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Hello there,

Finally booked my license in and am now looking for bikes to purchase! Most first bike buyers ask, should i get a cbr250rr or a zx2r? But I am asking more should I get a zx2r, cbr250rr or something more commuter like zzr or gpx or gs. The reason i ask is because of the pros and cons.

sports bike

Pros

Looks "cool"

performance (i wouldnt know because i havent tried)

Cons

Higher cost then commuter

generally higher k's for $buck$

older model for price

cost more

Commuter

Pros

Almost looks as cool as the sports bike

lower K's

newer model

cheaper

Cons

Not as hardcore looking as the sports bike

performance (once again, i wouldnt know)

Is saying all this, as from what ive read. i would get over this bike in a year etc and sell it... the commuter would proberly in better condition for selling. I must mention i have no idea, im just going off what i think and what ive read around. When i first got my line i used to give it a bit of gas for the rush but now i never do... im happy to just granny around... im guessing that will also be the same for the bike... i will get it some gas then get over it and granny it around. which in the end the commuter would be better.

I should mention what i would use it for. I would take it to work when its good conditions and i dont have to take anything (only 15min drive). i guess at least twice a week. and for weekends if not raining would be my primary transport.

Hopefully i explained myself well, and look forward to your opinions!

hehe u never get over the thrill of bike riding! My first bike has been the vtr250 very good bike. The car will also be hard to go back to ....it just feels so slow. Check out the forum netrider for some comments / threads on bikes.

My first bike was a Cagiva Mito, a sports bike. Bucket loads of fun through winding roads but not so ideal for commuting because of the agressive riding position (knees up next to your chest and hugging the fuel tank) Decide what you want to use your bike for and buy accordingly

Edited by MintR33

yeh it depends what you want it for.. for a good all round bike... you cant go past the vtr 250's.. if you want something a bit bigger.. a hyosung 650 is pretty good looking bike... and good for large riders..

for the ultimate thrill though... get an aprilia RS125... same story as cagiva mito.. sooo much fun. and quick little buggers. but hard to ride in traffic due to riding position.. light weight.. thirsty.. noisy.. smokey.. and nothing below 6000rpm... but it makes up for it in sheer thrills.

if you are doing lots of traffic on it... get a big dirt bike... like a 400+ WR, and motard it... the massive torque will punch you through gaps in traffic before the gap even opens up... and the riding position is more upright and you can see for miles.. with smaller road wheels and good tyres.. it will out handle many sports bikes and will be alot of fun.

well i'm not a 'rider' but i have riden, and looking at it as a future prospect. my mates got a 2008 zx2r (the 250 ninja, i think its zx2r) and, it really wasnt that impressive. so i wouldnt go buying a sports bike for its 'performance'. that said i dont have a lid so wasnt going too hard, and imma big fat c*nt too.... still nothing special

i was personally looking at the 650 hyosungs. should have a much more firendly torque curve, are legal on your L's, there is a verys imple mod to the carby to crank it up (its been choked back to be L plate legal) and with an aftermarket exhaust, that vtwin rumble is cream worthy

personally myself i would recommend the new 250 ninja.

cheap to buy, run, insure, while still looking sporty and fun to ride.

i nearly bought one before the 33. still contemplating getting one as a daily.

Also whats everyones opinions of how many K's become too high...? and you dont have to say there is no too high K's if you look after it. Im just guessing i want to look below 30,000 k's?

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