I really need some advice

**tommorth** · 9th January 2008, 17:46

im 6 3 and 86kg i fit comfortably on my rg150 after around two hours my ass starts to go numb but by then it needs gas
anyhow you cant beat the two stroke smell

**gijoe1313** · 9th January 2008, 17:53

You should try a Hornet on for size ... I have a tall mate and when he got on it the first time, he was surprised at how comfortable it was for him. Just give all the 250s you can a try and test sit ... but don't go past the Hornet!

**Fub@r** · 9th January 2008, 18:38

Originally Posted by gijoe1313

You should try a Hornet on for size ... I have a tall mate and when he got on it the first time, he was surprised at how comfortable it was for him. Just give all the 250s you can a try and test sit ... but don't go past the Hornet!

No one ever passes your Hornet as no one wants to follow you on a "tootle"

**Macstar** · 9th January 2008, 18:56

I'm the same size as you and owned a gsx250. They're sluggish but a full sized sports/tourer bike so you'll be comfortable.

**Meanie** · 9th January 2008, 19:05

What about the new 2008 Kawasaki ninja 250, not on NZ web site yet but i have it on good authority that they are ony about three months away. Look similar size to the Hyosung but a lot nicer lines IMO

**McJim** · 9th January 2008, 19:14

Originally Posted by 007XX

What about a VTR250? Plenty of enjoyment there, I can assure you...

I had a VTR250 and I'm a tad over 6 foot. Cramped my legs on longer journeys though. It's a better made bike than the Hyosung and has a stronger engine but the Hyosung is better for your stature.

Best thing is sling your leg over some bikes however the faster 250s (ZXR250, CBR250, Bandit 250) are smaller in stature (in general) and the slower ones are more comfortable (GT250R, GSX250)

**EnzoYug** · 9th January 2008, 20:34

Originally Posted by johan

I rode a hyosung GT250. Quite big bike, not too powerful thou. It overheated at two different occasions trying to cruise at 110kph slightly uphill. The engine stopped but could be restarted 1 minute later when cooled down. Oil levels etc were all good.
I'm 175 cm, 75 kg.
Maybe that's to expect from a 250cc air cooled engine?

That bike is fucked. Mine will 'cruise' at 130 all day (haven't tested this past about an hour on SH1. didn't go below 125 at any time), a new one should be fine. Just not that one. That bike is fucked.

Seriously however, if you're learning. You are learning right? (No one buys a 250 unless they are trying to burn money, or they're learning.) You won't need more power than a Hyo can give you. You might WANT it, but you dont NEED it. Not at 75kg. Besides, you can bling it up, and put on go fast bits and when you sell it you'll probably get what you paid for it - and you'll have learnt quite a think or two.

Also very cheap to repair, a certain Korean wholesaler is my new best friend.

Either way you go - good luck.

**Gubb** · 9th January 2008, 20:48

Originally Posted by Meanie

What about the new 2008 Kawasaki ninja 250, not on NZ web site yet but i have it on good authority that they are ony about three months away. Look similar size to the Hyosung but a lot nicer lines IMO

You have been saying this for at least a month, and we still haven't seen a shred of evidence.

**Meanie** · 9th January 2008, 20:58

Originally Posted by Hubba Gubba

You have been saying this for at least a month, and we still haven't seen a shred of evidence.

Oh yea of little faith

Ill have all the evidence youll need about the end of Feb to middle of March and besides if you dont believe me go ask your friendly Kawasaki dealer to get off his lazy butt and make a phone call
Besides when did i mention it a month ago ?

**chester** · 9th January 2008, 21:12

Im 6' , 90 kgs and the hornet does me very well.

**zeocen** · 10th January 2008, 06:45

Ehh, the hyosung might be a big bike, but it has a very racey posture.. just because it's big doesn't mean it's good for big guys.
I had a gpx250 for my first bike, I'm 6'2 94kg-ish, I would go to Auckland -> Pauanui/Whangamata regularly and never had a problem, a short stop at Kopu and it was fine. You don't NEED a big bike to feel comfortable.

If I were to do it all again I would get the Hornet, hands down no contest. The posture is perfect for a bigger guy and the seat is well above par for long rides. The engine is understressed but can also haul ass when it needs to, even with heavy set riders on it.

Re. new ninja 250, I really doubt it would be the size of a hyosung. A ZZR maybe, solely because of its 17" rear wheel.. but it's basically a shitty version of a Ninja 650r and a hyosung GT250R is as big, if not bigger than those.

**sweetp** · 10th January 2008, 06:56

You need to sit on the bikes and feel like you love it. My partner (wannabiker) and his son both had the hyo's and had no issues with them at all. Both are 6" and found it to be the most comfortable bike for them. But it does come down to indervidual preference so you have to go try some out.

In terms of power they had no issue, took them up to Napier regularly and got really good fuel economy. As for speed, they hit 170 ok, had no issues with overtaking and responded well. We now only have one but it has done over 25 000km and has had no issues at all.

Good luck with the search, all the bikes you have mentioned are good in there own way so get out and try them and see what you like best.

**007XX** · 10th January 2008, 08:09

Originally Posted by McJim

I had a VTR250 and I'm a tad over 6 foot. Cramped my legs on longer journeys though. It's a better made bike than the Hyosung and has a stronger engine but the Hyosung is better for your stature.

Hmmm, yes I thought that might be the case...thank you Sir for that confirmation.

**dnos** · 10th January 2008, 08:22

Well just to add something more to this discussion, I will comment on a bandit 250.
My bandit is an awesome bike, with great power. I do find it is a bit small though so if your looking for something more comfy try one first but probably not what your after.
After riding with a mate with a cbr250rr there wasn't a lot of difference in power, maybe a couple horsepower, but the fairing makes the difference over 120k ish.
As has been said test ride a few bikes to see what you like the feel of. My bike is all good for a couple of hours in the saddle so I went for something that was a bit more fun than a hyosung or zzr etc.

Happy riding!

**gijoe1313** · 10th January 2008, 09:14

Originally Posted by Fub@r

No one ever passes your Hornet as no one wants to follow you on a "tootle"

I highly resemble that remark! And here I thought people liked to ride their steeds of freedom! (Okay, I take "riding" to a little more extreme than most) I promise to halve my "tootling" distances to only 400km ... hows that then!

Originally Posted by chester

Im 6' , 90 kgs and the hornet does me very well.

Shizen! I'm 5'11, 105kgs and the hornet does me very well as well! I pillioned zeocen on the back of my little ol'hornet and it still zootled along nicely, even in the fast lane on the moronway!

Originally Posted by zeocen

....

If I were to do it all again I would get the Hornet, hands down no contest. The posture is perfect for a bigger guy and the seat is well above par for long rides. The engine is understressed but can also haul ass when it needs to, even with heavy set riders on it....

Awww yer just saying that ... and no, I won't be giving you my little ol'hornet when I do get its bigger, badder, older bruvver!

Go the little ol'hornet! (and if you do, you get an automatic entry into gijoe1313's unofficial, informal NZ little ol'hornet club!

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