What bike for new learner rider?

[blackdog]

I reckon the Venox looks better than all the 250 cruisers out there...... re-sale value.... who cares, as long as you look good.

yup, will look good in the garage when u trying to source parts to fix it.........

[mattian]

yup, will look good in the garage when u trying to source parts to fix it.........

People always make the mistake of confusing Taiwanese made bikes with Chinese. Taiwan have been manufacturing the Kymco Venox for a long time and is a good quality bike. If you do any research you will see that they are sold world-wide and quite frankly, I have seldom heard a bad word against them.
I rode mine from my learners to my full...... 37,000 kilometers later and I NEVER had a problem with it. As far as I know, the guy who brought it from me is still going strong.

[blackdog]

People always make the mistake of confusing Taiwanese made bikes with Chinese. Taiwan have been manufacturing the Kymco Venox for a long time and is a good quality bike. If you do any research you will see that they are sold world-wide and quite frankly, I have seldom heard a bad word against them.
I rode mine from my learners to my full...... 37,000 kilometers later and I NEVER had a problem with it. As far as I know, the guy who brought it from me is still going strong.

i'm not arguing with that. the fact remains that all machines will have issues regardless of whether they were made in japan, taiwan, or timbuktu.

when that happens i know which i would prefer to be sourcing parts for.

i have only ever seen one kymco on the road, i have seen hundreds of 250 ninjas, bandits, hornets and hyo's.

all else apart, anything other than a jap is like a fat chick. might be fun to ride but you sure as hell don't want anyone you know, knowing about it

[mattian]

i'm not arguing with that. the fact remains that all machines will have issues regardless of whether they were made in japan, taiwan, or timbuktu.

when that happens i know which i would prefer to be sourcing parts for.

i have only ever seen one kymco on the road, i have seen hundreds of 250 ninjas, bandits, hornets and hyo's.

all else apart, anything other than a jap is like a fat chick. might be fun to ride but you sure as hell don't want anyone you know, knowing about it

hahahaha.... nice analogy! as for parts. I had a good source for parts through Christchurch city scooters. They said they would just send me anything I needed through the post.
Turns out the only thing I needed was oil and filters. Got them from Supercheap auto just around the corner.

[blackdog]

hahahaha.... nice analogy! as for parts. I had a good source for parts through Christchurch city scooters. They said they would just send me anything I needed through the post.
Turns out the only thing I needed was oil and filters. Got them from Supercheap auto just around the corner.

parts from chch when u live in aucks?

kinda proves my point

[Miscreant]

Simple rule to remember when buying a bike.
Homos ride hondas.

[blackdog]

here u go, and already done $3k worth of depreciation for you....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...osung-for-sale

[mattian]

parts from chch when u live in aucks?

kinda proves my point

Umm no it actually contradicts your point about how difficult it is to get parts. New Zealand aint that big.

[blackdog]

Umm no it actually contradicts your point about how difficult it is to get parts. New Zealand aint that big.

ill bet u a choc fish that anything u want for a hornet, bandit, hyo etc is avail on nth shore.

in fact hyo nz carries 98% of their parts on shelves in nz, actually better than any of the jappers (im assuming the taiwanese too lmao)

[mattian]

ill bet u a choc fish that anything u want for a hornet, bandit, hyo etc is avail on nth shore.

in fact hyo nz carries 98% of their parts on shelves in nz, actually better than any of the jappers (im assuming the taiwanese too lmao)

and?....... those brands have been widely accesible in NZ for many many years of course parts for the jap bikes will be easily accesible. As for Hyosungs, its NZ biggest selling 250's of course they're going to cater to that increasing market. Whats your point? my point is, I might have to wait overnight for a part to be couriered from Christchurch to Auckland,...... thats hardly "difficult to find" which is what you suggested earlier.

[blackdog]

and?....... those brands have been widely accesible in NZ for many many years of course parts for the jap bikes will be easily accesible. As for Hyosungs, its NZ biggest selling 250's of course they're going to cater to that increasing market. Whats your point? my point is, I might have to wait overnight for a part to be couriered from Christchurch to Auckland,...... thats hardly "difficult to find" which is what you suggested earlier.

my point is almost every 250 out there is superior to a kymco in every possible way

im also trying to dissuade our poor thread starter from buying the chinky crap because he may be scarred for life from the teasing he recieves from people who ride real motorcycles made from actual metal! IMHO

[mattian]

my point is almost every 250 out there is superior to a kymco in every possible way

im also trying to dissuade our poor thread starter from buying the chinky crap because he may be scarred for life from the teasing he recieves from people who ride real motorcycles made from actual metal! IMHO

Why didnt you just come right out and say that in the first place..... jesus christ, instead of pussy footing around it. You need to do your research if you think Kymco make shit bikes. Even after I've told you I rode mine for 37,000 ks without a single fault, and could probably ride it another 37,000 ks without a fault. They are not Chinese ... is that what you mean by Chinky? sounds a just a wee bit racist.

[blackdog]

Why didnt you just come right out and say that in the first place..... jesus christ, instead of pussy footing around it. You need to do your research if you think Kymco make shit bikes. Even after I've told you I rode mine for 37,000 ks without a single fault, and could probably ride it another 37,000 ks without a fault. They are not Chinese ... is that what you mean by Chinky? sounds a just a wee bit racist.

if its any consolation i quite like the gladius

im overit anyway, ea to their own, and as long as u happy thats all that matters aye?

[Old Steve]

I'm in the same position, got my learners on Monday, got my helmet and gear on Tuesday, now where's the bloody bike?

I have decided that I want a cruiser, I'm 'older' and slightly disadvantaged in the insiide leg dimension, so feel that the lower seat of a cruiser and forward peg position will make for comfortable riding. As well I hope that a cruise, being larger, will be more visible on the road. So what cruiser?

Basically I've discounted the Yamaha Virago, the tank is the smallest of those I'm considering so shorter range and it doesn't "Look".

That leaves the Honda Magna, expensive for ten to fifteen year old bikes, nice and low for me and a good looker. But put a line through that.

Then there's the Suzuki Marauder and Intruder, scratch the Marauder because it's a single banger and at my age my kidneys will appreciate a twin more. The Intruder is rarer, but a 2008 one with just 6000km on the clock sold on TradeMe last week in Upper Hutt for $3760 - tell me about it, my budget was $3750!!!

So I'm looking at a couple of Hyosungs, these look HUGE, 15 litre tank makes them look even larger and consider the range. Parts are readily available, their slight lack of prestigue may keep the price down for a good second hand model. I've heard that there have been some occasional vacuum fuel valve problems, but it's easy to fix. So it looks like I'll end up on a Hyosung Aquila GV250.

[The Everlasting]

I've only heard good things about Kymco,so they can't be that bad,but personally I would always stick with a Japanese brand,I guess it's cos I know and trust them.



@Old Steve...I saw a Hyo GV250 parked at the mall the other day,I actually really liked the look of it,seems like a nice bike!