Newb- wanting help also

[GNR]

hey all

Im a real newb when it comes to motorbikes, I use to ride dirt bikes when i was young, and i wanna get back into it, excepte on the road.

I need help , as to what model bikes are good, and what you should try keep away from,

All im wanting is a 250cc or smaller road bike, that has a bit of speed, and looks likes a proper road bike(like racein sorta style), if you get what i mean,
can you name me a few models on whats good, and give me some adive on what to look out 4, As i say, im a complete newb,

Location: chch

Thanks Heaps, GNR

[John]

Welcome, must be national join KB'er day.

What sorta dollar are you will to part with, ZXR's and CBRR's look the part, and are up there in speed, older GSXrs are nice to but dont look quiet as good..

[GNR]

thanks, oh sorry, forgot abotu that, $2000- $5000max,
lookin around 3000 mark tho

yer, they are the sorta thing im after,
just lookin on trademe, the CBR250RR, http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/a...title=CBR250RR

don't wanna spend that much tho,

also, how high, is to high KM's on a bike, coz i know they are heaps different on a bike? what other bikes?

[Storm]

Welcome to the site mate. :spudwave:

[Joni]

Hiya....

That CBR looks like K14's.... nice bike! Honda is always a good bike to choose, easy to ride etc....

I saw a VTR the other day for $3500, will look if I can find it for ya.... nice, if you like naked bikes....

Oh, welcome to KB!!

:spudwave:

[Madguitarist!]

Welcome dude and good luck on yer bike hunt! You do have a 2-stroke option if you want to travel down that path.... just my 2 cents...

[GNR]

what do u mean naked bike? not use to that term

yer i do like the CBR, don't wanna spend that much tho,
OK- so im thinkin honda is a good path to travel down so far lookin at peoples response.

Na i'ld rather 4-stroke, don't wanna pre-mix, but i know some bikes to it automaticly as well tho, but still rather 4-stroke

[Skunk]

what do u mean naked bike? not use to that term

yer i do like the CBR, don't wanna spend that much tho,
OK- so im thinkin honda is a good path to travel down so far lookin at peoples response.

Na i'ld rather 4-stroke, don't wanna pre-mix, but i know some bikes to it automaticly as well tho, but still rather 4-stroke

Welcome.

Naked bike: look at my profile...

CBR, ZXR, FZR, GSXR 250's are all 4 cylinder 4 stokes and all good. As for km's... 10,000 is high if it hasn't been looked after and 50,000 is fine if it has.

Get it checked out before you pay out. Or get someone who knows their shit to go along with you.

[Joni]

And if Skunk did not clear that up.... lol.... I think they called fairings in English (shit the first time my English fails me....), well naked bikes have none!!!

My ultimate pick in Naked would be the Hornet.... mmmmmmm, but they expensive tho! Also have a look at the Suzukis too, the SVs are nice bigger options, but the Bandit is a really nice 250...

However nothing wrong with a good sports bike... take your time, find the one you like...

Hehehe - I like naked...

Good luck.

[Indiana_Jones]

Don't forget the FXR150, that's a nifty bike

You could say it's "up there with the best of the best"

-Indy

[Skunk]

My ultimate pick in Naked would be the Hornet....

Just my two cents

OK they're not bad.

[John]

Don't forget the FXR150, that's a nifty bike

You could say it's "up there with the best of the best"

-Indy

when will the top gun quotes end??!!?

[sels1]

Welcome to the site.
You can buy a brand new GN250 Suzuki for around $3K - 2nd hand ones must be cheaper - not a flash bike but easy to ride and reliable - good first step into road riding. Dont spend too much on the first one cause once you get into it you will want to upgrade sooner or later

[Joni]

Just my two cents

OK they're not bad.

OK, I walked into that one....

[pritch]

My ultimate pick in Naked would be the Hornet....

Mine too, but then it would be I guess :-)