GPX-250 vs GT250R

[zeocen]

Not a Honda fan here but I do likes the Hornet.
I like it a lot.

It's quite a bigger bike though I think? When I had a good ol sit on one it felt perfect for me and I'm a tall guy.

[skelstar]

Maybe the inline4/high revving bike may not be as easy to learn to ride as a v-twin?

[ZeroIndex]

Maybe the inline4/high revving bike may not be as easy to learn to ride as a v-twin?

gpx is parallel twin... very good engine to learn on...

[skelstar]

gpx is parallel twin... very good engine to learn on...

Yeah, I meant the 250 Hornet that was being mentioned. If its anything like the Bandit, it could be a bit of a challenge for an absolute beginner.

[carbacca]

i was choosing between those two about a month ago when i was looking for my first bike. had a sit on the GPX but its just seems far too small for me (not that i am particularly big, 5'11). i went with the GT250R as you can probably see.

[skidMark]

my gpx was alright to get skills on...but too damn slow....

and sounded so tinny.

inline 4 with an aftermarket muffler...omg pure sex. for a 250 anyways hehe

[ZeroIndex]

my gpx was alright to get skills on...but too damn slow....

and sounded so tinny.

inline 4 with an aftermarket muffler...omg pure sex. for a 250 anyways hehe

I used to get up to 160ish on it, and then throw it into corners coming back from Raglan with hardly buttoning off...

[boman]

I just bought a 1995 Suzuki Bandit VVT. Done about 1000kms on it so far. For a first bike I like it. 17" wheels and a decent size most think its a 1000cc. Had no troubles at all nice and steady on the road loves corners, but dont' buy one if you want fuel economy. I'm getting about 180km till reserve out of mine at 100kph speeds (and a few cool corners) but it's 40hp so it goes real well. I ride with care and it hasn't surprised me with anything unexpected yet. Thats my $1.00 worth anyhow.

[skidMark]

stopped by botany honda today ...theyve still got it ....it's the white one on trademe.... for like 5800?

[skidMark]

I used to get up to 160ish on it, and then throw it into corners coming back from Raglan with hardly buttoning off...

160? highest i ever had it was 172 and she was still climbing. indicated of course.

[ZeroIndex]

160? highest i ever had it was 172 and she was still climbing. indicated of course.

Yeah, I had it around 175ish, but I'm gonna guess that there would've been a bit of difference in speed with speedo's on smaller bikes generally being out by a few k's even after 100km/h...

[marioc]

2nd hand Bandit or a Hornet its gonna be.

[marioc]

Hey guys is it worth spending a little more to get the vvt model?

[boman]

Shop around. I bought a vvt model for $3995.00 off Holeshots in Auckland. All that i have done to it is sprokets and chain ($170.00). Done 1000kms so far with no issues. Paint on tank is a little rough but thats all thats wrong with it mechanically and cosmetically. Goes good too .

[disenfranchised]

Hyosungs have horrible engine problems, especially with the GT250R's, like the computer chip thingy in them messes up...

I just had my 5000k service done.
They said that generally the 5k service involves valve cleaning, but that they've stopped doing it on the hyosung's because they never find any problems, and that the hyosung engines have prooven to be really reliable overall.