Motorbike Recommendation

[MAS_R33]

Hey Guys,

I know not the best place to ask but thought it would be worth a start.

Recently been thinking about the amount of k's that i have been clocking up on the line and was looking at an altenative cheap runaround.

Just did my bike stay upright course so was looking at a cheap ('L' Legal) bike that i could use....being that i know NOTHING about bikes anyone have any suggestions about models and prices (i've noticed that bikes tend to retain their value!!).

At this stage i've been looking at ZZR and CBR as they seem to be most recommended but would be interested in hearing any other suggestions (no i'm not the postie bike type!).

cheers

[studricho]

Stay away from zzr, you'll get bored in a week. The cbr250 on the other hand is so much fun.

Check this out..

-4 cylinder 4 stroke 250 that revs to 19,000rpm

-16 valve gear driven cams with scissor gears to cut down on noise

-4 carbies and an induction noise due to cam timing overlap that will excite you.

-0-100klm/h in about 5.2 seconds and the quarter mile in about 14.5s.

-4.4 litres per 100klms travelled if you don't kill everywhere

-These motors are almost bullet proof.

The above specs are for the cbr250rr. Go for the import model, they are easier to find and about $1,500 less than aussie model. They also have about 45bhp compared to aussie spec of 40 bhp.

You can pick up a CBR250RR anywhere between $2,000 to $6,000 depending on condition. Get onto cbr forum and you could met some members near you that are willing to help you find a cbr. the site is www.cbr250.com

You know what to do next.

[a20089]

You can start on a 250 but you get tired of it quick. In the ACT you may learn on a variety of bike including 500cc twins like the ER-5 or more recomended the GS/E500 from susuki. Far more power and quicker over all than any 4 stroke 250.

I've found Honda to be the best build quality then susuki, yamah, kwaka then the rest.

[Tarmac-]

I had a 91' Suzuki GS500E as a first bike. It was great. They're a bigger more comfortable bike than a 250 (depending on your size ofcourse) with good power, good riding position for learners and even though mine had 74000kms on it, it never let me down. The early 90's models start from about $2500 or you can by them brand new too with or without fearing.

[race_snooze]

ER6n or ER6f Kawka, VFR400 are good bikes and pretty sure they are L ready the CBR250s around canberra are over priced for their age and abuse, plus you will be bored in a week they are not that good if you ask me!!! AGV250 now thats some fun!! or you can go the trail / road choice for cheap!!! look at bike such as the wr250, (DT200 the 95 ones have a wr200 motorcross motor in them De-restricted they are fun and they are about 2g with top end already rebuilt.) KTM300, KTM525 not sure if that is L ready though bit much of a bike really to be riding on the road too, plenty of other trailbikes that would be great for road use

[BNR32t]

If you want a slow bike.. LOL,

I have a CB250 that is almost road registable i would part with. Needs very minor work. Not quick but any bike you get on your L's isn't quick... So it would be a cheaper option. Would help with saving for a bike once your off your L's.

I got it before i got a company car... Now i no longer need a cheap run about...

[R3sp3ct]

Im just about to go for my up right course, cant wait. I've been riding for a while so shouldn't have any dramas. Ill probs be riding around on my brothers old kwaka 200 lol. Very slow but fun none the less.

My other brother recently brought the 07 Yamaha R1. Fking awesome machine!!

[MAS_R33]

Thanks for all the replies guys.

Yeah a CBR250RR seems to be the way im leaning, highly recommended.......though most say to go for the Oz delivered version not imported. I'll do some more research on www.cbr250.com

Haven't heard of the other bikes but i'll do some research (google is my friend).

BNR32t...I think the CB250 was what i had to do the stay upright course on, not wrong about it being slow. I may be interested, did you want to PM me details?

Thanks to all.