LAMs on a budget

[avimistry]

+1 on the ninja 250 if you want something newer. Otherwise I'd go with something like the Honda Hornet 250. Models around 2000 can be had for around $3k. Or those older model 4 cylinder sport 250s (cbr250rr,zxr250). Heaps of fun.. and that sweet sweet sound with a slip-on can't be beat. For gear look at 1Tonne. Great rep and great prices. I'll be getting some textiles soon.

This is an exciting time searching for a bike and gear, so enjoy, stay safe, and have fun!

[mossy1200]

Offer this guy 4800

Kawasaki Versys 2007
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-804900339.htm

[mossy1200]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-804672895.htm

2grand ring him now

[mossy1200]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-804536664.htm

Looks good value

[mossy1200]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-804357595.htm

Such fun

[Ocean1]

Offer this guy 4800

Kawasaki Versys 2007
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-804900339.htm

Saw that but assumed it wasn't LAMS approved?

[mossy1200]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-796273593.htm

Find out how low he will go

[mossy1200]

Saw that but assumed it wasn't LAMS approved?

I think that model is KLE650 which is on list.

[GrayWolf]

Currently in Palmerston North, so commute isn't long. But I'll be moving back to Auckland in the near future, which will be at least an hour from previous experience.

Mossy is giving you solid advice...

250's are OK, but you can now open up your choices to far better machines...

if you'll have an hours commute... the performance between a GPX/Ninja and say a GS500 isnt that huge, but it's the flexibility (torque) etc that will be far better..

Look at things like the XT660, DR650, GS500 etc, etc.... they are all 'full' motorcycles that have a proven record and will cover big distances.

[eomo]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-796273593.htm

Find out how low he will go

Some cool ones you have posted (although for this one, wow, 80k+ mileage?), thanks for that. Maybe instead recommend some models that you have found good? More for other noobs like me to see. I can look on Trademe from there.

[eomo]

I think that model is KLE650 which is on list.

Is it an issue if it is modded?

[mossy1200]

Is it an issue if it is modded?

Unplug the power commander.

[mossy1200]

Some cool ones you have posted (although for this one, wow, 80k+ mileage?), thanks for that. Maybe instead recommend some models that you have found good? More for other noobs like me to see. I can look on Trademe from there.

My main bike on my learners was a rg400f 2 smoke. Its the bike I looked after while the rest as below. (note penalty was 3 month extension and no fine and you didn't get hassled if you were not doing dumb stuff.


25years ago when I was on my learners licence I was riding the 250 early to late 80s 250s you can buy today. My mates were also.
We disconnected the speedos and worked them past the redline. Maintence was fixing things after they were destroyed.

Advice on 250 bikes from my generation. Don't touch them.

Calculating that new generation young adults are worse than my generation was.

Advice on newer 250 bikes. Don't touch them.

Find a midsized bike that's been looked after. Generally it wont have been thrashed and will have more torque so wont work as hard to do the same job on a trip. Everything inside wont turn over as fast, wear out as quick or have very small tolerances.

80km on the gs if looked after could be the same as 25k on a 250 or 10k on a poorly maintained boy raced 250.

[amberzfire]

hey matey , good question .. I'm probably about the only one in this thread so far who learnt to ride on a Yamaha Scorpio Z 223cc lol .. I'm old and only jumped on a bike in 2008 I picked one up for 3 1/2 grand back then .. no prior experience .. so was pretty freaked out to begin with, I found the scorpy fantastic, easy once I got the hang of it, no probs with my height Im 5'9 might have looked funny but I felt comfy, in Oz (central qld) at that time learner bikes were up 650cc approved but that was too much of a mind fk for a greenie like me .. Im not sure it's your thing but thought I would mention it anyway .. I bought 1tonne stuff before leaving NZ .. boots textile touring jacket, helmet etc, the gear at the time I thought was great .. which they were .. just not ideal for ozzie weather (I bought my gears before I got the bike) anyway good luck .. heaps of great advice from the old hands in here

[mossy1200]

hey matey , good question .. I'm probably about the only one in this thread so far who learnt to ride on a Yamaha Scorpio Z 223cc lol .. I'm old and only jumped on a bike in 2008 I picked one up for 3 1/2 grand back then .. no prior experience .. so was pretty freaked out to begin with, I found the scorpy fantastic, easy once I got the hang of it, no probs with my height Im 5'9 might have looked funny but I felt comfy, in Oz (central qld) at that time learner bikes were up 650cc approved but that was too much of a mind fk for a greenie like me .. Im not sure it's your thing but thought I would mention it anyway .. I bought 1tonne stuff before leaving NZ .. boots textile touring jacket, helmet etc, the gear at the time I thought was great .. which they were .. just not ideal for ozzie weather (I bought my gears before I got the bike) anyway good luck .. heaps of great advice from the old hands in here

15 pages on your own thread and this is the first motorcycle related information you have shared about yourself.
Maybe you are a real person.