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My little 250
- Thread starter TJ_Ben
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Looks like theer were various versions of the CBX250
Cool old bikes.
CBX250RS:
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Honda/honda_cbx250%2087.htm
Cool old bikes.
CBX250RS:
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Honda/honda_cbx250%2087.htm
In my neck of the woods, this particular model is called the Twister CBX250. It's still being imported and sold new here. There's a 2012 model-year currently available and, although it's undergone major redesign, over here there still seems to be an endless supply of the old version on the showroom floors, so there's no telling when we'll get the newer version/design.
It was made primarily in Brazil, and a few more were assembled in Argentina, where it has a major cult-like following, due to its popularity as a dependable, somewhat sporty-looking, economy-oriented conveyance. Popular with the younger crowd and, believe it or not, law enforcement. You can check 'em out, as well as all the crazy mods and LD trips these guys make on their 250s at www.clubtwister.com.ar which is a forum/fan site. (In spanish, though)
I got mine brand new and fairly cheap from my local Honda dealer, and rode it for a season and a half after passing my MSF BRC, when I decided to get back into riding. Took a couple of falls on it, nothing major; never gave me any problems; sipped gas at around what seemed to be 70 mpg; one cylinder motor; choke; fuel tank reserve switch; everything you'd expect from a design carried over from the ... 60s??? (Although it does have a digital fuel gauge and odometer).
Anyway, it was a fun little bike and served me well at one point. Came across this picture a few days ago and decided to give 'er the recognition she deserves. Sold her for around US$50 MORE than what I paid for her, too.
Stay cool. Ride safe,
F
It was made primarily in Brazil, and a few more were assembled in Argentina, where it has a major cult-like following, due to its popularity as a dependable, somewhat sporty-looking, economy-oriented conveyance. Popular with the younger crowd and, believe it or not, law enforcement. You can check 'em out, as well as all the crazy mods and LD trips these guys make on their 250s at www.clubtwister.com.ar which is a forum/fan site. (In spanish, though)
I got mine brand new and fairly cheap from my local Honda dealer, and rode it for a season and a half after passing my MSF BRC, when I decided to get back into riding. Took a couple of falls on it, nothing major; never gave me any problems; sipped gas at around what seemed to be 70 mpg; one cylinder motor; choke; fuel tank reserve switch; everything you'd expect from a design carried over from the ... 60s??? (Although it does have a digital fuel gauge and odometer).
Anyway, it was a fun little bike and served me well at one point. Came across this picture a few days ago and decided to give 'er the recognition she deserves. Sold her for around US$50 MORE than what I paid for her, too.
Stay cool. Ride safe,
F
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Why we can't get certain machines in the goodleusa is a mystery to me.... But EPA, DEQ etc......... sigh.
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Not worth it for the manufacturers to import and market a bike unless they have a realistic chance of selling enough to make a profit.
Took about 7 years before y'all finally got the Deauville (NTV700) and it has been a monster big seller everywhere else in the world.
The biggest problem with the north American bike market is that y'all still seem to be fixated on the big v-twin cruisers.
Even the metric cruisers seem to out sell most other non-US bikes.
Oh well, could be worse, could be like Italy with stinky noisy 2 stroke scooters everywhere. :character0029:
Why we can't get certain machines in the goodleusa is a mystery to me.... But EPA, DEQ etc......... sigh.
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Not worth it for the manufacturers to import and market a bike unless they have a realistic chance of selling enough to make a profit.
Took about 7 years before y'all finally got the Deauville (NTV700) and it has been a monster big seller everywhere else in the world.
The biggest problem with the north American bike market is that y'all still seem to be fixated on the big v-twin cruisers.
Even the metric cruisers seem to out sell most other non-US bikes.
Oh well, could be worse, could be like Italy with stinky noisy 2 stroke scooters everywhere. :character0029:
I really wish I had a use for the Suzuki TU250. I keep looking at them at the local dealer, but I just can't see a use for one given the bikes I already have. I just like these old-style "standard" bikes.
http://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2011-suzuki-tu-250-preview
http://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2011-suzuki-tu-250-preview
I say that every week after looking on CL
Nosmo said:
We use the TU-250 as a training bike. I do like the bike but even as good as a EFI 250 is there really isn't enough power to be much use for any highway travel. For round town work fine, but anything over 60 and all bets are off. The beginning riders find the front brake to be very touchy (as I do as well) and they do not do very well in any impact with anything! Forks are easily bent, levers are vulnerable and the plastic headlamp housing shatters with the littlest drop. On and the gear shift lever pretzels on almost every leftside drop.
So if you are looking for a cool retro looking bike for town and slow country riding and never ever drop it, well the TU is a fine bike.