thanks for the suggestion. it looks a little too cruiser-y for me but maybe i'm just getting worked up over what image i want the bike to be. kind of reminds me of a rebel and virago. i think i still prefer the tu250's body.
options for a low displacement retro styled new bike?
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thanks for the suggestion. it looks a little too cruiser-y for me but maybe i'm just getting worked up over what image i want the bike to be. kind of reminds me of a rebel and virago. i think i still prefer the tu250's body.
Wonder if Suzuki is gonna ride the tooling for that bike for a fourth decade
Totally get it. The original post just mentioned no sports bike so, I went into this direction.
Happy hunting!
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Not small displacement, but if the Kawasaki W800 ever comes to this side of the pond, I would be very tempted. Very sexy. Kawi even offers an accessory cafe seat and headlight cowl.
http://www.kawasaki.eu/en/products/sports/2014/w800_/overview?Uid=042BWlhZW1laWFpaWllfWV9QXFtZWFxQ
http://www.kawasaki.eu/en/products/sports/2014/w800_/overview?Uid=042BWlhZW1laWFpaWllfWV9QXFtZWFxQ
Wouldn't you know it, I saw a SYM Wolf parked on Roncesvalles this morning. Very cheap-looking, tiny thing. TU250s look a lot better IMO.
if i do get a tu250, i might just get it repainted. i don't like the drab grey on it nor the burgundy red on the older versions. but i agree the overall bike quality is gonna probably be infinitely better with not too much extra cost.
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http://www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk/products/motorcycles/sport-heritage/sr400.aspx The Yamaha SR400 would be nice, too, if it was available here.
i think my biggest issue is that is solely has a kickstart and thats it. which is a bit weird. probably be kinda cool for a little bit but hmm. but yeah also not in canada haha.
It's all about the bass
i do like the styling on the wolf more. a bit too much chrome but i love the sporty UJM look.
tu250 modded up also looks pretty bad ***
I agree... TU250 and just ride. Ideally the OP would find one already modified to his liking; otherwise he is going to invest monies he will never recuperate.
Just the same I can relate to being attracted to this sort of bike:
I just mounted an old school tail rack on the rear so that my wife is more comfortable when she rides with me and also to make things a little more convenient when I commute with the bike:
Frankly, I hate the look of the rear rack but thought I would try it out for awhile.
I briefly had a tu250 and really liked it. My wife has a Sym scooter, and although I have no issue or concern with the build quality, and it is mechanically and excellent bike, resale on a Sym will not be half as easy as on the TU-250. Also, as previously mentioned, parts and service are way more available on a suzuki, and there are plenty of aftermarket shiny things you can add to the TU.
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Gsus rides a versys !!! who woulda thunk ?
Hey , hows your dad doing these days ??
Gsus rides a versys !!! who woulda thunk ?
Hey , hows your dad doing these days ??
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I agree... TU250 and just ride. Ideally the OP would find one already modified to his liking; otherwise he is going to invest monies he will never recuperate.
Just the same I can relate to being attracted to this sort of bike:
I just mounted an old school tail rack on the rear so that my wife is more comfortable when she rides with me and also to make things a little more convenient when I commute with the bike:
Frankly, I hate the look of the rear rack but thought I would try it out for awhile.
yeah, i realize any sort of mods cosmetic or performance-wise is just going to be dumped into the bike with zero worth to anyone else. i really dont foresee me needing a bigger bike though (but thats probably a newbie thing to say right now).
on a completely random note, heres a nice old honda cd175 for sale!
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-street-cruis...ke/1077181643?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
That 175 is pretty cool... I would be tempted to go that route instead of the Sym. I still think a TU250 or a Grom would be best for you. Just the same that 175 would make an interesting option if you had it thoroughly checked over by someone like Rosey Toes...
