Minimalist Touring Thread (250cc and under)

[sandalscout]

The XTZ250 Tenere is a special Yamaha Brazil creation, only available in South America. Very cool bike, I think that they would make a nice longer distance tourer for a light traveler. Big tank, fairing, windshield, EFI, comfortable seat.

[Spud Rider]

Originally Posted by Rasthomas

The 250 Tenere would be great. I also like the new Honda CBR250R. I am really surprised how many comments and reactions the XTW250 has received.
Probably can't get the 250 Tenere in the US either.

I also like the Honda CBR250R. I am eager to see some of these used bikes become available. The review in the link below compares the Honda CBR250R favorably with the Kawaski Ninja 250R.

http://www.cycleworld.com/2011/03/04...mparison-test/



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[ThomasVolomitz]

Saw one on the Columbus CL a guy bought for his wife. She didn't want it, he wanted $3750. 269 miles.

[Spud Rider]

Originally Posted by Rasthomas

Saw one on the Columbus CL a guy bought for his wife. She didn't want it, he wanted $3750. 269 miles.

Egads! The MSRP on the brand new ones is only $250 more!

http://www.cycletrader.com/search-re...r=2011%3A2013&

Of course, the seller probably had to pay the bogus shipping and prep charges.

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[Spud Rider]

The Honda CBR250R is available in three color schemes for 2012. I really like the red/silver version.



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[Spud Rider]

Anyone living near Toledo, Ohio, might take note; Honda East is selling the CBR250R for $3,749, plus tax.

http://www.hondaeasttoledo.com/showc...urce=searchbar

Honda East doesn't add any of the bogus shipping, handling, or prep charges to their motorcycles.

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[Hannda]

Originally Posted by Spud Rider

The review in the link below compares the Honda CBR250R favorably with the Kawaski Ninja 250R.

http://www.cycleworld.com/2011/03/04...mparison-test/

Thanks for the link. Fun reading.

[Spud Rider]

Originally Posted by Hannda

Thanks for the link. Fun reading.

You're welcome. I really like small displacement, single cylinder motorcycles. I would love to get one of the newer, Honda CBR250R bikes.

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[Hannda]

Originally Posted by Spud Rider

You're welcome. I really like small displacement, single cylinder motorcycles. I would love to get one of the newer, Honda CBR250R bikes.

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It sounds like fun, but I don't ride well enough to do any of the things they mention in the article. If I had one it'd be like an uncomfortable
Vespa that couldn't carry the groceries.

[Spud Rider]

Originally Posted by Hannda

It sounds like fun, but I don't ride well enough to do any of the things they mention in the article. If I had one it'd be like an uncomfortable
Vespa that couldn't carry the groceries.

I guess I subscribe to the minimalist mentality of this thread. I enjoy the simple maintenance, low purchase price, and low operating costs inherent in single cylinder, low displacement motorcycles. In addition, I think the Honda CBR250R would be a lot of fun to ride, whether touring, or on a local, twisty road.

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[Spud Rider]

I have enjoyed riding my Zongshen 200GY-2 for 42,000 miles across Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana.









My Zong has proven to be a very rugged, reliable, and capable, dual sport motorcycle. It is also very economical to operate and maintain. However, the Honda CBR250R seems capable of holding its own on limited access highways, and looks like it would be a very fun, yet economical sport/touring motorcycle.

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[ThomasVolomitz]

Talk about getting your moneys worth!

[Outwardbound]

So who will be the first to ride the TAT on a Chinese bike ?
Once they get out of the 200cc rut I think they'll become more
popular. Lots of people like them. Blimpman had one and it ran pretty well, tho he's
an engineer and pretty adept with a wrench.
fascinating.

[hugemoth]

Piece of cake. My Lifan just turned over 35,000 miles. Now that I'm a retired snow bird I ride it every day all year long.

Originally Posted by Outwardbound

So who will be the first to ride the TAT on a Chinese bike ?
Once they get out of the 200cc rut I think they'll become more
popular. Lots of people like them. Blimpman had one and it ran pretty well, tho he's
an engineer and pretty adept with a wrench.
fascinating.

[Spud Rider]

Originally Posted by Rasthomas

Talk about getting your moneys worth!

Thank you, Rasthomas. I paid $950 for my new, in-the-crate, Zongshen 200GY-2 motorcycle. I got more than my money's worth out of this great little bike a long time ago!







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