250s for learners

[Ryder]

hey dudes an dudettes!

i have plans to do a few more ks on my gn 250 then get a second 250 that will be a little more stable on the motorway etc and at higher speeds than 70 or 80 kmphr.

any recommendations?

[R6_kid:Me]

anything japanese with more than one cylinder should do you fine.

[MSTRS:Me]

Just about any other 250 will fit the bill then. Except perhaps a Yamaha SR250.
What's your style preference?

[Griffin]

Depends on your preferred genre of bike... I can recommend a few good 250cc Cruisers but I have no real idea about 250cc sportsbikes.

For my learner / restricted period I rode a Yamaha XVS250 - a very stable, solid feeling and comfortable 250. I can also suggest the Suzuki VL250. I have a friend who is very happy with his.

[Ryder]

i would prefer something sporty but like a sports tourer or something not neccassarily a full on sports bike. im not worried about too much grunt as long as i can get from a to b safely.

the thing with the gn is that the handling is twitchy once you get passed like 80kmphr. i want something more modern that will cope with todays speed limits etc. a flickable bike that handles well is importnat cos i live in the wops where there are windy old two lane roads the size of a one way road. its great fund but very difficult on a bike with a twitchy front end.

[MSTRS:Me]

Then seriously look at a Honda VTR250 or a Spada

[Ryder]

note taken. i will look into this. i had my eye on a hornet for a while but not sure about it yet. th othe problem i have is that im seriously short haha. dont mind tip toeing but wont ride a bike i cant touch the ground at all on. guess i could seek out a vtr250 or a spada out and sit on one. i am not a huge honda fan but wont rule a bike out because of it. unless its suzuki. i wont have another one.

[R6_kid:Me]

sounds like a ZZR250 could be the go for you, full faired smaller version of the ZZR600/1100 sports-tourers.

It has a parallel twin engine and is good for about 160-170kmh at the top end, so handles the legal limits just fine for a 250. Also it has a low seat height which can only be beneficial for a shorty like yourself

[MaxCannon]

Second the vote for a ZZR.
Seat is quite low and they handle well.

Why stick with a 250 ?
They are overpriced and once the licensing laws change will plunge in value.

[Duke girl]

The picture saids it all.

[<Rhino>]

Just go to as many bike shops as you can and sit on all the 250's. You'll find one that you like.

Then get on Trade Me for some "market research' on prices etc, then go from there with your purchase.

Good Luck...

[davebullet]

I'd recommend a V-twin for a learner. More forgiving of poor gear selection / choice (you can "torque" out of a situation). An inline 4 will be faster. How short are you? My partner is 5'8" and both her feet a flat on the ground on our VTR.

david.

[Ryder]

cheers muchly R6 Kid! its not sooooo bad being short!...errrrr....okay. i lie. its harsh! bwahahaha seriosly though, i will go have a nosey at a zzr.

Second the vote for a ZZR.
Seat is quite low and they handle well.

Why stick with a 250 ?
They are overpriced and once the licensing laws change will plunge in value.

why stick with a 250?.....um the L-plate perhaps should hold off until i sit the restricted....its well overdue!

thanks everyone this is orshum!!!

i think sitting on all the bikes is a wickid idea if i like something i will test ride it tehehe

[Ryder]

I'd recommend a V-twin for a learner. More forgiving of poor gear selection / choice (you can "torque" out of a situation). An inline 4 will be faster. How short are you? My partner is 5'8" and both her feet a flat on the ground on our VTR.

david.

coolies!

ummm...very! about 5'5".... hehehe i like the idea of more forgiving!

[Redline_8749]

late perhaps should hold off until i sit the restricted....its well overdue!

restricted is still 250cc

http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/licensing/mo...tricted-2.html