A Better Bike - Page 2

NavyDad6 · 06-06-2008, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bigfour

Yamaha also used to make a nice v-twin 250... the Virago, but it seems to have vanished from their catalog, any word?

I think it is now called the V-Star 250. It looks like they renamed it for the 08' models.

**jonathan180iq** · 06-06-2008, 08:27 AM

Yeah. The previous model Ninja 250 blows away everything else in this class. That being said, the original styling is not for everyone. The new model Ninja improves on looks and handling, but so far, it seems, little else.

The Rebel is too cramped and I think it looks cheesy.
I like the Nighthawk just fine, althought it could use disc brakes.
I've never been on the Virago but it has always reviewed highly.
The Hyosung model looks low and mean and more expensive and all reveiws that I have read speak highly of it.
The GZ is right there in the middle and is also the easiest bike to work on, mechanincally, due to its simplicity.

CMS · 06-06-2008, 08:37 AM

I saw a Yamaha 250 just this week at the dealership. It appears to be the same bike just a different name,Suzuki did this also with the cruiser bikes with the exception of the GZ250. CMS

**jonathan180iq** · 06-06-2008, 08:37 AM

What Yamaha 250? Virago or V-Star or whatever?

davidc83 · 06-06-2008, 08:38 AM

I go to rallys with the rebel 250 group. The gz250 is comparable to the rebel 250 except I am more cramped on the rebel. If you dump a rebel, you WILL get a dent in your tank from the front turn signals due to their placement.

At interstate speeds (70-75mph), I get over 70mpg. At both the rebel Andrews and Franklin meets last year, I got 100mpg (I normally get 90+mpg when I keep my speeds under 50). At the rebel meets, average speeds are <45mph. Before anyone slams me on my 100mpg statement, I have witnesses (a couple of them are on this forum).

Yes, Yamaha did change the name of the virago to the v-star 250.

Also, premium gas does not give better gas mileage, it actually has less energy than regular octane (higher octane, less energy produced)

Badbob · 06-06-2008, 04:56 PM

Rebels have small gas tanks and I think their top end is a little bit higher than a GZ250.

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davidc83 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 184	I go to rallys with the rebel 250 group. The gz250 is comparable to the rebel 250 except I am more cramped on the rebel. If you dump a rebel, you WILL get a dent in your tank from the front turn signals due to their placement. At interstate speeds (70-75mph), I get over 70mpg. At both the rebel Andrews and Franklin meets last year, I got 100mpg (I normally get 90+mpg when I keep my speeds under 50). At the rebel meets, average speeds are <45mph. Before anyone slams me on my 100mpg statement, I have witnesses (a couple of them are on this forum). Yes, Yamaha did change the name of the virago to the v-star 250. Also, premium gas does not give better gas mileage, it actually has less energy than regular octane (higher octane, less energy produced) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-06-2008, 08:27 AM	#12
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Yeah. The previous model Ninja 250 blows away everything else in this class. That being said, the original styling is not for everyone. The new model Ninja improves on looks and handling, but so far, it seems, little else. The Rebel is too cramped and I think it looks cheesy. I like the Nighthawk just fine, althought it could use disc brakes. I've never been on the Virago but it has always reviewed highly. The Hyosung model looks low and mean and more expensive and all reveiws that I have read speak highly of it. The GZ is right there in the middle and is also the easiest bike to work on, mechanincally, due to its simplicity.
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