Life after the 250.....

[marc34]

I think my legs on my bicycle had more HP than that!!

yep, you can probably understand the urgency for an upgrade then!

[Deviant Esq]

Having been on one there's no way I'd recommend a late model GSXR750 as a step up from what you have currently... way too much grunt, way too quick.

Considered a CBR600F? Good all around bike. Or an SV650S? They're a good step up bike too I'm told, although as has been mentioned it's a good idea to test ride as many bikes as you can to get a feel for what you like, before getting a model ingrained in your mind. Skelstar's CB900 Hornet would be an excellent upgrade bike too, if you decide to go with a naked.

[MSTRS:Me]

SV650 would be a nice step. They come both naked and (semi)faired

[imdying]

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.

I'm not sure a bike with a retuned fireblade motor is the most suitable in this situation.

[Trudes]

I'm not sure a bike with a retuned fireblade motor is the most suitable in this situation.

Not being bitchy... just curious, why?

[skelstar]

I'm not sure a bike with a retuned fireblade motor is the most suitable in this situation.

Ridden one? I went from a 27HP Hyosung to this and while it has a lot of balls, I have never had a scary HP related moment.

[imdying]

Because he's coming from a 250cc dirt bike.

[bert_is_evil]

I went from a 250cc to a 1000cc bike - it's all a matter of self discipline really, if you feel that you can exercise a bit of control then I reckon Skels bike would be perfect. It's been said already but if you go for something just slightly larger you'll be wanting to upgrade in no time.

[Trudes]

hehe, and I went straight from a GN 250 to my Hornet, and haven't had any serious sphincter clenching moments either.

[marc34]

I am confident of being able to handle anything that doest want to "leap" off the ground when i take off, more of a smooth gradual power delivery should be manageable, is the CB900 in this category??

[imdying]

I went from a 250 to a 500 V4 2 stroke, and I'm still here... Unless you know the guy and how he rides and what his experience it is, I don't see how suggesting a 900cc sports bike is in his best interests. I realise you've got a barrow to push, and that the Hornet has been on the market for a while, but new riders come here for help, and that should be the priority.

[limbimtimwim]

I'm not sure a bike with a retuned fireblade motor is the most suitable in this situation.

Retuned? More like strangled. The 919 hornet is a good machine get after a 250. The engine isn't weak, but it's not manic either.

[imdying]

I am confident of being able to handle anything that doest want to "leap" off the ground when i take off, more of a smooth gradual power delivery should be manageable, is the CB900 in this category??

Find a bike shop and take one for a test ride, if nothing else they're disgustingly cheap brand new Not many bikes are evil unmanageable beasts, but some people have better throttle control (and self restraint!) than others. After a few laps around a route you know, you'll be able to answer that question for yourself

[imdying]

Retuned? More like strangled. The 919 hornet is a good machine get after a 250. The engine isn't weak, but it's not manic either.

Regardless, even Skelstar has managed two unintentional wheelies on his.

[bert_is_evil]

I went from a 250 to a 500 V4 2 stroke, and I'm still here... Unless you know the guy and how he rides and what his experience it is, I don't see how suggesting a 900cc sports bike is in his best interests. I realise you've got a barrow to push, and that the Hornet has been on the market for a while, but new riders come here for help, and that should be the priority.

Fair enough I don't know about his riding experience, I'm just going on my own experience of the bikes I've had and am glad now that I didn't go from a 250cc to a 400cc which was my original intention.