Another soon to be bikerchick (Miss D)

**CatTheBrat** · 16th February 2011, 11:13

Originally Posted by C.Linnell

Nooo to Hyosungs! Unless you want to learn how to repair motorbikes at the same time as riding them.

The CBR 125s are hilarious fun as they're so light, and really easy for learners to ride. Having said that, they're not super great for touring NZ because of the hills. There are several spots even between Auckland and Rotorua that a CBR125 can't make 100kph on.

Get a VTR, or James' NSR, or that Ninja that you want. You won't be disappointed with any of them (though the Ninja might make you into a dickhead).

They just started making CBR250s again btw.

Really? Hyosungs no good?

Hmm i'll leave the 125 looking pretty in the shop then I think.

Yeah still keen on the Ninja, and O M G thanks for the link now I'm in love with 2 bikes lol I shall look for one and see what damage it will do to my bank account.

LOL is that because you knew someone with a Ninja....

**CatTheBrat** · 16th February 2011, 11:23

Originally Posted by hiss

Matt will be a long soon to say it's not suitable for learners......

HAHA well we can just tell Matt that yes they do make CBR250's now

**C.Linnell** · 16th February 2011, 11:46

Yeah, those Hyosung GT250s definitely go (though I think my VTR was faster), but the build quality is not so great. That's why they're so cheap.

I think the VTR is easier to ride, but the Ninja has more power (believe me you'll want it after a while on a 250).

That's completely false...
Ninja:
151kg dry,
26.4 hp at 11000 rpm
13.6 ft lb torque at 9750 rpm

VTR:
141kg dry,
32.1 hp at 10500 rpm
17.3 ft lb torque at 8500 rpm

So the Ninja has less peak torque (so less fun around town), less peak power, and is heavier. The VTR will get you to 100kph more than 1 second faster than the Ninja. The only advantage? The Ninja will pull ahead a little bit at high speed because it has fairings.

**CatTheBrat** · 16th February 2011, 12:07

Originally Posted by C.Linnell

So the Ninja has less peak torque (so less fun around town), less peak power, and is heavier. The VTR will get you to 100kph more than 1 second faster than the Ninja. The only advantage? The Ninja will pull ahead a little bit at high speed because it has fairings.

Hmm yeah high speeds.. sounds a bit daunting to me at the moment. I wonder who will win my heart in the end.. did see a couple of awesome VTR's on tardme today.. It's just the cool look of the Ninja that's got me hooked.

**patarch** · 17th February 2011, 20:36

Originally Posted by C.Linnell

So the Ninja has less peak torque (so less fun around town), less peak power, and is heavier. The VTR will get you to 100kph more than 1 second faster than the Ninja. The only advantage? The Ninja will pull ahead a little bit at high speed because it has fairings.

I had a mate describe the ninja as the slowest bike you can get without going less than 250cc. not sure how factual that call was but they are some pretty basic tech wrapped in some nice shiny plastic

ohh and hi Miss D

**Henk** · 21st February 2011, 17:44

Originally Posted by patarch

I had a mate describe the ninja as the slowest bike you can get without going less than 250cc.

That may be true but they are still fast enough to pick up tickets for 130 k on the Desert road according to someone I know.

Lets face it, a 250 four stroke twin is never going to win any horsepower shoot outs, but then that isn't really what they are about. And given our current draconian speed laws maybe that's not such a bad thing.

**schrodingers cat** · 21st February 2011, 18:26

The Ninja looks coolest.
It is the coolest colour
It has the coolest name.

You know when you go to a resturant and look at the menu? You know what you want but you sit there and sit there until you think ' I'll be a bit different tonight"

Now remember how unsatisfied you are - every time? Remember how you always wish you'd got the dish you really wanted?

GET THE NINJA

**Gibbo89** · 21st February 2011, 22:17

look at a late model honda hornet 250, I have seen 2005 ones on TM before. they have a cool looking rear wheel, as it is a full size tyre

**badblackbuell** · 22nd February 2011, 07:52

There will be many opinions but...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-354428396.htm

I sold this to the current owner while I was at a bike shop here in ChCh, it'd be the tidiest Bandit 250 I've seen plus heaps of extras and lady owned.

Good luck!

**CatTheBrat** · 21st March 2011, 12:03

Yay so got my 6L last weekend!

I'm going to do a 'confident rider' course, and then BUGGER IT going to get the Ninja! It's what I really want. If I drop it/ crash it and wreck the fairings then meh I'll just have to park it up until I can afford to fix it and drive the car.

I don't care if it's slow compared to others, it's probably a good thing while I'm learning. Less trouble to get into / out of. I'll worry about a faster bike when I get my full.

Hi patarch

**Reckless** · 21st March 2011, 12:12

My son had a vtr250 def a good bike and easy to ride! And they can get along OK. Less gear changes then the inline four 250 he has now! Good choice for you!
V twin's are the best!! LOL!!!

**GPXchick** · 21st March 2011, 12:17

I have the ex ninja model- so i have been told. the same engine as you in a different Body. The model is Kawasaki GPX250R. 2007

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-360256037.htm

I love my boy been riding now 5 weeks ish' and LOVE IT. this bike actually has more BHP than the Ninja, just doesn't look as sexy

Happy riding, and good luck with your choice.

**CatTheBrat** · 21st March 2011, 12:44

yea I have seen them on trademe but I'm completely sold on the Ninja. I'm not worried about power at this stage

**mikemike104** · 21st March 2011, 14:56

Originally Posted by Miss D

yea I have seen them on trademe but I'm completely sold on the Ninja. I'm not worried about power at this stage

Howdy miss d

Who cares about perceived power, I've been on my GPX250 a year as at yesterday and I dont care who's 250 is faster.. seriously if I wanted fast I would have gotten my full by now and a bigger bike to do so.

But those new EX250J's (New model Ninja's) are a sexy little bike aren't they?