A GZ250 is the same size as a Rebel 250. I bought my wife a Rebel last weekend and rode it home for her. I rode roughly 75 miles and was so sore that I could hardly walk. I wouldnt even think about riding across the USA with less than a 1000cc cruiser. The 750 (or thereabouts) are comfortable but not for all day long.
Thanks Paisley but I dont think I could pick just five. For sure I would pick you, Tony, MM, Mastema, UT, VK, Dom, Palmerpath and probably more. Boardshorts is at the top of that list. If only hed stop changing his name. Add Himena and Mikey to that list.
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A GZ250 is the same size as a Rebel 250. I bought my wife a Rebel last weekend and rode it home for her. I rode roughly 75 miles and was so sore that I could hardly walk. I wouldnt even think about riding across the USA with less than a 1000cc cruiser. The 750 (or thereabouts) are comfortable but not for all day long.
Yes, the GZ will be fine for what you want.
Like the other user says, there are plenty of 250cc stories on the net.
I read of one girl who did 2000km over a weekend on a CB250. Inspirational really.
Im not sure how many km it is that you are planning on doing as im an aussie. At any rate I would take some spare oil, spark plugs and 5L of petrol at the least.
Apparently they have a top speed of 76mph/122kmh. I dont know what speed your freeways are, but our highest legal speed is 110km/h. I would have no problems taking one on the freeway, but Id want a screen at those speeds.
Having said all that, have you considered a Kawasaki GPX250 I think you guys call them ex250
I have one myself and I love it. Ive had it to 150km/h so far. It will sit on 110km/h all day, is fairly comfortable, and provides some protection from the wind and rain.
Im not saying theres anything wrong with the GZ, Im just wondering why youve chosen it and offering an alternative.
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A GZ250 is the same size as a Rebel 250. I bought my wife a Rebel last weekend and rode it home for her. I rode roughly 75 miles and was so sore that I could hardly walk. I wouldnt even think about riding across the USA with less than a 1000cc cruiser. The 750 (or thereabouts) are comfortable but not for all day long.
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oo i read somewhere where a guy did cross country on a 250cc bike pretty cool. bring an extra gas canister. extra clothes. and he went on craigslist to post up to see if anyone would let him stay at their house for a night on the way for his road trip. he made it back witha tow truck because he forgot to tighten the bolt on the oil when he did an oil change on the way and oil spilled everywhere and he froze his engine. try to google riding across the country on a 250 and by small bike im pretty sure theyre talking about engine size wise. yeah a 250 is small and the Normal speed gets about 60mph. theres a lot of postings online where other people did cross country on a 250cc motorcycle just search it youll find something. (yeah i just tried searching online and i cant seam to find the site where i read that article. man it was good.) but goodluck guy.
Thanks Paisley but I dont think I could pick just five. For sure I would pick you, Tony, MM, Mastema, UT, VK, Dom, Palmerpath and probably more. Boardshorts is at the top of that list. If only hed stop changing his name. Add Himena and Mikey to that list.
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oo i read somewhere where a guy did cross country on a 250cc bike pretty cool. bring an extra gas canister. extra clothes. and he went on craigslist to post up to see if anyone would let him stay at their house for a night on the way for his road trip. he made it back witha tow truck because he forgot to tighten the bolt on the oil when he did an oil change on the way and oil spilled everywhere and he froze his engine. try to google riding across the country on a 250 and by small bike im pretty sure theyre talking about engine size wise. yeah a 250 is small and the Normal speed gets about 60mph. theres a lot of postings online where other people did cross country on a 250cc motorcycle just search it youll find something. (yeah i just tried searching online and i cant seam to find the site where i read that article. man it was good.) but goodluck guy.
Thanks Paisley but I dont think I could pick just five. For sure I would pick you, Tony, MM, Mastema, UT, VK, Dom, Palmerpath and probably more. Boardshorts is at the top of that list. If only hed stop changing his name. Add Himena and Mikey to that list.
Small usually refers to the engine displacement.
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Dr. Yeager has done numerous Iron Butt rides on a Kawasaki 250R Ninja.
For a novice rider, I would allocate more than a few days for a cross country ride. 500 miles in the saddle is a lot of miles to cover each day. Not saying it cant be done, but I would allow some extra time.
Being comfortable on any motorcycle is the name of the game when riding long distance.
Good Luck
Small usually refers to the engine displacement.
http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-rev
See link below.
Dr. Yeager has done numerous Iron Butt rides on a Kawasaki 250R Ninja.
For a novice rider, I would allocate more than a few days for a cross country ride. 500 miles in the saddle is a lot of miles to cover each day. Not saying it cant be done, but I would allow some extra time.
Being comfortable on any motorcycle is the name of the game when riding long distance.
Good Luck
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Thanks Paisley but I dont think I could pick just five. For sure I would pick you, Tony, MM, Mastema, UT, VK, Dom, Palmerpath and probably more. Boardshorts is at the top of that list. If only hed stop changing his name. Add Himena and Mikey to that list.
Sure, it can be done.
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Suzuki Gz250 Review
The first test is of 2009 model and the last is of 2003 models, but I dont think they changed much in that time. They provide good basic information and review though.
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