wrong with Alpinestars gear as the Moto GP guys and Formular 1 use that gear, so that kinda tells you its good.

**nzbornconfuseddesi** · 1st December 2005, 14:08

Guys, I am 6 foot 6. I am 21 and I am selling my car for bike. Totally amateur, dont know how to ride, just got the license. Like the Hyosung Aquilla (NZD 6000), coz of looks.. yes I am superficial.
But I also like Yamaha XV250 (NZD 7000) and Suzuki VL250K5 (NZD8900) and GZ250K4 (NZD5000). All I know is I like their looks and those are the only 3 bikes I am gonna buy or something which looks like them.
Can you guys suggest pros/cons for the above (besides price factor). Which one is cruisiest to drive ( the dealers wont let me drive the new ones

)
Parts? maintainence?
Please help. I need a bike immediately.

**Sniper** · 1st December 2005, 14:29

Originally Posted by nzbornconfuseddesi

Guys, I am 6 foot 6. I am 21 and I am selling my car for bike. Totally amateur, dont know how to ride, just got the license. Like the Hyosung Aquilla (NZD 6000), coz of looks.. yes I am superficial.
But I also like Yamaha XV250 (NZD 7000) and Suzuki VL250K5 (NZD8900) and GZ250K4 (NZD5000). All I know is I like their looks and those are the only 3 bikes I am gonna buy or something which looks like them.
Can you guys suggest pros/cons for the above (besides price factor). Which one is cruisiest to drive ( the dealers wont let me drive the new ones

)
Parts? maintainence?
Please help. I need a bike immediately.

Hey mate, firstly, welcome to the site

Secondly, you RIDE a bike, you don't drive it.

I would suggest you go to the dealers and have a sit on a bike, ask the dealers if you can push it around and just get a general feel for the bike. Im not too sure on the bikes you have asked about as most of them are to new for me

Take care and ride safe

**texmo** · 1st December 2005, 16:52

If you are 6'6 get an exemption and buy a 400ish will be cheep and if its a crusier your after you wont die like you would on a 400 sprots bike.

**gamgee** · 1st December 2005, 20:29

Originally Posted by texmo

If you are 6'6 get an exemption and buy a 400ish will be cheep and if its a crusier your after you wont die like you would on a 400 sprots bike.

what are you trying to say here? are you alluding to the fact that cruisers are slow?

because you're right

**Gremlin** · 2nd December 2005, 15:48

Originally Posted by texmo

If you are 6'6 get an exemption and buy a 400ish will be cheep and if its a crusier your after you wont die like you would on a 400 sprots bike.

Being an absolute learner, you would be very very lucky to get an exemption, for learners, I believe the circumstances would have to be exceptional (What they told me).

Not sure what bikes those are, but off road, and naked bikes are better for tall people I think.

Try starting your own thread as well... track your progress kinda thing...

**nzbornconfuseddesi** · 6th December 2005, 02:02

Thanks guys, I have had a look at the Hyonsung Aquilla, Suzuki Marauder and Intruder in the cruiser series. Hyosung being the biggest, still I couldnt move the handle coz my knees almost touch the handle.
I rode Hyosung Comet (naked style) and quite liked it. Also I quite liked GSR250 (the sports version).
Although the Sales person advise that I will be ok with any of the two (naked/sports) which one do you guys think I should get (ease of use and considering that I havent driven a bike or a bicycle before)? Dont really if I will be comfortable with the sports ride style, but them being a learner its the same across all of them
Obviously the sports model has the looks coz it has more plastic. Also sports model has dual disc ...or something which makes it $1000 dearer.
Help please

**Roki_nz** · 25th January 2006, 18:07

dual disc is better means your bike stays in a stright line when you break as single is slighly unbalanced not whole lot but a little bit personaly i have just started riding and i would say go with somthing a bit better than the gn250 say as gsx or any other sport or a comet would be fine may take you longer to learn it and get comfortable with it but you won't out grow it in a few weeks the other option is rent a lower end 250 for a while till you get comforable or buy a very very very cheap hunk of junk then move up, just my two cents