Your 250 suggestion would be?

[Mr. Peanut]

The NS250R loved burning its pistons. My NSR is super reliable, despite the thrashing I give it.

Anyway, I was joking to those which haven't caught on. The excessive power, and the way it is delivered is too much for a learner to think about whilst figuring out cornering, gear changes et al.

Not a bad second bike, and not the unreliable beast its made out to be (see RGV250 ).

[dvsdavis]

I'm pretty new, only just got my learners!! I've been overwhelmed by the amount of bikes and advice on these forums and else where for that matter! I'm definitely one to research what I'm getting myself into but still so many decisions!

What I've concluded from my studies: if i bin it, I may as well look good

haha ? eeeeeek

[Mr. Peanut]

Get something cheap and well built with no fairings, 150cc minimum. Thrash its nuts off. Move on.

You need the extra money for gear, petrol et al.

My 2c.

[ravenfeeder]

YEah DVS is like that eh - i am overwhelmed with the suggestions and advice I have recieved and like you, still havnet got the bike yet but am learning alot all ready. Friggin excellent i say

[tommorth]

doesnt the bc250 and cbx250 chare its engine or at least top end with the xr250 if so very easty 2 get more go out of it swap carb for bigger one frome xr put a proper exaut on it early models bore out to 265cc later to 280cc i think cams and heads with bigger valves and ports etc used to be available from honda wiesco make pistons they are only bout $200 bucks ad 30 for a gasket set 70 for a cam chain 100bucks to bore it out and clean the head up and it will fly (prices are about 4 years old)

[Indiana_Jones]

If your gonna go for sports, then any of the big four's 80s/90s ones (CBR, FZR, GSXR & ZXR) will do.

Just make sure she is in good nick

-Indy