Bike for a newbie?

[skippy_nz]

My dream bike is a Ducati streetfighter then again I like all Ducatis. But with the cost of them it might be a few years away yet.

Good on you, good choices are always the right ones.
Go get that next step outa the way and then, every bike can be your oyster.

[Marmoot]

My dream bike is a Ducati streetfighter then again I like all Ducatis. But with the cost of them it might be a few years away yet.

http://rideapart.com/2014/02/sportbike-progression/


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[NNN]

You will be fine. Let us know how it went. .

[skippy_nz]

You will be fine. Let us know how it went. .

bit slow on the upkeep but the test went well and i passed 10 months to go now and i'll do the CBTA for my full - then the world really is my oyster...

[NNN]

Congrats mate

[ikov]

@skippy_nz
Well done with the choice mate! I'd say you made the right decision goin with the GW250. The Zumas are a good bike and I've taken one for a test ride. A Ducati might be a while away, but don't spoil yourself gettin too comfortable on a comfy upright position and clean neutral steering!
I think goin for a 250 to start is a good move. If you feel like you're growing out of it and all, go for a test ride on a ninja 300
you might enjoy the nimbleness and less directly linear power. I guess get up and go is prolly the Zumas least strong suit. cruising is fine.

[matrox02]

hey all,

i have been riding around wellington on a scooter for the past 8 years and have since decided to get a real bike

i passed my BHS and Theory this week and am now on the hunt for a commuter / general ride around the region and maybe a little further afield. I'm tossing up between getting a new Suzuki GW250, or a second hand 2011 Honda VTF250 or even a 2008 Honda CBF250.

Any thoughts ??

Also whats the best place to practice riding around in the Miramar area for those living in wellington ?

Cheers
Skip

I can vouch for the gw250, really nice bike I love it with my Yoshi slip on too, though if you are looking for power, they are not the best, nice commuter though, can't say much about fuel economy yet, I'm only half way through running it in and by 700-800 kms I suspect I'll only just have finished my 2nd tank

[skippy_nz]

I've done about 6500 kms on my GW250 and still love riding. maybe in a couple of years i might look at upgrading to a bigger bike so the longer rides dont feel like a struggle but at the mo i dont want to change a thing