New bike ideas

[pevs]

Traction control?? FFS
Have you considered a Honda CRM 250? Never heard a bad thing about them.. except the colour schemes!

[Mole_C]

Thanks Zukin, thought that might be the case. Your bikes still on my watchlist btw can you wheelie it?

[Crisis management]

Thanks Zukin, thought that might be the case. Your bikes still on my watchlist btw can you wheelie it?

I'm not sure Scott can wheelie anything.......(sorry, really, really sorry but I can never resist these urges)

Mole, while you have focused on the make / model of bikes so far give a thought to the condition of the bike too....there are loads of bikes on Trade me and loads of different "caring" owners, some have maintained their bikes but most haven't made the slightest effort.
My advice would be to sift thru the info already given, pick two or three of the most available models and then hunt around until you find a good one that you, or someone you trust, can inspect before buying. It is a tight market as 250's are popular but it's no use buying a heap of crap.

If you want to talk about bikes / adventure riding or an opinion on a local bike (I am happy to go and look with you if that helps), just send a PM.

By the way Zukin's (Scott) bike would be a good buy, I don't know what the price is, but I know Scott's a very straight up guy.

[Zukin]

I'm not sure Scott can wheelie anything.......(sorry, really, really sorry but I can never resist these urges)

Haha!!

But you are right, I have never had the front wheel of the XR off the ground on a self made wheelie (other than to cross creeks etc) but I know the XR is a good wheelie bike

[Ruralman]

Hey

I personally wouldnt touch any of these Chinese bikes.
We looked at one of those brands as an import for work (Nationwide deal) but decided not to bother after we discovered that there was a lack of parts, service etc.
Not to mention that after what the importer called extensive field tests, that I managed to lose about half the bolts, destroy the front sprocket and the engine cover as a result of the chain flying off
That was over a period of 4 hours on a flat to easy rolling hil country farm and not doing anything silly (like jumps etc)!
Then we went through the process of trying to source the parts....... dont even bother!!

Just my thoughts

OUr experience with chinese bikes is much the same - they look nice when new but all the issues as above plus they are relatively heavy compared to the bikes they supposedly copy as they use inferior and heavier materials to get the cost down. OK as commuter bikes probably, but won't go the distance for off road use.