It was back to scouring Craigslist and the dealerships deciding what to buy. I decided to go with a lite, agile bike like a Ninja 250 but unfortunately that bike is a bit too cramped for me (I'm about 6ft tall and weigh 190 lbs). Also to be honest I don't like the way the Ninja looks and prefer the naked street-bike look. There isn't too much of a choice if you want a smaller engine and a full frame. Luckily I had an opportunity to also try a Hyosung GT250 (the naked version) and it proved to be just what I needed. Good looks, V-twin provides nice smooth power and the bike handles beautifully. It is simply a joy to ride. I don't really care it's only a 250. It has more than enough power for city riding and occational highway trips. As an added bonus the insurance for a bike in this class is cheap. Having ridden it for almost 3 seasons now I've had zero problems with this 2006 model. Never have to use choke, even after winter storage.
PROS
full frame, good for taller riders
upright riding position lets you see properly in traffic
cheap insurance
new modern 250cc engine designed in Japan
handles very well, smooth power output
economical on gas
CONS
the finishing touches on these South Korean bikes are not as good as on the Japanese ones.
tags: "Hyosung GT250" "250cc beginner bike" "beginner motorcycle" "naked bike" "naked sportbike" "hyosung comet"
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