Worth it?

DiabolicalNow · 01-17-2013, 09:19 AM

I am looking into buying my first bike this weekend and really like the look of the GZ250. I narrowed it down to the GZ or a Rebel, but I think the slightly higher weight and size of the GZ makes it a winner for me. I am attaching the craigslist add that the specific GZ I am looking at is on...since I don't really know much about motorcycles in general, what do you guys think? Good deal or no deal?

http://wilmington.craigslist.org/mcy/3452645319.html

(I know this posting is really old, but I have been texting the guy and he still has the bike)

JWR · 01-17-2013, 01:42 PM

A good looking for the price.
See how it starts and runs.
Good luck

**jonathan180iq** · 01-17-2013, 02:57 PM

Definitely do not get the Rebel unless you are shorter than about 5'6". It's absolutely horrible for leg room. Great motor and everything, since it's a Honda.

Water Warrior 2 · 01-17-2013, 04:18 PM

Good looking bike. Ask for a history of maintenance and repairs if any have been done. That will give you a fair idea of the bike's history.
I second the comment about the Rebel. A little tight for a taller rider but a great bike. The GZ is larger and should be more comfy in the long run.

DiabolicalNow · 01-18-2013, 11:03 AM

I am about 5'9 so I think I could manage either, but comfort is definitely a concern. I like that it holds a little more gas and is a little heavier as well. Thanks for all of your input! I am going to check her out tomorrow, my brother is a long-time rider and will be coming with me to check it out as well. I'll post the results here! Thanks for all of the advice!

Water Warrior 2 · 01-18-2013, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DiabolicalNow

I am about 5'9 so I think I could manage either, but comfort is definitely a concern. I like that it holds a little more gas and is a little heavier as well. Thanks for all of your input! I am going to check her out tomorrow, my brother is a long-time rider and will be coming with me to check it out as well. I'll post the results here! Thanks for all of the advice!

Sounds good to have your Bro in your corner. Keep in mind if he test rides the bike he will likely say it is gutless. He probably has experience with more powerful bikes and will use them as a comparison. I did that with Lynda's GZ and wasn't impressed initially. The next day after a 2 hour ride home on the bike I had a totally different outlook and opinion of the bike.

01-17-2013, 09:19 AM	#1
DiabolicalNow Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 3	Worth it? I am looking into buying my first bike this weekend and really like the look of the GZ250. I narrowed it down to the GZ or a Rebel, but I think the slightly higher weight and size of the GZ makes it a winner for me. I am attaching the craigslist add that the specific GZ I am looking at is on...since I don't really know much about motorcycles in general, what do you guys think? Good deal or no deal? http://wilmington.craigslist.org/mcy/3452645319.html (I know this posting is really old, but I have been texting the guy and he still has the bike) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-17-2013, 01:42 PM	#2
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: Worth it? A good looking for the price. See how it starts and runs. Good luck __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..."
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01-17-2013, 02:57 PM	#3
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Worth it? Definitely do not get the Rebel unless you are shorter than about 5'6". It's absolutely horrible for leg room. Great motor and everything, since it's a Honda. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-17-2013, 04:18 PM	#4
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Worth it? Good looking bike. Ask for a history of maintenance and repairs if any have been done. That will give you a fair idea of the bike's history. I second the comment about the Rebel. A little tight for a taller rider but a great bike. The GZ is larger and should be more comfy in the long run.
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01-18-2013, 11:03 AM	#5
DiabolicalNow Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 3	Re: Worth it? I am about 5'9 so I think I could manage either, but comfort is definitely a concern. I like that it holds a little more gas and is a little heavier as well. Thanks for all of your input! I am going to check her out tomorrow, my brother is a long-time rider and will be coming with me to check it out as well. I'll post the results here! Thanks for all of the advice! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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