Pretty much made up my mind

[Karma]

From what I'm aware, yes. But you have to factor in that the fairings weigh a little bit in themselves, and therefore the GT250 has a slight speed advantage.

[Wenier]

In 9months time what are you planning to step up to and what motorcycle experience have ya had before now?

[Chisanga]

In 9months time what are you planning to step up to and what motorcycle experience have ya had before now?

Either a cruiser style or a naked bike.. haven't really looked at models. If I buy a more expensive bike i'll probably hold on to it a bit longer.

Basically zero riding experience before getting my learners last week

[Brett]

Go for either the honda or the hyosung (never thought i would want to recommend one of them...) over the GN. The GN, IMO, is just too gutless and slow. Too little of an overall package.

[Karma]

If you've only just got your license how you gonna get a full in 9 months?

[Ixion]

He's over 25. 6 months on L , defensive driving course, 3 months on R

[Karma]

Blimey... only had to be over 21 in the UK and held a car license for 2 years or summat... took me a week to get my full

[Chisanga]

If you've only just got your license how you gonna get a full in 9 months?

He's over 25. 6 months on L , defensive driving course, 3 months on R

What he said. But knowing me I probably wont hit all the dates exactly so it's more likely to be 10-12 months in reality

[LardEmbargo]

IS the Hyosung GT250 the same as the GT250R except for the R model being fully faired?

pretty much yes, from looking at them side by side in my friendly local Hyosung Emporium.

From wot I could tell the R is sposed to be more race-styled, so the riding position looked less upright than the GT250 Comet. Maybe had clip ons? Definitely had different instrumentation, with digital readout instead of dials. Think it also gets a double front brake disc instead of the single on the Comet, possibly of benefit for those of us requiring additional stopping power after additional momentum gained from all the pies at lunchtime.

Apart from that I think it's the same bike, just with fairings on.

[Kflasher]

I would not spend too much money a 250 if you are planing to trade up as soon as you can, look for something that will give you a good founding of skills for the future. Be it a GN of Sport style bike, skills is you main aim at the moment. Maintanence is another issue to consider a simple bike will give you skills you will use on your more expensive pride and joy. (my thoughts)

[Sketchy_Racer]

Get the VTR.

Its a awesome looking bike, that is good quality and will hold it's resale value.

It's a no brainer really.

Unless you want some Korean crap (hyosung) that looks like it was put together by 10year olds..... Oh, wait! they are!

[Chisanga]

Just came back from taking the VTR for a test ride! I don't think it is even possible to compare it to the GN250 they are so different.
The VTR is the better bike in every way except of course price.

So I guess I have some hard thinking to do

[bert_is_evil]

I would say you get what you pay for, but in terms of 250's you really dont!

[Wenier]

I was meaning engine size of ya next bike not type, but that my fault left my question open to interpretation. Was just gonna suggest that if ya making a bike step up say 250 upto a 600 that ya might find it more benefical to you to stay on the 250 for longer and learn how to ride that hard first.

[Chisanga]

I was meaning engine size of ya next bike not type, but that my fault left my question open to interpretation. Was just gonna suggest that if ya making a bike step up say 250 upto a 600 that ya might find it more benefical to you to stay on the 250 for longer and learn how to ride that hard first.

Haven't really thought about it too much. Most of the bikes I like seem to be around the 750-900cc range. Not sure how much of a step up it will be. What do people recommend?

I'm in no rush, if I feel that i'm not ready for a bigger bike then I'm sure that I will hold on to whatever 250 i'll get for longer.