WHICH SMALL BIKE

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Brent · #1 Unread post by **Brent** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 9:55 am

If you wanted a bike and they only made a 250 cc cruiser, which one? Don't say you would do without. The rule is you have to get one...

paul246 · #2 Unread post by **paul246** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 10:56 am

Forget the cruiser. I would get a used Ninja 250.

ronboskz650sr · Sat Aug 27, 2005 11:00 am

I don't like the rule, so I'm not going to play. Guess that makes me a REBEL..oops.

DivideOverflow · Sat Aug 27, 2005 11:29 am

Hyosung (Alphasport) GV250. Best 250cc cruiser, hands down.

Makes way more hp then the rebel, I get 70mpg, it is big enough for larger riders, looks like a bigger bike than it is, rides smooth, inspires confidence (most of the 250cc cruisers do), and it has a tach!

I'm only 6'0, but the rebel made me cramp up like crazy. The other 250's were pretty small too.
Check this out, has pretty good information:
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roadte ... index.html

Scott58 · #5 Unread post by **Scott58** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 11:46 am

I do wish i had a factory installed tach on the rebel, but my S50 doesn't have one either. kinda bites.

Analog · #6 Unread post by **Analog** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 11:55 am

well, it's not like the market is exactly flooded with 250 cruisers...

i guess i'd say Rebel based on my limited knowledge of the class..

Aquaduct · #7 Unread post by **Aquaduct** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 5:22 pm

Don't have any real experience with them, but from shopping for them with my wife I'd add another vote for the Hyosung Alphasport GV250.

NorthernPete · Sat Aug 27, 2005 8:33 pm

Is the virago considered a cruiser?

sapaul · #9 Unread post by **sapaul** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 1:05 am

What about a Vespa?

bikeguy joe · Sun Aug 28, 2005 1:32 am

Yes, a Virago is a cruiser...a Vespa is not, though I'd prefer one over a 250cc cruiser.

BTW How are those Alphasports? I saw one at a new dealer near me (Scooterville) and was impressed by the overall look and size/feel. I wasn't able to ride one however.
How is the build quality?
How are things holding up?
How many miles do you have on yours, DivideOverflow?

Most of the other bikes/scooters there seemed a bit cheezy and I was wondering about reliability and longevity of the far Eastern bikes. Compared to my Yamaha Vino scooter, the scooters were not even close in build quality and finish.