Looking at a new bike

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  1. Jodace

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    G'day, looking at buy a new bike for commuting & weekend enjoyment, any suggestions? Leaning toward a daelim vjf 250, they're cheap,economical & don't seem to have any major issues.
     
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    welcome and as for bike...do test rides and see how various bikes fit you and forget sales pitch.
     
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    sales pitch is cow manure and money is tite so any sale to get cash flow is better than no sale. business is tuff.
     
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    Getting ready to list my zxr250 for sale if you're interested.
     
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    Welcome to the show!
     
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    Still undecided ...

    I am looking at getting a cheap ride for work & getting around town, I've had a look at a new daelim vjf 250 & hyosung gt 250, both fit my small budget & both have been around awhile, which would be the better buy? I would like to buy a new bike that's low maintenance & reliable.
     
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    From what I read they both had issues when the first models were released but as far as I know now the new
    models are ok in that area.
     
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    Personally the hyosung as my mate loves his and its not a bad ride.

    But which one are you most comfortable on? Which bike suits your riding style?
     
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    if you want a new bike thats cheap, well built and uses 2.8L/100km's, i highly recommend Yamaha's 2013 YZF-R15 Version 2.0, its a very reliable EFI 150cc alloy block & forged alloy piston bike that lack power but makes up with its handling. maintenance is low and it looks great. I got one new as my first bike for $3750 (ex demo with 200km's)

    the only thing you wont like about these bikes is when u face a steep hill.

    pros: fuel efficiency, handling, low maintenance and awesome reliability. build quality, cost.

    cons: power.
     
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    mines blue ;)

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    They are a neat looking bike ..... hopefully the rumoured 250 will eventuate.
     
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    yeah they do need a 250 in that class, would be popular if it could compete against the ninja 300
     

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