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**fatty** · 6th February 2005, 18:37

Hi I am jus in the process of getting my first bike and so far the Honda cbr250 and the Kawasaki zxr250 look like what i"m after (i had to fill in the "what do you ride field" in the registration. lol). I'm looking to spend 3-4k and I was just wondering if anyone could give me any low down on what to look for and the pros and cons of each. like i said it will be my first bike but i want something that will keep me challenged untill i get of my l-plates

**Waylander** · 6th February 2005, 18:42

Welcome to the site mate, I'll let some of te other peaple here help you out with that as im not much of a 250 fan.... anyway welcome again.

**Jantar** · 6th February 2005, 18:50

Welcome to the Crazy Motorcycle site.

If this is to your first bike, then I doubt if anyone can advise you on what is best. Until you have developed your own riding style and worked out the type of riding, type of roads, distances you intend travelling etc then almost any of the lower powered bikes will do. I say lower powered, but don't read that as under powered.

For a learner, your bike should be able to keep up with traffic at the legal speed limit. It should have good ground clearance, and should not have expensive breakable parts that are exposed when you drop it.

You will drop it. You will crash it, and you will break things. You will experience a rear wheel slide and low side get off, or hit something you were trying to avoid. These things do happen to almost all riders at some stage of their career, and its better to have it happen on a less expensive commuter bike than a production road racer.

Cheers, and keep your rubber on the road.

**fatty** · 6th February 2005, 19:36

Cheers for the reply all good points I'm also looking at differeint training schools as well. my thinking is try and stop any bad habits before they have time to sink in to much.I was enlightened to the "make sure you pick up every piece of plastic" thoery the other day by one of the guys at Mt Eden Motorcles.

**Blakamin** · 6th February 2005, 19:41

Hi, and welcome... seems you have your head screwed on the right way.... what are you doing here????? just kidding....

**Will** · 6th February 2005, 20:00

Originally Posted by fatty

Cheers for the reply all good points I'm also looking at differeint training schools as well. my thinking is try and stop any bad habits before they have time to sink in to much.I was enlightened to the "make sure you pick up every piece of plastic" thoery the other day by one of the guys at Mt Eden Motorcles.

Welcome :spudwave:

If you are interested in a ridiing course, try Finn of BRONZ ph 0274 846 326

**Storm** · 6th February 2005, 20:14

Nice to see another one get out of the car and into the better way of life. Welcome to the site

**crashe** · 6th February 2005, 20:20

Welcome to KB land...

Since you are new to riding or owning ya first bike...
Am I reading it correctly that you don't yet have your learners yet?

Learn from any mistakes that you do make.. and you will make the odd mistake now and then.... even the experienced riders still make a mistake once in a blue moon.

But going to a riding school will teach you all the correct things...

As to the type of bike you are after.. only those in the know can answer any questions on that ...

Once you get your bike and all legal for riding... come along to any KB ride.. The guys will give you advise if you ask them to.....
The guys are always willing to help new riders.....

**fatty** · 6th February 2005, 21:59

feels a bit naff being on KB and i dont have the motorcylcle or the the lisence yet, lol. but those wheels are in motion and i hopefully i will catch up on a KB run.

**Waylander** · 6th February 2005, 22:07

Thats alright a few other peaple on here dont have bikes. It's a site for biker enthusiast and riders as far as i know. Good site this.

**Joni** · 7th February 2005, 06:33

Hello, hello, hello....
Welcome to KB!
:spudwave:

**Aaron** · 7th February 2005, 13:13

Originally Posted by fatty

feels a bit naff being on KB and i dont have the motorcylcle or the the lisence yet, lol. but those wheels are in motion and i hopefully i will catch up on a KB run.

I luked for a few weeks before my bike arrived too. It was useful I think in respect to getting some good tips and info off experienced riders before forming my own bad habits or way of doing things.

Welcome to the site and have fun riding, it's a blast

**Riff Raff** · 7th February 2005, 13:36

Welcome to KB :spudwave: and good luck with getting your bike. Hope to see you on a ride sometime.

**Sniper** · 7th February 2005, 14:12

Welcome to KB bro.

Cant beat the CBR250 or the GSX250. Both are nice bikes. I cant comment on the ZXR250 as I have never ridden one but I believe them to be pretty cool.

Best of luck finding out what suits you and keep us up to date on how it goes

Sniper

BTW: Dont mind all the weirdos on here.