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I am thinking of bying a bike and need your advice on what exactly to get for the first bike

I was actually chosing between the cbr 250 and ninja 250... what would you say be better for a beginner?

Im also open for other choices, but from what i know these two are the top choices in 250s

And im a girl, so looks DO matter :rofl:)

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i too am looking at my first bike and from what i have found and ahve been told is the cbr 250 id the best learner bike around. there reasonably cheap, look good and they are quick.

so if i were you id look for a good cbr and go for that. i know thats what im doing.

:rofl:

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Quite a few of my mates road Zeals on their L's and P's.

Good, sensible bike. The engine is torquey across most of its rev range, unlike the CBR 250RR which needs to be revved all the way to its 18000RPM redline to go anywhere. Its reasonably small and light, which is great if you're not big. The chassis is pretty benign, with very predictable handling.

Does your state have L and P plater restrictions on bikes? That will also factor into your choices.

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Hey all

I am thinking of bying a bike and need your advice on what exactly to get for the first bike

I was actually chosing between the cbr 250 and ninja 250... what would you say be better for a beginner?

Im also open for other choices, but from what i know these two are the top choices in 250s

And im a girl, so looks DO matter :D)

Personally? Honda VTR. Looks like a Ducati Monster but smaller. Has all the 250cc advantages plus:

Low-ish weight: 140-ish kg dry, a few kg less than most others in the class

Not a faired bike: When you accidentally drop it for the first time it will cost you much less.

V-Twin: They're torquier down low (ha on a 250 :) and easier to come to grips with than an inline 4.

What you probably want to do is go ride a bunch of them before you purchase - you might

find one thats "you" more than the others. Get your L's: try out learner-legal mates bikes;

do a riding course that lets you try a few different bikes out; or test-ride at a store if you can

convince them :dry:

Regards,

Saliya

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the best advice i can give you is to buy a cb250, as your a learner your new to the biking lifestyle your more than likely to have an accident i know i did and it wasn't even my fault. cbr250rr are overpriced import that is close to 20years old, these bikes are imported given a lick of paint and sold as a newish bike there nothing wrong with that but its like buying a skyline.

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ZZR250's are great, that was my first road bike. Stay away from bikes that that to peaky in revs or power delivery - not fun to drive in traffic. as suggested ride a few to see what you like. A good alternative is the road trial (i.e. the DRZ above) - allows you to mount kerbs with ease and more comfortable at traffic speeds (nice to haev the upright position.

lots of choice, don't spend too much (likely you will throw it up the road at some stage)

most importantly - GET THE BEST TYRES AVAILABLE! yes they will cost, but worth every penny...

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