Kawasaki EL250V?????

[Virago]

I've seen pictures of this bike a couple of times on the forum. John reckons it's the 2005 Kawasaki EL250V, but I can't find any reference to it on the Kawasaki websites.

If this is a 250, this is one awesome cruiser! Does anyone have any more details about it? Is it a new release or what?

It sure as hell don't look like any other Kawasaki 250 Eliminator I've ever seen!

[John]

Well, I think the reason that the EL250V isnt around much (only a few in japan even) Is because there is simply no demand for it, they are an incredibly hard bike to grey import - I have seen a few in australia (grey imports) and seen a couple on the japan suppliers sites.

There is a review on the 125 elminator here http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roadtests/peewees/
You can see the design links rather clearly, the reason I initially thought it was an 05 was due to the wheels, I think they were making the EL upto 2003, which all had spokes - then some sneaky googling bought up some pictures and auctions of said 2005 EL250v and the 2004 model with apparently a different motor. I cannot be sure of all details I havent seen hard copies - I think this bike is just like the ZXR250's bloody impossible to find out about.
http://www.motorbikes.be/en/Kawasaki/2005/EL%20250%20Eliminator%20V/

You can normally find the odd one here:
http://www2.ibike.com.hk/buysell/buysell.asp?bikeid=234

The thing is I cant be sure if its the 04 or 05 model that changed, but with 2005 125EL design update I drew that conclusion who knows. :oi-grr:


edit:
el = parallel twin (Ex250 engine)
elv = vtwin

[Virago]

Cheers for the info, John.

No demand for it? Jeez, if I was in the market for a 250 cruiser right now, I'd give my left testicle for one of those! It doesn't even look like a 250, more like a middleweight cruiser.

If you track one down in NZ, let me know! :msn-wink:

[John]

Yea I am trying to find another one to import they are to damn hot.

If anyone has one I have a spanky good zxr250 for trade :lol:.

Sorry I cant be of more help on the subject.

[N4CR]

Hot damn...... I think you would be pulling the ladies on that thing :love:

Best looking non sports I have seen... wonder how quick it would be though.

[Waylander]

That certainly is a mean looking little bike. Don't like the pipe though, not a fan of 2-1 pipes. Straight through freeflow baby yea!!

Thinkin about one of these for your daughter V=V? lol

[Virago]

That certainly is a mean looking little bike. Don't like the pipe though, not a fan of 2-1 pipes. Straight through freeflow baby yea!!

Thinkin about one of these for your daughter V=V? lol
Yeah, but don't tell Mrs VV, or I won't have any testicles to swap for the bike....

[Waylander]

Yeah, but don't tell Mrs VV, or I won't have any testicles to swap for the bike....

Lol hey mate just tell her it only makes sense for a father to want a daughter to ride her own bike. Otherwise she'll have to ride on the back with guys like John. Tell you the truth mate I don't trust that guy.:whistle: lol




Oh and guess what this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/auction_detail.asp?id=29525212&key=19635175) is. Not a V-twin but fairly nice.

[Virago]

.........guess what this is. Not a V-twin but fairly nice.
Not quite the same though.........

[Waylander]

Not quite the same though.........

Yea my bet is the one you have pictured is a newer model. I'l go in and have a talk with the Kawasaki dealers here on monday and see if they can tell me anything.

[Virago]

Yea my bet is the one you have pictured is a newer model. I'l go in and have a talk with the Kawasaki dealers here on monday and see if they can tell me anything.
Yeah, cheers for that. It would be interesting to get a comparitive price against the Virago 250 ($7K new).

[Waylander]

$7K for a 250? Damn mine must have heaps of depretiation (sp) cause it's worth about that much...

Anyway I found heaps on Ebay. Can give you the links to them. Not all are 250s though there are a few 125 and even a 1000.

[Waylander]

Here are the links. Some nice singles in there. All are Eliminators wich is what the EL250 is called apparently.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6710&item=4558203802&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6710&item=4557964437&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6710&item=4557767474&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6710&item=4557650911&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6710&item=4557284710&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6710&item=4557528865&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6710&item=4557523576&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6710&item=4557494574&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6710&item=4557483843&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6710&item=4557424159&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6710&item=4557415330&rd=1

There ya go mate. Probably not worth it though as none of those look like the one above and it would probably be exphensive as to ship from the states.

[John]

If you seriously are interested in one VV I can chase up some people...?

[Virago]

If you seriously are interested in one VV I can chase up some people...?
No worries John, just drooling at this stage!

In addition to Virago, we have 3 cars and a trailer. Trying to keep up with all the Wof's and Reg's and insurance is a bit of a nightmare already.

Mrs VV says definately no more at this stage, but I'll keep working on her..... .

I'd like to get her off the pillion and on to her own bike, and the oldest daughter is really keen to ride.

I've been eying up the Virago 250, but that Kwaka V-twin looks simply stunning.

In the meantime, it would be nice to find out pricing, and if any turn up in the South Island, I might have to check it out in the flesh.

At that stage I start begging, and after 21 years of marriage, I know how to beg........... :hug:

[Virago]

Here are the links. Some nice singles in there. All are Eliminators wich is what the EL250 is called apparently.............
Thanks for the links, none of the V-twin 250 though. :ride:

[Ixion]

I've seen a black Eliminator similar to that in Auckland. Can't swear it was identical, but it was very similar. Know it was an Eliminator, cos I sussed it out, it looked so distinctive, and kinda nice. Had that same thigywossisname (technical term) on the fuel tank. Looked bigger than a 250, but that's what the rego sticker said. V twin.

[Sutage]

Yeah red baron have/had an EL250, im gonna be looking for a new bike soonish, might go and check it out, either that or a virago, sportsbikes are too damn expensive at 250cc

[Waylander]

Well went into the Kawaski shop here and they said they didn't know anything about it. But then the way they were acting I'm guessing they saw me as a young guy on a wrecked bike and though I wasn't worth thier time so wern't very helpfull. Next time I'll see if I can find my tux and find a flash bike or car I can borrow to roll up in lol.

[John]

Well went into the Kawaski shop here and they said they didn't know anything about it. But then the way they were acting I'm guessing they saw me as a young guy on a wrecked bike and though I wasn't worth thier time so wern't very helpfull. Next time I'll see if I can find my tux and find a flash bike or car I can borrow to roll up in lol.
Just shoot them, its the american way :lol:

[Waylander]

Just shoot them, its the american way :lol:
Normally I would but I'm just too damn tired tight now.

Rented MGS3 Last night at midnight and only now stopped playing. Still havn't beaten it but I'm damn close.:whistle:

[Virago]

Well went into the Kawaski shop here and they said they didn't know anything about it. But then the way they were acting I'm guessing they saw me as a young guy on a wrecked bike and though I wasn't worth thier time so wern't very helpfull. Next time I'll see if I can find my tux and find a flash bike or car I can borrow to roll up in lol.
Hey, thanks for that mate. It was worth a try.

Actually, now I think about it, we've got a Kwaka dealer here now. I think they specialise more in off-road, but I might go and ask. Won't be until late this week though.

[Waylander]

Went in again today, was bored and just wanted to look at the bikes as you do. Ended up talking to the guy that now rides Quasi's old bike. Was dressed up a bit better this time and asked him about these. He said they would be an import bike. Meaning that you would have to get them from Japan. Might try talking to the shop down near you about it V=V but for folks up here he said Red Baron is the place to go for those.

[John]

If I were you I would import yourself like I originally thought it is a grey import only, if you _REALLY_ must import talk to dalas at red baron hes fairly helpfull.

[Virago]

Hey thanks guys.

As I said, not shopping seriously at this stage, just keen to get further info.

I'm going into the local agent later today or tomorrow morning.