Which bike?

[Banditbandit]

The bandit would have to be on the short list.

Yeah but on a learners go with the LAMS GSX650F



http://www.bikepoint.com.au/editoria...50f-lams-14287

[Oakie]

Yeah. Get something that won't break your heart when you drop it. Because you will drop it. It's one of the rules.
Obviously get a second hand bike. See above.

I'd go for one of them there Honda 300s if it were me ... but you're not me. Work out what is important to you ... (for me ... handling, appropriate seat height, reliability, economy, upright riding position) and then read reviews for the bikes on your list.

Don't get a Hayabusa.

[Hads]

You could look at a dual sport, like a KLX250s or DRZ250, that way you can take it off road in the weekends too.

I just happen to be selling my KLX fairly soon.

[ice2004]

I went out and looked at a few bikes

Checked the Honda CB300R and Yamaha YZF-R3

I liked the Yamaha YZF-R3 2016 model.

What do you think which to choose between these two? why? price is identical.

[Oakie]

I went out and looked at a few bikes

Checked the Honda CB300R and Yamaha YZF-R3

I liked the Yamaha YZF-R3 2016 model.

What do you think which to choose between these two? why? price is identical.

Honda for the better mileage if it were me.. http://www.revzilla.com/common-tread...-right-for-you

[ice2004]

Also where are the places to get the bike gear Helmet Jackets etc? Should I buy it from the dealer?

[Madness]

Buy a Japanese bike. Buy the bike that makes you happy. Buy the helmet that fits your head best and the jacket that fits your body and the best you can afford of both. Dealerships are good places to try gear on and you can often get a discount on gear if buying a bike from said dealership.

Me? I'd buy a second hand Yamaha Scorpio or Honda XR250 or similar. Chances are you will probably drop your first bike and you will definitely lose money on it - more if you buy new.

Get some training as it sounds like you're starting from scratch and Auckland traffic is a bitch.

Good luck.

[ice2004]

I bought a near new Kawasaki Ninja 300 should be fun learning on it!

[Oakie]

I bought a near new Kawasaki Ninja 300 should be fun learning on it!

'Starting to learn on it'. Your learning process will long outlast this bike.