My size and gz250 - Page 2

Gz Rider · 10-23-2011, 01:30 PM

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longumd · 10-26-2011, 10:51 PM

Here in MD, they use rebel and night nighthawk in safety course. They are both smaller than GZ 250 and easier to ride as what I feel as a newbie. Of course GZ is few hundred buck cheaper than Rebel. I'm a student, so within my budget GZ is the best choice.

I'm 5'10" and weigh 200, I happy with the experience of riding and fixing my 03 GZ. I feel a little bit uncomfortable while riding with a passenger. Sometimes I felt the seat is a little bit low for me.

Gz Rider · 10-27-2011, 08:11 AM

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Water Warrior 2 · 10-27-2011, 04:28 PM

The Rebel is vertical twin which is a bit more costly, both to build initially and maintain later. It is also a bit smaller physically than a GZ and doesn't fit some folks.

ncff07 · 10-27-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Water Warrior

The Rebel is vertical twin which is a bit more costly, both to build initially and maintain later. It is also a bit smaller physically than a GZ and doesn't fit some folks.

I 2nd that. When I bought my GZ I looked at a rebel at the same time and the GZ "fit" better. The rebel seemed like I was cramped up on it when I sat on it with my feet on the pegs. The rebel was a better buy, had only 24 miles on it and came with saddlebags and crash bars and was newer and both were the same price but I still got the GZ cause it fit me.

Water Warrior 2 · 10-27-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ncff07

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Originally Posted by Water Warrior

The Rebel is vertical twin which is a bit more costly, both to build initially and maintain later. It is also a bit smaller physically than a GZ and doesn't fit some folks.

I 2nd that. When I bought my GZ I looked at a rebel at the same time and the GZ "fit" better. The rebel seemed like I was cramped up on it when I sat on it with my feet on the pegs. The rebel was a better buy, had only 24 miles on it and came with saddlebags and crash bars and was newer and both were the same price but I still got the GZ cause it fit me.

Sounds like the Rebel had 24 miles of Cramped on it.
Lynda had a Rebel during training and found it a bit tighter than her GZ. I had a Virago 250 which was okay in a straight line. Turning the bars during a tight turn lead to knee contact with the bars and over I went. No damage to me or the bike. Even in the parking lot I was ATGATT. You just never know.

smiliecoyote · 02-11-2012, 03:25 PM

I'm 5'10", 200 lbs and the bike fits me well, it seems adequate for city and commute speeds under 60, Mine will do about 65 mph on the level but slows considerably on an extended grade requiring a visit to 4th. It only has 3700 careful miles on it. I wouldn't think two up is anything I'd want to do on my commute. I'm considering going 16T and using 4th more on the grades. I'll let you know how this works for me latter in the season.

01gz250 · 02-12-2012, 12:07 AM

I'm 6 foot and weigh 275 and I got a gz 250 and I ride it all the time great bike for me just have a hard time in 5 th gear keeping it at 55 but if I'm going 65 it stays there but I'm at full throttle engine just won't push me any faster has mor revs to go but with my size just not going to happen

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10-26-2011, 10:51 PM	#12
longumd Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: college park, MD Posts: 40	Re: My size and gz250 Here in MD, they use rebel and night nighthawk in safety course. They are both smaller than GZ 250 and easier to ride as what I feel as a newbie. Of course GZ is few hundred buck cheaper than Rebel. I'm a student, so within my budget GZ is the best choice. I'm 5'10" and weigh 200, I happy with the experience of riding and fixing my 03 GZ. I feel a little bit uncomfortable while riding with a passenger. Sometimes I felt the seat is a little bit low for me.
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10-27-2011, 04:28 PM	#14
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: My size and gz250 The Rebel is vertical twin which is a bit more costly, both to build initially and maintain later. It is also a bit smaller physically than a GZ and doesn't fit some folks.
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02-11-2012, 03:25 PM	#17
smiliecoyote Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 3	Re: My size and gz250 I'm 5'10", 200 lbs and the bike fits me well, it seems adequate for city and commute speeds under 60, Mine will do about 65 mph on the level but slows considerably on an extended grade requiring a visit to 4th. It only has 3700 careful miles on it. I wouldn't think two up is anything I'd want to do on my commute. I'm considering going 16T and using 4th more on the grades. I'll let you know how this works for me latter in the season.
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02-12-2012, 12:07 AM	#18
01gz250 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 4	Re: My size and gz250 I'm 6 foot and weigh 275 and I got a gz 250 and I ride it all the time great bike for me just have a hard time in 5 th gear keeping it at 55 but if I'm going 65 it stays there but I'm at full throttle engine just won't push me any faster has mor revs to go but with my size just not going to happen
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