2012 Suzuki TU250X - VOTED: COOL

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Re: This Week: 2012 Suzuki TU250X - VOTE NOW

#21 Unread post by totalmotorcycle »

UPDATE: Yes, indeed the price of the 2012 Suzuki TU250X is now $4099.

It looks like Suzuki changed the price for it from what it was when I saw it. Manufacturers do indeed fiddle with the prices even in mid-year (usually downwards). Of course, I'll freely admit it could have been a typo on my part too, I am typing EVERYTHING you see by hand (I am up to 60 wpm!). :D

Here is how the prices have broke down:

2012: $4099
2011: $3999
2010: NA
2009: $3499

I've changed the price now on the 2012 listing as well as the 1st page here.

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Rear Drum Brakes? ... Meh.
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TechTMW wrote:Rear Drum Brakes? ... Meh.
Yup, but really, a rider doesn't need more than drum brakes on the rear anyways. The rear should only provide a maximum of 30% braking. Thus, it's way you see many bikes today with weak rear disc brakes as it's easy to lock up the rear tire.

I'm not sure what type would last longer before replacing though...

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#24 Unread post by TechTMW »

You're right Mike, but being the type of guy inclined to wrench on things, I'd rather get a nice 250 from the 70s or 80s (tech equivalent to this thing) for an eighth to a quarter of the price :D
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TechTMW wrote:You're right Mike, but being the type of guy inclined to wrench on things, I'd rather get a nice 250 from the 70s or 80s (tech equivalent to this thing) for an eighth to a quarter of the price :D
I can totally see where you are coming from. I like to wrench too, but those 70/80s bikes can take a lot of riding time out of a season doing just that. On my 78 Suzuki and 82 Yamaha it was more wrench than ride but I loved every minute of it I could get it on the road...

With a new retro 2012 bike, it looks the part and everything is new vs keeping it running. But there is something to be said about owning an original as well... I doubt one would spend $3000 on parts for a oldie 70/80s bike...

Now a car on the other hand, we are looking at a 2009+ Dodge Challenger when we get back to Canada. I love the 60/70s Challenger but you could easily spend the $$$ working on it; bikes, not so much.

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Re: This Week: 2012 Suzuki TU250X - VOTE NOW

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rayian wrote:The Suzuki DR650SE lists for only $600 more so why would I buy a 250? Nice styling though.
Hey Suzuki, how about that big thumper from the DR650SE in a bike with a classic styling and keep the price at US $5,995? :kicking:
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Re: This Week: 2012 Suzuki TU250X - VOTE NOW

#27 Unread post by sunshine229 »

I went with Cool but it's almost Uncool because of the price...

It's a cute motorcycle and the styling is so retro it would be appealing to people who want a classic bike without the hassle of maintenance. I can see a lot of riders loving it for what it is, but not for the price.
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Re: This Week: 2012 Suzuki TU250X - VOTE NOW

#28 Unread post by totalmotorcycle »

Wow, a great voter turnout for this model! The voting seems to be clear, it's a cool bike to own.


Your Coolness Factor of the 2012 Suzuki TU250X is...

Awesome 12%
Cool 65%
Uncool 18%
Fail 6%


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