Suggestions for fat bastard (St_Gabriel)

[Griffin]

Did try to pm but couldnt due to lack of posts required. Anyone happen to know where theres a handy thread to spam???

Oh... well I will PM him and get him to look in on this thread. He is a big fella and after looking around he has chosen the Hyosung GV250 as his first bike as they seem to be the biggest of the 250cc cruisers around (Cruisers are DEFINITELY the way to go and dont let ANYBODY tell you any different ).

Of course he will probly upgrade to something suitably larger when he gets his full but for now he is riding it daily to and from work (30 min commute each way) and is loving it.

[CDFloss]

For a man your size needing a 250 you could look at any of these:

Suzuki GSX250 twin...

That's what I ride, and I'm around 112kgs. It handles daily commuting just fine. Will sit at 110k's all day if you want to. I was also worried about finding a bike that would handle my weight, but I've never had any trouble with power over hills or into head-winds, etc.
Can be found reasonably cheap for a 250 too. Not too sporty a riding position either, although its still not a cruiser. Just go to a few bike shops and sit on different styles to find something comfy.

[King_Rider]

From your description it sounds like you are looking for an entry level 250cc cruiser.

My suggestions:

1) Suzuki VL250K7
To view: http://www.suzuki.co.nz/motorcycles/.../vl250k7.m.jpg
Price (RRP) $5995

2) Hyosung GV250 Aquila
To view: http://www.hyosung.co.nz/model.php?id=8
Price (RRP) $6290

My first choice would definately be the Suzuki because the build quality, the lower price and the styling.

[NZsarge]

Also have a look at the Yamaha Scorpio. Brand new I think they retail at just a smidge over $5k and now come with mag wheels!!

[<Rhino>]

This may suit.



If you need any other help don't hesitate to not ask me.

I hope your girlfrien constened to her picture being put on the net, you know privacy issues and all that

[<Rhino>]

Yep I would deffinately reccomend a Hyosung GV250, check my profile for pics.

I'm well over your stated weight, 6'1" and more than comfortable on the bike, I can cruise at 110kph but generally sit between 90-100 or with the general flow of traffic (I know on a L plate I shouldn't but find that people do stupid shit to get past you when you travel at the 'legal' 70kph)

I was a bit dubious at first about getting a name brand I have never herd of but research proved that they were good bikes and this far I have had no problems. Have a look at Trade Me there are a few on there at reasonable prices.

They are a biggest cruisers you'll get at 250cc. Any questions just ask.

[St_Gabriel]

cheers for the tips guys and gals

Any questions just ask.

Rhino, I have added both you and griffen to my contacts list which I assume means that you can see my contact details

[Gubb]

Thy Hyo GV250 would be the best bet methinks. Enough grunt (just barely), cruiser style etc.

EDIT: Gash, maybe I should have read pages 2 and 3 first.