Best small cruiser?

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.

fnfalman · 08-13-2008, 09:50 AM

Ain't a lot of choices: Honda Rebel, the little Suzuki 250, the Hyosung, and even the Chinese something-or-another. The Chinese one is I think 125-cc or something like that.

I don't know, I'd rather buy me a scooter before I ride a small cruiser (or a large cruiser).

Gas Man · 08-13-2008, 03:04 PM

You got a few options...

any of the older cruisers can be found all over craigslist and ebay.
a newer scooter as FL was saying, then at least you got somewhere to put stuff
ruckus would be PIMP!!

dReWpY · 08-13-2008, 03:51 PM

i know of a rebel that could be had possibly

Rider · 08-13-2008, 03:54 PM

Suzuki S40.

Smittie61984 · 08-13-2008, 08:23 PM

For a 250cc motorcycle I suggest this...

Oh you meant cruiser.

A good city bike I had was my first bike. A 1994 Yamaha SecaII. It was a 600cc Air Cooled motor (Though I didn't feel I had problems from overheating in bumper to bumper). It got 45-50mpg city (With me being new and floring it half the time) and 70mg+ highway. It had great midpower for cruising around 4-6k and needing to get out of the way quick. Also a super awesome comfortable seat and a comfortable stance. I paid $1500 for one in great shape but have seen them go for $1000.

Also would you consider a scooter? I know a guy with a Aprilia and a Harley who rides a Kymco scooter everday. I think 150cc with 68mpg city and he paid $1500 for it brand new.

08-13-2008, 08:30 AM	#1
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."

08-13-2008, 09:50 AM	#2
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	Ain't a lot of choices: Honda Rebel, the little Suzuki 250, the Hyosung, and even the Chinese something-or-another. The Chinese one is I think 125-cc or something like that. I don't know, I'd rather buy me a scooter before I ride a small cruiser (or a large cruiser). __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

08-13-2008, 03:04 PM	#3
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	You got a few options... any of the older cruisers can be found all over craigslist and ebay. a newer scooter as FL was saying, then at least you got somewhere to put stuff ruckus would be PIMP!! __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

08-13-2008, 08:23 PM	#6
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	For a 250cc motorcycle I suggest this... Oh you meant cruiser. A good city bike I had was my first bike. A 1994 Yamaha SecaII. It was a 600cc Air Cooled motor (Though I didn't feel I had problems from overheating in bumper to bumper). It got 45-50mpg city (With me being new and floring it half the time) and 70mg+ highway. It had great midpower for cruising around 4-6k and needing to get out of the way quick. Also a super awesome comfortable seat and a comfortable stance. I paid $1500 for one in great shape but have seen them go for $1000. Also would you consider a scooter? I know a guy with a Aprilia and a Harley who rides a Kymco scooter everday. I think 150cc with 68mpg city and he paid $1500 for it brand new. __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

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08-13-2008, 03:54 PM	#5
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Suzuki S40.