WHICH SMALL BIKE
Posted: 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...
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Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 10:56 am
Forget the cruiser. I would get a used Ninja 250.
Posted: 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. 
Posted: 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
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
Posted: 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.
Posted: 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..
i guess i'd say Rebel based on my limited knowledge of the class..
Posted: 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.
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 8:33 pm
Is the virago considered a cruiser?
Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2005 1:05 am
What about a Vespa?
Posted: 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.
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.