How much for an '89????

[bert_is_evil]

I'm with you Ixion - if your are really into riding bikes you will ride whatever you can get your hands on and love it. I'm not saying that it isn't important to like the way your bike looks, just that it shouldn't be the most important factor.

The true value of something is equal to what a person is prepared to pay for it, if people are prepared to pay 5k for a shitter then that is what it is worth, end of story (supply, demand, percieved value, opportunity cost bla bla bla). If you are not prepared to pay that much then congratulations you are smarter than many (in my opinion).

[bert_is_evil]

In a couple of years the 250 market will be flooded with people trying to flog off their 2nd hand Hyosungs and the problem will be solved.

Disclaimer:
No offence is intended by the author to Hyosung owners, this is merely a comment on market share and the current trend in sales.

[lukelin250]

i payed a premium for mine but i feel its worthit.
1. it will hold its value
2. im not able to get a full licence for a fairly long time (18 months)
3. i do want somthing fast as i have had a full cage licence since age17 and if i had the money i could buy a bugatti veyron but on my bike licence can only ride a 250cc!!! what the fuck??? so a bit of speed i do need.
4. I had a GN250 i did love it to peices and its always great to ride a bike no matter what, but i was in danger of growing bored with it all.
5. buying a sporty 250 youll be onto the 600's no probs,,its alll good training

[bert_is_evil]

i payed a premium for mine but i feel its worthit.
1. it will hold its value
2. im not able to get a full licence for a fairly long time (18 months)
3. i do want somthing fast as i have had a full cage licence since age17 and if i had the money i could buy a bugatti veyron but on my bike licence can only ride a 250cc!!! what the fuck??? so a bit of speed i do need.
4. I had a GN250 i did love it to peices and its always great to ride a bike no matter what, but i was in danger of growing bored with it all.
5. buying a sporty 250 youll be onto the 600's no probs,,its alll good training

I don't see the relevance of the full car licence

[martypants]

Yes tis true mcjim, I have purchased a 99 Bandit for under 5000, and am very happy with my buy. Its very tidy and most importantly I feel I got value for my money.. just gotta fit twin turbos and a blower that I had lying around to hit that magic 200kph mark! hahaha...(just jokes people) oh and also it looks real good too! Shite look at the time, best I go and have a cruise before its time to go back to work!!

[Roj]

Yes tis true mcjim, I have purchased a 99 Bandit for under 5000, and am very happy with my buy. Its very tidy and most importantly I feel I got value for my money.. just gotta fit twin turbos and a blower that I had lying around to hit that magic 200kph mark! hahaha...(just jokes people) oh and also it looks real good too! Shite look at the time, best I go and have a cruise before its time to go back to work!!

Good to hear you have got what you wanted.. take care on the riding and let us know how it goes

[McJim]

Yes tis true mcjim, I have purchased a 99 Bandit for under 5000, and am very happy with my buy. Its very tidy and most importantly I feel I got value for my money.. just gotta fit twin turbos and a blower that I had lying around to hit that magic 200kph mark! hahaha...(just jokes people) oh and also it looks real good too! Shite look at the time, best I go and have a cruise before its time to go back to work!!

's got vvt - you should be good for 180kph as it is - my goodness - how much faster do you need it to go?

[ynot slow]

hi for my 10 cents worth,why not go for an xr or dr or similar dual purpose bike,can ride on road and off road,gives you a broad range of skills hooning up hills or along beach away from people of course,may pick one up reasonably cheap but then you won't loose much when you hit the larger road bike.