New New and New (Newbie944)

[Newbie944]

Hey All as the name states I am new to Motor Bikes in nearly every way. A couple of friends have been riding for a number of years and want to join in on the weekend and week excursions.
On the hunt for a bike and gear and just tring to figure out whats a bargin and when i'm getting tucked.
Any comments on a ZXR 250 1991 are more then welcome done around 24K and wants $7K?

Anyway hi to all and look forward to helping where ever I can

[blairh]

Hiya =) I personally can't reccommend my Kawasaki Ninja 250 highly enough. It's $7k and brand new. Compare that to a 17 year old bike with 24k's on the clock at the same price.

It's my first bike and I'm finding it great to learn on, but still keeps up with other bikes no worries - and beats cars off the line almost every time =)

The Ninja has heaps of power, isn't too heavy, turns lots of heads and looks a lot better than any other 250 out there - plus, beacuse it's brand new you get a warranty with it. A bike of 1991 you will no doubt have to do a bit of work on it to keep in good shape.

Just my 2 cents.. but I'd definitely reccommend taking a look at the Ninja =)

[portokiwi]

Hi mate welcome to the site. the guys and ladies will see you in the right direction.
Good Luck.

[CookMySock]

Hey All as the name states I am new to Motor Bikes in nearly every way. A couple of friends have been riding for a number of years and want to join in on the weekend and week excursions.

Ignore all the advice and get the bike you LIKE.

Be careful trying to tour with experienced people. Make sure at least one of them "gets it" and is going to babysit you.

And welcome to KB.

Steve

[Badjelly]

Ignore all the advice and get the bike you LIKE.

Yeah, but $7K for a 17-year-old 250? Tell the seller he's dreamin'.

[imw-hornet]

Welcone to the site ,,,,, Have a look at Hornet ,,, great bike ,,,, but it is what you feel good on ,,, enjoy

[Newbie944]

Thanks people for all your comments I will be taking it all on board as I go to get the bike and license.

Cheers

[Mom]

Thanks people for all your comments I will be taking it all on board as I go to get the bike and license.

Cheers

Welcome to KB mate, here you will find a wealth of knowledge and experience to draw information and advice from. Ask about your first bike purchase. There will be someone that can look at the bike for/with you and offer opinion.

[fatzx10r]

welcome to kb dude. 7k for an old zxr is wy to much, can buy a new bike for that. have a good shop around, test ride a few bike's to find a good deal

[Slyer]

Ninja 250r! Do it!

[blairh]

Ninja 250r! Do it!

+1 for sure!!!! Can't recommend it highly enough, seriously..

[Sparky Bills]

7K for a zxr250 is pretty rich...

Welcome by the way.

Just take your time looking for a bike. Dont rush into the first one you see.
There are bargins to be had... Just takes time.

Good luck.