Newby without a bike!

**newby** · 15th July 2008, 16:34

Thanks for all the replies! I forgot to mention that i dont have even my motorbike learners yet! Will get it sorted in the next week or, but it does limit me to 250cc.

I went into Mr Motorcycles in Pukekohe today and had a look at the Ninja, and the Dyosung. They both seem a good size to me, but i do feel more comfortable on a cruiser rather than the sports bike. He also gave me a little booklet on the Suzuki 250LC, and on paper i really like the look at that so might end up with one of those! Any opinions on this particular bike?

**nodrog:Me** · 16th July 2008, 07:34

Originally Posted by newby

...and the Dyosung....

is that a cheap copy of a Hyosung?

**sinfull** · 16th July 2008, 07:57

Originally Posted by nodrog

is that a cheap copy of a Hyosung?

Dynoed version ! Gets another 30% hp to the back wheel (in other words 2 kmh faster)

**fire eyes** · 16th July 2008, 10:27

Hi Newby .. I dont have anywhere near as much experience as these guys .. but Im sold on the Yamaha Scorpio as a first/learner bike! & Welcome to the site!

**newby** · 16th July 2008, 18:14

Woops! I meant Hyosung, just a typo!

Thanks fire_eyes, ill see if i can track one down tomorrow and have a sit on one! Im going into colemans suzuki in Auckland tomorrow to have a look at the intruder.

Cheers guys, this seems to be a pretty friendly forum

**Maki** · 17th July 2008, 15:30

For long distances out on the open road something powerful enough to easily overtake the twits who speed up in the passing lanes is good. Bikes like the Gixxer thou, Kwaka ZX10, Yamaha R1 and the Honda CBR1000RR would all be well suited.
Sit on them and pick your choice!

**newby** · 17th July 2008, 15:32

Yeah but your forgetting the whole license thing! lol

**Maki** · 17th July 2008, 15:38

Originally Posted by newby

Yeah but your forgetting the whole license thing! lol

Yea, tell me about it... I am suffering through it myself as we speak. As soon as it's over it's gixxer time for me though.

You cant really go wrong with a new, or newish well maintained Honda or Kawasaki. Beware of old 4 cylinder Honda's, etc. that people are asking ridiculous prices for. Don't buy other people's problems. Get a bike that will reliably tide you over till you have your full license and then get one with some power...

**newby** · 17th July 2008, 21:13

Yup, im really interested in a brand new suzuki intruder 250, looks good to me,i just havnt had a chance to actually sit on one yet! And have to get my finance and license sorted before i can put my name down for one!

**blue eyed savage** · 17th July 2008, 23:58

zxr 250 or cbr 250. maby the hyo gt250r
if it dont have an R dont get it
the old zxr 250 is good got to love the revs

**fridayflash** · 18th July 2008, 00:23

just be aware that smaller cruiser style bikes can be a bit hard on the
arse and tailbone for travelling long distances due to the vertical seating
posi,and feet out in front rather than under you etc etcim sure this isnt the case with alltho...

**Maki** · 18th July 2008, 08:04

Cruiser style bikes also have a harder time going around corners.

**Griffin** · 20th July 2008, 12:43

Originally Posted by Maki

Cruiser style bikes also have a harder time going around corners.

Not that this matters too much on long cruises at a cruising pace.

The Suzuki is a great bike but do check out the Yamaha XVS250... (as opposed to the XV250) its the model I started on and was a great bike for a beginner.

Many people also recommend the Hyosung GV250 tho resale could be an issue. Also - as stated above, the 250 cruisers arent great on your backside for long rides - I found I could only do an hour to an hour & a half before having to get off and 'de-numb' my buttocks. This problem dissappears once you step up to a larger bike... I guess if you need to ride long distances you could invesytigate an after market gel seat or similar.

**Irontusk** · 21st July 2008, 22:59

Hi everyone, I'm new here too.
I've been going over what I should get as a first bike too, I wasn't going to register yet but I saw this thread, and saw you've decided on the Intruder 250, that's what I'm going with. I'm putting my deposit on it tomorrow (unless I'm too busy at work) and I have my basic riding test booked in for 2 weeks from now.

I decided on a cruiser cause the 250 sports bikes just feel too small, and a brand new VL250 (with warranty as a nice bonus) just seems like a much better deal over a 15 year old magna for the same money. The riding gear + riding test are also a better deal through my local Holeshot as opposed to Cyclespot right next door. I've also compared videos online and the Suzuki sounds so much better than the Honda (not that an online video is reliable).