Cupid Express
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Hi
I'm looking for a second hand 250cc bike suitable for a rider on his learner's permit. Could you guys give me a few suggestions on which bikes I should consider browsing around for. Information to support your suggestions will also be appreciated.
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recycl8
Charleston South Carolina
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here are some 250's...
http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mckaw/00ex250.html
at the bottom of the link above there is a comparison review on some 250's
here are two more...in another comparison review...
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roadtests/peewees/
any of the four bikes (Honda cb250,yamaha virago 250, kawasaki eliminator which I think is a 125, not sure , or the ninja 250 )should really do you just fine.
http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mccompare/250shootout.html
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Cupid Express
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Thank you Manning
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THEBurninator
Washburn, MO
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I learned on a Honda 250 Rebel. My father learned on a Yamaha Virago 250. The Virago is a great little bike. The proportions are so well done it looks like a big bike from a distance.
If I could do it over again, I would have started on a 250 Nighthawk. The standard position would be better than a cruiser, I think.
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kiwi on two wheels
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The 250 nighthawk is a great bike (i'm rideing one now haveing jus passed my test 6 months ago) its a bit lacking in power (12bhp at 132kg heavy) so getting past 70mph is an effort but still a brill bike, if I could afford another bike right now I would trade it in for the new and improved CBF250 which is replaced the old 250 nighthawk this year. (not to keen on the cingle cylinder engine though, I hear they makle gear changing a bit horrible.)
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recycl8
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I'd be too afraid of the engine seizing on a 250 trying to get it past 70mph!
nice long skid mark...maybe two 
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springtown
springfield, mo, usa
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Quote:I'd be too afraid of the engine seizing on a 250 trying to get it past 70mph!
nice long skid mark...maybe two
Is that 1 on the road and one in your shorts? lol
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recycl8
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oh pffffffft I dunno..maybe?! lmao
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Vaughan_Williams
Bushfield
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I have recently purchased a Honda VT250 Custom. I have riden it for about 1000kms. I looks sensational (bigger in all dimentions to the Virago) and has a great 4 valve twin OHC engine that provides enough omph for a leaner like myself. Doesn't look like a "small bike".
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