Buying a Bike.

[Elixar17]

Hey, i am looking into buying my first bike, my dad wants me to get a 'Honda CBX250' (1980's) but i want something a bit more current. (like 90's - 2000's) is there any bikes that are similar to the CBX250 in terms of practicability, reliability, and cost around $2000 because that is my budget.

Thanks In Advance.
Elixar

 

[Wilks89]

Early to mid 2000s Ninja 250s should fall into that category.

 

[ToastToGo]

I'm guessing you live in the US?

Like Wilks said, the 250 is always a great beginner choice.

 

[Elixar17]

I Live in Australia, and i've had a look at some Ninjas, but my concern is that if i drop a full fairing bike then it could lose a lot of value when i go to sell it, so i was thinking more a naked bike or something like that.

again thanks for the help

 

[RidingWithBryce]

i will advise this to anyone!
the honda cb250 (01-06) i believe are a brilliant reliable bike that cost nothing in parts.

i started on one and the only reason i changed was because it was a bit slow for me.

 

[ham]

Check out VTR250's

No fairings, good bike and cheap.

 

[Slipperymongoose]

I would suggest the gs500

 

[Britex]

Look at buying a 250 dual sport...learn to ride on the dirt...then move to the street. You will have so much more fun on a "dualie" than a "sportie".
If you can afford it, keep two sets of tires/wheels for it.....one set for dirt, one set for street.

 

[ToastToGo]

Look at buying a 250 dual sport...learn to ride on the dirt...then move to the street. You will have so much more fun on a "dualie" than a "sportie".
If you can afford it, keep two sets of tires/wheels for it.....one set for dirt, one set for street.

This would be awesome