Difference between the Virago and Intruder?

**Edz1** · 7th September 2009, 17:54

Does any one have experience of the difference between the Yamaha Virago and the Suzuki Intruder (250).Both seem pretty similar so I wondering if any one could spell out any obvious diffs between the too (and not just the price!

) for me.

Ta

**EJK** · 7th September 2009, 18:11

Their name's are totally different.

**Edz1** · 7th September 2009, 19:05

Originally Posted by EJK

Their name's are totally different.

Yeah well, if thats the daftest reply I get- I'll be lucky!

**mattian** · 7th September 2009, 19:12

Virago = fierce or abusive woman.
Intruder = rubber sex toy shaped like a fist, popular in all boys schools......

but seriously though. I rode a VL 250 intruder on my learners. I can't make a comparison between the 2 but, I can tell you that the intruder was an EXCELLENT ! bike for learning on.

**Fatt Max** · 7th September 2009, 20:16

Originally Posted by mattian

Virago = fierce or abusive woman.
Intruder = rubber sex toy shaped like a fist, popular in all boys schools......

but seriously though. I rode a VL 250 intruder on my learners. I can't make a comparison between the 2 but, I can tell you that the intruder was an EXCELLENT ! bike for learning on.

+1 and still riding the VL

Had a go on the Virago and it is also a fine machine but the VL suited me because I am of the larger waist size (ie, a fat bastard) and it came down to comfort.

**Edbear** · 7th September 2009, 21:02

Originally Posted by Fatt Max

+1 and still riding the VL

Had a go on the Virago and it is also a fine machine but the VL suited me because I am of the larger waist size (ie, a fat bastard) and it came down to comfort.

I think you'll find as Fatt Max says, the main difference is physical size. The C50T is better suited to larger rider's as well.

Both bikes have an excellent rep for reliability, so it's really down to personal preference.

**retro asian** · 7th September 2009, 22:35

Think the Virago suits those who are shorter, seat is lower to the ground.

**Edz1** · 10th September 2009, 12:55

I liked the test drive on the Intruder, although I found it handled pretty different from the Scorpio Itook my test on (only time Iv ridden before). Can anyone explain to me the differences in the way cruisers like the Varg and the Intruder handle in comparisson to the Scorpio?

**hospitalfood** · 10th September 2009, 13:06

to me they are both much the same, i really struggle not to be rude about these bikes. i think a vt 250 is a far better choice.

I would rather ride my own face than a virago or (anal) intruder

**Edz1** · 10th September 2009, 13:16

Originally Posted by hospitalfood

to me they are both much the same, i really struggle not to be rude about these bikes. i think a vt 250 is a far better choice.

I would rather ride my own face than a virago or (anal) intruder

Iv noticed on here that quite alot of people get that way- why is that?

**hospitalfood** · 10th September 2009, 13:25

i guess for me any crusier that is not a harley is a bit off, IMO they are an imitation of a harley so you might as well get the real thing despite the fact that some of the imitations may be better than a harley.
they are just not cool IMO. i find riding a crusier is reasonably comfortable but so is a vt 250, and the vt will out perform the crusier at all levels.

**YellowDog** · 10th September 2009, 13:27

Originally Posted by Edz1

Iv noticed on here that quite alot of people get that way- why is that?

I had a little go on an Intruder.

I have never liked the cruiser riding position, but thought he Intruder was quite good fun.

Too poxy and small for my liking, but each to their own.

Not a real cruiser or a real anything, hence the negative comments.

IMO good looking, safe, and easy to ride.

Ideal for noobs with too much cash.

**Edz1** · 10th September 2009, 13:36

Originally Posted by hospitalfood

i guess for me any crusier that is not a harley is a bit off, IMO they are an imitation of a harley so you might as well get the real thing despite the fact that some of the imitations may be better than a harley.
they are just not cool IMO. i find riding a crusier is reasonably comfortable but so is a vt 250, and the vt will out perform the crusier at all levels.

So its the Harley wannbe that does it for you?For me thats a bit of a pluscos Im not really into wearing a Southernflag-but I do like the comfort and gleam of them.
What do you make of this http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-241061381.htm

Originally Posted by YellowDog

I had a little go on an Intruder.

I have never liked the cruiser riding position, but thought he Intruder was quite good fun.

Too poxy and small for my liking, but each to their own.

Not a real cruiser or a real anything, hence the negative comments.

IMO good looking, safe, and easy to ride.

Ideal for noobs with too much cash.

I think I get what your saying about the cost for a noob 'treat'. Thats one of the reservations I have. They are pricey and not very fast. But not very fast sounds pretty good to me- cos I am proper green behind the ears when it comes to bikes!

**Maha** · 10th September 2009, 13:38

Dictionary definition says...'agressive woman, a manlike maiden'
Other 'Vir' words...Viril/Virus/Virulent and of cause Virgina.
Someone was taking the piss when naming this bike surely?....

**Edz1** · 10th September 2009, 13:39

Originally Posted by Maha

Dictionary definition says...'agressive woman, a manlike maiden'
Other 'Vir' words...Viril/Virus/Virulent and of cause Virgina.
Someone was taking the piss when naming this bike surely?....

I just keep calling it a Viagra- which my GFthinks is morethan just a slip of the tongue!