vtr250 vs gt250r

[Jonny Rotten]

i only got 260 ish before i was on resereve but i think swanny was getting 280 to 300

[McJim]

i only got 260 ish before i was on resereve but i think swanny was getting 280 to 300

I've been up to 280 without turning the tap.

The Hyosung is a 17L tank the VTR is a 13L tank - unfair comparison - we need to do a Jeremy Clarkson type test thingumy - Warlock? Fub@r? who wants to help?

We take 1 VTR250 and 1 GT250R and we go for a nice easy ride through the countryside having completely filled our tanks.

then we stop and the person that has to put the most fuel back in has the least fuel efficient bike.

[Fub@r]

I've been up to 280 without turning the tap.

The Hyosung is a 17L tank the VTR is a 13L tank - unfair comparison - we need to do a Jeremy Clarkson type test thingumy - Warlock? Fub@r? who wants to help?

We take 1 VTR250 and 1 GT250R and we go for a nice easy ride through the countryside having completely filled our tanks.

then we stop and the person that has to put the most fuel back in has the least fuel efficient bike.

Last 250 ride I went on I was using getting 25-27lt/km.........not as good as the mighty Ginny's 30lt+ /km

As an aside when I looked to change bikes late last year I did look at the VTR, but got a way better deal on the secondhand Hyo

[Vetran]

Cool comments guys. Im also thinking about a vtr how do they go compared to a gpx250?

[bounce]

I've only ridden three bikes so far so I could be well off the mark with all this. Anyways, I would have thought that there would be a pretty big difference between a vtr and any 4 cylander. While I can only compare between a bandit 250 and my vtr the vtwin certainly doesn't rev out in the same manner as a bandit. Thus I tend to not be so agressive with the engine.. On a track day the bandit would probably be more fun given that it has more power and really has a power band that you can work with. for practicality though and ease of use I prefer my vtr. Maybe you can rule out which bike you want by how you want to ride it. If you want to thrash it everywhere maybe you'd like a 4 cylander because I recon the VTR pretty much makes the same power the whole way through the rev range.

If you are getting a bike to learn on and then move on to something bigger I'd say the Vtr would be a great starting point. and then they sound pretty cool too with a new can

[crazybigal]

id have to say the VTR new is well overpriced, hell for another 4 grand you can have the 1000.
gpx is the same bike they made 15 years ago, not that that is a bad thing.
we have a zzr as well and i wold say thas much like the gpx. ok bike.
if you want speed and a nice 6 speed box go for a late model bandit 250.
if you want street cred and bling go for a cbr250rr.
VTR is a good allrounder, not great at any one thing but well built and easy to work on.
say what you like about whoflundung bikes but the proof is all the people with problems! just cos one hasnt dosnt mean you wont!
Ever heard of a vtr shitting itself?

Had no problems with my Hyosung so far...had it 5 months done a couple of thousand K's...not garaged so see's plenty of rain etc, gets ridden almost every day.

I'm quite tall so the VTR was out of the question....though I did prefer it's looks...
Costs an extra $1600 though (from the non faired Hyosung) which doesn't seem worth it when you're learning....that pays for a lot of gear.

[xwhatsit]

I've only ridden three bikes so far so I could be well off the mark with all this. Anyways, I would have thought that there would be a pretty big difference between a vtr and any 4 cylander. While I can only compare between a bandit 250 and my vtr the vtwin certainly doesn't rev out in the same manner as a bandit. Thus I tend to not be so agressive with the engine.. On a track day the bandit would probably be more fun given that it has more power and really has a power band that you can work with. for practicality though and ease of use I prefer my vtr. Maybe you can rule out which bike you want by how you want to ride it. If you want to thrash it everywhere maybe you'd like a 4 cylander because I recon the VTR pretty much makes the same power the whole way through the rev range.

If you are getting a bike to learn on and then move on to something bigger I'd say the Vtr would be a great starting point. and then they sound pretty cool too with a new can

The GT250R is a v-twin too, innit? And the GPX250, that's a parallel twin IIRC?

Yeah I have to agree about the sound though . There's one that goes past my restaurant with a Neptune can on it, I think. Not too bad

[Version_II]

Got my GT250R a couple of months ago.
No problems at all.
Looks good - feels good, lovin it!
Just started riding and it does it for me.
Done 1200Kms on it so far and about to take it on a 600K tikky tour around central this weekend.
Will let you know how it goes.

[disenfranchised]

say what you like about whoflundung bikes but the proof is all the people with problems! just cos one hasnt dosnt mean you wont!
Ever heard of a vtr shitting itself?

Yeah but they all seem to be people who bought during 2003-2005
2006 was a rebuild, as was 2007...so they should have corrected any issues each time.

[McJim]

2003 was he last rebuild for the VTR250 FYI - that's when they improved the suspension and added a rev counter (Which is useful coz redline is at 11,500 but the rev limiter doesn't kick in until 13,500 - does this mean owners of pre 2003 VTR250s have been revving the shit out of their bikes 2000 rpm past redline?)

Just a bit of trivia.

[disenfranchised]

Cool comments guys. Im also thinking about a vtr how do they go compared to a gpx250?

For people sold on honda, there's always the cheaper CBF250.
As long as power isn't a requirement

[T.I.E]

think about selling it later on, which bike is gonna hold it's value and price, naked would be better just incase ya drop it.
if a complete newbei is gonna buy a bike he/she aint gonna know jack about it unless they know this site or have biker family/friends. so ya could could get away with a gtr, as they are the best looking 250 out there by far. vtr is a good allround bike can't go past it, but doesn't stack up with looks. gpx is old is style but a great learners bike for sure.

i like the gtr's look. but detailing leaves something to be desired.

gpx feels and rides well (170kph) scarey though, but dated. great engine.

VT is just plain and not my cuppa tea. just check on the sales people. honda nz let themselves down.

but after all is said and done, resale. and if ya drop it, whats gonna be easier to fix up etc. not sure on price of parts for all the bikes.

id have to take the Honda.
it wont be long before ya upgrade to another machine, get that liecence sorted do a few k's and see how ya go. you will want to upgrade once ya got ya full.
So which will be easier to sell later on? which wont ya lose so much money on?

[dvsdavis]

now how about this... a 1992 ZXR250 or a 2007 GT250R?

!! HMMM?

[rwh]

if a complete newbei is gonna buy a bike he/she aint gonna know jack about it unless they know this site or have biker family/friends. so ya could could get away with a gtr, as they are the best looking 250 out there by far. vtr is a good allround bike can't go past it, but doesn't stack up with looks.

Depends what kind of newbie. I'd have thought that lots of guys looking for their first bike would have been reading mags, surfing the net and chatting to their mates long before - and even if they haven't, they'll probably recognise the 4 big Jap brands but not Hyosung. If they know about it, they'll know it's relatively new. And if they're like me, they'll pick something well known to be on the safe side - Honda's probably the best for that. Even if mine did turn out to be a bit of a lemon ...

Richard

[Mr. Peanut]

Get an NSR250. Think about it, no oil changes required, no valves to adjust, only two carbs to balance, very light, good handling, good brakes. And unlike 4 strokes the engine can easily be rebuilt.