02 gz250 future owner?

[Biscuit0229]

I've never owned a bike smaller than a 750. I'm thinking a gz250 may be too small for me. I'm 6'3". And 225

Your thoughts

[blaine]

I've never owned a bike smaller than a 750. I'm thinking a gz250 may be too small for me. I'm 6'3". And 225

Your thoughts
Welcome,If you are used to riding larger bikes,you may find the G.Z a little under powered.As far as size,the G.Z. looks & feels much bigger than it is.There are several members of your size that find the G.Z. quite comfortable.
:) :cool:

[Biscuit0229]

Sounds good. This is to be used as a commuter bike primarily. I drive about 70-100 miles
Per day. And gas is killing me.

Supposed to meet up and check everything out tonight.

[blaine]

If it's riding at 60 plus mph most of the time,than the G.Z. is not a good choice.It is more comfortable at 55 mph.If it is pushed over 60 to 70 mph all the time,this will shorten engine life considerably.IMHO you would be better off looking for something in the 500cc to 750cc range.
:) :cool:

[blaine]

Sounds good. This is to be used as a commuter bike primarily. I drive about 70-100 miles
Per day. And gas is killing me.

Supposed to meet up and check everything out tonight.
If it's riding at 60 plus mph most of the time,than the G.Z. is not a good choice.It is more comfortable at 55 mph.If it is pushed over 60 to 70 mph all the time,this will shorten engine life considerably.IMHO you would be better off looking for something in the 500cc to 750cc range.
:) :cool:

[bonehead]

I'd go bigger, you will get frustrated after about the 3rd day.

[alantf]

If you are used to riding larger bikes,you may find the G.Z a little under powered.

What do you mean, "a little"? :crackup

[bonehead]

Biscuit, I just saw the you are from Tn. Isn't Tn. full of mountains and hills? If so, defininetly go bigger.

[Biscuit0229]

I'm in west tenn. No mountains or hills here. Plus. Wouldn't be doing much over 55 to and from work.

[alanmcorcoran]

It'll go 55 okay, but a 50 mile each way commute is a lot on a little bike. It's a lot on any bike really. It might work out, but it's going to be a more stressful than driving a cage. Especially if there is a lot of traffic... or weather. The good news is that a used GZ shouldn't cost you very much, so if you decide it's not for you after a couple months, you won't be stuck under five years of payments if you decide to bail.

[megocode3]

I've been using my GZ250 to commute about 140 miles a day. I know it's tough on the little engine but I only paid $1200 for it so I'm not too worried. I was paying $700 a month to commute that far in my jeep. I figure if the bike lasts at least 2 months I'll have already saved money. I think someone your size might be a little cramped on it. I'm only 5'7" and my legs start feeling cramped pretty quick.

[Water Warrior 2]

I've never owned a bike smaller than a 750. I'm thinking a gz250 may be too small for me. I'm 6'3". And 225

Your thoughts
My thoughts. It won't work for long. The bike will get to be very uncomfortable in a short time due to your physical size. It will be underpowered and leave you frustrated and tired of always having to really ride and plan ahead for the simplest task on the road. A 500 V-twin or vertical twin would be a good/better choice. Get something physically big enough to be comfy on for a longer ride.

[jonathan180iq]

If you're talking straight back roads, go for it.
The bike will be a little physically small for you though.

Here's a pic of me on one and I'm 5'11" 185

http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2006/09/22/bikepics-685198-full.jpg