Yamaha Virago 250

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ya_zuma · #1 Unread post by **ya_zuma** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 8:31 am

Let me know your experiences with the Yamaha Virago 250---likes, dislikes, etc.

Joe Mc · #2 Unread post by **Joe Mc** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 10:39 am

Strange that noone has replied. I didn't know they made a 250cc Virago though.

nyrblue35 · #3 Unread post by **nyrblue35** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 2:01 pm

you never said what year. this site is very helpful and has a few comments about the 250 virago.

mendel · #4 Unread post by **mendel** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 2:05 pm

If no-one here has had time on one, there's a short review of the 250 and its competition here.

Sarek · #5 Unread post by **Sarek** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 3:44 pm

I have a 250 virago. It's not bad. It's got pretty good get up and go. It's hard to get into neutral. It's a lot of fun to ride. I also have a 750 virago and a 750 vulcan. I've gotten spoiled to my vulcan but the 250 is still a nice bike. I would recommend it as a new bike. My son rides it around the yard and pasture. He's only 11 so I think any adult could ride the 250.
I just thought I'd add my 2 cents.

ya_zuma · #6 Unread post by **ya_zuma** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:00 am

Thanks for the feedback. I have 650 V Star Custom, just thought it might be a fun bike in addition to the 650. I rode the Virago 250 while taking the MSC and liked it alot.

Buelligan · #7 Unread post by **Buelligan** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:50 am

Maybe check with Freeride, he's a new member, he has a Virago 250 that he bought last August, sounds like he's really enjoying it.

FreeRide · #8 Unread post by **FreeRide** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 9:59 am

Hi ya_zuma

Yes,I own a '04 Virago 250 and really enjoy riding it. It's a great little bike and Sarek is right about finding neutral. Once in a while I have a problem getting in neutral seems to happen when I ride for at least an hour or so, that aside you really can't go wrong if you decide to own one. I average between 58-60 mpg. That's some great milage with today's high gas prices. Some of my riding friends think it's bigger than a 250 cc because it is a cruiser and has a big bike look to it.

All in all, I'm very satisfied with the perfomance and the cool looks I get from other riders and good comments. I recently went on a group ride with 5 Harley riders and I kept up with the big Harleys with no problems. It's a bike I can recommend.

ya_zuma · #9 Unread post by **ya_zuma** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 10:14 am

Thanks for all your input!

Mag7C · #10 Unread post by **Mag7C** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 10:17 am

FreeRide wrote: I recently went on a group ride with 5 Harley riders and I kept up with the big Harleys with no problems. It's a bike I can recommend.

That sounds like a cool 250cc bike. If gas prices keep going up I might have to get one!