Recommend large learner bike? (over 250cc)

**GPXchick** · 25th February 2011, 17:15

My husband is taller and heavier than u, his gt250r hyosung is a perfect fit? Are u sure u tried all the bikes

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 25th February 2011, 17:47

the VTR250 is a big(ish) bike for a 250

I'm 6'1" and 100kg and would happily ride it with no issues... as said the Hyosung GT250 is a big(ish) 250 as well.

**zuum** · 25th February 2011, 21:52

Obviously have not sat on all of them, but the ones that my mates have to get a feel. Have not sat on VTR so cant comment, it looks similar to Hornet which was okish but I would not get it unless I would be forced to do so (not a fan of Honda's after never ending car issues in past until engine blew up - yes i know its a bike we are talking about and its better, blah blah blah... but... no to Honda). Hyosung may be bigger but I didn't like it. I guess that there is no point getting bike you don't like/enjoy.

Out of all the bikes that i sat on/took for a spin round block I liked Ducati Monster the best also its 30-40 kg heavier and looks more solid (I don't know, for some reason it makes me feel it will be safer/better to ride?). While looking at specs its a bit less powerful than Ninja or CBR's yet its really responsive and handles like dream. I also heard its quite good for beginners if you can overcome the 250 cc limit. That's why I want it

Since I'm new I just want to know if I will have chances to get it now, or wait until I get full license and be stuck with my MX50 (sluggish as hell when going up hills :\ )

**wysper** · 26th February 2011, 06:29

Originally Posted by no_8wire

I am after a cruiser rather than a sports styled bike.
The seat only came up to about halfway up my thigh when I stood next to it.

Be aware that almost all cruisers have low seat heights. It is part of what makes them 'cruisy'.

Some of the biggest cruisers I have ridden are only mid high seat heights at best.