Big learner bike

[Two Smoker]

Just reminded myself... One of my old mans workmates, has a friend that is 7 foot 4 and found the only bike to be comfortable was a Vrod... So he bought one and is now going through the process of getting exemption...

[MidnightMike]

Just reminded myself... One of my old mans workmates, has a friend that is 7 foot 4 and found the only bike to be comfortable was a Vrod... So he bought one and is now going through the process of getting exemption...

Holy crap, 7 foot 4, and i thought i was tall

[EroSamnin]

Holy CRAP thats tall.

Marty, my legs wont snap... unless a bumble bee hits me at 100kmph!

[andrea]

Just reminded myself... One of my old mans workmates, has a friend that is 7 foot 4 and found the only bike to be comfortable was a Vrod... So he bought one and is now going through the process of getting exemption...

holly crap yeah that is tall hmm can you guess what else im thinking, whats his shoe size, how big are his hands, does he have short or long hair, maybe a fro, a mallet even, how small is his dick..... i wonder if cowpoo's is interested in a barbequed sausage, nah but serious man is there a bike even big enough for that guy, he'll probably make any bike look like a mini pocket racer

[damo]

I'm 6ft tall, weigh just under 100kg.

got myself a 2004 VL 250 Intruder as my learners bike

pretty easy ride.. doesn't go very fast...

but thats ok for now... I think if I went over 120kph only 5 weeks after riding a bike with a clutch for the first time, I'd shart myself

[Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)]

Did you know you can get an exemption from riding a 250CC bike if you are tall/big - there is a form (of course) you fill out saying why you needed a bigger bike - had a friend that did this and was successful - he rode around on a 750cc on a learners. I will try and see where he got the form from - suggest you visit the transit website www.transit.govt.nz I think or LTSA.govt.nz.

Cheers

[toymachine]

6"2' and 85kg...

Get a Bandit and don't look back

I'm comfortable on it.. even on extended rides.

[bell]

I'm 6'3" and have just spent the last year on a Kwaka Super Sherpa - dual 250 thing. It was ok for short rides but anything longer than 30mins and I was getting sore in the knees. My advice: don't get one of these!

[07fatboy]

The hyosung is definately the best fit so far, but are they any good, or just kerean (or whereva) crap??

they look pretty pussey to me mate ...theres a few going around here,I,ve seen a few in the shop second hand with about under 10,000ks and look like they need alot of super glue and felt pretty budget,bit like a pocket bike plasticky...just my thoughts

[yob_ymmit]

Hi Forkoil

I would fully reccomend a GT250 to you. My 6' 6" mate started riding last year, and found that the GT250 Comet was the only bike that felt the right size for him. And man has he done some km's since! He did a Auckland to Christchurch round trip over 5 days with me after only 3 months riding, with no significant comfort complaints, and then again a 2 day round trip to wellington with me, and similarly, no complaints. So comfort wise it is sweet.

Power wise - a great bike to learn on, but still plenty enough for the open road, and enough to have fun with. My friend managed to keep up (pretty much) with me on both the long rides I mentioned above, and I was on first a Suzuki SV650, and second a Suzuki SV1000s. The riding position is upright, and its easy to reach the ground from the seat, which means you are far less likely to drop the bike by mistake at low speeds (a problem I had embarassingly on my first, a CBR250, mostly because the riding position put me a little to far forward.

Things I have to say are a little negative about the comet:
- The front brake is a little average. Completely functional, and a learner wouldnt notice them, and definately get used to them, but now I'm accustomed to proper brakes on my FZ6, I dont like them much.
- I dont know how reliable the bikes are compared to the established Honda/Suzuki/Kawasaki/Yamaha learner bikes. My mates GT250 is only 2 years old, and already its had about 2K worth of warrenty repairs. The chain, sprockets, rear brake cylinder, and starter motor have all carked it and been replaced. I think possibly some of this stuff is due to my friend not maintaining the machine properly, but still...

But you have to admit there are some definate positive things:
- The very best priced learner 250! Get a NEW GT250 for the same price as a 15 year old CBR250!
- A pretty cool engine note for a 250. Although I am definately a fan of the straight four screeeeeeeamers..
- The whole bike looks BIG. Big guys dont look oversized on them. It looks like a bigger than 250 bike. And it actually looks pretty good.
- Great big massive petrol tank. you should get 350 to 400km from it, as oppose to the normally accepted 200km elsewhere. The tank is actually used on the Hyosung GT650cc bike!

[MVnut]

Try a KTM 250

[forkoil]

Right, just for an update, haven't checked this out for awhile. Scored a second hand GT250R for a right bargain, the dude was moving on to bigger an better things! So far has been awesome bike to learn on, easy to ride and big enough to be very comfortable, bit lacking in power, but has very smooth power which is great for learners. and..... looks bloody cool. If ya wanna ride in the rain, change the tire they are crap!!!

Thanks for all your help/advise, see ya out there

[Cache Wraith]

I'm just about to go out and get a 250 Comet, so I can do something with this learner licence I've had for 3 years! I'm 6' 4" and having tried a few 250's the Hysung is the best fit. At 6' 4" I have the feet to match, size 14's. I'm gong to have to modify the gear pedal, probably lengthen it to increase the gap between the rest and shift. Anyone had the same issue?

[disenfranchised]

Some of the online material describing the Hyosungs suggests that the GT250R has adjustable footrests.

I'm pretty sure my GT250 doesn't so I guess it could be one of the extra features you get for the extra money you have to spend.

[SwanTiger]

I'm just about to go out and get a 250 Comet, so I can do something with this learner licence I've had for 3 years! I'm 6' 4" and having tried a few 250's the Hysung is the best fit. At 6' 4" I have the feet to match, size 14's. I'm gong to have to modify the gear pedal, probably lengthen it to increase the gap between the rest and shift. Anyone had the same issue?

That modification should be fairly straight forward, however if you've had your learner license for 3 years I'd suggest that you get your restricted and apply for a CC exemption and get something bigger with a bit more more power.

I take a size 12 - 13 and didn't have any problem with the gear or brake leaver. It did take me a while to learn how to position my feet as I would often mistake the lower part of the fairing as the brake leaver.

Some of the online material describing the Hyosungs suggests that the GT250R has adjustable footrests.

I'm pretty sure my GT250 doesn't so I guess it could be one of the extra features you get for the extra money you have to spend.

Correct, the GT 250R has adjustable foot pegs however the GT 250 (Comet) does not. Seems logical to me as the upright seating position on the Comet doesn't really need the same peg positions that the GT 250R offers.