Best small cruiser?

NONE_too_SOFT · 08-12-2008, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Shift

I never said that. I use to own an 06 Ninja 250 and it had mroe then enough power around town. I just simply want a cruiser that I can see 70 mpg out of while hardly ever going over 60 mph.

rebel.

Cutty72 · 08-12-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

rebel.

nhgunnut · 08-12-2008, 09:56 PM

I will offer another vote for the rebel but throw in that the Hoysung 25o Cruiser is a reasonalbe little cruiser that will top 75 when it has to and is not unattractive

Trip · 08-12-2008, 10:12 PM

Drewpy has a rebel he wants to sell.

NONE_too_SOFT · 08-12-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Drewpy has a rebel he wants to sell.

thats what prompted me to suggest it.

BobTheBiker · 08-12-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nhgunnut

I will offer another vote for the rebel but throw in that the Hoysung 25o Cruiser is a reasonalbe little cruiser that will top 75 when it has to and is not unattractive

hyosung=crap. its not even a suzuki motor they're copying, it just LOOKS like a knockoff of one. I've heard too many horror stories about them. Honda Rebel or Kawi Vulcan 500 gets my vote.

Dnyce · 08-12-2008, 10:49 PM

honda ruckus-120mpg

fuck it.

Dave · 08-13-2008, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

hyosung=crap. its not even a suzuki motor they're copying, it just LOOKS like a knockoff of one. I've heard too many horror stories about them. Honda Rebel or Kawi Vulcan 500 gets my vote.

yo slick, hyosung BUILDS suzukis. not copies

nhgunnut · 08-13-2008, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

hyosung=crap. its not even a suzuki motor they're copying, it just LOOKS like a knockoff of one. I've heard too many horror stories about them. Honda Rebel or Kawi Vulcan 500 gets my vote.

Bob I agree the Vulcans are nice. But you have to stop basing opinions on second and thrid hand information you have to get out and ride stuff.. I have taken the Hoysung out for rides and helped a local kid work on his .. They are nice stable machines reflecting what seems to be the general Korean philosophy of Let someone pay the RD for the technology and market a stable platform at a reduced price. They are not a Ducati they are not yet a Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki or Suzuki, They are an inexpensive realible machine that seems to utilize 3 to 5 year old technology. As far as how they look I like the look of the 250 Cruisers. I rode one a few years ago when I weighed 365 lbs. It had no difficulty toting my lardy ass around at highway speeds. ( I have since lost 130lbs) I was considering buying it for my daughter. As it happens I stumbled across a creampuff VN750 so thats what she got.
Visually though every thing is very personal I think the 999 is the best looking bike Ducati ever made, I think my Gl1800 looks like a Harley got raped by a UFO (love the bike despite its look) and I am currently lusting after a Ural.

NeonspeedRT · 08-13-2008, 08:30 AM

If you want a small cc cruiser, look into the Suzuki GZ250. It's a great bike. It's the bike 80% of all MSF schools use for training. The reason is they are reliable, bulletproof, and easy to work on.

They have a decent amount of pep to them and get great gas mileage. There is every option out there for accessories. I've even seen people touring on them.

I've spent plenty of seat time at the MSF range on the GZ250's. I'm 275 and they haul me around just fine. I've seen them take some crazy drops and turn around and start right back up.

08-12-2008, 10:49 PM	#7
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08-13-2008, 08:30 AM	#10
NeonspeedRT At Large Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jax, FL Moto: 2005 R1 Posts: 678	If you want a small cc cruiser, look into the Suzuki GZ250. It's a great bike. It's the bike 80% of all MSF schools use for training. The reason is they are reliable, bulletproof, and easy to work on. They have a decent amount of pep to them and get great gas mileage. There is every option out there for accessories. I've even seen people touring on them. I've spent plenty of seat time at the MSF range on the GZ250's. I'm 275 and they haul me around just fine. I've seen them take some crazy drops and turn around and start right back up. __________________ MSF Rider Coach Motorcycle Training Institue Inc "Riding a motorcycle is like playing chess. Anyone can learn the moves, but it takes a lifetime to master the game."

08-12-2008, 09:56 PM	#3
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	I will offer another vote for the rebel but throw in that the Hoysung 25o Cruiser is a reasonalbe little cruiser that will top 75 when it has to and is not unattractive