Looking at getting my first bike...

[vtec]

I've got my full licence, but I still love riding the CBR250RR. I race supersport, and the CBR250 still feels fast and fun to me, will beat 95% of cars to 100, and almost anything to 60 if you are a good rider, bulletproof, and pretty. Lanesplitting specialist bike. 20k/l on gas.

If you want to be a good rider, as in "track" good, then don't settle for less than a zxr250 or a CBR250. Also note the ZXR's have issues that the CBR's don't, but on the other hand they have adjustable suspension.

[gijoe1313]

And I will say Twighlight Road Make for a good motard as well eh GIJoe

VTR's are good bikes........can vouch for how the scotsman's goes.

Bandit..........I love the rumble GIJoes produces

Best bet is to try and ride a variety and find the one that fits you best, not what someone else says is best for you. Also make sure you leave enough money in the bank for some good gear.

Uhuh, I was trying out for Crusty Demons ... and also the maximus-gittus-plonkus award at the same time, no prob with the bike - just the doofus on it! And yeah, as Mav said ... Bandit? You got me thinking ... a Hornet Bandit or Bandit Hornet

Twin after market 'zorsts n'all ... btw, wife on your back? Ooer .. .sounds quite kinky ... behave!

I think my little ol'Hornet is going to be needing some new tyres again soon ... 33,000 km mark just came up ... and I'm feeling like heading off to some wild yonder places on it again! (lemme see how that old song went again ... oh, bugger it ... just go all the way up north, turn around, ride all the way to the south...see some water, cross it... you got the general idea!)

And uh yeah...buy a Hornet!

[Scamp]

a GPX250 is like a sail and as they are light bikes you just end up trying to keep it in a stright line and slowing down a lot more than you would on a naked.

I'm still a newbie, but I have to defend the GPX - it's a great bike. It's not that bad in the wind once you relax.....although, I'm still REALLY new at riding in the wind (even asked for some pointers the other day), but if I can keep it on the road anyone can.

I was also talking to a couple other newbies and they both said the Hyosung GT250R is great. It comes with fairings and naked.

And of course the important part - for little bikes both the GPX and the GT are sexy!! (if you like roadbikes that it).

[Patrick]

Started on a 250 naked Bandit but didn't find windage a problem... living in Wellington could be different!

Have the big bro now with a touring screen and half faring... definitely better at cutting through any wind. But I am biassed too... dunno much about those little hornys. Nice bikes... try before you buy and whatever suits and fits you best, including the $$$ factor...