Learner bike?

[Big Dan]

As i'm starting to look into what i need to save up for to get a decent learner bike i've just done a quick search on trademe and found this i would like to get the views and thoughts of the KB crew as to give me HELPFUL advice on what to look for in a learner bike


http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...815&key=606734

Would this be suitable?

Cheers for your thoughts

BD

[riffer]

Yes it would be a good reliable bike to learn on.

But I wouldn't recommend dropping it. The fairing replacement costs are astronomical.

The GSX250 is a pretty large bike for a 250, around the same size as the Hyosung GT250. Parallel twin, no fancy technology so it would be pretty simple to maintain.

[0arbreaka]

How much are you looking to spend Dan? Id recomend the gsx or the hyosung gt250r, your a big bloke so the hyosung may suit you a bit better as its got a bigger frame, as I recall its the same size as the hyosung gt650r. Both are reasonably simple bikes.

[avgas]

How good are you at riding mate? as that usually dictates the bike alot.

[Big Dan]

How much are you looking to spend Dave? Id recomend the gsx or the hyosung gt250r, your a big bloke so the hyosung may suit you a bit better as its got a bigger frame, as I recall its the same size as the hyosung gt650r. Both are reasonably simple bikes.

I figure 5 Grand would be enought for a decent bike and say 2 and a half grand go gear

[0arbreaka]

I figure 5 Grand would be enought for a decent bike and say 2 and a half grand go gear

Have a look at quasi's stuff, that might save you a bit on the gear front, you should be able to find a decent second hand bike on trademe for around that price range.

Heres some examples:
-Hyosung gt250r
-Suzuki Bandit
etc etc

[Colapop]

We the same size (ish) the GT250 is a good size bike - I fir it quite well. I was actually surprised at what a good fit it was.

[riffer]

You know you're right Col. Bull was around the other day and we lined up his Hyobag and my RF and the Hyobag is slightly taller and longer than the RF.

[White trash]

Hey Dave, I've told you. GSXR1000. Any vintage. That's the action son, you'll be hoisting monos in no time.

Failing that, GSX250 is all good. Although, suspect any owner that tells you it hasn't been thrashed. You can't make a 250 go forwards without thrashing.

You're welcome Dave.

Jamie McNair

[Big Dan]

hey guys i'm Big Dan NOT Big Dave can any of you read?

[Riff Raff]

hey guys i'm Big Dan NOT Big Dave can any of you read?

No, Dave. Sorry.

[clint640]

That GSX would be a good rig, but have a look some of the naked 250s like that Bandit also, when you're learning chances are you will drop it...

Cheers
Clint

[Blondini]

hey guys i'm Big Dan NOT Big Dave can any of you read?

Hey dave..Great news that you are getting a bikeThere are some great mentors in your area..Cool we will see you out there soon

[Pancakes]

hey guys i'm Big Dan NOT Big Dave can any of you read?

Your poll isn't working Dave but I recon keep the name, Dan just doesn't suit, they complain about all types of crap.

See ya later Dave.

[Bend-it]

We the same size (ish) the GT250 is a good size bike - I fir it quite well. I was actually surprised at what a good fit it was.

Really?? Now I wouldn't have expected that at all!! test rode a hyobag before my old bandit and thought it felt big, but that was in comparison to my 50cc Suzuki Sepia I was riding around before that!