I have had dozens of motorcycles. I have over 700,000 miles on two wheels. 250s should be the motorcycle that every beginner should start on. When you ride a 250, you soon learn that you cannot get your speed back up after braking by just turning the throttle. You learn to pick better lines, stay off the brakes, maintain your momentum, be in the correct gear on the exit of turns, and how to select the correct gear for the correct speed. A 250 just makes you a better rider sooner. I personally find it more fun to be able to ring the motorcycles neck and get everything out of it, without really going that fast as a result. It is actually pointless to have a motorcycle with over 100 hp, that you could not even begin to get near the limits of power that that machine is capable of providing. It’s pointless. In the rest of the world, 50cc size motorcycles are more abundant than every other size engine motorcycle combined. I’m not in the market for a 50, but I have had many 250s. At the same time, I believe a beginner that fits the machine for dirt riding is better off starting on a 250 rather than a 125. The reason, here in Pennsylvania, the terrain is very hilly. I think a beginner is better off making it up these hills even though they chose the wrong gear, than getting stuck in the middle of the hill on a 125, because they didn’t have the engine in a low gear at high-speed. A 250 will crawl up a steep hill, a 125 Has to be screaming in the right gear to make the same hill.A 250 is very forgiving. One thing to consider. On the street,You could outgrow a 250 pretty quickly. Although a 250 may have a seat and foot pegs for a passenger, they’re really not designed for two people, they will tolerate two people, but they’re not designed for it. The suspension will be overwhelmed. A two cylinder 250 will not have the low and pulling power that a single cylinder 250 has. A single cylinder 250 will not have the top end power a two cylinder 250 has. What that means is, with a two cylinder 250, you’ll do a lot more clutch slipping at start out especially on hills. With a single cylinder 250 you won’t be Fanning the clutch lever as much or revving the engine as hard to get going especially on hills. I love 250s. It takes real skill to keep a 250 moving along briskly on a winding hilly back Road. They are great commuter machines in the city and suburbs. I only wish that there was a bigger selection of singles and two cylinder 250s from Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, and Kawasaki, and I wish they put better suspensions on them. I really wish they would make two stroke 250s again for street use. Kawasaki at one time made a 250 three cylinder two-stroke.Kawasaki also made a four-cylinder water cooled 250 4-stroke but it never came to the United States. A friend of mine has a four cylinder Kawasaki 250. I rode it, and thought it was a 400. The redline was 19,000 RPM. It sounds like a siren. I love 250s. I am actually shopping for a used Suzuki TU250, that’s how I found this video on KZread.

@Sqeptick

5 жыл бұрын

Great comment. I kinda feel the same way about 4 cylinder manual transmission cars.

@ginnystokes2013

4 жыл бұрын

I got mine a couple of weeks ago. It's rained almost every day since. My last bike, 20 years ago was 60 hp. I've already got the 16 engine sprocket ordered. I'm 120lbs. It jumps and runs. My old ones just moved on out. How do you soften the suspension for light riders.

@needparalegal

3 жыл бұрын

I started on a 305, waste of time to not just start on a full size bike. Just don't crank the throttle and it doesnt really matter as long as the bike is under 500lbs.

THANK YOU for the detailed interstate ride, especially up the hill. The commentary helped a lot. This bike is capable, for sure.

@Sqeptick

6 жыл бұрын

knox2613 Glad to be helpful.

Thanks for this longer look at the TU250. Lots of good info. As someone who did the rider course and got their license on one of these, I appreciate the real-world perspective.

@Sqeptick

7 жыл бұрын

Chris Rugen Glad it was useful!

I had this bike twice and regrettably sold it both times for a small displacement sports bike. I now have the opportunity to buy this bike again from a nearby town with under 400 miles, and now I’m trading on the sports bike to have this again. Thanks for the video, it confirms my wanting to own this bike again.

@Sqeptick

Жыл бұрын

Wow, what year/color are you getting this time?

@tomlabarbara6277

Жыл бұрын

2019 black lol

Great review !! Every time I had a question in my head you answered it. I've ridden motorcycles for a long time but i am interested in investing in one of these for the wonderful economy and styling ! Ride safe !

Great vid, thanks for posting. I'm shopping for a small bike and I found your video very helpful.

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that. Good luck with your shopping... you can find these lightly used for $2000-$3000 quite often. Thanks.

Great video, thx! I purchased a left over 2013 this past spring. Still in the crate! Under 4 grand. Couldn't be happier with it. I'm over six feet and go 250 lbs and "Dottie" has been over 80 without any mods. She always makes me smile. I feel like a kid again! Enjoy and be safe!

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, +wildcat. You too.

@bluzcat007

8 жыл бұрын

+Wildcat You just sealed my decision. I am 6 ft 1, 210 pounds, and NOT a mechanic. How was the break in? I have never bought new, but used of these are not around me at all. Truth be told, I am already tired of looking at the used nighthawk 250's, in "excellent" or "mint" condition, that have been dropped, gears too tight, no history records, etc. I love the vintage Japanese bikes, but I am tired of having to load it up to the shop, and wait over a month to get it back. I will buy one of these....was a decision between this and the Yamaha sr400. This video helped me decide.

Enjoyed your great little video! I just got my TU about 2 months ago and have put 1500 enjoyable miles on it. It's my first and I'm loving it! I've been considering the other sprocket from everything I've read and I think you've convinced me. Maybe in the spring since I'll probably need to put it away for the winter soon here in Massachusetts, dreading that think it'll be my longest winter ever.

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I think you'll find the sprocket a nice upgrade. Get a trickle charger on your bike and hopefully you get some warm days to ride this winter.

Great video, makes me want to hop on my tu250x right now.

Hello, fellow tu250 rider here. Very glad to have found your video, and yes I watched the whole thing. The roads around your home are beautiful. Am I envious. Mine also has the 16T sprocket put in. It does make the first two gears slightly more useful while riding on local roads. The improvement is more explicit while cruising on the highway. I purchased the TU250 simply because it is a 250cc UJM. Simplicity is its charm. I wouldn't trade it for any other higher performance motorcycles.

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I agree. It's retro, simple, affordable, and efficient. Great little bike!

That is maybe the best motorcycle review video I've ever seen. In the past, I've had a '94 Nighthawk 250 and a '94 Ninja 250. I've also had other bikes all the way up to an FJR1300 ABS. The FJR was no more fun than the Ninja 250. The Nighthawk 250 was a terd because of bad carburation. These days, I'm riding a Honda Silver Wing ABS scooter, but I miss the little 250 motorcycles the most. Maybe it's a byproduct of growing up in the 80s, but that TU is one of the most handsome bikes I've ever seen, and you can use ALL of its performance every time you ride.

I enjoyed the ride very much. 👍 It gave me a feel for the little bike that I would love to own.

@Sqeptick

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you liked it.

Nice rider review Sqeptick - great to see this bike running down the highway on such a perfect day! Agree the blinker is hard to see in bright daylight and I deal with it by automatically pressing the cancel button at least once after every turn. I'm running low beams all the time since the brights are a little too much in town. LOL 27:23

The way this is filmed convinces me that I need this bike! Seems fast enough for me the way you're cruising

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it...be sure to check out my updated review from a couple months ago. It's definitely not a fast bike, quick enough for me most of the time.

The z900rs has traction control, and abs which helps for riding in heavy rain. In the summer on a hot day you have the oil on the surface of the asphault mixing with the rain. I was sideways on the Harley a few times due to applying to much rear brake, ride carefully, or wait for it to let up. Living in Florida for a few years pop up rain showers hapoen quite a bit. Now I'm back in Ohio where we have a 8 month riding season, and more gravel something to be cautious of but not afraid.

Love the fact at the intersection when you said sometimes they are really trucking a pickup truck went by. Just thought that was funny.

Your video was the seal of the deal for me. I have been obsessively searching for one for 2 months. Found my 2009 one owner beauty yesterday with 533 miles. Got it for 3 grand. The old guy was firm, and that was fine with me. What a wonderful machine. It was the only used here in the Kansas City area, stealerships wont keep new ones on the floor around here. I was about to drive hundreds of miles to pick up older models on the floor, and get ripped to shreds with "dealer fees". So glad I did not have to do that. And what they say is true.....the red one IS faster. :)

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

Congrats on finding the low mile bike. There's at least one other rider in Kansas City...I think his KZread channel is "KC TUX."

I'm getting my TU250X in just over a week. Its a 2012...taking off a buddies hands for him, so he can get something a little bigger. I, like yourself, will be a first time rider. I was bicycle commuter for 10yrs, now I've been on a 150cc scooter for almost 2yrs, and soon to begin with a motorcycle...I'm just addicted to 2 wheels. The TU250X is a beautiful bike and plenty powerful enough for my purposes...I do think I'll put a dirt bike tire on the rear tho. I enjoyed you're entire video, thanks.

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

+Kirk Roberts Thanks, Kirk. Sounds like you won't have any problem with transitioning to a motorcycle, especially this one.

I did watch the whole video and yes I love the tu250x I have over 9,000 on mine and it is a sweet little ride, thanks for the video!!

@Sqeptick

4 жыл бұрын

Take good care of it because it sounds like Suzuki is going to stop selling new ones in the next year or so.

@porkfat8109

4 жыл бұрын

@@Sqeptick Oh no...is there any talk of a replacement model or are they just going to end production of this level of bike.

@Sqeptick

4 жыл бұрын

@@porkfat8109 Not really sure. Haven't seen news of a follow on yet.

good stuff! Lots of useful information. Thank you!

@Sqeptick

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir. I'm glad it was useful. I've got another update video on the same motorcycle if you want my long term opinion.

Congrats on your bike. I've had mine for nearly 12 months and love every kilometre I put on it. That's a nice part of the world you live in too, great riding country by the looks of it.

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we're in the foothills of the Ozark mountains and it is quite a nice place for riding. How many kms have you accrued in the last year?

@bullymac68

8 жыл бұрын

+Sqeptick I've just hit 7500km. My daily commute is only 6kms. I'm pretty lucky that our Australian winters, while cold, don't really stop you from riding if you layer up. Spring time now and daylight savings kicks off this coming weekend. Looking forward to some lazy evening rides after work. I don't film my rides but I do take pics. My Instagram name is bullymac68. Lots of pics of my bike in the wild ;)

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

+bullymac68 sweet, I'll check it out.

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

bullymac68 Looks like you've got pretty spectacular riding spots there. Great looking dog as well.

Great video man!

@Sqeptick

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Excellent videoDiverse roads, well narratedLove ur bike!!! Im undecided between this and an Enfield

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

Both good choices I think, but the Enfield has a bigger engine, right?

Thank you for this!

Great Vid. Hey, just FYI, if you put a little "up" pressure on the shifter lever, then pull the clutch just a little bit the gear change will be perfect. The bike changes when it goes over 5000 miles, rides better! I have noticed a lot of guys that sell the TU prior to putting any good miles on it. I have the sprocket change and 1 size bigger tires, I have had it up to over 90 on the GPS reading and not the speedo. The speedo is not accurate until you change your tires to 1 size up. I have 3 other bikes and I ride this one the most! That is all I can say.

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

+68T200 Thanks for the tip, I'll try it. I just installed a phone mount on the handlebars, so I'm looking forward to compare the GPS with the speedo.

One of those cases. A good reliable bike, with a simple, uncomplicated visual. She will not stand a chance to survive in the market, if we don follow this gentleman example. Thanks for this video!

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

+Paulo B. Thanks! Suzuki has been selling these for over 20 years now, so it's got staying power. But how long it lasts in the north American market is a different story.

Great review man. I'm 90% ready to buy this (2016 model) bike for my first. I want a Bonneville (865 cc) and my instructor said that bike would be great for me, but I figure I would start on something smaller for a year or 2 (and half the price) and then do an upgrade. I may not need to if this little Suzuki is as fun as you make it out to be. Cheers!

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

The 2016 orange tank is the best color so far, in my opinion. But it'd be tempting to save a couple thousand and find one that's a 2-3 years old. I'm hoping to do an update on the bike soon. Just need some good weather on my days off.

My first bike was a flhs shovelhead. I like the little naked bikes, they look cool and get great gas milage. I like the Yamaha sr400, and this little tu250. I now have a Kawasaki z900rs which is a cool bike and it has a center display so you can see what gear you're in. The only ressons not to take a small bike on a long ride or cross country are with no windshield the wind will best you up doing 500 + miles per day, your butt will hurt, and you have no storage. With some determination you can do the long ride. Please don't give them any ideas, they will have seat belts and air bags on bikes soon enough. They will probably outlaw 2 wheelers, and make everyone ride a 3 wheeler.

I picked up a used 2012 TU250X over the weekend (my first motorcycle), partially based on your thorough reviews. Do you remember what Cortech bag you had for the back seat? Looks like a perfect fit. Thanks for your videos!

@Sqeptick

5 жыл бұрын

This is it, but it looks like it's not available on Amazon anymore. Cortech 8204-2305-00 Black C/T Dryver Tail Bag www.amazon.com/dp/B004SSDL8S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_iKJnDbF19D2EK

I just bought this bike a few weeks ago... had the exact same thoughts about the legality of seatbelts, and how weird it is to fly down the street just sitting on an engine.. this video feels, personal. lol

@Sqeptick

5 жыл бұрын

Glad I'm not the only one who had that thought.

Nice vid and commentary. Passed my MSF road class with no prior experience, so I want to keep learning at a slow pace, not interested in freeway riding at the moment. I'm looking for a starter bike, this gave me some things to consider. Was this a helmet cam? I didn't notice much head turning during cornering. Can a cancelling turn signal be added? I feel like I would forget a lot...

@Sqeptick

7 жыл бұрын

Noise Of Thanks. It's a chest mounted camera. I think signal cancelling kits can be added to most motorcycles, but they're not cheap or easy to install.

Considering one of these for my wife - shes doing her course today - and found your video very helpful. Different riding styles ie. freeway, back roads, hills etc. And good to hear about the front sprocket swap, I was concerned about the engine RPM while maintaining higher speeds. Did you find the mod altered the acceleration too much? I know they don't have much to start with... Cheers - from Australia.

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

+Joshua Wittick I didn't notice too much difference, but like you said, it doesn't scream off the line either way. That said, the pickup from 0-50 isn't terrible. I know it couldn't beat even marginally fast cars in a race, but I don't have a problem pulling away from traffic in normal conditions.

really fun video! nice roads, where is this place? i was liking the older honda rebel and yamaha vstar 250, b ut this here suzuki is da bomb-diggity!! likin' it lots, thx for posting the vid, mister-- :D

@Sqeptick

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's a great little bike--far better than the old Rebels in my opinion. I'm in Missouri.

Road one of these during the MSF course last year and I am really thinking about getting one as my first bike..

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

+Retzilla I was on a Harley at my MSF course, and I like the TU250X better because of its smaller size. As long as you're not planning to do cross-country freeway trips, I think you'll like the TU. Plus, you can get them very cheap compared with most other bikes, so if you do decide to get another one in the future, you shouldn't take a huge loss on it.

@PhillyFanatic1

8 жыл бұрын

+Sqeptick Thanks for the reply man... Yeah i'm saving up for it, currently. As a young rider though (24 yo), I'm worried about the insurance.

@tonyhernandez4185

7 жыл бұрын

Allister Anatalio I think i payed 14 dollars a month for insurance on my tu.

Safety color jackets ARE cool. I stand to argue with you on that. :-D Maybe not " bad ass biker " cool, but very well accepted. Especially by the auto drivers I overheard talking in a café . :-D

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

I agree...it's cool that people can see you.

Why doesn't Suzuki also make a TU350 & solve the lack of freeway power problem everyone complains about the TU250?

@Sqeptick

3 жыл бұрын

That's certainly a question many have posed. The TU250X has been a gateway to motorcycling for so many people, and not having a logical step up in that line of bikes seems like a missed opportunity.

Just so happens the first video I watch about the tu250 you drive though the town I live in!

@Sqeptick

7 жыл бұрын

What??? Ha ha what are the odds.

@chevyrac3r1988

7 жыл бұрын

Slim at best! Do you ever do any group rides just for fun?

@Sqeptick

7 жыл бұрын

I haven't. I've also got a new bike since I did this video.

@chevyrac3r1988

7 жыл бұрын

What did you get? Well if you're interested we pretty much ride with anyone who doesn't ride like a crazy person. Usually with a small group and try sticking to back roads. Either way the tu250 is on my list of a possible 2nd bike to pick up on the cheap.

@Sqeptick

7 жыл бұрын

You ride in STL? I got a Honda CB500X. As much as I liked the TU250, I wanted a bit more power since I spend most of my time on the freeway. If I had room for a couple bikes, I'd have kept the TU250X for riding the hills around here.

Had one a few years ago. Price new was ridiculous at over $5000CND new, but I bot it anyway. I was looking for something retro styled and light. I found it to be the most boring bike I've ever owned (and I'v had dozens over the decades) The motor had no character whatsoever--it sounded like a stationary engine for a generator or something. It didn't seem to like going more than 100kmh and took it's time getting there. I seem to recall the shifting was balky too. I thought maybe it would improve after a break-in period, but I didn't experience any improvement and sold it to a local riding school 4 months later. My next bike was a Honda cbx125 and it was a blast to ride compared to the TU. It would willingly take me over 100kph and the 6 speed gearbox was a pleasure to wind thru. Just a fun, light flickable bike and picked it up (used) for 1/3 of what I paid for the Suzuki. I know they are completely different style/type of motorcycle but for me the fun factor wasn't there with the Tu250.

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

+resomony That's interesting. I think the TU is good starter bike or a good bike for someone jetting around town. As I ride more, I do understand what you're saying about wanting something with more pep. I wouldn't mind getting onto a Honda CB500X, but don't feel like spending the money at the moment.

@resomony

8 жыл бұрын

+Sqeptick I think you're right---the TU would be a good 1st bike. For anyone who's had other rides, the TU would seem like an uninspiring motorcycle. BTW, I meant to say cbR125 in my last reply. Incidentally , I presently have a Hyosung Aquilla GV250 (paid $3500 new) and love it.

really good video, im looking to get one of these, ive heard of 16t sprocket but tyre size? what are the sizes which are spoken about to increase top speed/general riding.. thanks

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

+Sam long Thanks, Sam. For tire sizing info, you may want to check out the forums at tu250riders.com/index.php.

I got the Dart wind screen. It helps a bit cutting through to top speed. I got up sized Shinko 712s. On good day 80 to 85 on the gps...

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've since put a Dart on too. Keeps the wind from buffeting off my chest, but doesn't quite throw it over my helmet. What noticeable difference do your tires make?

@SuperTap007

8 жыл бұрын

+Sqeptick more torque and longer first gear. The bigger front corrects the speedo to actual speed according to gps on my iPhone..

Why not add a wind fairing & a 1/4 twist throttle? It seems like you have to turn the throttle almost all the way around to get up to top speed, then readjust your hand to hold it down to top speed, if you got a shorter throttle you wouldn't have to turn it so far, they are easy to get used to I have one on my suzuki quad.

@Sqeptick

3 жыл бұрын

Now that you mention it, I do remember having to do that with the throttle. Good idea about the mod...never heard of that. I ride a different motorcycle now, but it's funny to think about how much I had to twist with the TUX.

Regarding being light for two-up: the most popular bike in Guangzhou, China for the illegal motorcycle taxis is a Chinese copy of the Honda CB125 from the 70s. They'll carry two no problem, as long as you're OK staying below 50 mph. 😉

@Sqeptick

6 жыл бұрын

Nice...I bet they even do more than 2 at a time on those.

Beautiful views where is that?

@Sqeptick

2 жыл бұрын

I'm in Missouri, about an hour west of St Louis.

I want this bike, shame i live in the UK may be able to pick one up though seen a couple on going on gumtree etc, any other bikes like this that you would anyone would recommend for a complete beginner, saw the herald 250 but this bike I love

@Sqeptick

7 жыл бұрын

peed3 I was going to suggest the Honda CB300F, but it looks like the UK doesn't get that one either. Maybe someone else knows what the best small displacement bike is in England.

The problem with canceling turn signals is the location of the light. Yes, you look at the speedometer often, but your eyes go from the speedometer and back to the road. The light under the speedometer is just dumb. This was worse on my Triumph Legend as the lights are about 4 inches below the gauges. Honda, in 2018, had the lights above the tach, but in, 2019, they are back under the tach. Why is this rocket science?

@Sqeptick

5 жыл бұрын

Good observation. Because of that, it's just easier/safer to hit the cancel button than it is to check visually to make sure the signals are off.

Hey nice bike. I'm thinking to get buy it. What is your height? Mine is 6.1 ft ot 186 cm. Will it be comfortable?

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

I'm 5'10". It's possible you might feel kinda big for it, but I know there are some other tall guys that like it. You should go to tu250riders.com and ask if anybody can give a more informed opinion.

I think that if a few pieces of bright colored fabric can save your life it is cool, better than cool.

@paulgianni

3 жыл бұрын

We enjoy the comfort of holding that thought closely, but a retired EMT made a few motorcycle safety videos about that specific topic. In KZread's search engine, enter "DDFM high viz gear."

Would you take this bike on hard packed fire roads (mostly sand)?

@Sqeptick

7 жыл бұрын

Joe Joad If I were going to spend much time on sandy roads, I'd put knobby tires on it. But if off roading is the main use, consider a dual sport motorcycle.

@joejoad4550

7 жыл бұрын

Ok thanks.

Instead of constantly checking to make sure your blinker is turned off, try leaving your thumb on it while it's on, and don't take your thumb off until you turn it off. So then you'll know it's not on cuz your thumb isn't on it.

@Sqeptick

3 жыл бұрын

That could work for some folks, but I have a weird habit where I got the cancel button after just about every gear change. I think it comes from the fact that a lot of gear changes happen after a turn. It's annoying, but I've seen other people on KZread even worse than me.

you recommend this for a completely new rider? i've never touched a bike.

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

it may be the best bike (or at least one of the best) for a new rider. Which is why these are often used by motorcycle riding courses. The exception would be if you're really big, in which case you may want something larger.

@jabbawabba4949

8 жыл бұрын

Sqeptick Yeah i'm 6'0 and weigh 206 :/

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

+Jabba Wabba There are people your size that ride them happily. But you may also want to check out something in the 500cc range...just my opinion.

@jabbawabba4949

8 жыл бұрын

Sqeptick Right on. Thank you!

These are cool bikes and less than 4k off the showroom floor but the 250cc not having enough RPM to support certain incline lengths even with gear ratio mods is why I do 650cc or better. I think manufacturers think like I do regarding this: Who goes on interstates with motorcycles especially long distance? Those who do use big bikes with windshields and better ergonomics like a Goldwing or FLT or something.

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

I do think about getting a slightly bigger bike when I have to spend much time on the freeway.

@erikbreaman9124

8 жыл бұрын

+Sqeptick I'd like to go cross-country on a bike like you have but I know from experience they don't reflect wind and rain and bugs enough without a windshield and plastics. I'd rather haul a bike like this between states than buy one of the big heavy touring bikes.

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

egje EORWIJ I do have a windscreen on this now, and it helps. I still think this would be really fun to take across country... just need to stay on back roads, that's all.

@bluzcat007

8 жыл бұрын

+Sqeptick I will want a windscreen from day one...Missouri summers are too hot for full face helmets, and I never liked the taste of bugs. What shield did you go with?

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

andy knowles I got a Dart Flyscreen. I may go with something a bit higher in hindsight.

The gear shifting sounds kind of clunky, is that normal? I always worry about deer on those back roads.

@Sqeptick

4 жыл бұрын

It's probably a little clunky compared to expensive bikes, but not so much that I ever really noticed. I wear earplugs all the time, so I hardly hear the shifting to be honest with you. And the back roads are really treacherous at night--not so bad during the daytime.

@pennsyltuckyden9823

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Sqeptick, thanks for the reply, this is an older video but I have a 2019 TUX and it makes the same noise. I review it on my channel if you want to check it out. Thanks

@Sqeptick

4 жыл бұрын

@@pennsyltuckyden9823 I'll give it a watch, thanks.

What part of America is this? It's beautiful! (TU250x rider in New Zealand)

@Sqeptick

3 жыл бұрын

It's the US Midwest, in the state of Missouri. This is really pretty territory, though it's not being treated well at the moment unfortunately. Not as spectacular as the vistas in New Zealand, I'm sure, but pretty in it's own way.

Kind of reminds me of my first bike a CB160 honda, the pricing seems so high after many years ago buying new GS 850 for 2600 , but the way of the world and lots more fun I think, I suggest changing the oil a lot . and last forever then, I used to change mine around 1500 miles or so . and I've heard of GS 1000's getting 100 k miles on them. matter of fact on my GS1000 used to spend more on oil and tires than anything. and if it doesnt come with it a small neodymium magnet on the drain plug will help out.

@Sqeptick

8 жыл бұрын

The CB160 and the TU250X do look like they could've come from the same era. Thanks for the tips...planning an oil change soon, and it'll be interesting to see how dirty it is.

We do not have the TU250 in England but we do have the Suzuki van van 200cc.

@Sqeptick

7 жыл бұрын

They just started selling the Van Van here in the US. Cute little bike if you're looking to putt around off road a bit.

@michaelevans1658

7 жыл бұрын

The 200cc van van may be discontinued here even though was only introduced here 9 months ago. From January 2017 all european bikes over 125cc must be euro A4 compliant emissions , and A.B.S. brakes as standard . I know Suzuki's Inazuma is being discontinued. May be the death of the old carb fed bikes ,go steady.

@Sqeptick

7 жыл бұрын

Michael Evans Interesting... maybe that's why they decided to bring it to the States.

@michaelevans1658

7 жыл бұрын

Selling them off before the new regs come in in Europe ,so maybe some heavy discounts in Europe by December on old models .

Slim at best! Do you ever do group rides just for fun?

@Sqeptick

7 жыл бұрын

I've never done a group ride. Maybe in the spring when it warms up...not sure how much I'll get out in this weather.

@chevyrac3r1988

7 жыл бұрын

You won't see me out unless it's nice that's for sure. I put mine away for winter already until spring.

What state are you in?

@Sqeptick

9 ай бұрын

Missouri

Where are you located? Is this bike still unavailable in California?

@Sqeptick

7 жыл бұрын

Zachary Norman I'm in Missouri. It's still not sold in California, but I did see a California-registered TU250X listed for sale a few weeks ago. I guess there are some loopholes for private sales.

@zacharynorman397

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply! Yes, I have heard there is some loophole with regard to a used sale of a 250x with over a certain mileage. It's a shame its so hard to get here. I took the motorcycle course, have gotten my license and done plenty of research and the TU250x is the perfect first bike for me...but the great state of California says "not so fast young sir." Shame Any idea why it's not legal here?

@Sqeptick

7 жыл бұрын

Zachary Norman Emissions are the reason, but I don't know the details. Go to tu250riders.com and search for "california"... that's where I saw a guy who was looking to sell his.

@Sqeptick

7 жыл бұрын

Zachary Norman Here's the thread. May try to ask the poster if he's still looking to sell. tu250riders.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=21915&hilit=California

@zacharynorman397

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

"and it cost me under three thousand dollars" at first I thought you said onehundredandthreethousanddollars and I was like waaaat.

@Sqeptick

11 ай бұрын

You could buy the whole fleet for that

@K4rgo

11 ай бұрын

@@Sqeptick Im picking up one tomorrow. A 1999 one so its not fuel injected. Im hoping it just adds to the charm. Are you still rocking yours?

@Sqeptick

11 ай бұрын

@@K4rgo No, I ended up replacing it with a 2015 Honda CB500X, which has much better power for highway riding. The TUX was a great first bike for me though, and I'm glad I had it.

Продаю такойже только красный

used motorcycle prices are insane, I am just going to buy a new one, but I am not going to pay $5k for a 250 cc bike, lol.

@Sqeptick

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't pay five grand for a 250 either. I'd be shocked if you couldn't find a used one much cheaper though, because most folks are selling their 250 after a couple years in order to move up to a bigger bike.

@needparalegal

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sqeptick Someone bought it new...