i am soon (3 months) buying myself a 250 cc bike (because of australian state restrictions for the first year) and i like the honda cbr 250 and the kawasaki ninjas (250 again). Are the 250 cc bikes of these companies still in production? i can not find any link that shows me the latest models. Does any1 know how much it would cost in Australian dollars for used bikes that are fairly new (2003 and above)? Which one of the 2 bikles should i be going for? or are there any other 250's i should look out for that are better?
Sorry for so many questions, just doing my research:)
2007-05-21 22:41:24 · 7 answers · asked by virus k 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I'm assuming you're after a sportsbike and not a cruiser or trailie. I've mentioned a couple of two-strokes below but wouldn't recommend them as first bikes. Especially with a kickstarter.
As far as links, you mustn't have even tried.
New bikes:
Honda: http://www.hondampe.com.au The VTR250, or the new CBF250 or CBR125R (a 125cc four-stroke? Probably completely gutless)
Kawasaki: http://www.kawasaki.com.au The ZZR250 or GPX250
Suzuki: http://www.suzukimotorcycles.com.au May be able to get a restricted version of the SV650?
Aprilia: http://www.aprilia.com.au The RS125 (two-stroke)
Hyosung: http://www.hyosung.com.au The GT250.. or in NSW you could get a restricted version of the GT650 as a learner-legal bike.
2nd hand:
Any of the bikes above, plus:
Honda: VT250 Spada, CBR250R and CBR250RR (both overpriced), NSR150 (two-stroke). 90% of the Spadas and CBR's are grey imports.
Yamaha: FZR250 (probable grey import?)
Kawasaki: ZX-2R (grey import)
Buying 2nd hand bikes:
http://www.bikepoint.com.au
http://www.bikesales.com.au
http://www.tradingpost.com.au
A few things to remember:
1) They're all learner bikes, don't try to get the fastest one you can. Even a slow bike will outrun most cars. Even the fastest learner bike will be left for dead in the straights by a real sportsbike. And a good rider on a learner bike will outcorner an "average" rider on even the fastest sportsbike. Learn to ride, the rider is way more important than the machine.
2) Very often, genuine dealer workshops won't touch a grey import bike. Not a problem if you can get everything you need from the wreckers and do the work yourself.......
3) You'll probably stall the bike at the lights at some stage. When this happens you'll curse a kickstarter and the day you bought a bike without electric start.
4) You'll probably drop it. When this happens you'll curse the day you bought the prettiest bike you could find. Plastic fairings are expensive.
5) V-twins have a lot more midrange than a high-strung four like the CBR250's or ZX-2. EVERYTHING has more midrange than a two-stroke. Less midrange means more likely to stall, and more downshifting all the time to keep the revs up in the sweet spot.
6) Buy something you feel comfortable on. I don't necessarily mean the seat padding, I mean that if feels -right- and that you like it. That's probably the most imporant factor.
2007-05-22 04:16:40 · answer #1 · answered by pik996 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Ninja 250R is a very nice starter bike. Completely appropriate for a beginner. Yes, you will outgrow it in a year o so and want something with more power. Why not look for a used Ninja 250R. They are out there if you look. You will save yourself some money. The previous owner has absorbed most of the depreciation. If you take care of it and don't abuse it, you won't lose very much money when it comes time to sell it in a year or so. These are very popular bikes and you would have no problem selling it. Then put the money from the sale towards what ever bike you want. In a year or so you may be ready to move up to an intermediate bike like a Ninja 650R or Versys. Again, maybe something used and ride it for a year or so. For your third bike you will have 2 years or more experience. By then you should be ready for whatever bike that turns you on. Third bike may be the one you want to keep for a while. This would be the time to consider something new if your budget allows.
2016-05-19 10:12:56 · answer #2 · answered by lettie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's the Ninja 250
Click the flag to enter the site.
http://kawasaki.com/Home/Welcome.aspx
I don't know if they're available in your country. I don't know why they wouldn't be. Call your local Kawasaki dealership.
Have you considered the Honda 250 Nighthawk?
http://powersports.honda.com/motorcycles/index.asp?bhcp=1
2007-05-22 03:09:37 · answer #3 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Since both are renowned japanese companies, i think it is a matter of which brand u like the most. They both are great machines and you seem to have a very good taste.... Toss a coin and decide which one to go for.....
2007-05-21 23:00:16 · answer #4 · answered by Teejay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A kawasaki will probably have more acceleration than a honda, mine did.
2007-05-21 22:49:18 · answer #5 · answered by samhillesq 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go with the honda more spares and hot up gear for them.check out bikepoint.com.au or ebay.com.au
good luck hope you find a good one.
2007-05-21 23:41:06 · answer #6 · answered by greg e 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to bikes.com
2007-05-21 22:52:15 · answer #7 · answered by m_omaranis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋