Kawasaki ninja 250r vs Hyosung gt250r

[Ripperjon]

ummm, i've got no idea.

The only thing i can think of as a guide is going to invercargill on half a tank (fairly quick).

With the help of a calculator and Google Earth that would suggest about 50mpg

180kms to Invers. Tank holds 18 litres.

[Gubb]

You sure? 18L is a massive tank.

The Hyo's only have a 17L tank, and thats considered big for a 250.

[brendonjw]

Iv got the specs sheet here, yep it says its got a 18 ltr tank, doesnt mention how many ks per ltr though, Weights 152kg dry though.
11.6:1 compression, so it would probably run on 95 fine, 23.5kw @ 11,000RPM with 22 N-m of tourque at 10,000

[delusionz]

my old gpx250 took me from auckland to taupo on a full tank of regular 91 octane gas (18L)

91 is best for gpx250, the nz manual states 91 ron minimum. i tried every different pump fuel available in it and none made any noticeable difference

[sinister^]

Yeah, I get my ninja in a week or so I'll be running it on 95 or 98.

[Ripperjon]

Don't forget to oil the choke lever then

[Slicksta]

The guys from MCN have done a video on the ninja 250 vs GT250R LINK

[Nordy]

Thanks for that link, it was good to watch

[Dakara]

The guys from MCN have done a video on the ninja 250 vs GT250R LINK

Interesting... The tyres on the Hyo are shocking, so for the ones on the Ninja to be worse, then they must be awful!

Build quality on the Hyosung I haven't found to be anywhere near as bad as the review, had mine for about 8 months now, and no peeling paint or rust spots... only complaints in terms of "quality" is that it's made with cheaper parts (i.e. I doubt they'll last half as long as the old CBR's etc), but for a 250 who cares

Honestly, I think someone would be happy with either one of them in terms of a commuter/first bike (though I had a ZZR250 for a year before getting a Hyo), so for those looking, buy whichever is better priced.

In terms of re-sale, I've been offered between $5,000 - $6,000 for my '08 Hyo ($7,395 new) on a trade, $6k on a new bike, or $5k+ on a 2nd hand one.

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In terms of a first bike however, if your new to riding and haven't even done your Basic Handling yet, then I wouldn't rush into buying either... get some confidence on smaller bike first.

[BiK3RChiK]

In terms of a first bike however, if your new to riding and haven't even done your Basic Handling yet, then I wouldn't rush into buying either... get some confidence on smaller bike first.

Even this I would qualify with how confident you were. I got my Hyo GT250R before I had done my Basic Handling and my son who just turned 15 last month, and sat his BHS course, has just bought a Hyo GT250R.

Both of us are finding the GT250R good to ride.

[Dakara]

Even this I would qualify with how confident you were. I got my Hyo GT250R before I had done my Basic Handling and my son who just turned 15 last month, and sat his BHS course, has just bought a Hyo GT250R.

Both of us are finding the GT250R good to ride.

Oh yea, it's definitely a great bike for learning, and suppose most people wouldn't have a problem with it right from the get go. For me it was my second bike, originally having a ZZR250 until some fu#k3r stole it

However, when I was considering buying mine last year, one of the dealers asked if it was my first bike as 2 people whom he'd sold to previously which had never ridden before managed to bin them within a few days... one on their BHS... hence my previous comment.

Everyone's learning curve is different, and some people may benefit from learning to balance on a smaller bike to begin with.

[CookMySock]

Everyone's learning curve is different, and some people may benefit from learning to balance on a smaller bike to begin with.

Trust me when I say, BiK3RChiK shook like a leaf for the first few hours on her new GT250R. An enormous amount of respect (and fear) was evident..

Point being, if it's done right, anyone (even tiny shorty-ass timid females) can learn to ride on a massive GT250R. Three months later she is solid as a rock and looks deadly in yellow/black + black visor.

Theres no way a GT250R should be anywhere near a basic handling skills test. Even a very experienced rider will have a tough time with that slalom on such a bike.

Initial balance shouldn't be done on a motorbike, in my opinion. The basic principles can be demonstrated much better and with much less stress on a pushbike.

DB

[Dakara]

Theres no way a GT250R should be anywhere near a basic handling skills test. Even a very experienced rider will have a tough time with that slalom on such a bike.

Hehe, yea point taken! I did mine on a GN125 :katman:

[BiK3RChiK]

Hehe, yea point taken! I did mine on a GN125 :katman:

I and my son did our BHS on a GN125, and there was a surprising amount of scooters on my course too. They had no trouble doing the cone weave! No way would I even consider taking my GT250R onto a BHS course! LOL

Also, I have yet to see the poor build quality mentioned by others and that video above. I think with proper care and cover, they would be comparable to other bikes, although moving parts may wear faster than others. Yet to find out though...

[Dakara]

Also, I have yet to see the poor build quality mentioned by others and that video above. I think with proper care and cover, they would be comparable to other bikes, although moving parts may wear faster than others. Yet to find out though...

Same here, only problem I've had with mine is the clock doesn't work

From what I've read on international forums it's just the odd poor dealer assembly's that given them some bad reviews.