KYMCO VENOX coming to NZ & AU

[obxbiker]

I looked and did not see this posted so here is what the PIWYR.com (http://s1.zetaboards.com/PIWYR/site/) forum just heard.

We sent an email a couple days ago to BUG SCOOTERS concerning if/when the Venox would be imported to NZ & AU.

We got back this email today:


Hi there,

Thank you very much for you email enquiry.

It’s great to know that people out there are already after our great new Motorbike the Kymco Venox.

We will have some units available in New Zealand just as soon as the Australia Compliance have been completed.
Saying this, the Venox may be available in New Zealand as soon as next month!!

Kind Regards,

Elysha Huby
Standard Motor Australia
"Life's Better On A Bug"
Unit 4, 13-15 Kevlar Close, Braeside VIC 3195.
Ph: 03 9580 0788.

[R6_kid]

Not a bad looking bike, but fair call, you'd have to have 'pride in what you ride' to be seen on one of those by a 'real' biker.

[obxbiker]

Not a bad looking bike, but fair call, you'd have to have 'pride in what you ride' to be seen on one of those by a 'real' biker.

hahahaha...:nono:

Wow... have all your 4700 posts been this misinformed and flaming ?

Not sure what ''real bike'' you ''ride'' but have found its always one of two things when a post like above is made.

1. complete ignorance about a product (and what it means to be a biker in general)
2. nothing but a ''fair weather rider''

I have owned and been riding ''real bikes'' (name it I've had it) over 1/2 million miles for 40 years in all conditions and now have 2 venoxes (now have 5 total ''real and 'non-real' bikes'') and have not had another ''real bike'' in all that time be as trouble free as the Venox (NEVER been in the shop), which the informed know is just an upgraded Honda VT250C (who also do not make ''real bikes'').Have now over 75,000 km on the two venoxes with out a ''oil leak 2003''.

Here is just one of the venoxes that I have PRIDE to be seen on by any biker.

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm295/PIWYRMEMBERGALLERY/obxbiker/obx39.jpg

Here is the other:

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm295/PIWYRMEMBERGALLERY/obxbiker/georgebarlowamarillaarriba3tk.jpg

REAL BIKERS do not respond like the above quote.

Thanks for the welcome.:niceone:

[mattian]

Hey folks. Thought you might be interested to know I have a 2007 Kymco Venox 250. Christchurch city scooters have been importing these bikes into New Zealand for a while now. Sure, it may not be as good a build quality as your average Japanese bike but, its mecahnically, a very sound machine and just perfect for seeing you through to your full licence, especially if you aren't comfortable with the small size of most 250's. The only draw back of the Venox in NZ is the resale value ...... not sure if I will get much for my used one.

[obxbiker]

Sure, it may not be as good a build quality as your average Japanese bike ...

The build quality IS as good as any Jap bike as it uses most of the same componets as the Honda VT250C. The only different parts are new better looking body panels, a larger gas tank and a new exclusive modern engine.Kymco for 40 years was controled by Honda and was the major parts supplier for them.

We also just found out where you got your bike, we just got this email from where you bought it.

This was in responce to the original email we sent Bug Scooters.


Hi George

We have received an email from Bug Australia regarding the Venox. We had been selling them for a year and a half and had sold 5. Last time we went to get one Vinned 4 months ago, at VINZ they put a stop on them say ing the paper work wasn't correct and they needed EEC plates or ADR plates on. Beuraqracey gone mad. Very annoyed to say the least as we have already got 5 on the road and we met all their requirements they originally asked for. We have 2 black ones sitting in stock and one in our rental fleet. We cannot sell them at the moment but are trying to get it sorted. We are waiting on the ADR to come through and then we can get them on the road again.

Everyone that has one really enjoys them and the fact that they look bigger than they are. The lines flow alot nicer than the Magna and they are proving to be very reliable. I had a look on Kiwi biker but couldnt find the thread to the Venox. Would you mind if you could send it through please.

Any further queastions let us know.

Thanks
Brett Ladbrook
City Motorcycles & Scooters
City Motorcycle Rentals
32 Allen Street
CHRISTCHURCH
ph 03 365 3544
fax 03 365 3543

http://www.cityscooters.co.nz
http://www.motorcycle-rentals.co.nz

[CookMySock]

Wow... have all your 4700 posts been this misinformed and flaming ?He is just one of the criminals on KB who do this. Many, including the moderators, regard their trolling to be widely hilarious - a pity about the feelings of the people they target - they are just here to be ridiculed. The strong eats the weak on KB. And did you notice he is a KB Mentor? Curious isn't it?

Welcome to KB, for what that is worth. I used to recommend KB to everyone but I do not any more because of the domestic violence here.

Steve

[gw555]

He is just one of the criminals on KB who do this. Many, including the moderators, regard their trolling to be widely hilarious - a pity about the feelings of the people they target - they are just here to be ridiculed. The strong eats the weak on KB. And did you notice he is a KB Mentor? Curious isn't it?

Welcome to KB, for what that is worth. I used to recommend KB to everyone but I do not any more because of the domestic violence here.

Steve

Well said, totally agree..........

[portokiwi]

Welcome to KBer mate. Got to say that Army bike looks realy cool.
I would go crazy on that:Oops: This is a good site and everyone has their own opions. You get to pick.:scooter:

[obxbiker]

No worries... it takes all kinds and everywhere you look you can find that type.

If I was to guess the poster is under 25, with limited riding experience, on a sport bike mom and dad bought..

Might not be right about it all but bet its not that far off the mark.

Nothing that 'living a life' will not eventually cure !:headbang:

[obxbiker]

Got to say that Army bike looks realy cool

oh... not to 'split hairs' but its a USMC not ARMY bike...
(only matters to former USMC)

Here is a more detailed topic about the bike build:
'OBnoXious' Venox (http://s1.zetaboards.com/PIWYR/topic/545172/)

The bike is a tribute build to my dad (B25 Pilot)and the VMB-413 crews who flew B25's there in the South Pacific in WWII. He use to tell me lots of stories about AU and NZ when on leave there.

[Tank]

He is just one of the criminals on KB who do this. Many, including the moderators, regard their trolling to be widely hilarious - a pity about the feelings of the people they target - they are just here to be ridiculed. The strong eats the weak on KB. And did you notice he is a KB Mentor? Curious isn't it?

Welcome to KB, for what that is worth. I used to recommend KB to everyone but I do not any more because of the domestic violence here.

Steve

Contrary to popular belief posting something someone doesn't agree with isn't actually criminal - although Stevie some of your advise should be. (and will be when I become PM).

As for comments like domestic violence - please - There are people in the real world that suffering from that that deserve sympathy and support - you get shit on a Internet forum generally in reply for you typing something rather idiotic - Try to keep it in perspective.

Obxbiker - Welcome to the forum. I guess that the Venox info you posted simply got lumped in with all the 'other' cheap Chinese crap that comes in.

They arnt my 'style', but they do sound (from what you are saying) somewhat head and shoulders above that.

There is a real lack of a nice reasonable sized cruiser of good quality in the learner bracket - here is hoping that the Venox lives up to the possibility of filling that gap!

[The Stranger]

Well said, totally agree..........

Birds of a feather.

[bismarck]

VENOXs are made in my country Taiwan, I haven't seen one or ridden one yet. It is a good bike for learner,actually.
:)

[mattian]

Yep, Its an excellent bike for learning on. When I first got my learner licence I tried a few 250's finally settling on the Suzuki VL 250 but, oh my god that narrow front wheel didn't do much for my confidence in the wind and on the motorway. Saw the Venox and thought.... "thats the one" promptly sold the Intruder and feel much more confident on the Venox. It has a very solid feel, doesnt get buffeted around so much in the wind which is important for those of us who have to use our bikes everyday for commuting. Oh yeah..... and it looks like the BOMB !!! and makes a hell of a noise. I read one review of the bike who's author described at as the little "Buzzbomber"

[obxbiker]

Yes it is an excellent bike to learn on.
But what we have found the last 4 years is just as many 'old time' riders end up with it too.

Most 'old time' riders get one because of the unique look (NO one knows what it is), the great performance for its class and the dependability.

Unlike the young punks, who do not know what they are talking about, many 'old time' riders do not buy a bike with large cc's just to compensate for a small XXXX. They buy a bike for the lifestyle.

[Trouser]

Is this just a Honda Magna 250 copy?

Honda
111575

Kymco
111576

[mattian]

Is this just a Honda Magna 250 copy?

Honda
111575

Kymco
111576

Apparently designed by the same fella who designed the "Magna" .... he must have run out of ideas....haha Exactly the same Steel tubular frame, just some more up to date features, such as funkier looking tail light, fuel tank etc. The problem with the Magna, is they don't make them anymore. If you want one you have to buy a used one. The Venox is the brand new alternative.