First bike options?

[kanez]

Hi there

Looking at purchasing my first bike, I'm after a 250cc sport.
Not looking at spending alot on first bike between $2000 - $3000.

Is it too risky getting a 250 4 cylinder for first bike on a low budget? Could possibly look into a 2 cylinder but worried I might get bored of it fast.


Something like this seem like a resonable option? Talked to guy would be $2700 ready to go driveaway ( new tyres/vtnz wof )
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=954095833

Cheers guys

[pritch]

Why limit yourself to a 250? There is a lot of choice available now but buy something sensible, less plastic is better.

[nodrog:Me]

sounds like you need a gsxr1000

[kanez]

Feel free to give me some idea's that I can ride on learner license

[Akzle]

Feel free to give me some idea's that I can ride on learner license

feel free to do a fuken search there billy.

[Akzle]

sounds like you need a gsxr1000

thou is for pussies and wannabes. 1300rr. Bitch.

[eldog]

think about what you want to achieve/do in the future once you have your full license

work back from there

Plenty of good solid bikes about the place

Your opinions about bikes will change as your experience develops

IMHO, nothing wrong with a single, twin, triple or four. Just your preference/use.

Do you need a commuter, a sprot bike, a cruiser, a utility bike?

Does it need a back rack? a windscreen? less plastic is better for learner, is it reliable?

Go to as many bike shops as you can, do web searches. Check it out.

It isn't what it costs up front, it what it can teach you and you can learn from it.

Buy good gear that will last, but buy it with future needs in mind.

Make your own decision, don't worry about what others think/say.

took me 6 months to decide to buy a mighty Scorpio.... she has served me well.

[Maha]

feel free to do a fuken search there billy.

Feel free to answer a question asked ....instead of being a constant fucking moron....billy.


OP, no need to buy some shitter that's almost 30 years old, but if you must, buying from a dealer is the smart move, warranty etc.

Good advice L-Dawg ^

[Madness]

Feel free to give me some idea's that I can ride on learner license

DR650

And some more characters.

[kanez]

think about what you want to achieve/do in the future once you have your full license

work back from there

Plenty of good solid bikes about the place

Your opinions about bikes will change as your experience develops

IMHO, nothing wrong with a single, twin, triple or four. Just your preference/use.

Do you need a commuter, a sprot bike, a cruiser, a utility bike?

Does it need a back rack? a windscreen? less plastic is better for learner, is it reliable?

Go to as many bike shops as you can, do web searches. Check it out.

It isn't what it costs up front, it what it can teach you and you can learn from it.

Buy good gear that will last, but buy it with future needs in mind.

Make your own decision, don't worry about what others think/say.

took me 6 months to decide to buy a mighty Scorpio.... she has served me well.

Cheers

This is really just a weekend toy I'm looking for and something for the holidays, not a daily driver at all ( I need a car for my job ). Something that ill be able to do little road trips on with a small backpack.
Ultimately in the future I'd be after a a nice sport's bike but that's what I think now with no actual experience.
Will be going for the best gear I can afford

[haydes55]

Google for the LAMS list.

That's a list of what you can ride.

[eldog]

This is really just a weekend toy I'm looking for and something for the holidays, not a daily driver at all ( I need a car for my job ). Something that ill be able to do little road trips on with a small backpack.
Ultimately in the future I'd be after a a nice sport's bike but that's what I think now with no actual experience.
Will be going for the best gear I can afford

Understand, In no time you will find those short trips around the corner, will lead to longer and longer trips....
Your confidence will grow. Maybe you will find some mates to go for a ride. Distances will become smaller.
Any chance to duck out will be welcome.
Get something you can just get on and go, rather than worry about if its going to start.
Ride your own ride.

Take Maha's advice esp for a first bike.

[kanez]

Would a 4 cylinder sport be asking too much for 3k? for something that's not going to be having too many issues.

Also looking at bikes like this
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=948982040

Would rather buy from a dealer to be honest.

Something like a VTR 250 be a more sensible option?

Will be talking to shops this weekend as haven't had a chance this week


Cheers for the input

[Maha]

Would a 4 cylinder sport be asking too much for 3k? for something that's not going to be having too many issues.

Also looking at bikes like this
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=948982040

Would rather buy from a dealer to be honest.

Something like a VTR 250 be a more sensible option?

Will be talking to shops this weekend as haven't had a chance this week


Cheers for the input

Better buy, great starter for sure -->http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-955046614.htm
The VTR is an awesome 250 but you'll be hard pressed to find one that hasn't been molested for the money you are looking to spend.
This here is good buying http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-953940854.htm
First bike buying from a dealer is advised though, at the very least for the warranty that comes with it.

Don't discount a 250 Hyosung, you can pick up one for your budget or less.

[Jezxa]

Don't discount a 250 Hyosung, you can pick up one for your budget or less.

+1 to the VTR 250

When i was on my learners I went from a Hyo 250 to a VTR250. The VTR was by far the better bike even though it was 5 years older and had 3x higher mileage.