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ophic · 15-02-10, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mej

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

You can get a loan for a used bike. Needing finance is no reason to buy new.

Biker Biggles · 15-02-10, 06:24 PM

Call me old fashioned,but if you cant afford a used one,you certainly cant afford a new one.

Mej · 15-02-10, 06:25 PM

yeah he said he is gonna have a look at getting a loan, but being from the uk and that he wasnt sure what they would say, he has been there about 2 and half years.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

Call me old fashioned,but if you cant afford a used one,you certainly cant afford a new one.

he can afford the lump sum, but could the payments.

i was interested to see whether anyone knew of any other 250s that were well rated over there.

15-02-10, 08:12 PM

The Kwak 250 is nice (but more $ new) As 250cc is the learner limit there are loads of them about, so picking up second-hand bits isn't too hard!

The Hyosung is also pretty popular - probably because it offers a nice package at a resonable price. Hyosung is much bigger in NZ than the UK, so sourcing parts may not be as difficult. There is even a Hyosung race series! I see just as many, if not more Hyosungs than SV on the roads.

However, if I was in his shoes, I'd go 250cc 2-stroke. In fact I have been looking at these because they are so cheap out here! You can pick up some very tidy early 90s NSR250 or RGV250 for around the $3k mark and in a year, they will still be worth the same whereas a new Hyosung or Kawasaki will depreciate big time. Might seem a little nuts for a learner, but in the long run, a 250 stroker will be more fun (providing it doesn't blow up

)

Cheers
Luke

15-02-10, 08:15 PM

And failing that (if he is really skint) Then get an old 250 enduro/crosser because those really are cheap here!

Mej · 15-02-10, 08:17 PM

yeah i was talking to him about some of them earlier, they seem to have laods out there gixxer250, Cbrr250.

He said the same as you and the Hyosungs are plentiful over there, so i would imagine parts wont be too bad if needed.

After have a look today I suggested the Honda VTR250, he needs reliability really as he doesnt get paid loads so is skint most of the time.

15-02-10, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mej

yeah i was talking to him about some of them earlier, they seem to have laods out there gixxer250, Cbrr250.

He said the same as you and the Hyosungs are plentiful over there, so i would imagine parts wont be too bad if needed.

After have a look today I suggested the Honda VTR250, he needs reliability really as he doesnt get paid loads so is skint most of the time.

They're nice - kind of this mini-monster! But second hand, they go around the $5k mark. These would hold their value pretty well. Forget the gixxer250 they are few and far between. CBR250 is also nice and probably the best on price/reliability. A lot of them about as well. Also

FZR250
ZXR250

All of them are about the same price and a lot to choose from.

I keep looking at 250 strokers though for myself! Check this out:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-270219533.htm

Like the guy says - not great for a learner, but $4500! This is what I'm on the look out for at the moment.

Mej · 15-02-10, 08:38 PM

yeah i like the RGV.

i dont think he is after speed though, he hasnt really ridden bikes before so i think he is just looking to get to work and back for now.

thats the website i have been on.

ill keep looking.

15-02-10, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mej

yeah i like the RGV.

i dont think he is after speed though, he hasnt really ridden bikes before so i think he is just looking to get to work and back for now.

thats the website i have been on.

ill keep looking.

Trademe is the ONLY place to buy stuff here! Otherwise you're tied to you local area. You can also look at turners auction:

www.turners.co.nz

But you take more chance with that as it is an auction!

15-02-10, 10:00 PM

From a ninja650r man, ninja250r all the way!

They look great, run and handle very well apparently, and I reckon he could prob keep it for quite a while, then move onto a bigger ninja. Like already said tho, its $, and mayb for a first bike (that he will inevitably drop, perhaps fall off a few times too!).

If he can afford it, that's the one I'd recommend (altho I'm slightly biased perhaps)!

15-02-10, 06:24 PM	#12
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Best 250 for a New Zealander? Call me old fashioned,but if you cant afford a used one,you certainly cant afford a new one. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

15-02-10, 08:12 PM	#14
lukemillar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best 250 for a New Zealander? The Kwak 250 is nice (but more $ new) As 250cc is the learner limit there are loads of them about, so picking up second-hand bits isn't too hard! The Hyosung is also pretty popular - probably because it offers a nice package at a resonable price. Hyosung is much bigger in NZ than the UK, so sourcing parts may not be as difficult. There is even a Hyosung race series! I see just as many, if not more Hyosungs than SV on the roads. However, if I was in his shoes, I'd go 250cc 2-stroke. In fact I have been looking at these because they are so cheap out here! You can pick up some very tidy early 90s NSR250 or RGV250 for around the $3k mark and in a year, they will still be worth the same whereas a new Hyosung or Kawasaki will depreciate big time. Might seem a little nuts for a learner, but in the long run, a 250 stroker will be more fun (providing it doesn't blow up ) Cheers Luke

15-02-10, 08:15 PM	#15
lukemillar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best 250 for a New Zealander? And failing that (if he is really skint) Then get an old 250 enduro/crosser because those really are cheap here!

15-02-10, 08:17 PM	#16
Mej Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,418	Re: Best 250 for a New Zealander? yeah i was talking to him about some of them earlier, they seem to have laods out there gixxer250, Cbrr250. He said the same as you and the Hyosungs are plentiful over there, so i would imagine parts wont be too bad if needed. After have a look today I suggested the Honda VTR250, he needs reliability really as he doesnt get paid loads so is skint most of the time. __________________

15-02-10, 08:38 PM	#18
Mej Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,418	Re: Best 250 for a New Zealander? yeah i like the RGV. i dont think he is after speed though, he hasnt really ridden bikes before so i think he is just looking to get to work and back for now. thats the website i have been on. ill keep looking. __________________

15-02-10, 10:00 PM	#20
thulfi Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best 250 for a New Zealander? From a ninja650r man, ninja250r all the way! They look great, run and handle very well apparently, and I reckon he could prob keep it for quite a while, then move onto a bigger ninja. Like already said tho, its $, and mayb for a first bike (that he will inevitably drop, perhaps fall off a few times too!). If he can afford it, that's the one I'd recommend (altho I'm slightly biased perhaps)!