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    Best 250 ever for sale now, don't miss your chance. - Now Sold

    CBR250RR for sale here:
    http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh....php?p=1874364

    She's a wonderful machine. They don't make them like they used to.

    SOLD

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    Help me lighten my load, I've got too many amazing Hondas. Just sold an 04 CBR600RR on behalf of my dad for far too cheap. Still need to sell my CBR250RR now that I've got a VFR.
    http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/at...0&d=1231234934

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    sorry dude, just bought the mrs a 250. gv250, 1000kms on the clock. 4g. what a steal!!!
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    oh and a HUGE thanks to Barx2a for letting us grab it, will have many fun days on it yet!
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    That's a Hyosung man, different ballpark. Have you ridden one of these early 90's sports 250's? No doubt a good enough bike for tootling round on though. Horses for courses.

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    Best 250 ever? Are you selling an Aprilia RS250 as well?


    Good luck with the sale.
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    When I saw the title I thought you were selling a 1972 GT250R (not the Hyosung). Sadly I am disapointed.
    Time to ride

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    I said BEST, I'm well aware that the Aprilia is quicker, but when taking into account ALL other factors such as fuel economy, reliability, required maintenance, comfort, and I don't think the Aprilia could handle or stop any better than the CBR, only advantage is slightly lighter and slightly more power, although the CBR has a smoother more usable power curve. And the fact that the CBR doesn't get swingarm cracking failures, not mentioning the engine failures on the Aprilia's.

    Saw one at the Victoria Motorcycle wreckers that had pretty much burnt to the ground. Still I'd have one if I could afford to run it.

    My very first bike was an RGV250 Pepsi racing replica, so I've been on both sides of the fence.

    Quote Originally Posted by McJim View Post
    Best 250 ever? Are you selling an Aprilia RS250 as well?


    Good luck with the sale.

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    http://www.suzukicycles.org/GT-series/GT250.shtml

    Sorry, I'm pretty sure the CBR's better too. Couldn't find the R version, that may be a whole different deal. Get me some specs or info.

    Quote Originally Posted by Jantar View Post
    When I saw the title I thought you were selling a 1972 GT250R (not the Hyosung). Sadly I am disapointed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vtec View Post
    http://www.suzukicycles.org/GT-series/GT250.shtml

    Sorry, I'm pretty sure the CBR's better too. Couldn't find the R version, that may be a whole different deal. Get me some specs or info.
    *yawn* finish work in an hour and a half at 7am...
    Still thinking of taking a gander at the bike today possibly.
    I'll give you a call or something.
    Gotta fit some sleep in there somewhere too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vtec View Post
    http://www.suzukicycles.org/GT-series/GT250.shtml

    Sorry, I'm pretty sure the CBR's better too. Couldn't find the R version, that may be a whole different deal. Get me some specs or info.
    From your website:
    When the GT250 model came (1971 in Japan, 1973 in Europe), it was still, despite of its roots from the sixties, a very competetive machine. It was as large as many 400 models and even performed like one, or better.
    1971 Japan, 1973 Europe year model R
    Looking very much alike the T250, Suzuki Motor Company released the GT250 in Japan in '71. As far as I know, there were only cosmetic differencies between the models. The main difference to the T250 is the lack of a grab rail.
    It was the 72 model here in New Zealand, but with some minor differences. Claimed power in the NZ model was 33 HP, but that was probably only a true 25 HP. However many of the components were shared with the TR250 road racer. By simply fitting the larger 26mm carb, raising the exhaust port 5mm and widening the transfer ports 2 mm each side and opening the exhaust baffles it could develop considerably more power. I saw claims that ranged from 36 to 45 HP. Not too bad for the early 1970s.

    I ran mine through the standing and flying 1/4. I can't remember the exact data now, but it was over 100 mph in the flying.
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    Not bad for the 1970's at all. But it was a 2 stroke wasn't it? CBR will still depants it on a race track. Haha.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vtec View Post
    But it was a 2 stroke wasn't it? CBR will still depants it on a race track. Haha.
    The 250 production (2 stroke) lap record at Manfield is 8 seconds faster than the street-stock 250 (4 stroke) record. Sorry vtec, thats a depantsing.

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    She's a beaut! Very nice bikes these, and with good tyres they can get the adrenaline pumping.


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    Quote Originally Posted by svr View Post
    The 250 production (2 stroke) lap record at Manfield is 8 seconds faster than the street-stock 250 (4 stroke) record. Sorry vtec, thats a depantsing.
    I was talking about the 70's one. Was that the long or normal circuit. Also what were the times and the bikes? Interested. And yes that is a depantsing, but also should be noticed that the streetstock record is probably held by a noob at the time, whereas the 250 production record was probably held by a legend.

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