Is a fzr-r 250 too powerful as a first bike?

[who_me_33]

As the topic states, is this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-80917252.htm ) too powerfull as a first bike. As of yet I have not driven a motorbike (well driven 2 and 4 wheeled farm bikes, but they dont count) and am planning to learn to ride a bike to a sufficent standard on boxing day (flogging my brothers bike for the day when im home for christmas) to do the learners licence handling test. Also re that bike, is that too much to pay for one, or is it high k's for a fzr-r. As my budget is ideally $4000 including gear (im trying to allow $600 for gear), if anyone has any suggestions for a better bike in that price range, I will also look into it. Also im aprox 85kgs, and just shy of 6 foot if it helps in recomending a bike. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[vtec]

Powerwise, it's ideal for a learner. Cheap on gas, but I've heard good and bad things about the FZR250. 31,000k's is fine. Sourcing parts for this model will be difficult, cause they are nowhere near as common these days as the CBR's or ZXR's.

I've got two CBR250RR's that I'm selling; at least one of them now, and one of them not long after. I want $5,000 not negotiable for them though. Both a little over 30,000k's. I'll be advertising them on this site as soon as I get my arse into gear and get the camera out (hopefully this weekend). I've got heaps of spares for the CBR's aswell.

[Ixion]

The fact that you are sensible enough to consider the question and ask advice is a good indicator that it will not be a problem. Well done, a very sensible approach to riding.

Welcome, and I hope your riding career is long and enjoyable.

[toymachine]

If I were you i'd try allow a little more then $600 for gear, also think about possibly having to repair/replace those fairings as learning progesses and mishaps occur.

If you think you can control yourself with regards to riding a powerful bike while learning then feel free, it'll serve you well once you've found your legs (by which time people on lower powered learner bikes will have essentially outgrown them, or feel that way).

As pointed out think about the parts aspect too..

My 2c

[nodrog:Me]

As the topic states, is this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-80917252.htm ) too powerfull as a first bike. As of yet I have not driven a motorbike (well driven 2 and 4 wheeled farm bikes, but they dont count) and am planning to learn to ride a bike to a sufficent standard on boxing day (flogging my brothers bike for the day when im home for christmas) to do the learners licence handling test. Also re that bike, is that too much to pay for one, or is it high k's for a fzr-r. As my budget is ideally $4000 including gear (im trying to allow $600 for gear), if anyone has any suggestions for a better bike in that price range, I will also look into it. Also im aprox 85kgs, and just shy of 6 foot if it helps in recomending a bike. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

this is exactly the same as the first bike i ever owned, served its pupose well, not too powerful to scare the shit out of you, handled reasonably good, and i am 6 foot and i never found it uncomfortable. the only problem i had was when i held it in top gear on redline for way too long and it spat the bottom of the conrod out the righthand side of the block, locking the flywheel and covering my leg in hot oil. but dont let that put you off, if its been serviced well it should be sweet (mine wasnt maintained at all)

[who_me_33]

With the parts, might it be a better idea to get a more standard model (just a fzr instead of the fzr-r). Or are the parts that would be broken in a mishap (fairings etc) not too hard to source. And with the gear, how much would you allow for a start (for the time being im just wanting safety gear). And would a bike of that size have a big enough fuel tank for going over the lewis pass (from Chch to Reefton eventually) (its 250km).

[SPman]

Either model will be OK
Parts are variable in sourcing and normally expensive.
For gear - a good helmet, gloves, and a jacket would ba a start and boots, or at least wear good stout footwear.
Should do 250k if you don't cane it - just!
Good bike for beginners because there is stuff all power below 10000rpm so it has a soft start up.

[hellnback]

This auction was withdrawn by the seller before the expiry date>

Bugger...

[who_me_33]

Either model will be OK
Parts are variable in sourcing and normally expensive.
For gear - a good helmet, gloves, and a jacket would ba a start and boots, or at least wear good stout footwear.
Should do 250k if you don't cane it - just!
Good bike for beginners because there is stuff all power below 10000rpm so it has a soft start up.

Re the stuff all power below, is this common on a lot of 250's. And I can only assume it makes it a bit more driveable round town for the first short while.

[MidnightMike]

It depends on the engine type re the power.
It makes it more driveable around town, you just have to try and keep it below 10,000 rpm so you dont get a kick up the but and take off faster than your wanting.

[SPman]

Re the stuff all power below, is this common on a lot of 250's. And I can only assume it makes it a bit more driveable round town for the first short while.

Common on the multis - the twins make more low down grunt. I think the lower low rev power makes them soft to drive around town, but there is the 12000 and up to play with, when you get more confident

[R6_kid:Me]

250 4's do have power, but power is proportional to the rotation of your right hand wrist...

[BarBender]

Short answer - no.

[Squiggles]

ello nick, go for a fzr as the parts would be easier to source
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...0917&key=59948

seeya in a week or two

[who_me_33]

ello nick, go for a fzr as the parts would be easier to source
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...0917&key=59948

seeya in a week or two

Noticed that, but its at the wrong end of the country. Funny how all the tempting bikes end up at the wrong end of the country. Also is there anything similar to the aa checkover on cars, that you can get done on bikes, or are you best off just getting someone who knows bikes well to have a good look over it.
Ive also been told about the zzr 205's, but they seem to be hard to get hold of, is it worth the wait to try and get one of them, or are they fairly similar to some of the other 250's (i assume the power delivery would be fairly similar to most of the twin cylinder 250's).