Motorbike for beginner?

**disenfranchised** · 6th July 2008, 10:11

Originally Posted by swedencamilla

I saw a Hyosung yesterday yesterday, they were asking just under 5 K. It was a 92!!

That can't be right...Hyosungs started at 2003...you must be thinking of a Honda.

Originally Posted by swedencamilla

Seems bizarre when you can get a new Scorpio for 3.7 and a new Ninja 250 for just under 7.

The older bikes demand a high price, due to the fact that they aren't made anymore, and they were developed as much more of a race focussed machine....not really aimed at learners at all.

Originally Posted by swedencamilla

My budget is somewhat flexible, but I don't really want to spend much more than I have to. If I spend more money I want good resale value. I would be truly stretching it if I get the Ninja.

Those expensive older bikes should hold their resale value, at least until the new learner laws come into effect...as long as it doesn't get damaged.

The new bikes around the $7k mark seem to be selling for around the $5k mark after 1-2 years...depending on all the factors like milage etc..

Originally Posted by swedencamilla

A dealer I spoke with yesterday said that the prices of second hand 250s has risen enormously in the last few months.

Prices have been high for ages...more like years than months.
There are some expectations that this will drop in a couple of years time as the new LAMS scheme comes in, which sees learners able to ride low powered higher capacity bikes.

Depending on what you can find for your money, the Scorpio is probably a good choice
I could also recommend a second hand new model..like the hyosung, kawa gpx, honda vtr etc....
As a second hand bike it has already been run in and any small faults should be ironed out...you don't pay the premium for a new bike, but still get something newish that hasn't been thrashed for the last 15+ years....maybe even get some manufacturers warranty if you're lucky.

**swedencamilla** · 11th July 2008, 18:27

Bought myself a Scorpio today, I am so excited. It wil be delivered beginning of next week. I don't fancy going on the motorway yet, as I have only started to learn to ride motorbikes. Seems like they are going like hotcakes at the moment. The place I bought it from said that they sell about one a day, but they only have one left and then it will be two months until next delivery!

**NZsarge** · 11th July 2008, 18:53

Nice, enjoy your new bike, good choice I believe.
Take care out there.

**The Stranger:Me** · 11th July 2008, 19:12

Red or blue?
Either way, an excellent choice for a learner bike.

**swedencamilla** · 11th July 2008, 21:24

Red!! I like the wheels better with the red one. I think it will hold its value better.

**Choco** · 12th July 2008, 22:40

Well done on getting your first bike!
Take it easy for starters, learn as much as you can and ATGATT!
Ride safe!
Choco

**tate35** · 13th July 2008, 00:36

whoa! thats fantastic news,congrats

**tate35** · 13th July 2008, 00:37

p.s i was going too suggest a scorpioZ as thats what i had my eye on
before 'mandi' revealed herself hehe

**tate35** · 13th July 2008, 00:39

and btw,let us know when youve named her/him

**swedencamilla** · 18th July 2008, 14:23

I think I will name her Ruby. She is small, easy to handle, gorgeous (as any new parent would find a baby) and red of course. I have taken her for a few rides now and it is getting easier. Was stalling a lot first time. A little jerky i fI am not careful at low speeds. Got some advice to use the clutch instead of the throttle to control the bike at low speeds and this weems to work well. I am still only going on very quiet streets and car parks in order to get the basic skills up first. Great fun!!!! Highly recommended.

**ralph4alice** · 10th December 2008, 22:03

Hey, I had a GN250 for about 4 years; it was brilliant! Nice torquey motor, really easy to handle at low speeds but still good when cruising. Considering buying one again (either GN250, or GN125).

**ralph4alice** · 29th April 2009, 22:01

I ended up getting a Suzuki AN125 on Dec 17th, and started using it for commuting on Jan 12th. Love it; really simple to use, pretty good on the gas, goes to 80kph really well (but don't ever intend to take it much past that), good on the hills --- and it's great having the freedom to make mahh OWN travel schedule. Even the rain isn't bothering me much.

**Furbiewankenobi** · 1st May 2009, 11:10

Hey SwedenCammilla

Congrats on your Scorpio purchase. I bought mine for the same resale reason as you. The bike has got be the easiest available to ride - agreat learner if you've never ridden before. I plan to use mine to get my through my full licence then upgrade since I'm used to something a bit more powerful and sportier. Good news though, I already have a queue of people wanting to buy the bike after me, so you shouldn't have to worry about that.

Enjoy, have fun, ride safe!

Furbie

P.S. Try using your back brake as well as the clutch and throttle for slow manoevures. It really helps to stand the bike up and balance it.

**chasio** · 4th May 2009, 22:13

Originally Posted by Steam

You don't need a bike license to ride a scooter

A mild correction: that depends on the scooter of course. You don't need a bike license for a moped if you have a full car license. The rules are a bit more involved than this, but basically anything over 50cc is not a moped and will will require a bike license of some kind, even if it is a scooter

Swedencamilla: Congrats on the Scorpio Z - I'd have bought one of those if I didn't have a full license from my scooter that let me jump straight to an XF650 instead

Cheers - Chasio