Life after the 250.....

**marc34** · 17th July 2007, 09:01

Hi guys & girls,

my time on the 250cc machine is nearing an end, this is a good thing, very happy times, there is one problem though, i am unsure of the next step to take i.e. what size/type of bike would best suit the next level.

Hopefully some of you have some recommendations/suggestions on what bikes to look out for from your vast experience.

I am a big guy so need something to haul my overweight ass around the place

appreciate any help

**Drum** · 17th July 2007, 09:14

Go above 500cc (i.e 600, 750 +). Anything less and you will want to upgrade again in 6 months.

If you get a second hand bike, make sure it is something that parts are easily available for. This can be checked by going into a dealers and asking 'how long would it take to get a widget for a {insert bike name}'. There's nothing more annoying than waiting weeks on end for a $50 part to arrive from Japan.

**MSTRS:Me** · 17th July 2007, 09:37

Narrow down the options by telling us what sort of riding you want to do....

**marc34** · 17th July 2007, 09:43

i will be using the bike for my daily commute, this is a trip of around 30km so not a huge distance, but i want to be able to go for longer rides, at a decent click on the weekends.

i suppose my major concern is that i will get a bike that i cant handle, for example, I love the sports bikes e.g. GSXR's CBR's R1's etc but would that be too much of a step up?

In terms of styling, full fairing sports/tourer looks are what i am after

**Trudes** · 17th July 2007, 09:44

Hi there, here's the perfect bike for you!!! http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=52411
For once I'm being serious, why not take a look at Sean's bike...?!!
It'd be a good step up, although not full fairing, sprotsbike, will be a good next step.

**vifferman** · 17th July 2007, 09:49

Originally Posted by marc34

I need something to haul my overweight ass around the place

A horse float, perhaps?

**Toaster** · 17th July 2007, 09:51

Go try out a whole lot of bikes to get a feel for size and fit. Comfort is really important on longer rides.

If you haven't been riding a 250 long, I would recommend caution if buying a high HP super sports bike of the 1000cc level.

Maybe something like a VFR800 or GSXR750 suits you?

**marc34** · 17th July 2007, 09:56

Originally Posted by vifferman

A horse float, perhaps?

you might be onto something there

**marc34** · 17th July 2007, 09:59

Originally Posted by Toaster

Go try out a whole lot of bikes to get a feel for size and fit. Comfort is really important on longer rides.

If you haven't been riding a 250 long, I would recommend caution if buying a high HP super sports bike of the 1000cc level.

Maybe something like a VFR800 or GSXR750 suits you?

I have looked at the VFR as a serious option, your suggestion of riding heaps of bikes sounds like the best plan of attack, thanks

**MSTRS:Me** · 17th July 2007, 10:01

Originally Posted by marc34

In terms of styling, full fairing sports/tourer looks are what i am after

Are there such animals anymore? An RF600 or GSX600F would be perfect, but they are a bit older and I think their modern equivalents (Hornet, Bandit etc) are all nakeds.

**marc34** · 17th July 2007, 10:01

Originally Posted by Mrs Kendog

Hi there, here's the perfect bike for you!!! http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=52411
For once I'm being serious, why not take a look at Sean's bike...?!!
It'd be a good step up, although not full fairing, sprotsbike, will be a good next step.

Thats actually a very nice bike, i hadn't considered one of these but might have to throw it in the mix, thanks for that

**MSTRS:Me** · 17th July 2007, 10:03

Originally Posted by Toaster

If you haven't been riding a 250 long, I would recommend caution if buying a high HP super sports bike of the 1000cc level.

Maybe something like a VFR800 or GSXR750 suits you?

The 750 is not 'high hp'?? At 140-odd I beg to differ.

**marc34** · 17th July 2007, 10:06

140HP??? haha, my current bike has about 30 i think!!

**Toaster** · 17th July 2007, 10:08

Originally Posted by MSTRS

The 750 is not 'high hp'?? At 140-odd I beg to differ.

High-ish... it's all relative to what it is being compared to.

In comparison to the VTR1000 then yes....

... next to the 1000cc GSXR it was still quick and more flickable, but the thou' was just that much more angry. Hence the recommendation to go for something a little more easily ridable for a newer rider.