Recommend large learner bike? (over 250cc)

**no_8wire** · 26th March 2009, 14:20

Its not because I dont want a particular bike, but for safety reasons

Well thats the line of reasoning anyway...

I am going to try get the 70km/hr removed or raised since I live in a high speed zone & dont particularly fancy cars coming around a corner at 100 to find me doing 70...

Its ALL about safety guys...

hehe

**-JT-** · 26th March 2009, 14:40

The Suzuki VL250 cruiser is bigger than the GN. I'm 6'1/90kg and fit it comfortably, plenty of space.

**greminn** · 26th March 2009, 15:39

Originally Posted by no_8wire

Its not because I dont want a particular bike, but for safety reasons

Well thats the line of reasoning anyway...

I am going to try get the 70km/hr removed or raised since I live in a high speed zone & dont particularly fancy cars coming around a corner at 100 to find me doing 70...

Its ALL about safety guys...

hehe

How long have you had your Learners?

**gunnyrob** · 26th March 2009, 16:00

The older single cylinder BMW F650 GS are Aussie LAMS legal bikes. Big and docile, easy to ride.

**Tank** · 26th March 2009, 16:05

Originally Posted by DangerousBastard

Which Hyosung did you try? Why was it rediculous?

Bloody hell - we could be here all night answering that.

Back to the exemption - they have cracked down on it - best to try and either ask for one of the lams approved bikes or exemption to bypass L and R periods and go directly to your full licence - then you can ride what the fuck you like.

Search for my post about going directly from "L" plates to a full licence.

**carver** · 26th March 2009, 16:22

Originally Posted by no_8wire

Hi All

I am about to apply to LTNZ for a exemption from the 250cc limit for a learner bike as I have trouble fitting on most 250cc bikes.

I went it to Red Baron in Auckland and took photos of me on various 250cc bike to accompany my application for exemption for the size of the bike, as advised in some posts on this forum.

However, reading through some of the forum articles, it also seems like a good idea to also provide LTNZ a list of bikes that you do fit on so they can either approve a certain bike, or engine size that you would like, instead of them choosing for you.

I also sat on a Honda CB400 and Yamaha Dragstar which seemed to be of the right size to fit my frame and reach( I am 6'2" and 95kg)

What other larger bikes would you recommend for a learner who has had limited experience(dirt bikes) but wishes to avoid sports bikes?

Rory

GSXR1000

its all you need

**supraman_nz** · 30th March 2009, 10:16

Im taller than you and went through the process of getting an expemtion.
First of all

- APPLY NOW , if you want to try regardless of what bike get the process going as it takes forever. You can change your mind on the bike during the application.

- Regardless of what we or anyone else thinks is a "good" bigger thank 250cc bike for a learner LTNZ couldnt give too shits. They will only approve on bikes from their list, which is only available through applying and no where else ( which is just a pain in the ass).

- Also you need to go to a doc's office and get your hight and weight certiftied.

- I applied to get an exemption on a ER6N and got denied but was told i would pretty much get it if i chose one off their list of bikes, most of which arnt made and can be found in piles of rust. So even if you arnt sure what bike you want just pick one at random or one you might want and try your luck. You can always change if they think your suitable for a exemption.

Finally the hyosungs are good learner bikes for the bigger person, I rode around fine on a GT250R for 6 months. Just their reliability can be a bit ho hum.
I have also ridden round on the new 250 Ninja and it wasnt too bad. Only my knees were a bit over the tank, but i could of lived with that (if I hadnt got my full).

Your final option would be spend a couple of grand and have a holiday in rarotonga and come back and get your full licence. Then get what ever damn bike you want. Just make sure you have the experience to back it up..

Good luck

**no_8wire** · 30th March 2009, 10:36

Cheers for that.
Got my BHS onSaturday and my licence on Sunday
I also submitted my application for exemption on Sunday, now just got to wait the 3-4 weeks for a reply before I buy a bike.

**bikejam2** · 31st March 2009, 20:54

I gotta mate who's 6'6 and weighs 115kg, bought himself a 2008 hyosung gt250r and sez he finds it to be a comfortable ride. Personally, I'm 6'0-6'1, weigh 105kg and I got a 2008 suzuki vl250 intruder which is a cruiser and I find that a comfortable ride. I think it's probably worth looking around a bit more.I too don't wanna rain on your parade but if you still wanna try for the exemption, I say good luck to ya!, and if you get it, good on ya!

**no_8wire** · 1st April 2009, 17:13

Exemption has been applied for, now just need to wait on LTNZ

**no_8wire** · 20th April 2009, 14:16

Got exemption for a larger bike up to 650cc, based on approved list of bikes.
No exemption for 70kmhr limit on a learners, however I have the choice of going and sitting my restricted now if I want. ie, cant remove 70km restriction but can bump you up to restricted if you pass the test.

Anyone interested in my posting a list of the approved bikes for exemption etc?

**greminn** · 20th April 2009, 14:31

Hey - the forum search tool is your friend here!!!...

Did a search for "approved list of bikes" and got this:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=80648

there is a PDF attached... Dont know if its correct, but a starting point?

**awayatc** · 20th April 2009, 14:31

Good onya mate....... good for trying and good for getting it.
Didn't some people say you weren't big enough or something like that..?

You never know untill you try....well done

**no_8wire** · 20th April 2009, 14:39

No no no. I dont need the list, I have the NZTA Approved List already.
I was asking if I should post it for other peoples referance.

And yes, some had said that I wasnt big enough etc, but it seems I am.

A big plus also is that the bigger bikes seem to be cheaper than the 250cc