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I bought a GPX after talking to a number of motorcycle shops/riders etc and they all recommended it as a great first/learner bike.

was I dooped?

Nope.

it will serve u well as a first bike.... wont win any races, but it will be reliable and sturdy...

most japanese bikes will to tell you the truth

cool bananas

My first bike was a GPX250. I loved it. It was comfortable, solid and got me around at a decent pace for a Learner.

I did my MOST test on it and passed without any errors. I found it an excellent first bike

Jen

Great bike to learn on. Big fuel tank and reasonably comfy means you can tour on it. Handle OK enough to have some fun in the tight twisties. You might even clean up some bigger bikes in the tight stuff when you master it!

baby_ninja wrote:... wont win any races

We'll just see about that!


P.S. I wasn't duped I'm just deluded!

Yeah, I rode one for almost two years, great little bike for a learner

lilyofthevalley wrote:I bought a GPX after talking to a number of motorcycle shops/riders etc and they all recommended it as a great first/learner bike.

was I dooped?

Consider this; They started making them in 1988 and they're still making them. TWENTY years of production's gotta say something, hey?

I think its still the same motor thats in my 08 Ninja 250... Says alot!

bonester wrote:Great bike to learn on. Big fuel tank and reasonably comfy means you can tour on it.

Yep, I had one they are a great bike to learn on alright. The fuel tank isn't that large, but you get 90mpg on the fuel that's in it (approx 30km/litre).

...and that seat has TEETH after about an hour in the saddle. An all-dayer will leave you with a walk like Gene Autry.

Mick

Ratmick wrote:...that seat has TEETH after about an hour in the saddle. An all-dayer will leave you with a walk like Gene Autry..

Nothing a sheepskin can't fix.

[The fuel tank isn't that large

GPX tanks at 18 litres should be good for over 400km touring. Compare it to some bikes I have and that aren't as economical on fuel- Bros 12L, CB400 17L, Z440 14L, Spada 250 12L, GN250 10.5L, 535 Virago 12L, etc

Hi, I am on my L's and bought my GPX approx 5 weeks ago. I have ridden < 200km due to weather, work and a dodgy battery but now fixed. I also purchased on recommendation but can't make any judgements at this stage except it is very economical and sounds throaty and fun to ride. I was also considering Yamaha 250 Zeals.
Anyway time will tell.

Good luck on your GPX.

ps. mine is a bright yellow 2001 model.

pinorkal wrote:...I was also considering Yamaha 250 Zeals...

Thank fark you didn't go that route. *hurls*