Best 250 for a New Zealander? - SV650.org

Mej · 15-02-10, 10:21 AM

Was wondering if any can recommend a 250 for my brother who lives in NZ.

He has been looking at the Hyosung 250 GTR, becasue if he buys it new it will come with 2 years warranty.

Any ideas?

15-02-10, 04:15 PM

The Hyosung is meant to be good from what I hear, never ridden one, MCN have done a review on it.

Otherwise the Ninja250R is meant to be a good un as well but more expensive.

Mej · 15-02-10, 04:33 PM

yeah it is my understanding that the Hyosung is a good bike to ride, but is not made well, it is about £3500 new over there and the Ninja 250 is about £5,000 new so my bro doesnt really want one of them.

im just trying to help him find something really, he is retricted to a 250cc for a year.

hindle8907 · 15-02-10, 04:57 PM

why does he want a 250cc ?

15-02-10, 04:59 PM

Could he buy a bigger bike and just restrict it?

Opens up much more options.

Mej · 15-02-10, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mej

he is retricted to a 250cc for a year.

it the way they do thier licencing.

basic test: 250 for 6 months, another test: 250 for 6 more months, then full test: whatever bike you want.

as above.

Mej · 15-02-10, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuL

Could he buy a bigger bike and just restrict it?

Opens up much more options.

their equivalant to our 33bhp, they cant ride bikes with a cubic capacity of more than 250.

Biker Biggles · 15-02-10, 05:13 PM

Buy used.Its only for a year then get the bike he really wants.

Mej · 15-02-10, 05:16 PM

thats a good point, but he is pretty skint, and says he can only really afford finance.

i would lend him the cash but im not flush myself. me and my other 2 bros, said we would help him pay for it, but i do like the idea of buying used and getting something better in a year.

15-02-10, 05:45 PM

the hyosungs are good bikes, my mate had one and said its great considering its a hyosung. there gt range i have looked at the have GT250 fairer and unfairer as well as the GT650 fairing and not which has a few bhp more than the sv and they look almost the same.

15-02-10, 10:21 AM	#1
Mej Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,418	Best 250 for a New Zealander? Was wondering if any can recommend a 250 for my brother who lives in NZ. He has been looking at the Hyosung 250 GTR, becasue if he buys it new it will come with 2 years warranty. Any ideas? __________________

15-02-10, 04:15 PM	#2
Gabriel2k Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best 250 for a New Zealander? The Hyosung is meant to be good from what I hear, never ridden one, MCN have done a review on it. Otherwise the Ninja250R is meant to be a good un as well but more expensive.

15-02-10, 04:33 PM	#3
Mej Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,418	Re: Best 250 for a New Zealander? yeah it is my understanding that the Hyosung is a good bike to ride, but is not made well, it is about £3500 new over there and the Ninja 250 is about £5,000 new so my bro doesnt really want one of them. im just trying to help him find something really, he is retricted to a 250cc for a year. __________________

15-02-10, 04:57 PM	#4
hindle8907 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,492	Re: Best 250 for a New Zealander? why does he want a 250cc ? __________________ 2006-2007 -- Gilera Runner 50 - Sold 2007-2008 -- Hyosung XRX125 - Stolen 2009-2010 -- 05 SV650n - CAT - B 2010-Now -- 00 SV650s & 00 SV650n & GSXR 600 K2

15-02-10, 04:59 PM	#5
StuL Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best 250 for a New Zealander? Could he buy a bigger bike and just restrict it? Opens up much more options.

15-02-10, 05:13 PM	#8
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Best 250 for a New Zealander? Buy used.Its only for a year then get the bike he really wants. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

15-02-10, 05:16 PM	#9
Mej Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,418	Re: Best 250 for a New Zealander? thats a good point, but he is pretty skint, and says he can only really afford finance. i would lend him the cash but im not flush myself. me and my other 2 bros, said we would help him pay for it, but i do like the idea of buying used and getting something better in a year. __________________

15-02-10, 05:45 PM	#10
sunshine Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best 250 for a New Zealander? the hyosungs are good bikes, my mate had one and said its great considering its a hyosung. there gt range i have looked at the have GT250 fairer and unfairer as well as the GT650 fairing and not which has a few bhp more than the sv and they look almost the same.