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Which would you guys (and gals) rather have? There isn't really any difference, but which is the preferred and why?

If the VStar 250 is an actual 250cc bike, then it would at least have a higher displacement than the Rebel 250 which is really a 234cc bike. Other than that, it just comes down to what fits best.

Rebel's a parallel twin, V-Star's a V-twin - that would lean me towards the Rebel, parallel twins are smoother. But the V-Star's a slightly bigger bike, I think - longer wheelbase and higher seat. So I would favor the V-Star, I'm a big guy. Frame size trumps engine, V-Star wins.

But really, they're pretty equal.

If you are looking for a 250cc bike, don't discount the Suzuki GZ250. I rode one during the BRC, nice bike. If you go to the web site, it is under standard motorcycles instead of cruisers.

My first bike was a Suzuki GZ 250, and it definitely had more power than the riding school's Rebel. The Virago 250 has that classic V-Twin sound and makes good power as well.

There are other 250cc bikes as well such as the Kymco Venox 250 which is a large roomy bike for a 250 and has good power, along with the Hyosung 250 cc cruiser and sport bike.

Honestly I would have a Ninja 250 or Hyosung 250GT because they have a goof amount of power and are easy to ride which means I'm likely to keep it for a longer amount of time. With my GZ I outgrew the bike in 6 months but I at the time I wasn't aware of a 250cc Ninja.

Really, it comes down to which one you like sitting on. I liked the Hyosung best of the 250s, followed by the Vstar/Virago--didn't see a Kymco anywhere, though.

They are more alike than different. So get the one with the best fit for your rear and legs. Many of come up short on seat comfort and leg room.

style wise, I'm floating between a V-Star 250 and a Hyosung gv250...can go either way.

apperently the GV250 has more power, and feels more like a bigger bike (and certainly looks more like a big bike) but gets around 60ish MPG, while most people say the V-Star'll get near or in the 80's MPG, with some saying it'll top 100 with a sprocket swap, but isn't quite as powerful as the GV250. both are excelent bikes from everything I've been able to find, with a fairly large fan base for either.

keep in mind that theres a lot of reports of having issues getting hyosung dealerships to do any of the warantee work, but finding parts for it has gotten a lot better than it was just a few years ago (though there'll still be plenty of people who'll claim otherwise) the virago...well any yamaha dealer...if you can find one of THOSE (/sarcasm)

Go find Motorcyclist magazine with the "Smiles per Gallon" on the front page.

Then Rider magazine has it's own fuel efficient bike guide. It lists the Virago 250 and I think it got 77MPG but only has a 2.7 gallon (US) tank. Not sure about the Hyosung but they are a pretty well known in Asia along with Kymco (don't know what their American name is).

used to be alpha sports, but that ended a while ago...some places sell them rebranded as UM I think?

the GV250's tank is 3.7gallons


edit: or did you mean the kymco? I've no idea what they're renamed as out here, or if they are at all.