Honda Hornet or VTR 250

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My search for a great naked 250 has come down to either a Hornet or a VTR. How come a 2003 VTR costs the same as a 97 Hornet? I basically have a choice of two bikes, both real low K's and mint. I'm considering selling after 6 months so want to get a good resale. The VTR prices on Trademe seem to be quite spread btwn 4-6K for a good bike. The older hornets less spread btwn approx 5-6.
I like the idea of the hornet being a 'bigger' looking 250 than the VTR, but i like the V Twin of the VTR. I realise these are two differnet bikes in terms of engine type. Am i daft to pay the same amount of money for an older Hornet in mint cond? Your opions biased and impartial, are welcome.

Pretty much a case of you pay for what you get. In my opinion the Hornet is a far superior bike and will serve you well, provided its not a shitter. I was thinking about getting the 900cc 2005 Hornet. However the want to get the CBR600RR sportsbike got the better of me.

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VTR! VTR! VTR! VTR!

fore sure!

nice avatar, ive got the same pic on my SHOEI XR1000

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Thanks for your wisdom fellas. I've heeded your advice (sorry gijoe) and bought a blue 04 VTR listed on Trademe today for a good price. Has aftermarket pipes and a few other goodies. Is delivered next week. I must say this site, particulalry the forums has been essential for me for research and advice. What a great community.

nice to hear you bought the VTR, its a very good bike. With the good fallas at KB 2 1/2 years ago I came to the same conclusion and bought a VTR250.

The only thing big about the Hornet 250 is the tires, and the price when you come to replace it.

Once you are not restricted to a 250 then the Hornet 900 / 600 would be a very good upgrade.