Hyosung GT250 vs Yamaha Scorpio for 1st bike & commuting?

[DrunkenMistake]

Ignore the two love birds,
and ignore the 'not learner friendly comments'

I had a Scorpio for a few weeks on lend after my 400 was stolen and wrecked, and it was great for up to 70km/h riding, anything more than that it was slow and shook like Christchurch, Also found I just got soaked in the rain on it,
I have had sports bikes my entire biking life I will admit, but I find even when it buckets down I only get damp knees unless I have to stop at lights, and my jacket will be wet but it doesnt get soaked,
There is NO such thing as a 'non learner friendly bike' thats the bottom line, There is only what you find comfortable and what you learn to ride, I got an older CBR 250 as my first bike and it felt fucked up to ride for the first week, leaning over the tank and shit, doesnt mean 6 months down the track I was riding it like baby rossi,
Long story short sit on as many bikes as you can, and try and test ride as many as you can,
I would honestly take the Hyo over the Yamaha due to the fact that you will outgrow and be bored of the scorp within a few months,

If your gonna anything out of this thread to date,
Its that everyone on KB thinks so highly of themselves they make keyboard warrior wagers, and that at the end of the day its your decision and it should only be your decision, hope this helps you out, if you wanna know anything or need help with anything feel free to PM me.

[tigertim20]

If your gonna anything out of this thread to date,
Its that at the end of the day its your decision and it should only be your decision, .

+1, whats right for you, not what others think is right for them

[scary]

Thanks for the considerate words, DrunkenMistake. I've been on a few forums before so I'm used to the flame wars & ignoring trolls. I'll take your advice this weekend when I go and sit on both bikes and maybe run them up and down a quiet road if I get the chance.

Yes. True. The OP should buy a Rocket III.

That is a truly ridiculous vehicle. I'd rather buy a Honda 90 than that. At least H90s are practical!


Boom.

[jrandom]

That is a truly ridiculous vehicle. I'd rather buy a Honda 90 than that. At least H90s are practical!

Now that's the spirit.

I'll take your advice this weekend when I go and sit on both bikes and maybe run them up and down a quiet road if I get the chance.

Yes. Do that. Then buy whatever's choicest.

[scary]

Now that's the spirit.



Yes. Do that. Then buy whatever's choicest.

Word!

& thanks for the entertainment


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Can you lovely bikefiends do me a favour and run your eyes over this TradeMe advert. What do you reckon about the cold start story? Is it dodgy or worth pitching an offer on?

[tigertim20]

maybe he just isnt using the choke when its cold?

go and look at it. find someone knowledgeable to take with you and look at it. make it clear to the seller that you want the bike to be cold when you get there, so that you can see exactly what theyre talking about - dont just take their word for it.
And NEVER buy a vehicle without getting it looked over first.

check it out, THEN consider making an offer

[DrunkenMistake]

Word!

& thanks for the entertainment


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Can you lovely bikefiends do me a favour and run your eyes over this TradeMe advert. What do you reckon about the cold start story? Is it dodgy or worth pitching an offer on?

Sounds like its just a lack of the choke,
my bike HATES been ridden cold, spits and chokes and bucks and all sorts of shit, give it 2 mins of steady riding at 50k's and she comes right, warms up quick enough.
Check it out and ask about the choke, if he uses the choke to start it when you are there, see where the needle rises to, if it sits at 1,500rpm is WITH the choke on, then its possible the choke cable has snapped, its possible the person selling is clueless to what the choke does, I have met people like that, if the needle rises to 4 - 5,000rpm then it could be a good indication that the bike isnt been wamred up long enough, let it sit at that point for a few mins, then ask for a test ride if it spits and fucks about then it could be something serious, but my guess is its just not warmed up properly

[Fast Eddie]

... if the needle rises to 4 - 5,000rpm then it could be a good indication that the bike isnt been wamred up long enough, let it sit at that point for a few mins, then ask for a test ride if it spits and fucks about then it could be something serious, but my guess is its just not warmed up properly

sit at 5,000 rpm for a few mins! jeeezus...

[Dodger]

Well Ive had my 2006 GT250 from new, and have now just passed the 75000km mark.
It's got me from Wellington down to the Burt Munro in Invercargill twice, and is used to and from work (30km each way) with a pillion rider.

No major problems other than being hit by a car.
Bike start first time everytime with just a push of the button.

[GrayWolf]

Interesting that some think those who reccomend the Hyo's have only ever ridden them? Anyway, as a non 250 user, I have ridden hyo's of various capacities. The GT (not GT-R) is a good all round bike, if I had to own a 250 again, it would be in the serious consideration list,,,, as would a VT250.
The Scorpio, was/is set to become the GN250 of the 21st century ... I have a GN (missus's) sitting in the garage. Fantastic little commuter, economical, cheap maintanance. BUT! Open road speeds? Oh dear, it WILL do 100kph+ but in reality 90kph is it's 'cruising' speed. Over 80-90 the acceleration is Hmmmmm! The hyo would give better service on open roads and longer distances.
The advantange of both is they are numerous (s/h spares in case of a bin) and there will be a lot of s/h ones about.

[Jezxa]

Anyone who says a GT250R isn't 'learner friendly' has no idea what they're taking about.

It's my first bike, had it for a month and have found it very easy to learn on.

Before I got it I also test rode some hornets, cb250, a ninja, YZF125R, etc and did my BHS test on a scorpio.

[scary]

Just to follow up for anyone reading this and mulling over their own purchase, I ended up paying $3K for a Suzuki Bandit GSF250. I've been riding it for 6 weeks now and I am chuffed silly with it. I had a few issues getting the clutch sorted out but I apart from that the experience has been just frickin awesome!

Much love for the Bandit, so glad I didn't get a Yamaha Scorpio now! Sorry Jase H but four cylinders beats the cack out of one!

Boom.