first 250??

**vtec** · 2nd December 2005, 11:10

Also you might notice that a fair portion of replies are from guys that ride the CBR. I'd say its popular for very good reasons, and people have them for reasonably long periods cause they keep running well, and are also piles of fun. For me CBR was pick of the bunch. VTR just wasn't as much of a screamer, as the CBR but it has its benefits.

**Sniper** · 2nd December 2005, 11:23

Originally Posted by vtec

Yep, I'd rate the CBR that you ride alarumba as probably one of the most comfortable sprotsbikes around.

I would disagree though. I would say and FZR would be, but that is also saying I have never riddin a VTR

**Coyote** · 2nd December 2005, 11:28

Originally Posted by Sniper

I would disagree though. I would say and FZR would be, but that is also saying I have never riddin a VTR

Yeah, I find the ape hangers on the CBR are just a bit awkward and the footpegs are too far forward

**jaybee180** · 2nd December 2005, 13:15

Gotta love the VTR 250!!!!

**Phurrball** · 2nd December 2005, 13:49

The Dunners-Chch run is a pretty decent journey.

For that distance go for comfort (as well as performance) i'd say - try a few bikes out if you can. I'd imagine that a screen of some sort (at least) would be an advantage to deflect some wind/bugs on that run. A really loud 'zorst is fine on shorter rides, but on a long ride it can be a little bit draining if it's constantly howling away at steady throttle (I know this from my Bandit).

Have a look not just at a VTR250 if you're looking at naked 250s, but also at some of similar ilk like a 250 Hornet, 250 Bandit, or a FZX 250 Zeal, or even a Kawasaki Balius (if you can find one).

All these bikes seem, more or less, to have engines very close in spec to those from their racey, fully faired siblings. (someone correct me if I'm wrong here) They probably don't go as fast outright, but are more likely to have a more relaxed riding position and be a bit more comfy. Most of all, go with what suits you - and if your doing that sort of distance, make sure you save some coin for the best gear you can afford - you won't regret that - it'll last beyond your 250 riding days.

A race-replica 250 may be more you - who knows? Have a good look around the bike shops and on bikepoint.co.nz and let us know what you get!

My $0.02.

**Jase W** · 2nd December 2005, 19:17

Seeing as I own one, i'll sing my praises for the GSXR250 hehe...

Bloody brilliant bike imo. Mine's done 77000k and the only problem ive had is that 2nd gear has worn out (currently being fixed at the moment). This may seem a pretty major thing, but at such high k's i'd imagine things like this are bound to happen (plus I mis-shift 1st-2nd too frequently and crunch the gears). I find it to be a very comfortable bike, I can quite easily ride from welly to palmy without having to stop for a rest.

At the moment i'm riding a cbr250r while the gsxr is in the shop, and i'd say they are an excellent bike also - however the one I have is in a fairly sad state, been dropped/crashed at least once, engine needs a tune as it has a really flat midrange and the clutch cable just snapped on me tonight while riding out eastbourne way!!

just my 2c

**N4CR** · 2nd December 2005, 19:36

Reason they all love the easy to ride hondaaa cbr is because they can't ride well enough to take adavantage of the superior zxr250c POWAH!

Teheheh.

Honda hornet (the detuned cbr engine one.. might not be the hornet!?) is a terrific bike, and one of the most comfy ones I have ever ridden. Very learner safe as there are no fairings to bugger up.

**Brett** · 2nd December 2005, 19:59

Of all of the cbr250rr's i have raced, i have so far beat all of them. Seems to me that the ZXR250c is the quickest 4 stroke, however i think that the CBR might be the most reliable and easy to maintain...though i have not yet had any probs on my ZXR in 12000kms.
If you want ease of riding, go with one of the naked bikes like the Hornet or summin.
If you are smallish in size, i would probable go with a CBR, if over say 5ft9 i would go with a ZXR.

**John** · 2nd December 2005, 20:16

get one you can afford within reason, I will hazard a guess that you arent old and your penis still makes you do naughty things - get a gpx that will do you right until you taste some tarmac and learn a lesson or two not a big fan of people jumping onto the zxr's/cbr's as a first bike, Get an RS250 they are slow as shit.

**nudemetalz** · 3rd December 2005, 07:52

Well my Suzuki NZ-250 is for sale in the next couple of weeks.

Sure it ain't the fastest (but will still do 160km/h) , but it's comfortable, stylish, handles well and is amazingly economical.

**Test Pilot** · 3rd December 2005, 08:54

Deffinatly the CBR250RR more of a sports than a tourer but they can get up to a bit of speed and they handle real well to

**Coyote** · 3rd December 2005, 09:16

Originally Posted by Brett

Of all of the cbr250rr's i have raced, i have so far beat all of them. Seems to me that the ZXR250c is the quickest 4 stroke

I seemed to kick the ZXR250 arses just fine on the CBR, only they stayed upright unlike me

**John** · 3rd December 2005, 09:33

Must have been the zxra model I know I rooted one in the ass in a line.

Or maybe how many other "bikes" we beat arent even relative to him buying a fucken new bike? SO STOP GOING ON ABOUT COCK SIZE YOU FUCKEN SHITS.