Best allround 250 sportbike?

[vifferman]

Seeing I know almost nothing about 250s, not having ridden one for about 20 years, I'd say the Aprilia RS250 (or whatever its designation is).

[jrandom]

Seeing I know almost nothing about 250s, not having ridden one for about 20 years, I'd say the one that's the fastest and most expensive.

And fair enough too.

[Cajun]

Seeing I know almost nothing about 250s, not having ridden one for about 20 years, I'd say the Aprilia RS250 (or whatever its designation is).

mmmm rs250 even tho i not riden one of those in about 5 years, i still want one for a play thing

[dhunt]

mmmm rs250 even tho i not riden one of those in about 5 years, i still want one for a play thing

Do they take much maintance work? How often do you have to rebuild them?

[Funkyfly]

Do they take much maintance work? How often do you have to rebuild them?

I have read and heard that the motors are trouble - yes worse than your average 2 stroke!, even read an article about a motor swap with a jap bike. The handling as you would expect sounds wikid!

[SPORK]

Hey, busting in here, but I think it is pretty relevant; Is the FZR250 a good 250? Are there any main problems with it? I heard that it would make a good first bike, is that true? Thanks for any replies!

[Magua]

Don't hold me to this, but I hear they have carburator problems.

[Zapf]

na.. the VTR250's are the most friendly sports bike Nice grunty low / mid range torque. Pulls out of corners (torque) better than CBR's, better seats and as long as u don't drag a CBR it'll be a good sport.

[Mr Skid]

na.. the VTR250's are the most friendly sports bike Nice grunty low / mid range torque. Pulls out of corners (torque) better than CBR's, better seats and as long as u don't drag a CBR it'll be a good sport.

...and VTR's don't sound like lawnmowers eh Zapf?

I find the CBR engine tends to cook in stop-start motorway traffic as a function of revs and minimal air flow. The only real answer for it is to split lanes.. At least that'll be the awnser I'll give when I'm pinged for it

[Firefight]

.. The only real answer for it is to split lanes.. At least that'll be the awnser I'll give when I'm pinged for it

good luck

F/F

[Cajun]

...and VTR's don't sound like lawnmowers eh Zapf?

I find the CBR engine tends to cook in stop-start motorway traffic as a function of revs and minimal air flow. The only real answer for it is to split lanes.. At least that'll be the awnser I'll give when I'm pinged for it

don't think that go down well, the wifes getting caught doing 120 saying there was a strong head wind and only way to get thru it didn't work, silly cop who never riden a bike before

[Mr Skid]

don't think that go down well, the wifes getting caught doing 120 saying there was a strong head wind and only way to get thru it didn't work, silly cop who never riden a bike before

Oh I doubt it'd work at all, but I'd feel bad not having some excuse lined up for it.

After all, the police must look forward to creative excuses delivered with a straight face.

I'd hate to disappoint them!

[Cajun]

Oh I doubt it'd work at all, but I'd feel bad not having some excuse lined up for it.

After all, the police must look forward to creative excuses delivered with a straight face.

I'd hate to disappoint them!

yes never want to disappoint them

[Blakamin]

Hey, busting in here, but I think it is pretty relevant; Is the FZR250 a good 250? Are there any main problems with it? I heard that it would make a good first bike, is that true? Thanks for any replies!

They're a good bike! 40hp, 6 speed.. rev hard... my old fzx had the same engine!
Just dont expect to go over 140!

[erik]

They're a good bike! 40hp, 6 speed.. rev hard... my old fzx had the same engine!
Just dont expect to go over 140!

I think the fzx is supposed to have a detuned version of the engine, so I think it's likely that the fzr 250 could get over 140. I had a really short ride on one once, it seemed really smooth, much more like a sewing machine than my brother's 2 cylinder zzr 250 or my fzx. But I didn't see how fast it would go, and didn't ride it for long.