Can't decide on a new sports bike!

**Pauly** · 8th November 2006, 14:06

Just sold my FZR250 a month ago, but now I have the problem of chosing my next 250cc Mbike (still on my learners).

I've been loking at the Kawasaki ZXR250 or ZZR250 as im quite tall and they seem biger than most other 250s. Does anyone know the differences between the two?

Or the Honda CBR, my friend had one of these and it just lasted for agers with no problems, but im not sure how they match up to other 250s proformance wise.

And then theres the 2 strokes ive always loved them but heard they can be high maintainance, can someone tell me common faults and parts that need to be replaced regularly, I heard the RGV can be unrealible but really don't know... help!

Really appericate any info on these bikes and peoples personal preferance, ive got a round 4000+ to spend on a bike.

**MSTRS:Me** · 8th November 2006, 14:08

So why did you sell the fizzer?

**Postie** · 8th November 2006, 14:14

The CBR250RR is an awesome bike, great handling and power for a 250. The 2 strokes are even better for handling and power but can have a problem with reliability and require more maintenance. I have had a couple of CBR250's and one RGV250. The RGV was the best bike I have ever owned and I never had a problem with it and I wish I never sold, but I needed the cash at the time, anyway, back to the point.
250cc bikes are expensive, another option is getting a 400cc machine (similar relative power and speed of a 250 two stroke). This of course is against your licensed limits, but a CBR400 and CBR250 look very similar as do a ZXR250 or ZXR400. Still, if you get stopped, you will be fined, but you still might save money, you can get a nice 400cc for around $3000, not many 250's for that price. It all depends how long you are going to have on your learners or restricted licence and how good or bad a rider you are. If you are new to riding and still learning, go for a VTR250 or CBR250r.

**Whynot** · 8th November 2006, 14:16

check out these threads .....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=35677

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=28358

**Pauly** · 8th November 2006, 14:57

sold the fizzer cos it was gettin old found out when i went to get some parts that it was possibly a 86 not an 89 like the rego and owner said.. it was a real nice bike to learn on tho, can't wait to get back on the road again.

**Fishy** · 8th November 2006, 14:57

You should buy my GSX-R1000

**kiwifruit** · 8th November 2006, 15:00

Originally Posted by Fishy

You should buy my GSX-R1000

+ 1

**Fishy** · 8th November 2006, 15:02

Originally Posted by kiwifruit

+ 1

haha good man!.

I'll shout you a beer when I'm down your way next

**kiwifruit** · 8th November 2006, 15:03

sounds mint

**Pauly** · 8th November 2006, 15:10

still on my learners... think i would get myself into trouble with 1000cc

**Shaun** · 8th November 2006, 15:14

CBR250 is the best most reliable 250 hands down

**Whynot** · 8th November 2006, 15:16

get a hyosung GT250R,
just not this one .......http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=38641

**Pauly** · 8th November 2006, 15:21

i think ill pass on that idea.. havent heard one good thing bout those bikes...

**Coyote** · 8th November 2006, 15:26

Since you've already had some 250 4 stroke experience, a RGV/NSR250 might not be such a stupid idea. You won't be bored of the power for a while longer so you won't be wishing to upgrade till a bit later on