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roadrunner · Wed Nov 08, 2006 8:28 am

Hello, I am new to the forum and to biking in general. I was wondering what is a good starting sport bike for some one who is 6,4? Will I be comfortable on a 250 ninja? Any one with experence would be a great help.

VermilionX · Wed Nov 08, 2006 9:49 am

sorry no sportbikes under 600cc here in US other than new hyosung GT250R.

but we have a sporty looking bikes like the ninja250/500 and GS500F. they're proven GREAT newbie bikes.

best way to find out is to visit your dealer and sit on a bunch of bikes.

i heard the ninja250 fits bigger people than the 500 bec of the difference in its design.

but really, go sit on different bikes.

good luck.

Aggroton · #3 Unread post by **Aggroton** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 9:53 am

http://www.umamerica.com/site/usa/motor ... sa_motosp1

united motors makes acouple of 250's and smaller...alot like hyosung.

VermilionX · Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:04 am

Aggroton wrote:http://www.umamerica.com/site/usa/motor ... sa_motosp1

united motors makes acouple of 250's and smaller...alot like hyosung.

i was looking for that site.

yeah, they're selling them under their name.

check it out roadrunner.

IIRC, it has adjustable rearsets so it will help your larger frame.

it's a little too heavy though for a 250cc bike.

Wed Nov 08, 2006 1:55 pm

Don't worry about the weight of that 250. Compared to some sportbikes yes it's heavier, but it's not too heavy for a first bike.

flynrider · #6 Unread post by **flynrider** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 2:00 pm

Aggroton wrote:http://www.umamerica.com/site/usa/motor ... sa_motosp1

united motors makes acouple of 250's and smaller...alot like hyosung.

There's a reason for the similarity. U.M sells rebadged Hyosung bikes. Same bike, different name.

From their press release earlier this year :

Hyosung Motors will manufacture OEM products for United Motors sold under the UM® brand in selected countries and markets around the world where UM has a strong distribution network, thus increasing Hyosung's overall production and revenues. In this cooperation, United Motors will design and develop high displacement motorcycles including a line of 250cc and 650cc sport bikes and cruisers manufactured by Hyosung Motors.

roadrunner · Thu Nov 09, 2006 9:08 am

UM is something that I will look into. Never heard of them before this. The price seems a little low for a new bike. Any one have any experence on them? I am 102 miles from the dealership so would be nice to here something about them before I drove all the way over there.

JCS · #8 Unread post by **JCS** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 11:53 am

They are new to the US market. Also have no proven record of reliability. With a minimal dealer network and unknown warranty service or parts availability I might tend to wait a while on these.